Experience

SecondMuse

• United States
• Strategic Management Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Project Coordinator

  • Feb 2023 - 11 months

  Monterey County, California, United States As Project Coordinator at SecondMuse, I coordinate communications campaigns for the Regenerative Monterey project, research workshops, and stakeholder interviews. I have had the pleasure of meeting in-person with experts in regeneration, collaborating with photographers and videographers to create content for funders, and creating digestible stories to share with our target audiences. In addition, I have traveled all over the County to meet stakeholders where they are to gather data on what… Show more As Project Coordinator at SecondMuse, I coordinate communications campaigns for the Regenerative Monterey project, research workshops, and stakeholder interviews. I have had the pleasure of meeting in-person with experts in regeneration, collaborating with photographers and videographers to create content for funders, and creating digestible stories to share with our target audiences. In addition, I have traveled all over the County to meet stakeholders where they are to gather data on what makes regeneration possible for all parties and what barriers to entry different parties face. The Regenerative Monterey project is looking to compile the necessary data needed to better understand what would make the County less extractive and more inclusive and what tangible projects and programs would be necessary to achieve a circular economy. My role with SecondMuse has been working to put people and the planet side by side to come up with solutions to kelp deforestation, the housing crisis, inequity in the food industry, and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. The data/research collected from the first phase of the project will inform the next phase of implementation, and I am eager to see some of these tangible solutions comes to life! Show less



World Wildlife Fund

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Bycatch Mitigation Intern

  • Feb 2022 - Jun 2022

  Monterey County, California, United States Mitigation of bycatch within the fishing sector of WWF, specifically for non-target species like whales, dolphins, sharks, turtles, and rays. I identified which fisheries interact with/impact these species, what mitigation methods our partners currently use, and propossed more efficient ways to reduce bycatch at the industrial scale.



Alltrue

• United States
• Internet Marketplace Platforms
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Customer Experience Manager

  • Oct 2018 - Jun 2022

  Culver City, California During my tenure at Alltrue, I made significant contributions to the organization by spearheading various initiatives. One notable accomplishment was the publication of a comprehensive recycling guide in our seasonal magazine, providing members with a valuable resource to reference once the lifetime of their product ends. Additionally, I played a pivotal role in establishing the first employee impact sector within the company, enabling us to better track and measure our social and environmental… Show more During my tenure at Alltrue, I made significant contributions to the organization by spearheading various initiatives. One notable accomplishment was the publication of a comprehensive recycling guide in our seasonal magazine, providing members with a valuable resource to reference once the lifetime of their product ends. Additionally, I played a pivotal role in establishing the first employee impact sector within the company, enabling us to better track and measure our social and environmental efforts. As a customer support representative, I successfully managed a diverse range of customer needs, ranging from financial disputes to product issues, ensuring prompt resolutions and maintaining high levels of customer satisfaction. In my role, I also took charge of coordinating communications materials and executing effective marketing campaigns for social media platforms, aligning them with our target audience and leveraging current social trends to influence compelling storytelling. Furthermore, I actively engaged with our online community through direct communication channels such as Facebook, Instagram, and email, fostering meaningful connections and strengthening brand loyalty.

• Community Support Manager

  • Dec 2019 - Aug 2020

  Greater Los Angeles Area



Whale Shark and Oceanic Research Center

• Honduras
• Environmental Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Marine Conservation Intern

  • Jan 2022 - Feb 2022

  Utila, Islas de la Bahía, Honduras For winter break between the Fall and Spring semesters, I spent my time on the small island of Utila, Honduras as an intern for WSORC. My primary focus was working with a team to showcase the importance of healthy whale shark populations to local communities; we complied interviews and video footage we collected into short film that was used by WSORC as a means of recruiting sustainable tourism. I also monitored stony coral tissue loss disease underwater, out planted coral fragments, controlled… Show more For winter break between the Fall and Spring semesters, I spent my time on the small island of Utila, Honduras as an intern for WSORC. My primary focus was working with a team to showcase the importance of healthy whale shark populations to local communities; we complied interviews and video footage we collected into short film that was used by WSORC as a means of recruiting sustainable tourism. I also monitored stony coral tissue loss disease underwater, out planted coral fragments, controlled invasive lionfish through spear fishing, repopulated mangrove forests with seedlings we propagated, and researched the impacts of poaching on the endemic "swampy" iguana. Please view my short film with WSORC below: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k74naJOsCzQ&list=PLbQs00aNt146FSV42mjjnA7Yv5ZQTMgy8&index=9 Show less



Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey

• United States
• Higher Education
• 200 - 300 Employee

• Sustainability Impact Lab Fellow

  • Sep 2021 - Dec 2021

  Monterey County, California, United States The sustainability impact lab is a council of students and faculty that work with the Middlebury Institute and Middlebury College to push our institutions to the forefront of sustainability. As a Fellow, I work with the waste management team to transition the Middlebury Institute into a low waste era of conscious consumption and behavioral change. This work includes consumer research, waste audits, plastic education, focus groups, and collaboration with the city of Monterey.



World Wildlife Fund

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 700 & Above Employee

• Sustainable Fisheries Graduate Intern

  • May 2021 - Aug 2021

  Washington DC-Baltimore Area My internship looks at participatory processes in fisheries governance across different countries in the Latin American region. This research will help inform the Peruvian government on how to improve their fishery management strategies and better engage fishers in the process. I spent the summer interviewing different stakeholders, gathering information on processes that engage different fishers in governance processes, and compiled this data into a concise and detailed summary for our WWF… Show more My internship looks at participatory processes in fisheries governance across different countries in the Latin American region. This research will help inform the Peruvian government on how to improve their fishery management strategies and better engage fishers in the process. I spent the summer interviewing different stakeholders, gathering information on processes that engage different fishers in governance processes, and compiled this data into a concise and detailed summary for our WWF Peru team. This data collection aimed to show that sustainable practices in the fishing industry prove to support coastal communities, and Peru's largest fisheries would benefit economically by implementing similar practices. Show less



WildAid

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Marine Program Intern

  • Feb 2021 - May 2021

  San Francisco Bay Area Working with WildAid Marine, I had the opportunity to curate stories from fishers in the Bahamas that would aid in fundraising for World Oceans Day 2021. I researched the Bahamas' tourism industry and primary sources of country-wide GDP, created a strategy for the communication angle our team would pursue, and collected the stories showcasing livelihoods that rely on healthy coastal habitats. This project aimed to show funders and stakeholders that ocean-centric jobs are not the only jobs in… Show more Working with WildAid Marine, I had the opportunity to curate stories from fishers in the Bahamas that would aid in fundraising for World Oceans Day 2021. I researched the Bahamas' tourism industry and primary sources of country-wide GDP, created a strategy for the communication angle our team would pursue, and collected the stories showcasing livelihoods that rely on healthy coastal habitats. This project aimed to show funders and stakeholders that ocean-centric jobs are not the only jobs in the Bahamas that require a healthy ecosystem. All livelihoods on Caribbean islands require a healthy ocean to attract tourists that spend money at restaurants, hotels, taxis...etc. My favorite part about this project was talking to fishers in the area to better understand how the economy of the Bahamas all relies on a healthy ocean ecosystem. Blog posts featuring local livelihoods: https://marine.wildaid.org/world-oceans-day-2021-dwayne-tall-boy-bastian/ https://marine.wildaid.org/world-oceans-day-2021-natalie-miaoulis/

• Communications Intern

  • Dec 2020 - Feb 2021

  San Francisco Bay Area Using desk research and online interviews, I wrote a short summary of what a "Paper Park" is, and how the issue of paper parks harms conservation work. https://marine.wildaid.org/looks-good-on-paper-addressing-the-problem-of-paper-parks/



Brew Group PDX

• Guide

  • Jan 2017 - Sep 2018

  Down Town Portland



Ju-Bee-Lee

• Retail Associate

  • Aug 2014 - Jan 2018

  Bend, Oregon



University Studies Abroad Consortium (USAC)

• United States
• Higher Education
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Private English Instructor

  • Sep 2016 - Jan 2017

  Alicante, Spain Private English instruction for several children between the ages of 6-10.



YMA: Young Musicians & Artists

• United States
• Performing Arts
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Camp Counselor

  • Dec 2013 - Jan 2017

  Salem, Oregon I had the incredible opportunity to serve as a Summer Camp Counselor for a duration of two weeks in the middle of July every summer during college. During this time, I was entrusted with the care and wellbeing of 8-10 girls around the clock, ensuring their safety and providing a supportive environment for personal growth. In addition to my responsibilities as a counselor, I also took on the role of an assistant leader for a class consisting of 20-30 students, where I facilitated their learning… Show more I had the incredible opportunity to serve as a Summer Camp Counselor for a duration of two weeks in the middle of July every summer during college. During this time, I was entrusted with the care and wellbeing of 8-10 girls around the clock, ensuring their safety and providing a supportive environment for personal growth. In addition to my responsibilities as a counselor, I also took on the role of an assistant leader for a class consisting of 20-30 students, where I facilitated their learning and provided guidance throughout various activities. As an Art Instructor, I shared my passion for creativity and guided campers in exploring their artistic abilities. Furthermore, I served as an Acting Instructor, helping campers develop their acting skills and fostering their self-expression. In the role of Activities Director, I planned and organized engaging and entertaining programs to keep campers active and enthusiastic. I demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, addressing challenges that arose during camp activities and finding effective solutions. Additionally, I acted as a conflict mediator, promoting positive communication and resolving conflicts among campers. As a mentor, I formed meaningful connections with the campers, providing guidance, support, and encouragement throughout their camp experience. It was a truly rewarding experience to contribute to the growth and development of the campers and to create lasting memories in their lives. Show less