Kate Brocato

Communications and Program Manager at Yampa Valley Sustainability Council
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Credentials

  • Permaculture Design Certificate
    Colorado Mountain College
    Aug, 2020
    - Oct, 2024
  • Human subjects research ethics certificate of completion
    FHI 360
    Feb, 2020
    - Oct, 2024
  • Sustainability Excellence Associate
    Green Building Certification Inc.
    Jan, 2021
    - Oct, 2024

Experience

  • Yampa Valley Sustainability Council
    • United States
    • Environmental Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Communications and Program Manager
      • Jun 2020 - Present

      Guide and create organization-wide communications strategies including monthly columns in the newspaper, monthly newsletters, blog, social media, and press releases, to update the community on program activities, educational initiatives, upcoming events, and organization updates or changesCoordinate event planning and implementation for the CARbon-Free Challenge, a community-wide, family-friendly competition focused on raising awareness surrounding the impacts of fossil fuels generated through transportation by encouraging alternative forms of transportationCoordinate event planning and implementation for the Sustainable Building Tour, a home tour showcasing local homes that have implemented sustainable building techniques and technologies to improve energy efficiency, reduce waste, and utilize sustainable or reclaimed materialsSupport water conservation and sustainable landscapes and gardens initiatives through technical expertiseLead end-of-year fundraising campaign, including year-end letter and mailing, email campaigns, and social media effortsAid in development and implementation of a new monthly giving membership program to increase direct public support and provide a stable funding sourceManage all bookkeeping for the organization, including payroll, reconciliation, invoicing, and bank transactionsAcquire annual corporate sponsors and manage subsequent associated sponsor benefitsMaintain organization social media pagesHead all event-related marketing campaigns and produce associated marketing materialsMaintain an up-to-date donor and contact databaseOversee communications for all donors, including tax deductible thank you lettersProduce ad campaigns for events, membership program, and app Show less

    • Communication and Administrative Assistant
      • Jun 2019 - Jun 2020

      Created marketing material that encouraged event attendance and effectively communicated sustainability informationAssisted with event planning and implementationUpdated website contentCreated all print marketing materials for Tour de Steamboat, a scenic bike ride fundraiser with 1,200 ridersManaged all bookkeeping for the organization, including payroll, reconciliation, and invoicing Aided in organizing and facilitating monthly community meetings and staff meetings Show less

  • Colorado Mountain College
    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 400 - 500 Employee
    • Assistant Site Manager of Bear Park Permaculture Center
      • May 2019 - Sep 2020

      Led groundskeeper staff in implementation, design, and maintenance of projects Coordinated employee schedules Organized and prioritized weekly list of duties Designed new site features using permaculture principles and sustainable agriculture techniques Provided site tours and community education Guided Rocky Mountain Youth Corps children and leaders through on-site projects Completed daily site duties, such as watering, harvesting, and weeding Led groundskeeper staff in implementation, design, and maintenance of projects Coordinated employee schedules Organized and prioritized weekly list of duties Designed new site features using permaculture principles and sustainable agriculture techniques Provided site tours and community education Guided Rocky Mountain Youth Corps children and leaders through on-site projects Completed daily site duties, such as watering, harvesting, and weeding

  • RE/MAX
    • United States
    • Real Estate
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Real Estate Assistant
      • Mar 2018 - May 2020

      Prepared listings for market Managed transaction process and communicated with clients about process Tracked business expenses Designed marketing material to send to clients Aided in contract preparation Prepared listings for market Managed transaction process and communicated with clients about process Tracked business expenses Designed marketing material to send to clients Aided in contract preparation

  • Elkstone Farm
    • Steamboat Springs, CO
    • Intern
      • Aug 2018 - Oct 2018

      Harvested fruits and vegetables and prepared them for sale Harvested and dried herbs Managed pests using sustainable techniques commonly known as integrated pest management (e.g. releasing beneficial insects, planting companion crops, and hand-wiping citrus leaves) Applied natural fertilizers Planted new crops Harvested fruits and vegetables and prepared them for sale Harvested and dried herbs Managed pests using sustainable techniques commonly known as integrated pest management (e.g. releasing beneficial insects, planting companion crops, and hand-wiping citrus leaves) Applied natural fertilizers Planted new crops

  • Colorado Mountain College
    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 400 - 500 Employee
    • Intern at Bear Park Permaculture Center
      • Jun 2018 - Aug 2018

      Built new garden beds Implemented design features using permaculture principles Installed irrigation lines Planted trees, shrubs, vegetables, and flowers Aided in event preparation Harvested fruits and vegetables Built new garden beds Implemented design features using permaculture principles Installed irrigation lines Planted trees, shrubs, vegetables, and flowers Aided in event preparation Harvested fruits and vegetables

  • The Abbey Collection
    • United States
    • Real Estate
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Real Estate Assistant
      • May 2016 - Dec 2017

      Aided in all office administrative work, including but not limited to answering phones, scheduling, acting as an agent resource, and organizing meetings Created an attractive marketing portfolio and developed a brand for the company Coordinated with the employing broker on overflow work, including writing contracts, client outreach, meeting deadlines, and organizing client events Aided in all office administrative work, including but not limited to answering phones, scheduling, acting as an agent resource, and organizing meetings Created an attractive marketing portfolio and developed a brand for the company Coordinated with the employing broker on overflow work, including writing contracts, client outreach, meeting deadlines, and organizing client events

Education

  • Colorado Mountain College
    Bachelor of Arts - BA, Sustainability Studies
    2018 - 2020
  • Metropolitan State University of Denver
    Environmental Science
    2017 - 2017
  • University of Montana
    Environmental Studies
    2015 - 2016

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