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Government Relations & Advocacy Intern
Habitat for Humanity, New York City
Working with the VP of Government Relations & Advocacy I am organizing community outreach around the development of a new sustainably designed affordable housing unit.
Educating the community on the building’s environmentally sustainable elements and how it will benefit the community at large.
Leading co-designing sessions with the New York neighborhood where the housing will be built.
Conducting interviews with citizens inquiring on the project.
New York, NY | June 2018 – Present
Design Strategist
University of Hawaii at Manoa | The Gates Coral Lab
Designing a global network strategy to connect and engage stakeholders for coral reef preservation - from the academic community and NGOs to big business and real estate.
Interviewing lead ocean conservancy experts to develop a landscape map and recommendations for a platform of international collaboration.
Building a full messaging platform and communication tools for acquiring network partners, this includes a full brand identity, infographics, audience-specific messaging, modular pitch deck and website.
Developing a strategy for the Reef Guild to launch in the Fall of 2018.
New York, NY | January 2018 – Present
Academic Apprentice
The Cloud Institute for Sustainability Education
Working with founder and president of the institute, Jaimie P. Cloud, my focus was on understanding how The Cloud Institute's Education for Sustainability (EfS) standards and indicators are incorporated into curriculum appropriate for Pre-K through a Post-Doctorate curriculum. This work was done by co-creating with educators, administrators and cross-industry sustainability leaders building these values into their education.
Projects
Conducted scholarly research on defensive expenditures that negatively contribute to the United States’ GDP in order to recommend behaviors for a healthier GPI (General Progress Indicators).
Developing the first-of-its-kind repository of exemplary sustainability work built by academics throughout the United States.
Collaborated in hands-on strategy sessions to design an ideal school environment in both physical space and teaching style with cross-industry experts (architects, LEED professionals, politicians and business leaders).
New York, NY | January 2018 - May 2018
Account Manager & Producer
Built 25+ partnerships focused on incorporating virtual reality into their brand.
Led new client on-boarding and account management.
Wrote copy for the company website, production case studies, advertising tools and sales decks.
Project Manager
Represented Koncept VR at trade shows and expos to increase visibility and seek new business.
Coordinated project execution with executive management and third party vendors.
Built strategic production schedules ensuring projects were delivered within scope and budget.
New York, NY | January 2016 - August 2017
Head of Operations
Drove weekly scheduling, hiring, payroll and staffing needs of the flagship location, a $25 million omni-channel business.
Established weekly communication strategies to increase staff productivity and grow future leaders.
Liaised with 40+ outside vendors ranging from media outlets and designers to building maintenance.
Designer & Merchandising Manager
Conceived and managed a first of its kind company approach to overnight merchandising.
Mapped yearlong personnel and visual strategies to prepare for successful seasonal transitions.
New York, NY | July 2011 - December 2015
Associate Producer
Built partnerships with talent, location and production teams throughout the U.S. and Europe.
Directed multi-camera shoots, conducted on-camera interviews, and handled casting for 10+ series.
Wrote and pitched ideas for reality and scripted television series.
New York, NY | June 2008 - June 2011