Alexandra "Allie" Bettinger
Summary
Dynamic Planner with extensive experience at the Bureau of Land Management, excelling in project management and public stakeholder engagement. Proven track record in developing innovative solutions for environmental planning, leading community initiatives, and managing significant contracts. Skilled in GIS and graphic design, driving high-quality deliverables across diverse recreation projects.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Outdoor Recreation Planner
Bureau of Land Management
04.2021 - Current
- Recognize potential issues with multiple use mandate and developed creative solutions.
- Extensive knowledge of federal regulations and laws in regards to environmental planning and recreation.
- Lead for Historic Trails, Wilderness, and Visual Resources.
- Engage in both long and short-term project planning, strategizing for on-time, high-quality deliverables for large-scale environmental documents. Projects include resource management plans, recreation area management plans, environmental assessments, and trail inventories.
- Manage successful day-to-day operations of 4 sites, 2 historic trails, 1 river, 10 Wilderness Study Areas and recreation permits for 5 million acres.
- Lead for inventory, graphic design and content of signage and other interpretation materials.
- Led 5 different community meetings in rural communities with diverse stakeholders on various projects.
- Track of all workload targets and projects for programs.
- Extensive experience coordinating with other agencies including New Mexico Historic Preservation Division, Game and Fish, Tribes, New Mexico State University, National Park Service, and others.
- Manage over 5 major contracts ranging from $30,000 to $250,000 dollars.
Outdoor Recreation Planner
Bureau of Land Management
06.2019 - 04.2021
- District Recreation Planner for the 10.5-million-acre Battle Mountain District (BMDO).
- Analyzed visitor use at developed recreation sites, by installing TrafX counters and managing data year-round.
- Collaborated closely with archaeologists to integrate cultural history into recreation programs and historic preservation sites.
- Responsible for meeting all recreation workload planning annual targets, developed monitoring procedures for seasonal park rangers to support their workload targets each year.
- Applied mitigation measures to a variety of proposed projects for visual resources and recreation, examples include lighting for dark skies areas, visually pleasing designs, and alternative access for recreation areas.
- Lead for the annual Vegas to Reno Special Recreation Permit, the longest off-road race in America and the second largest special recreation permit (SRP) in the state of Nevada. The race is multijurisdictional with over 500 participants and requires coordinattion with four other BLM field offices.
Monument Park Ranger (Intern)
Bureau of Land Management
04.2018 - 04.2019
- Supported the creation a Recreation Area Management Plan (RAMP) for Prehistoric Trackways National Monument.
- Originated and finalized 9 different brochures for natural resources, recreation and cultural sites, including graphic design and content creation.
- Assisted higher-level specialists with developing potential recreation areas.
- Gained extensive trail designing and building experience.
Recreation Leader
Tulsa County
09.2016 - 03.2018
- Collaborated with community leaders, experts, businesses to obtain sponsorships and develop educational programming for the public.
- Provided accessible and quality community events, included an Earth Day event with over 25 volunteers, a Doggie Dip Day with 50 participants, and a rock climbing competition with over 20 participants.
- Lead for social media, including posting events and classes on park Facebook page.
- Maintained recreation equipment and facilities. Completed work orders and ordered supplies as needed in accordance with bids and contracts.
- Created and provided information to the public, including flyers for events, trail maps, and a timeline of local historical events of the park.
- Gained knowledge of city and county laws and regulations and applied them to day-to-day park practices.
Education
Masters of Science, Recreation Management -
University of North Texas
Denton, TX2014
Bachelors of Arts, History -
The University of Texas At San Antonio
San Antonio, TX2012
Skills
- Project Management
- Multiple Use Land Management
- Graphic Design
- Public Stakeholder Engagement
- Contract Development and Management
- National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)
- Geographic Information System (GIS)
- Adobe Creative Suite
- Microsoft Suite
Awards
- 2020 - Star Award for permitting the Vegas to Reno off-road race during COVID.
- 2024 - Star Award for completing the Gila Lower Box Recreation Area Management Plan.
Timeline
Outdoor Recreation Planner
Bureau of Land Management
04.2021 - Current
Outdoor Recreation Planner
Bureau of Land Management
06.2019 - 04.2021
Monument Park Ranger (Intern)
Bureau of Land Management
04.2018 - 04.2019
Recreation Leader
Tulsa County
09.2016 - 03.2018
Masters of Science, Recreation Management -
University of North Texas
Bachelors of Arts, History -
The University of Texas At San Antonio
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