Hi, I’m
Santianna Horseson
Project Manager
Chambers,Arizona
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Self-motivated team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.
Overview
9
years of professional experience
14
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Painted Desert EnergySanders, AZ
Consultant
04.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Established partnership between Painted Desert Energy and Kelsey Ranch Land Preservation committee.
- Deliver outstanding service to Painted Desert Energy and Kelsey Ranch Land Preservation committee to maintain and extend relationship for future commercial scale solar business opportunities.
- Support Painted Desert Energy and Kelsey Ranch Land Preservation committee with land-use analysis, documentation, and land management modeling.
- Liaise with Painted Desert Energy and Kelsey Ranch Land Preservation committee to better understand rancher needs and recommend appropriate solutions.
- Relate monthly progress, forecast templates and resource management allocations for approved projects to Nahata Dziil Chapter within Navajo reservation.
- Create and develop detailed work plans to meet Kelsey ranch business priorities and deadlines.
- Analyze problematic areas to provide recommendations and solutions.
Kelsey Ranch CommunitySanders, AZ
Community Organizer
01.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Organize local ranchers and community members to address concerns regarding proposed commercial scale solar project.
- Serve as Point of Contact for community members.
- Arrange meetings with Painted Desert Energy, Office of Navajo Hopi Indian Relocation, Navajo Hopi Land Commission, Nahata Dziil Chapter Governance, and Navajo Tribe.
- Stakeholder management.
- Fostered collaborative efforts to schedule, host, and facilitate events and identify further opportunities to reach members of community.
- Collaborated with local government leaders to promote sustainable economic development projects.
NPS Petrified Forest National ParkHolbrook, AZ
Cultural Ambassador
11.2018 - Current
Job overview
- Perform as indigenous cultural ambassador.
- Share indigenous knowledge (stories, crafts, teachings) with park visitors at Painted Desert Inn museum.
- Develop and sell original art.
- Build new relationships.
St. George Episcopal ChurchLeadville, Colorado
Volunteer
06.2016 - 12.2022
Job overview
- Pickup donations from local businesses twice per week.
- Help provide community meals to 50+ people four times per week.
- Maintain food pantry and serve 100+ families twice per week.
Hispanic Access FoundationWashington, DC
Resource Assistant Intern
01.2021 - 08.2021
Job overview
- Closely monitored hikers, campers and campgrounds for behavioral and safety issues, initiating prompt and professional response to problem situations.
- Supported conservation efforts by helping to monitor and assess health of wildlife and habitats.
- Promoted reforestation by reintroducing grass and ground cover plants into area to prevent soil from being washed or blown away.
- Improved hiking trails through routine maintenance and inspections.
- Received certification as Apprentice A Sawyer/Faller 3 from Colorado Fire Camp.
- Cultivated interpersonal skills by building positive relationships with others.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Used strong communication and organizational skills working on group projects such as Latino Conservation Week and Rocky Mountain Youth Corps projects.
- Ran errands and provided general office support in a professional environment.
- Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
- Developed and maintained courteous and effective working relationships.
Colorado TrustDenver, Colorado
Health Equity Advocate
10.2015 - 06.2017
Job overview
- Help build the field of Health Equity
- Identify health inequities and impacts in communities of color
- Serve on Engaging Affected Populations team
- Advocate for policy changes that benefit marginalized groups
- Report on findings, share research, and challenge others to help create more inclusive society
Full Circle Of Lake County, IncLeadville, Colorado
Development Director
07.2014 - 06.2017
Job overview
- Sustain $600,000 annual budget through grants, fundraising campaigns, and special events
- Execute 7-Year Strategic Sustainability Plan
- Manage 24 grants annually
- Cultivate relationships with foundations, granters, and donors
- Database management and report writing
- Recruit, engage, coordinate and manage volunteers
- Received certificate of completion for Facilitative Leadership for Social Change from Interaction Institute for Social Change.
Community Resource CenterDenver, Colorado
Volunteer- Steering Committee
03.2015 - 09.2016
Job overview
- Represent and advocate for nonprofits at Rural Philanthropy Days 2015 and 2016
- Articulate issues to create visions of need and gain support
- Served on Finance Committee
- Brought nonprofits and funders together to create positive change in rural Colorado
- Facilitate workshops on social media, grant writing, and donor relations
Education
Colorado Technical UniversityColorado Springs, CO
MBA from Project Management & Marketing
01.2016 - 12.2024
University of New MexicoAlbuquerque, NM
B.U.S. from Community Building in Indigenous Settlements
08.2011 - 05.2013
University of New MexicoGallup, NM
Associate of Arts from Native American Studies
01.2008 - 08.2009
Navajo Technical UniversityCrownpoint, NM
A.A.S from Environmental Science & Natural Resource Management
08.2000 - 12.2001
Skills
Fundraising
undefinedTimeline
Consultant
Painted Desert Energy
04.2023 - Current
Community Organizer
Kelsey Ranch Community
01.2023 - Current
Resource Assistant Intern
Hispanic Access Foundation
01.2021 - 08.2021
Cultural Ambassador
NPS Petrified Forest National Park
11.2018 - Current
Volunteer
St. George Episcopal Church
06.2016 - 12.2022
Colorado Technical University
MBA from Project Management & Marketing
01.2016 - 12.2024
Health Equity Advocate
Colorado Trust
10.2015 - 06.2017
Volunteer- Steering Committee
Community Resource Center
03.2015 - 09.2016
Development Director
Full Circle Of Lake County, Inc
07.2014 - 06.2017
University of New Mexico
B.U.S. from Community Building in Indigenous Settlements
08.2011 - 05.2013
University of New Mexico
Associate of Arts from Native American Studies
01.2008 - 08.2009
Navajo Technical University
A.A.S from Environmental Science & Natural Resource Management
08.2000 - 12.2001
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