Environmental Specialist

• Apr 2009 - Present

Oversee all city sustainability operations and report to City Board of Alderman annually. http://www.bransonmo.gov/355/Sustainability Manage recycling and household hazardous waste operations and promote throughout community including area visitors and vacationers. Lead team for MS4 stormwater management plan implementation. Create relevant website materials, write news releases and manage Branson Environment and Recycle Facebook page. Write multiple successfully funded grants and manage grant projects. Manage various outreach and education campaigns. Show less

Environmental Specialist

• 2009 - Present

Stormwater Educator

• 2002 - 2009

Water quality education specialist, emphasizing the role of stormwater. Frequent public presentations to schools, community and civic groups. Promote Household Hazardous Waste disposal programs. Build networks of community leaders and organizations. Write numerous successful grant applications. Create citywide watershed festival. Produce videos. Create annual reports. Design & create numerous stormwater outreach literature. Create committees, plan agendas and chair meetings. Direct citywide stream cleanups & storm drain decal projects. Train municipal employees. Show less

Stormwater Specialist

• Apr 2002 - Apr 2004

Manage stormwater outreach and education for MU and City of Columbia, under contract. Meet MS4 stormwater permit requirements for community outreach. Partner with public and private school groups, community organizations, city and university departments to incorporate awareness and opportunities to participate in water quality activities. Frequent public speaking engagements, video and radio programs, and stream cleanups. Create and coordinate large-scale (city wide) "Stream Extravaganza" with family friendly water quality activities. Show less