Raleigh, North Carolina, United States
Strong background in education and outreach. Extensive experience with natural resource protection, economic development and community involvement. Research and analysis of data and survey experience. Effective programs and presentations created for target audiences. Collaborated with citizen groups, professional organizations, state and local agencies on local and regional programming. Specialties: Presentation and workshop development, survey development and evaluation, non profits, curriculum development, training and leadership development Proficiency with Survey Monkey, Microsoft Office Suite
Engage with local government and key business stakeholders to develop strategies to enhance economic and community development in the Sandhills region of North Carolina. Collaborate and partner with citizens and local and state agencies to build create successful outcomes that improve the economic well-being and quality of life for the region.
• Promoted impact of agriculture and forestry in Lee, Moore and Richmond Counties. • Networked and developed community relationships to support agricultural and forest industries in the region. • Coordinated development of website and logo as well as outreach materials such as brochures, newsletters, and other matter. • Planned regional Spotlight on Ag event to provide outreach and education to economic development, agribusinesses, landowners and producers. • Developed active board of directors to garner ongoing support for Green Fields Sandhills and agriculture in the region.
• Directed, designed and edited agricultural development programs for eighteen counties. • Collaboratively developed and conducted surveys and interviews for target audiences. • Created and coordinated programs and workshops to implement recommendations of agricultural development plans. • Delivered presentations to boards of commissioners, commodity groups and professional organizations. • Successfully completed state and federal grants up to $100,000 for local and regional programming.
•Instructed interpretation of cultural and natural resources/environmental education course at the Department of Recreation and Leisure Studies. •Guided students through evolution, concepts, responsibilities, development, assessment and evaluation of environmental education and interpretation in NC, US and the world. •Coordinated guest speakers, trips, lectures and discussions.
• Directed farm and forest preservation programs in central North Carolina. • Networked with government agencies and organizations to promote farm and forest preservation in the region. • Designed and edited farm and forest protection plans for the region.