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Holly Stokely

Asheville,NC

Summary

I am a highly qualified professional with an extensive educational background. I have earned a Master's degree in Recreation Management & Policy Administration, as well as a Bachelor's degree in Recreation, Parks, & Tourism Resources. My expertise spans across multiple fields, including Education, Social Science Research, and Database Management. With my broad skill set, I am well-equipped to provide you with valuable assistance in various areas.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Research Assistant

Magnolia Consulting, LLC.
03.2022 - Current
  • Performed statistical, qualitative, and quantitative analysis.
  • Managed a large variety of online surveys.
  • Developed reports with comprehensive data visualization, keeping stakeholders informed and engaged.
  • Designed survey instruments tailored to specific research objectives.
  • Developed marketing content such as blogs, promotional materials, and advertisements to manage social media for the company.

Biological Technician, EPIC: NPS

American Conservation Experience
09.2021 - 01.2022
  • Reduced document retrieval time with consistent file organization and labeling practices for the Natural Resource Department of the Blue Ridge Parkway.
  • Established a centralized filing system, providing easy access to essential documents for all team members.

Graduate & Research Assistant

University Of New Hampshire
08.2019 - 05.2021
  • Managed the National Visitor Use Monitoring program in the Green Mountain & Finger Lakes National Forests
  • Recruited, hired, and facilitated the onboarding processes for new employees.
  • Taught, facilitated, and developed content for undergraduate courses in the Recreation Management & Policy Department.
  • Assisted in manuscript preparation, contributing to the publication of inclusivity in outdoor spaces.

Research Analyst

West Virginia University
03.2019 - 05.2019
  • Conducted interviews with U.S. Forest Service managers to evaluate the implementations of the Sustainable Recreation Strategy initiative
  • Collected visitor-use and outdoor recreation data, analyzed visitor behaviors, and presented results to stakeholders in Garrett County, MD.

National Visitor Use Interviewer, U.S.F.S

West Virginia University
05.2017 - 08.2017
  • Worked for West Virginia University as an interviewer for the National Visitor Use Monitoring Program on the Willamette National Forest
  • Drove to different locations throughout the Willamette NF to conduct visitor-use studies and to participate in public engagement.

Education

Master of Science - Recreation Management & Policy Administration

University of New Hampshire
01.2021

Bachelor of Science - Recreation, Parks, & Tourism Resources

West Virginia University
01.2019

Minor - Communication Studies

West Virginia University
01.2019

Skills

  • Social Media Management
  • Website Management
  • Data Management
  • Survey Management
  • Project Management
  • Report Writing
  • IBM SPSS

Honors Awards

  • Research & Teaching Assistantship - University of New Hampshire, Feb 2019, Received the Recreation Management & Policy Department's first and only full-ride, full-time research and teaching assistantship at the University of New Hampshire.
  • Outstanding Senior Award, Apr 2019, 2018-19 Recreation, Parks, and Tourism Resources Outstanding Senior

Timeline

Research Assistant

Magnolia Consulting, LLC.
03.2022 - Current

Biological Technician, EPIC: NPS

American Conservation Experience
09.2021 - 01.2022

Graduate & Research Assistant

University Of New Hampshire
08.2019 - 05.2021

Research Analyst

West Virginia University
03.2019 - 05.2019

National Visitor Use Interviewer, U.S.F.S

West Virginia University
05.2017 - 08.2017

Master of Science - Recreation Management & Policy Administration

University of New Hampshire

Bachelor of Science - Recreation, Parks, & Tourism Resources

West Virginia University

Minor - Communication Studies

West Virginia University
Holly Stokely