Ashley Carmichael
East Lansing,MI
Summary
Passionate and experienced Youth Outreach Coordinator with over five years of experience helping organizations bring STEM programming to diverse audiences. Adept at promoting awareness regarding programs and organization initiatives, while working to plan and coordinate important events.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Pathway Programs Coordinator
Michigan State University
08.2022 - Current
- Assists with the development and implementation of K-12 and post-secondary programs and events in the College of Osteopathic Medicine for K-12 students and undergraduates interested in osteopathic medicine
- Provides supervision and training to summer staff
- Develops strategies to improve operational procedures and reduce costs.
- Works as a member of the admissions and student life office staff to assist with college outreach efforts and college events
- Collaborates with the K-12 Pathway Director and Post Secondary Director on: New programs and ideas, setting up schedules and planning programs, Developing marketing materials, Developing agendas, Setting dates, and Coordinating speakers, facilities, and budgets.
- Works within EBS to: Add new contract vendors, Reimburse faculty for travel expenses, Transfer proceeds of Pathway programs to the operating budget, Tracks CASHNet payments, Deposit checks into specific PathwayProgram accounts, processes student travel
Camp Director
Michigan United Conservation Clubs
11.2021 - 08.2022
- Recruited staff, Developed routines, schedules, and procedures for day to day camp operations, Oversaw all facility maintenance projects, Planned and implemented camp curriculum, Reviewed all camper medical records and review with the health director and/or parents, Evaluated the current camp year and made recommendations for improvement, Oversaw program timeline and marketing, Built partnerships with local programs such as 4-H, Oversaw camp rentals, Coordinated rental tours and recruited new prospective rental groups, Worked with Membership Coordinator to monitor rental payments, Coordinated with camp volunteers and Camp Facility Committee regarding camp-related projects and maintenance, Improved digital/social media presence to expand the reach of camp programs
Horse Trails Coordinator
Frost Valley YMCA
04.2021 - 08.2021
- Performed daily care for 34 horses, Planned daily environmental education programs, Planned progressive teambuilding exercises, Lead environmental education programming for the general public
Instructional Aide
West Michigan Academy of Environmental Science
08.2020 - 04.2021
- Contributed to development of nature-based PreK curriculum, Contributed to design of nature based playground, Planned and lead online classes for kindergarten students, Assisted in nature-based education for kindergarten, Planned and presented outdoor science lessons for kindergarten, Assisted in Language Arts lessons for grades K-5
Program Instructor
Frost Valley YMCA
08.2019 - 03.2020
- Planned and lead science based outdoor programs for school groups and general public, Developed training materials and guides on environmental topics for staff, Lead trainings for new staff, Lead recreational activities for 2nd -12th grade students and general public, Lead teambuilding sessions for school groups and general public, Lead “No Room for Bullying” workshop, Performed administrative tasks such as answering phones, keeping records, etc., Operated high and low rope elements, Handled birds and reptiles for public presentations, Performed daily care for reptiles and birds
Outreach and education assistant
wny prism
05.2019 - 08.2019
- Organized displays and other public outreach events with partner organizations, Created outreach materials related to invasive species including signage and identification guides, Presented at community events across western New York, Educated public on best management practices for commonly found invasive species, Managed social media and websites, Identified invasive species, Applied chemicals to and manually removed invasive species, Performed administrative tasks such as answering phones, keeping records, etc.
Environmental Educator
Student conservation association/Americorps
01.2018 - 11.2018
- Used various educational theories to develop and present environmental education programs for grades K-6 and the public
- Coordinated special events such as National Trails Day, volunteer days and public forums.
- Managed and trained volunteers
- Built relationships with diverse audiences through outreach activities such as tabling at festivals or fairs.
- Managed social media and websites
- Created interpretive paneling and signage using primary and secondary sources
- Coordinated summer camp visits
- Performed administrative tasks such as answering phones, keeping records, etc.
- Worked with Rensselaer Youth Outdoors to develop environmental education programming for local communities including urban schools
- Performed daily animal care for various amphibian, avian, and reptilian species
- Open, closed, and staffed Welcome Center
Education
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science and Management
Michigan State University
05.2017
Skills
- Strategic Planning
- Project WET Certified
- Project WILD Certified
- Relationship Building
- Event Planning
- Schedule Coordination
- Project Management
- Staff Supervision
Accomplishments
- Reclassified at MSUCOM in August 2023 and promoted from Curriculum Assistant I to Educational Program Coordinator I (one grade level)
- MSUCOM Person of the Month in September 2023
- Frost Valley Employee of the Year nominee 2019
References
- Ashley Gibson, (845) 985-2291 x330, agibson@frostvalley.org
- Melissa Miller, (518) 279-1155, melissaann.miller@parks.ny.gov
- Robert Hughes, (518) 578-8150, robert.hughes@parks.ny.gov
Committee Work
- Becoming Visible Committee Member - an organization working in the Lansing area to promote health careers to young women of color.
- Lansing Roller Derby DEI Committee Member - works within the greater Lansing area to remove barriers and create equity in the sport.
Timeline
Pathway Programs Coordinator
Michigan State University
08.2022 - Current
Camp Director
Michigan United Conservation Clubs
11.2021 - 08.2022
Horse Trails Coordinator
Frost Valley YMCA
04.2021 - 08.2021
Instructional Aide
West Michigan Academy of Environmental Science
08.2020 - 04.2021
Program Instructor
Frost Valley YMCA
08.2019 - 03.2020
Outreach and education assistant
wny prism
05.2019 - 08.2019
Environmental Educator
Student conservation association/Americorps
01.2018 - 11.2018
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science and Management
Michigan State University
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