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JULISSA OTT

Monee,IL

Summary

Dependable expert with proven ability to design and facilitate programs to raise awareness of environmental justice issues. Experienced in assessing need for public health education and developing strategies to promote equity and wellness. Skilled in teaching, mentoring and developing relationships with individuals to support conservation initiatives.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

IT Contractor

Hometown Food Company
12.2023 - Current
  • Trained an AI model using Dooap Accounts Payable Automation for Dynamics 365 to streamline AP systems and increase company productivity.
  • Researched product and issue resolution tactics to address company's concerns regarding current AP operations.
  • Generated reports to track performance and analyze trends.
  • Configured and tested new software and hardware.

Sustainability Coordinator & Volunteer Coordinator

AmeriCorps
09.2022 - 08.2023
  • Facilitated public outreach by designing and publishing the monthly electronic newsletter sent to 950 subscribers, by co-creating and coordinating all social media posts, and by managing the website - that has resulted in a 40% increase in overall engagement
  • Increased public education and awareness of the environmental, climate, and health impacts of plastics by organizing seven events and webinars and attending thirty-four local community events
  • Managed and grew several Plastic-Free MKE programs that discouraged single-use such as the H2O Refill Station Program, which prevented 5,120 single-use water bottles from being discarded, as well as the Lake Friendly Businesses, Neighborhoods, and Conferences Programs
  • Supervised two summer interns that required the delegation and approval of tasks, as well as trained and monitored over twenty volunteers on the impact of plastic and our overall mission, enabling them to present at local events.

Field Survey Intern

Milwaukee Public Museum & Harbor District, Inc.
05.2021 - 08.2021
  • Accomplished survey methods for insect and plant sampling such as night-trapping, vacuum trapping, plant meandering, and pollard walking
  • Processed and identified plant and insect samples from field surveys
  • Prepared insect specimens for long-term archival storage through MPM
  • Documented the survey results into a shared database for long-term data analyses.

Education

Honors Bachelor of Arts and Sciences - Environmental Studies

Marquette University
Milwaukee, WI

Skills

  • Innovative & Adaptable
  • Self-Motivated & Self-Sufficient
  • Proficient in Canva, Adobe, & Action Network & Squarespace
  • Empathy & Humility
  • Environmental Policy & Water Quality
  • Artificial Intelligence

Volunteer Experience

  • Ocean Conservation Club, Vice-President, 01/2019, 05/2022, Milwaukee, WI, Scheduled bi-weekly meetings, addressed meeting details to 200 members, and co-created presentations for each meeting., Organized off-campus beach clean-up events to combat plastic pollution., Fundraised for Hurricane relief organizations by selling reusable straws and bags., Recruited new members by maintaining an active and informative social media presence.
  • Marquette University, Milwaukee, WI

Timeline

IT Contractor

Hometown Food Company
12.2023 - Current

Sustainability Coordinator & Volunteer Coordinator

AmeriCorps
09.2022 - 08.2023

Field Survey Intern

Milwaukee Public Museum & Harbor District, Inc.
05.2021 - 08.2021

Honors Bachelor of Arts and Sciences - Environmental Studies

Marquette University

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