Saving the World
One Day at a Time
For over a decade I've devoted my career to protecting our natural resources and ensuring that they are accessible for people today and for future generations.
This mission is so audacious that I've explored several disciplines to help me accomplish it.
Read more about my foray into digital marketing, graphic design, social media, and community building below! Or click below to see my traditional resume.
Passions and Projects
My exploration into asking better questions
Data Science
How do we quantify effectiveness?
In answering this question, I've developed my background in statistics, data collection, data visualization, and analysis.
In my current role as a Recreation Supervisor, I've helped to define and record my division's Performance Measures and use that information to influence our operating procedures. In my off time, I subscribe to Chartr, Visual Capitalist and lurk around Tableau Public.
Marketing
What's the best way to tell this story?
In answering this question, I've learned how to use entrepreneurial concepts to build conversion funnels, tap into tools for digital marketing, and make the most of A/B testing to put money and metrics behind our outreach.
In my off time, I like to re-do ads and graphics that in my opinion "missed their mark" in my Millennial Marketing Minute blog.
UX
Tech or Trees?
In answering this question, I've learned that these things aren't mutually exclusive. This industry continually picks a fight with tech and draws a nonsensical front that enjoyment of nature can't happen through a screen.Â
The truth is that by even having this conversation this industry is missing an opportunity to grow the next generation of guardians at scale.
In my off time, I scour the internet for the tools to create inclusive products.
Strategic Planning
How do you manage a thing that will last for millennia?
In answering this question, I've built skills in strategic planning, management, and leadership. In my current role as a Recreation Supervisor, I've played an integral role in creating and implementing our department's strategic vision, built powerful teams, and adapted new processes to scale sustainably.
Environmental Education
What's their Call to Action?
In answering this question, I helped to communicate and carry out the Interpretive Plan for LLELA Nature Preserve. The Plan outlines how we communicate the significance of these 2600 acres. Everything we've done, will do, and envision ties back to its Central Idea. In my off time, I volunteer for affinity organizations like Outdoor Afro, ISEA, and ELGL.
Inclusion and Accessibility
If everyone is welcome, what does the door look like?
In answering this question, I audit programming, product placement, and active narratives. Dismantling barriers to access in the outdoor recreation field is a multi-pronged and dynamic challenge. As a Recreation Supervisor, I work to create new partnerships, programming, and products that better serve our community. In my off time, I consume research papers on this subject.
Work Experience
2022
Recreation Supervisor
Coordinated outdoor recreational and educational programs for the City of Lewisville
Supervised a crew of 5-7 part-time and seasonal staff
Managed a expense and revenue budget of $100,000
Successfully applied for $20,000 State Outdoor Recreation Grant to fund adaptive programming.
CPRP 2018
2017
Recreation Assistant
Helped with the Department's SaaS transition from CLASS to Active Net through data cleaning and mining.
Coordinated 30 recreational programs including the annual Spring Festival, ASP, and public tours of Chisholm Prairie Nature Park.
2016
STEAM Educator
Led outreach programming and edited curricula with Family Science Night and the grant-funded GSK Science in the Summer program.
Helped engage and recruit new museum members during fundraising events.
2014
Night Auditor
Reconciled $50,000 of night revenue for a 130-room hotel
Served as overnight Manager on Duty
Developed strong communication and de-escalation skills
Employee of the Month - Oct 2015​
2013
Park Ranger
Served as a Park Operations Trainee for Texas Parks and Wildlife at Ray Roberts Lake State Park
Created outdoor adventure learership experience for Paul Quinn College
SWPRTI TOMA Award 2016
Managing Park Operations, Class #15
2007
Access Control Specialist
Supervised a staff of 10 and operations in the Security Communication Center at the Texas Cryptological Center and Georgia Security Operations Center.
Wrote, implemented, and trained staff on Department Standard Operating Procedures.
Maintained TS/SCI w/polygraph security clearance.
Skills
Knowledge & Expertise
Conversational Spanish
Alpha Mu Gamma National Foreign Language Honor Society 2009
I use Spanish language skills weekly in my current position.
Adult Education
TCOLE Instructor (Basic) 2013
Foundations of Interpretation
TX Master Naturalist and Master Gardener
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"The quality of your life is determined by the quality of your questions."
Tony Robbins
