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Jaime Shepherd

Dayton

Summary

Experienced public outreach and education professional with expertise in program development, project management, volunteer recruitment and retention, and staff training and development. Passionate about environmental education, dedicated over 15 years to collaborating with public and private agencies to deliver accurate, powerful, and engaging environmental messaging. Specializes in creating impactful programs that inspire individuals to take action towards a sustainable future.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Program Specialist II

Montgomery County Environmental Services
04.2018 - Current
  • Strategize tactics to increase the educational reach of department while ensuring compliance with the goals and objectives set forth in the Solid Waste Management District Plan
  • Serve as project manager for Environmental Learning Center Virtual Tour and Education and Outreach Five-year Marketing Plan and School Toolkit (in progress)
  • Plan, organize and administer public awareness and education programs on the topics of waste reduction, recycling, and water/wastewater utilities
  • Utilize Microsoft Dynamics 365 budget software for budget analysis and planning
  • Develop and administer District grants including the School Waste Reduction and Education Grant and assist businesses with external grant opportunities

Community Outreach Manager

Girl Scouts of Western Ohio
06.2017 - 03.2018
  • Engage school and community partners to promote brand positive programming within assigned target schools using the Sandler Sales methodology
  • Utilize SalesForce software to track and analyze program metrics and log membership transactions
  • Meet quarterly membership goals within targeted demographic

Assistant Director

Glen Helen Outdoor Education Center
08.2013 - 05.2017
  • Recruit, hire, mentor and train up to 21 seasonal and intern Outdoor School naturalists and summer Ecocamp staff per year and administer performance reviews for assigned intern and seasonal staff
  • Develop and lead outreach programming for children and adults
  • Create Outdoor School and Ecocamp programs and curriculum, including alignment with academic content standards and environmental education best practices
  • Utilize CampBrain software to track and analyze Ecocamp registration

Aviculturalist/Internship Coordinator

National Aviary
06.2008 - 07.2013
  • Perform lead and backstage roles as part of the free-flight outdoor avian experience staff during live bird shows
  • Interview, train, and mentor National Aviary interns to facilitate learning and growth in the areas of animal care, conservation, and education
  • Perform daily husbandry tasks in all Aviary exhibits to ensure the health, safety, and wellbeing of a diverse collection

Education

Master of Arts - Environmental Education

Chatham University
12.2012

Bachelor of science - Biology

Bethany College
05.2006

Skills

  • Program management
  • Staff development
  • Collaboration and teamwork
  • Onsite facility tours
  • Public speaking
  • Community outreach

Certification

  • Ohio Compost Operator Education Course, Ohio State University
  • Integrated Solid Waste Management Systems, Solid Waste Association of North America
  • Transfer Station Systems, Solid Waste Association of North America
  • HHW & CESQG Collection Operations, Solid Waste Association of North America
  • High Performance Leadership Academy, National Association of Counties

Affiliations

  • Solid Waste Association of North America, Ohio Buckeye Chapter Board of Directors
  • Ohio Association of Litter Prevention and Recycling Professionals
  • Ohio Association of Recyclers

Timeline

Program Specialist II

Montgomery County Environmental Services
04.2018 - Current

Community Outreach Manager

Girl Scouts of Western Ohio
06.2017 - 03.2018

Assistant Director

Glen Helen Outdoor Education Center
08.2013 - 05.2017

Aviculturalist/Internship Coordinator

National Aviary
06.2008 - 07.2013

Master of Arts - Environmental Education

Chatham University

Bachelor of science - Biology

Bethany College

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