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Samantha Houck

California,USA

Summary

Experienced with leadership and strategic planning, ensuring alignment with organizational goals. Utilizes effective communication and decision-making skills to manage diverse teams and projects. Track record of implementing process improvements and driving sustainable growth.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Executive Manager of Community Strategy

Greenlink Analytics (GLA)
09.2022 - Current
  • Develop literature reports
  • Lead the product roadmap of the Greenlink Equity Map with Data Scientist, Product Designer, and Product Marketing Team
  • Identify opportunities to improve through Listening Tours to test hypotheses and tracking key metrics
  • Improved client's experiences and provide for their needs by having thorough knowledge of resources available
  • Lead & design online workshops
  • Increased overall team productivity by implementing protocols and creating effective communication for team and partner collaborations
  • Implemented data-driven decision-making processes to drive improvements for clients and organization

BIG Hart Fellowship

University of Washington
01.2023 - 06.2024
  • Create maps for research project involving; HIV clinic locations, resources and distance for community members: QGIS
  • Participatory research meetings & continued learning on international public health concerns & SDG
  • Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced environments

First Facilitator for Native Truths: Our Stories, Our Voices Exhibit and Field Trip Guide

The Field Museum
03.2022 - 12.2023
  • Develop & teach on International Indigenous Histories: sovereignty, art, culture, language & removal
  • Encourage critical thinking, respectful curiosity & sharing of knowledge with diverse groups of people with intersectional identities
  • Fostered an inclusive learning environment by addressing diverse needs and adapting facilitation techniques as needed
  • Built rapport with diverse groups of stakeholders by demonstrating empathy, active listening skills, and cultural competence during facilitated sessions
  • Educate educators to support classroom curriculum development
  • Conduct surveys & synthesis data to continue improving classes

Shelter Coordinator

PADS Lake County (AmeriCorps VISTA- Housing Action Illinois to Full Time)
01.2022 - 03.2023
  • Created volunteer orientation training videos shared with 500+ volunteers serving those experiencing homelessness
  • Research and propose new Volunteer/Donor Management systems, applied & received AmeriCorps grants for 3 VISTA’s
  • Organize donations/outreach; created excel & system to keep track of inventory, counted inventory, received donations
  • Translate answers & questions for clients, advocated for clients, & funded 1k+ in donations (monetary, food & clothing)
  • Organized events, programs, and trainings to provide skills/resources for clients with staff and community members

Student Worker- Graduate/Tech

San Diego County: Land Use and Environment Group (LUEG)
01.2022 - 07.2022
  • Developed informative briefs for the department (ex. Justice40 Screening Tool, Food Deserts to Low-income low access)
  • Tracked grant funding available, research & wrote board letter for Infrastructure Bill Funding-passed
  • Made updates to the Food System Initiative (FSI) timelines, documentation & report
  • Worked in team environment to maintain high levels of productivity.

Undergraduate Teaching Assistant

UC San Diego: Urban Studies and Planning (USP) and History Departments
10.2020 - 06.2022
  • Reviewed and updated curriculum with professors, advised, held office-hours and graded materials for 60+ students
  • Problem solving: Initiated use of Zoom breakout rooms to increase engagement during COVID, led discussion groups on projects pertaining to real world problems such as gentrification & improvements to environmental urban planning
  • Sent weekly resource emails for students on projects & updates of community, cultural or campus events

Assistant Carpenter

Historical Conservation (AmeriCorps)
01.2020 - 05.2020
  • Heightened trade skills in: woodworking, shingling, measuring, construction, blue printing, mortar and brick laying
  • Invested time learning history of Point Reyes; Coast Miwok and farmers, what histories are and are not highlighted
  • Entry level historical conservation training through National Parks in Maryland
  • Skills in evaluating or constructing long term forecasts
  • Supported the creation of a composting system

Office Assistant and Marketing

Z Specialty Food (Honey retail, wholesale, e-commerce)
02.2019 - 01.2020
  • Developed training manuals on systems & staff roles, liaison between managers, production, shipping, & clients
  • Created invoices, bill of sales, utilized Quickbooks, conducted tours of the warehouse, pitched product/honey varieties
  • Developed marketing MailChimp emails & social media posts, tabled events, developed customer retention & relations
  • Maintained confidentiality in handling sensitive information while performing administrative tasks.

Assistant Volunteer Coordinator

The California State Railroad Museum
04.2018 - 04.2019
  • Led guided tours and provided translation support for visitors (Spanish, French, & basic German)
  • Assisted in planning & executing events: Free Museum Day, Polar Express, Giving Day, Docent/Volunteer Training
  • Tracked 500+ volunteer statistics & hours in Volgistics & migrated data to Better Impact Volunteer Management System
  • Generated schedules including breaks/lunches for 60+ people, ability to work effectively and efficiently with others

Assistant Manager

The Wardrobe (Women’s Boutique Travel Leisure and Business Events)
09.2016 - 06.2018
  • Planned community & seasonal events, hosted local writers &artists, created displays, modeled
  • Supervised day-to-day operations to meet performance, quality and service expectations.
  • Developed strong working relationships with staff, fostering a positive work environment
  • Led/created marketing content & team workshops
  • Maintained a clean, safe, and organized store environment to enhance the customer experience.
  • Created product and training manuals, trained 10 employees

Private Tutor Abroad

Jeune Fille Au Pair
08.2015 - 08.2016
  • Tutored English and exchanged knowledge on Native American & American with French & Occitan culture / history
  • Collaborated with students to complete homework assignments, identify lagging skills, and correct weaknesses.
  • Met with parents to discuss student progress and address concerns.

Cooperation Leader/Community Service Advisor

Residential Services at Sonoma State University
05.2012 - 05.2015
  • Taught life skills to students, supported first generation students, provided resource connecting college & community
  • On-Call/evening first responder to crisis on campus & upheld campus rules and regulations, wrote incident reports
  • Identified team weak points and implemented corrective actions to resolve concerns.

Education

Master of International Affairs - Latin America Focus

UC San Diego, School of Global Policy And Strategy (GPS)
San Diego, CA
06.2022

Rising Leader Fellow -

Justice Outside
Los Angeles, CA
11.2024

BIG HART Fellow -

University of Washington
Seattle, Washington
07.2023

Bachelor of Arts - Art Studio and History

Sonoma State University (SSU)
Rohnert Park, CA
09-2015

Skills

  • Languages: Fluent in English, Conversational in French and Spanish
  • Computer: Microsoft Office & Google Products, SharePoint, Box, MailChimp, Teams, Quickbooks, Volgistics, Better Impact, Outlook, Slack, Canva, Social Media Platforms, Greenlink Equity Map, Zoom, Dovetail, Monday, JotForm, Calendar Platforms, Clockify, Climate and Economic Justice Screening Tool, QGIS, CalEnviroScreen, MixedPannel, Basic: Photoshop, Procreate, Google Analytics, R, Little Green Light
  • Workflow management
  • Policy development
  • Staff training
  • Other: Illustrating, Welding, Compassion, Active Listening, Facilitating, Collaborative Leadership

Certification

  • UCSD’s California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Certificate Program, starting in January 2025
  • Teaching and Training for Professionals, CITI Program Certificate Issued November 2024 - Expires November 2027
  • Conflict Management, CITI Program Certificate, Issued October 2024- Expires October 2027
  • Research Study Design (RSD), CITI Program Certificate, Issued May 2024- Expires May 2027
  • Social-Behavioral-Educational (SBE or IRB), CITI Program Certificate
  • Issued November 2023- Expires November 2026
  • QPR Gatekeeper Certificate (Suicide Prevention) by QPR Institute, Issued September 2023
  • First Aid, CPR and AED Certificate by American Red Cross, Issued June 2023- Expires June 2025
  • Mental Health First Aid Certificate by National Council for Community Behavioral Healthcare
  • Issued November 2022- Expires September 2025
  • GIS Certificate, University of California San Diego School of Global Policy and Strategy, Issued June 2022

Publications

  • Recordings Greenlink Analytics Community of Practices; supported, created and led sessions 2023 to present.
  • Houck, S. & Boyd, R. (2024, September 9). Data Updates: Whose Stories Are Being Told?, GA: Greenlink Analytics: News & Media. https://www.greenlinkanalytics.org/post/data-updates-whose-stories-are-being-told
  • Lagat, H.K., Pintye, J., Harrington, E. et al. Enhancing HIV pre-exposure prophylaxis outcomes among Kenyan adolescent girls and young women with a novel pharmacy-based PrEP delivery platform: protocol for a cluster-randomized controlled trial. Trials 25, 394 (2024). https://doi.org/10.1186/s13063-024-08206-6
  • Houck, S. & Boyd, R. (2023, June 21). Launching: The Native Lands Mapping Tool. Atlanta, GA: Greenlink Analytics: News & Media. https://www.greenlinkanalytics.org/post/launching-the-native-lands-mapping-tool
  • Houck, S. & Boyd, R. (2023, June 08). Our Missing Native Nations. Atlanta, GA: Greenlink Analytics: News & Media. https://www.greenlinkanalytics.org/post/map-our-native-nations

Board/Volunteering/Other

Member of Quadruple Threats Board, Beading Class Instructor, Regalia Making Class at Chicago’s AIHC, Intertribal Resource Center Alumni at UCSD, Mentor Program at the School of Global Policy and Strategy at UCSD, Assistant Baker for Pushkins, Volunteer at Leaps & Bounds Rabbit Rescue, K9 Agitator, Maintenance Away Volunteer, Holmes Jr. High Woodshop/Technologies Teaching Assistant, Sales Associate, Pet Foster Parent/Trainer through Noah’s Bark, Kennel Employee, Dog Agility Trainer for Kids Camp, Waitress, Volunteer at Sonoma State University’s Children’s Center, Sports Ambassador Club Secretary, YOLO County Library volunteer/page, AYSO Soccer Coach/Referee, Volunteer at North Davis Elementary (1st & 4th grade), ACME Theater Company, People to People Sports Ambassador, Landscaping Assistant

Section name

  • Lacrosse, Archery, Teaching Assistant, Cooperation Leader, Community Service Advisor, Trainer September, 2015
  • Deree College Study Abroad: Leadership: Debate Team, Assistant Women’s Soccer Coach Athens, Greece: Fall 2013

Languages

Spanish
Full Professional

Timeline

BIG Hart Fellowship

University of Washington
01.2023 - 06.2024

Executive Manager of Community Strategy

Greenlink Analytics (GLA)
09.2022 - Current

First Facilitator for Native Truths: Our Stories, Our Voices Exhibit and Field Trip Guide

The Field Museum
03.2022 - 12.2023

Shelter Coordinator

PADS Lake County (AmeriCorps VISTA- Housing Action Illinois to Full Time)
01.2022 - 03.2023

Student Worker- Graduate/Tech

San Diego County: Land Use and Environment Group (LUEG)
01.2022 - 07.2022

Undergraduate Teaching Assistant

UC San Diego: Urban Studies and Planning (USP) and History Departments
10.2020 - 06.2022

Assistant Carpenter

Historical Conservation (AmeriCorps)
01.2020 - 05.2020

Office Assistant and Marketing

Z Specialty Food (Honey retail, wholesale, e-commerce)
02.2019 - 01.2020

Assistant Volunteer Coordinator

The California State Railroad Museum
04.2018 - 04.2019

Assistant Manager

The Wardrobe (Women’s Boutique Travel Leisure and Business Events)
09.2016 - 06.2018

Private Tutor Abroad

Jeune Fille Au Pair
08.2015 - 08.2016

Cooperation Leader/Community Service Advisor

Residential Services at Sonoma State University
05.2012 - 05.2015

Master of International Affairs - Latin America Focus

UC San Diego, School of Global Policy And Strategy (GPS)

Rising Leader Fellow -

Justice Outside

BIG HART Fellow -

University of Washington

Bachelor of Arts - Art Studio and History

Sonoma State University (SSU)

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