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Kristi Mellum

Bend

Summary

Community organizer and environmental advocate with 7+ years of experience coordinating volunteers, leading community engagement programs, and mobilizing grassroots support for conservation. Experienced in recruiting and supporting volunteers, coordinating community events, and leading youth and public education programs that inspire stewardship of wildlife and natural resources. Passionate about building strong community connections to conservation and environmental advocacy.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Engagement Organizer

Oregon League of Conservation Voters
Bend, OR
05.2024 - Current
  • Directed volunteer recruitment, onboarding, and retention initiatives for statewide grassroots advocacy teams.
  • Managed logistics and coordination for large-scale events, including lobby days and annual volunteer leadership retreats, accommodating over 100 participants.
  • Developed and implemented grassroots organizing strategies to mobilize community engagement on conservation issues.

Customer Experience & Operations Specialist

Bronwen Jewelry LLC
Bend, OR
02.2023 - 05.2024
  • Enhanced customer service operations by fostering community engagement and loyalty initiatives.
  • Refined service processes to optimize team response systems and improve efficiency.
  • Successfully managed multiple projects simultaneously while adhering to deadlines and budget constraints.

Watershed Educator

Trout Unlimited
Bend, OR
01.2023 - 12.2023
  • Developed and implemented environmental education programs for students and community groups.
  • Created curriculum emphasizing watershed health, river ecology, and conservation ethics.
  • Facilitated outreach events to enhance conservation awareness in rural and underserved communities.

AmeriCorps Land Stewardship Trainer

Heart Of Oregon Corps
Bend, OR
01.2023 - 06.2023
  • Managed youth crews in the planning and implementation of conservation and restoration initiatives on public lands.
  • Coordinated curriculum planning and organization to support effective learning in natural resource management projects.
  • Facilitated coordination of daily activities and future stewardship projects among internal teams and external partners.

Volunteer

Farming For Growth
Poulsbo, WA
04.2024 - Current
  • Facilitated sustainable farming practices to enhance environmental awareness among diverse volunteers and participants.

Education

B.A. - Environmental Studies

Western Washington University
Bellingham, WA

Skills

  • Volunteer Management
  • Event Planning
  • Community Engagement
  • Leadership Development
  • Environmental Education
  • Interpersonal Communication

Timeline

Engagement Organizer

Oregon League of Conservation Voters
05.2024 - Current

Volunteer

Farming For Growth
04.2024 - Current

Customer Experience & Operations Specialist

Bronwen Jewelry LLC
02.2023 - 05.2024

Watershed Educator

Trout Unlimited
01.2023 - 12.2023

AmeriCorps Land Stewardship Trainer

Heart Of Oregon Corps
01.2023 - 06.2023

B.A. - Environmental Studies

Western Washington University