Sabrina DeVault
Knoxville,Tn
Summary
High-energy Program Developer with knowledge in sustainability with more than 10 years in community relations and educational program development seeking a position with a progressive organization to continue moving Knox County forward with their sustainability initiative.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Naturalist/Program Manager/Sustainability Coordinator
Ijams Nature Center
Knoxville, TN
08.2007 - Current
- Organized all aspects of Meadow Lark Music Festival
- Established sustainability programs at 50 area schools Recruited and supervised AmeriCorps team
- Committee lead for annual River Rescue
- Implemented and executed education programs for all ages Vendor contract management
- Responsible for execution and reporting of grants
- Served on Knoxville's Earth Fest Core Committee
- City of Knoxville Sustainability Committee member
- Implemented programs at area Senior Care Facilities
- Communications for special events.
- Analyzed individual businesses’ needs to determine the most environmentally-friendly and cost-effective waste reduction, recycling and disposal options.
- Highlighted company achievements in waste diversion in detailed monthly reports.
- Advised marketing teams on sustainability and its impacts on their strategic and near-in activation plans.
Farm/Outreach Manager
Beardsley Community Farm
Knoxville, Tn
06.2002 - 03.2007
- I managed all aspects of the farm including an AmeriCorps team, 700 volunteers, festivals and fundraising.
- Established community partnerships
- Established 25 school gardens Implemented age appropriate curriculum in Knox County Schools
- Recruited and supervised volunteers
- Special event management
Education
Bachelor of Science - Organizational Management with Marketing and Finance
Tusculum College
2014
Skills
- Program development and implementation
- Natural leader
- Project management
- Efficient
- Community relations
- Strategic planning
Additional Information
- WDVX Community Action Board
- WDVX Volunteer
- CAC Community Leadership Class of 2014
- City of Knoxville Conservation Expo Committee
- Responsible for all aspects of Race for the Cure Knoxville which serves over 25,000 citizens
- Recipient of the Christie M. Blanchard award for volunteer excellence
- Inaugural Knoxville Girl recognition for community involvement
Timeline
Naturalist/Program Manager/Sustainability Coordinator
Ijams Nature Center
08.2007 - Current
Farm/Outreach Manager
Beardsley Community Farm
06.2002 - 03.2007
Bachelor of Science - Organizational Management with Marketing and Finance
Tusculum College