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Michael Raleigh

Mobile

Summary

Friendly, outgoing, and service-oriented professional offering proven history of dedication to environmental stewardship and customer satisfaction. Well-versed in urban, wetland, and coastal ecology. Skills and interests in sharing interpretive information with the general public.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Volunteer Manager

Cool Green Trees
01.2025 - 08.2025
  • Supported staff by compiling data for and writing grants, leading to a $20,000 grant award for purchasing a truck.
  • Supported volunteers by providing training, mentoring, developing and delivering resources and identifying and cultivating partnerships to support volunteers.
  • Developed volunteer policies and procedures, handbooks and guidelines for volunteers.
  • Uncovered opportunities for volunteer program improvement by soliciting staff feedback and evaluating volunteer performance.

Shift Lead

Walgreens
09.2023 - 01.2025
  • Resolved customer complaints and issues and offered thoughtful solutions to maintain customer satisfaction.
  • Trained new employees and delegated daily tasks and responsibilities.
  • Completed store opening and closing procedures and balanced tills.
  • Enforced company policies and regulations with employees.
  • Responded to and resolved customer questions and concerns.
  • Completed cash and credit card transactions accurately using POS software.

VISTA Leader

UAB-AmeriCorps Program
08.2022 - 09.2023
  • Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, training, and mentoring individuals.
  • Organized 3 workshops with volunteers in environmental non-profit organizations.
  • Mentored over 55 volunteers across a variety of partner organizations.
  • Chaired the planning committee for the inaugural Life After AmeriCorps Conference in Alabama.

Outreach Coordinator VISTA

UAB Wellness Promotion
08.2021 - 08.2022
  • Monitored program performance and outcomes for successful delivery of educational materials.
  • Coordinated with community stakeholders for successful implementation of social and community service initiatives.
  • Organized over 60 outreach events spanning ten months.
  • Conducted a survey with over 450 responses addressing vaping concerns among students.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Natural Resources Management

Auburn University
Auburn, AL
12-2020

Skills

  • Volunteer assessment
  • Mentoring
  • Community outreach
  • Habitat restoration
  • Environmental education
  • Tree planting
  • ArcGIS expertise
  • Point-of-sale system operation
  • Resource monitoring
  • Trail maintenance

Certification

  • Expected Wilderness First Responder Certification, October 2025

Timeline

Volunteer Manager

Cool Green Trees
01.2025 - 08.2025

Shift Lead

Walgreens
09.2023 - 01.2025

VISTA Leader

UAB-AmeriCorps Program
08.2022 - 09.2023

Outreach Coordinator VISTA

UAB Wellness Promotion
08.2021 - 08.2022

Bachelor of Science - Natural Resources Management

Auburn University