Dynamic leader with a proven track record at BoatUS Foundation, adept in strategic planning and partnership development. Excelled in logistics oversight and building relationships, significantly enhancing community engagement and program success. Skilled in resource coordination and stakeholder engagement, driving impactful environmental initiatives.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Administrator
BoatUS Foundation
Springfield, VA
04.2024 - Current
Collaborate with the Foundation team to develop and implement boating safety and environmental projects and initiatives in line with the organization's mission and goals
Projects include: Marine debris removal, Boating safety initiatives, Online course and hands-on boat training
Coordinate and collaborate with internal stakeholders, volunteers, partners, and community members to ensure successful project implementation
Travel throughout the year to conferences and Foundation events
Assist Foundation team with reviewing, awarding, and managing grants for removal of abandoned and derelict vessels
Coordinate with external partners and internal team to execute project components around marketing, public relations, and video production
Environmental Programs & Initiatives Lead
City of Virginia Beach Parks & Recreation
Virginia Beach, VA
01.2019 - 06.2023
Oversee projects and functions including special events, conservation and sustainability projects, and construction projects
Plan, coordinate, supervise, and evaluate outdoor events, coordinate vendors, exhibitors, and entertainment
Negotiate and prepare contacts and agreements
Oversee environmental programs, environmental events and environmental initiatives
Collect and analyze data on environmental and sustainability initiatives to provide leadership with relevant analysis and recommendations on environmental and sustainability programs
Collaborate with multiple stakeholders to initiate, manage, expand, enhance, and evaluate environmental and sustainability programs.
Provide multiple reports quarterly and annually for multiple City Departments to utilize and submit to DEQ, EPA and waste management for stormwater and litter index requirements
Coordinate and collaborate with various stakeholders to ensure accurate maintenance of programs, facilities, and other resources
Monitor current programming and partnership trends within the environmental industry as well as other fields and make recommendations and changes
Develop, implement and lead environmental programs and events
Developed effective and strong partnerships within the community including citizens, organizations, governmental and non-governmental agencies
Assist with developing and overseeing strategic plans, goals and tactics
Coordinate, supervise, and provide support for large-scale special events and ceremonies and emergency response situations
Prioritize, schedule and coordinate projects to be completed and inspected
Oversee City management plans, natural areas, and waterway sites
Responsible for overseeing and making suggestions for protection of natural resources on City property
Assist leadership team with budget development, preparation and monitoring
Supervise and performance management of Full-Time staff - including hiring, training, development and evaluating
Open Space & Natural Resources Manager; Parks and Recreation Supervisor
City of Virginia Beach Parks & Recreation
Virginia Beach, VA
01.2012 - 01.2019
Oversee projects and functions, including special events, conservation and sustainability projects, and construction projects.
Plan, coordinate, supervise, and evaluate outdoor events, coordinate vendors, exhibitors, and entertainment.
Negotiate and prepare contacts and agreements
Oversee environmental programs, environmental events, and environmental initiatives.
Collect and analyze data on environmental and sustainability initiatives to provide leadership with relevant analysis and recommendations on environmental and sustainability programs
Collaborate with multiple stakeholders to initiate, manage, expand and enhance and evaluate environmental and sustainability programs
Provide multiple reports quarterly and annually for multiple City Departments to utilize and submit to DEQ, EPA and waste management for stormwater and litter index requirements
Coordinate, plan, and implement opportunities for staff to learn about and participate in sustainability initiatives.
Coordinate and collaborate with various stakeholders to ensure accurate maintenance of programs, facilities, and other resources
Monitor current programming and partnership trends within the environmental industry as well as other fields and make recommendations and changes
Develop, implement and lead environmental programs and events
Developed effective and strong partnerships within the community including citizens, organizations, governmental and non-governmental agencies
Developed short term and long-term strategic goals for environmental programs
Assist with developing and overseeing strategic plans, goals and tactics
Coordinate, supervise, and provide support for large-scale special events and ceremonies and emergency response situations
Prioritize, schedule and coordinate projects to be completed and inspected
Oversee city management plans, natural areas, and waterway sites.
Developing and supporting research and field conservation projects.
Assist leadership team with budget development, preparation and monitoring
Supervise and manage the performance of full-time staff, including hiring, training, development, and evaluation.
Turf Horticulturalist
City of Virginia Beach Parks & Recreation
Virginia Beach, VA
02.2008 - 01.2012
Oversee projects and functions, including athletic and turf renovations, field maintenance, and equipment purchases and maintenance.
Oversee and interpret contract documents and specifications
Prepare requisitions and specifications for equipment, materials, and supplies
Develop, implement and evaluate Environmental Compliance Programs
Conduct onsite environmental inspections for compliance
Provide leadership and supervision as well as assist with evaluating sites, equipment, and budget needs
Prioritize, schedule and coordinate projects to be completed and inspected
Oversee management plans for City facilities, properties, and athletic sites
Assist in development and management of divisional budget by assist preparing annual operating
Directly and indirectly supervise landscaping projects
Responsible for Turf Horticultural maintenance, design and installation for 11 High School fields, oceanfront entertainment parks and other City owned properties
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Environmental Biology
Christopher Newport University
Newport News, VA
12-2002
Associate of Science - Biology
Richard Bland College of William & Mary
Petersburg, VA
12-1999
Skills
Logistics oversight
Meeting facilitation
Vendor engagement
Metric tracking
Resource coordination
Budget administration
Customer service experience
Cross-functional coordination
Effective leader
Strategic leadership
Program leadership
Partnership development
Program planning
Resource allocation
Community engagement
Stakeholder engagement
Community outreach
Strategic planning
Relationship building
Timeline
Program Administrator
BoatUS Foundation
04.2024 - Current
Environmental Programs & Initiatives Lead
City of Virginia Beach Parks & Recreation
01.2019 - 06.2023
Open Space & Natural Resources Manager; Parks and Recreation Supervisor