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Kristen Wallace

St Louis,Missouri

Summary

Aspiring to pursue a career in sustainable urban planning, I am currently focused on enhancing my experience in community involvement. I am dedicated to fostering sustainable practices and engaging with local communities to drive impactful, positive change.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Adams Leadership Institute Mentor

Adams Leadership Institute
Des Moines
07.2023 - 05.2024
  • Facilitated and led leadership development activities to enhance mentees' skills in communication, decision-making, and goal-setting.
  • Collaborated with a diverse team of mentors to share best practices, address challenges, and ensure a cohesive mentorship program.
  • Participated in weekly team meetings with supervisors to discuss mentees' progress, share insights, and collaborate on program enhancements.

Specialty Sales Team Member/ Team Member Trainer

Target
Des Moines
09.2022 - 05.2024
  • Provided personalized assistance to guests in locating specific items, enhancing their overall Target shopping experience.
  • Sustained the availability and presentation quality of specialty sales items by consistently restocking and organizing merchandise.
  • Assisted and trained new hires in my department in order to create a smooth transition.

Seasonal Conservation Fellow

Gro Health Center
St. Louis
05.2023 - 09.2023
  • Coordinated and interviewed city officials about conservation efforts in St. Louis.
  • Planned and developed comprehensive conservation lesson plans for diverse audiences, including schools, community groups, and the general public.
  • Utilized graphic design software and tools to create visuals that communicated key messages and engaged the target audience.

Market Intern

City Greens Market
St. Louis
05.2022 - 08.2022
  • Created infographics and communication tools for food waste as needed to inform the public.
  • Created themed posts for social media to spread information about the store and local events.
  • Researched best social media practices so that the City Greens Market could reach the public in the best way possible.

Seasonal Youth Corps Crew Leader

Polk County Conservation
Des Moines
05.2021 - 08.2021
  • Accomplished more than 500 service hours where I completed and led conservation work projects for 20 high school students.
  • Taught interactive leadership lessons to allow 20 high school students to develop their passions
  • Traveled to local communities to verbally promote the benefits of joining Polk County Conservation for high school students.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Environmental Sustainability And Resilience

Drake University
Des Moines, IA
05.2024

Skills

  • Great communication skills
  • Public speaking experience
  • 6 years of customer service
  • Knowledgeable in northwest plant and animal species
  • Lesson planning and scheduling
  • Verbal marketing
  • Teamwork and problem-solving
  • Leadership and delegation

Awards

  • Adams Leadership Institute Graduate
  • 3 Semester long leadership training program

Accomplishments

Adams Leadership Institute Graduate

-3 Semester long leadership training program

Timeline

Adams Leadership Institute Mentor

Adams Leadership Institute
07.2023 - 05.2024

Seasonal Conservation Fellow

Gro Health Center
05.2023 - 09.2023

Specialty Sales Team Member/ Team Member Trainer

Target
09.2022 - 05.2024

Market Intern

City Greens Market
05.2022 - 08.2022

Seasonal Youth Corps Crew Leader

Polk County Conservation
05.2021 - 08.2021

Bachelor of Arts - Environmental Sustainability And Resilience

Drake University
Kristen Wallace