JULISSA SYED
Chicago,IL
Summary
Dependable and expert professional with a proven ability to design and facilitate impactful programs to raise awareness on environmental justice issues. Experienced in assessing the need for public health education and developing effective strategies to promote equity and wellness within communities. Skilled in teaching, mentoring, and fostering strong relationships to support conservation initiatives and drive positive change.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Customer Service Associate
Hometown Food Company
12.2023 - Current
- Processed orders accurately and efficiently, ensuring timely delivery of products to Fortune 500 customers.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve monthly targets and optimize workflow efficiency.
- Achieved consistently high levels of customer satisfaction by prioritizing empathy, patience, and effective problem-solving skills during interactions.
- Increased the K-12 ready-to-serve frozen business by fostering relationships with school districts, managing bids, and efficiently working with brokers.
Sustainability Coordinator & Volunteer Coordinator
AmeriCorps, Milwaukee Riverkeeper
09.2022 - 08.2023
- Managed public outreach for the Plastic-Free MKE movement by publishing a monthly electronic newsletter, coordinating social media posts, and managing the website, which overall increased social engagement by 40%.
- Increased public awareness on the environmental, climate, and health impacts of plastics by organizing local seminars, hosting webinars, and tabling at thirty-four community events.
- Maintained all of the Plastic-Free MKE reuse and sustainability programs.
- Supervised summer interns, as well as trained and coordinated over thirty volunteers to help grow the movement's outreach.
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
2022
Skills
- Environmental Education & Policy
- Climate Change & Conservation Biology
- Zero-Waste & Sustainability Management
- Team Collaboration & Adaptability
- Empathy & Humility
- Proficient in Social Media Software: Canva, Adobe, Action Network & Squarespace
Timeline
Customer Service Associate
Hometown Food Company
12.2023 - Current
Sustainability Coordinator & Volunteer Coordinator
AmeriCorps, Milwaukee Riverkeeper
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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