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Mikayla Dixon

Chicago,IL

Summary

Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure a sustainability coordinator position. Ready to help team achieve department goals.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Sustainability Crew Member

Live Nation Entertainment
07.2022 - Current
  • Assist in the mid- and post-show waste sorting process of all recycling, composting, donations, and landfill materials while ensuring compliance with local environmental policies and mandates
  • Facilitate fan participation in venue sustainability programs, as well as support educational campaigns, improvement of waste station workflows and concession materials circularity.

Monograph Cataloging Assistant

Cudahy Library - Loyola University Chicago
03.2022 - Current
  • Perform copy cataloging for an average of 1,200 incoming print books by conducting thorough searches in Loyola Libraries' catalog Alma-Primo and OCLC Worldcat database
  • Edit bibliographic records to comply with library record procedures
  • Actively participate in committee work, professional development opportunities in order to stay updated with industry best practices, as well as volunteering at promotional library events to showcase library resources and cultivate community engagement.

Circulation Desk Supervisor

Cudahy Library - Loyola University Chicago
01.2018 - 05.2020
  • Supervised a team of circulation desk students, providing support to ensure smooth operations and exceptional customer service in order to foster a welcoming and helpful environment for users
  • Efficiently prepared the library for daily operations, performed opening and closing procedures, as well as assisted with pre-shelving and inventory projects whenever needed.

Zero Waste Intern

Office of Sustainability - Loyola University Chicago
04.2019 - 04.2020
  • Developed promotional and educational materials for several waste diversion programs which resulted in a nearly 300% increase of participation in the compost bucket program
  • Coordinated staffing for waste diversion services for university events and sports, as well as collected and analyzed data to assess diversion rates.

Education

B.S. Environmental Science : Public Health -

Loyola University Chicago
05.2020

Skills

  • Microsoft Office
  • Data management
  • Relationship Management
  • Attention to Detail
  • Supervision and leadership
  • Foundational knowledge of GIS & R
  • Teamwork and Collaboration

Certification

Sustainability Assessment and Planning, Loyola University Chicago, 05/01/24

Volunteer Experience

Community Relations Coordinator,  Plastic Beach Collections - Chicago, IL, 03/01/23, 07/01/23

Identify and cold-pitch sustainable fashion storefronts that align with the mission of Plastic Beach Co. to create new partnerships, promote consignment and wholesale prospects, and drive brand growth

Timeline

Sustainability Crew Member

Live Nation Entertainment
07.2022 - Current

Monograph Cataloging Assistant

Cudahy Library - Loyola University Chicago
03.2022 - Current

Zero Waste Intern

Office of Sustainability - Loyola University Chicago
04.2019 - 04.2020

Circulation Desk Supervisor

Cudahy Library - Loyola University Chicago
01.2018 - 05.2020

B.S. Environmental Science : Public Health -

Loyola University Chicago
Mikayla Dixon