Summary
Work History
Education
Skills
Marketing And Advertising
Computer And Technical Skills
Qualifications Summary
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Hobbies and Interests
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Ren Lyness

Ren Lyness

Higganum,CT

Summary

Experienced administrative and outreach professional with a versatile skill set and keen attention to detail. Over 15 years of experience in office management, environmental education, event planning, HR operations, financial administration, and marketing, resulting in a strong foundation in diverse areas of expertise. Recognized for enhancing workflows, fostering a positive team culture, and effectively managing multifaceted programs in both nonprofit and for-profit sectors.

Work History

Environmental Education & Outreach

Project Native
2008 - 2016
  • Created and delivered interactive environmental education programs for youth and adults including workshops, safaris, and conferences
  • Planned and executed a regionally recognized Environmental Film Festival, managing budgeting, logistics, and promotions
  • Launched and maintained Massachusetts’s first Native Butterfly House, aligning with educational goals and community engagement
  • Secured grant funding and sponsorships to support free public programming and educational outreach
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.

Office Manager

Project Native
2006 - 2008
  • Handled all day-to-day office operations including accounts payable/receivable, recordkeeping, and inventory management for the nursery and garden shop
  • Supported marketing and advertising efforts including design, production and mailing of catalogs, newsletters, and event promotions
  • Managed 4,000+ person donor database, created reports for leadership, and supported HR activities including training and onboarding

Administrative Manager

John W. Field Tree Service, Inc.
2016 - Current
  • Manage daily administrative functions, payroll processing, and financial reporting for a busy service-oriented company
  • Implemented systems that improved workflow efficiency and ensured compliance with state and federal regulations
  • Prepared estimates and invoices, managed bank deposits and reconciliations, and assisted with year-end tax preparations
  • Oversaw hiring documentation, background checks, and maintained accurate records for 24 employees
  • Coordinate regulatory and insurance compliance across Massachusetts, Connecticut, and New York, including adherence to FMCSA regulations for commercial vehicle operations.

Education

B.A. - Environmental Education & Cultural Studies

Prescott College
Prescott, AZ
01.2000

Skills

  • Office Administration
  • HR & Payroll
  • Event Planning
  • Budgeting
  • Customer Service
  • Grant Writing
  • Team Leadership
  • QuickBooks (Desktop, Online, POS)
  • Adobe InDesign
  • MailChimp
  • Microsoft Office
  • Mac savvy
  • Payroll

Marketing And Advertising

  • Designed and produced a full color 64 page catalog (10,000 printed, direct mailed to 4,000)
  • Managed the production of Project Native's annual appeal (direct mailed to 4,200)
  • Managed the production of our annual report (direct mailed to 4,200)
  • Designed full color newsletters and educational materials
  • Designed, launched and maintained website and social media presence (Facebook and Twitter)
  • Designed print advertisements and email blasts (2,600 individuals, 100+ businesses)
  • Wrote and issued press releases

Computer And Technical Skills

  • Comfortable working in Macintosh and Windows environments.
  • Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint
  • Bookkeeping/Database: Quickbooks Desktop, Quickbooks Online, Quickbooks Point of Sale, Filemaker Pro, ServiceM8

Qualifications Summary

  • Experienced professional with office management, customer service, program development, marketing, advertising, and business skills.
  • Highly organized, self-directed, good interpersonal communication skills, ability to manage multiple projects and work well under pressure
  • Experienced handling money, financial and medical records in a professional and confidential manner
  • Successful at acquiring funding for events and projects and working within the limited budget of a nonprofit organization
  • Experienced training new employees, educating groups of all ages, coordinating events and representing organizations at conferences and tradeshows
  • Organized and hosted receptions attended by donors, Project Native's Board of Directors and members of the community
  • Procured enough financial supports in the form of grant funding and sponsorships to offer the Film Festival free of charge to the community
  • Planned and executed the installation of a Native Butterfly House to serve as the cornerstone of the experiential environmental education programs at Project Native

Hobbies and Interests

  • Yoga
  • Journaling
  • Hiking
  • Reading
  • Camping
  • Gardening
  • LGBTQIA+ advocacy

Work Preference

Work Type

Full TimePart Time

Work Location

RemoteHybrid

Important To Me

Work-life balanceCompany Culture

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