Experience

COACHELLA VALLEY ASSOCIATION OF GOVERNMENTS

• Program Assistant II - Environment & Conservation

  • Aug 2020 - Present

  o Assist with a variety of programs including the Coachella Valley Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan (CVMSHCP), AB 2766 Air Quality program, Desert Community Energy CCA, AB 939 Recycling Program, and moreo Coordinate with elected officials, partner agencies (CDFW, USFWS, UCR, CalTrans, etc.) and contractors on meetings, contracts, and permitso Assist with the preparation and submittal of grant applicationso Support the preparation of requests for proposals (RFPs), review of… o Assist with a variety of programs including the Coachella Valley Multiple Species Habitat Conservation Plan (CVMSHCP), AB 2766 Air Quality program, Desert Community Energy CCA, AB 939 Recycling Program, and moreo Coordinate with elected officials, partner agencies (CDFW, USFWS, UCR, CalTrans, etc.) and contractors on meetings, contracts, and permitso Assist with the preparation and submittal of grant applicationso Support the preparation of requests for proposals (RFPs), review of proposals, and selection of contractorso Prepare payment requests for invoices, prepare and distribute agenda packets for committees, maintain files and databases, and provide support and coordination for the Energy & Environmental Resources Department Show more Show less



Self-Employed

• Bookkeeper

  • 2019 - Dec 2020

  o Maintained books for 40+ clients in a variety of fields including entertainment, real estate, fabrication, and moreo Ran payroll and completed quarterly payroll reporting with the IRS and EDDo Prepared and finalized monthly bank reconciliations, P&L statements, and Balance Sheets



Point Loma Nazarene University

• Sustainability Officer

  • Jan 2015 - 20183 years

  o Developed, coordinated, and implemented educational events, classroom partnerships, and sustainability programs o Supervised student office and recycling staff, garden manager, and oversaw student outreach program and Sustainability Advisory Board o Completed internal and external reporting on sustainability initiatives and progress o Conducted product, utility, and infrastructure research including comparisons and ROI analysis and made recommendations o Paid, tracked, and… o Developed, coordinated, and implemented educational events, classroom partnerships, and sustainability programs o Supervised student office and recycling staff, garden manager, and oversaw student outreach program and Sustainability Advisory Board o Completed internal and external reporting on sustainability initiatives and progress o Conducted product, utility, and infrastructure research including comparisons and ROI analysis and made recommendations o Paid, tracked, and analyzed campus utilities (water, waste, and energy), managed sustainability and utility budgets, and assisted with utility contracts o Completed greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions report to fulfill university’s Carbon Commitment obligations o Shared case studies and best practices with diverse audiences o Maintained relationships with campus staff, faculty, and student groups as well as utility representatives, city personnel, non-profit organizations, and peer groups Show more Show less



Illinois Environmental Protection Agency

• Environmental Specialist I Intern

  • Aug 2013 - Dec 2014

  o Worked collaboratively with a diverse team of professionals to develop and improve compliance monitoring programs including the NetDMR program and MS4 programo Assisted individuals of the public with transitions to new programs, questions of compliance requirements, and general program informationo Gained experience in a variety of computer programs including Office Suite, Access, and online databases



Lincoln Memorial Garden

• Volunteer Coordinator/Education Assistant

  • Aug 2014 - Nov 2014

  o Assisted in the planning and implementation of a major outreach event critical to the organization’s educational and fundraising objectives including recruiting and managing 100+ volunteerso Developed and led environmental education programs designed to reach a broad audience or target specific age groupso Gained experience in non-profit management including working collaboratively with organization staff and board memberso Designed informational brochures and outreach material… o Assisted in the planning and implementation of a major outreach event critical to the organization’s educational and fundraising objectives including recruiting and managing 100+ volunteerso Developed and led environmental education programs designed to reach a broad audience or target specific age groupso Gained experience in non-profit management including working collaboratively with organization staff and board memberso Designed informational brochures and outreach material for our educational programs Show more Show less



COPPERTREE OUTDOOR LIFESTYLES, LLC

• Accounting Technician

  • Mar 2013 - Apr 2014

  o Worked in QuickBooks to track company spending, accounts receivable, and store pricingo Paid and maintained files for overhead bills and accounts payableo Developed safety handbook and worker’s manual for landscape crew members



University of Illinois Springfield

• Research Assistant

  • May 2013 - Aug 2013

  o Developed and implemented a non-invasive pilot project for the state-threatened Franklin’s ground squirrel o Designed and created research materials including track tubes, track plates, and data sheetso Used GPS and GIS to collect and store location informationo Assisted with live trapping including trap setup, animal handling, and DNA collection



Banning Veterinary Hospital

• Veterinary Assistant

  • Jul 2012 - Dec 2012

  • Assist in restraining animals during examinations and clean rooms after exams.• Perform technician level skills such as giving vaccinations, removing sutures, and counting out prescriptions.• Assist veterinarians in surgery and wake animals up from anesthesia.



Point Loma Nazarene University

• Biology Lab Assistant & Grader

  • Aug 2009 - May 2012

• Research Assistant

  • Jul 2011 - Present

• Biology Tutor

  • Jan 2010 - May 2010

• Research Assistant

  • May 2009 - Aug 2009

• Office Assistant

  • Jan 2009 - May 2009



California Wolf Center

• Education Intern

  • Sep 2010 - Dec 2010

  • Gave presentations to guests and led tours to view the wolves.• Assisted in husbandry of the Alaskan and Mexican grey wolves.• Learned all aspects of the facilities work including administration, facility maintenance, education, and husbandry.• Worked on a special project for the website which included designing a map and creating a coloring page for the children’s education page.



San Diego Zoo Global

• Research Assistant

  • May 2010 - Aug 2010

  o Designed a research plan to study primate space utilization and interspecies interactionso Created data sheets, compiled and analyzed date, and presented findings to primate keepers and curatoro Assisted with primate husbandryo Analyzed koala studbook for kinship factor



Silver Gate Elementary School

• Teaching Assistant

  • Jan 2010 - May 2010

  • Engaged in one-on-one math and reading with elementary students.• Assisted teacher in preparing for class work and activities.• Checked student progress on in-class assignments.