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Sara Prior

Fayetteville,WV

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Environmental Resource Specialist II

West Virginia Department Of Environmental Protection
05.2023 - Current
  • Develop and maintained strong relationships with coworkers and volunteer groups to maximize efforts.
  • Review grant application and oversee grant reporting on both federal and state level.
  • Collaborate with volunteer groups, local, state, and federal organizations, and other work groups to complete water quality improvement projects.
  • Conduct workshops and presentations. In-person and virtually.
  • Create and deliver program training and education to keep participants knowledgeable about program and provide necessary skills to participate productively.
  • Develop marketing materials to promote program offerings, increasing awareness and participation rates among target audiences.
  • Maintain detailed records of program activities and participant data, ensuring compliance with internal policies and external regulations.
  • Develop and maintain relationships with external partners to facilitate program operations.
  • Implement evaluation tools to measure program effectiveness, utilizing data-driven insights for continuous improvement.
  • Mentor for AmeriCorps VISTA member.
  • Define clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.

4-H Extension Educator

West Virginia State University
07.2022 - 05.2023
  • Grant funded position for Growing Young Sprouts, Career Discovery Program.
  • Plan, manage and conduct workshops and outreach programs for youth groups.
  • Developed grant timeline and coordinated with marketing department, other agencies, and coworkers to implement grant.
  • Researched, developed and delivered discovery boxes for each STEM career discovery topic. Box topics included meteorology, maple syrup production, entomology, and ornithology, and watershed technician.
  • Created digital resources highlighting each topic. Included information: industry, colleges, and extra learning opportunities.
  • Facilitated student-led, inquiry-based activities to enhance learning experience.
  • Co-lead on Corteva 4-H Pollinator Habitat Program. Recruited youth ambassadors across southern WV to develop programming and a community garden. Training for youth included attending the agriscience track of the National 4-H conference in Washington, DC.
  • Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
  • Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
  • Created and implemented assessments to measure program progress.
  • Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep participants engaged.
  • Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.
  • Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
  • Gained strong leadership skills by managing projects from start to finish.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.

Public Information Specialist II

West Virginia Department Of Environmental Protection
01.2014 - 06.2022
  • Point of contact for the Youth Environmental Program in the southeastern region
  • Collaborated with organizations on both state and federal level as well as volunteer groups to ensure that WV youth are engaging in stewardship activities.
  • Plan and facilitate workshops and presentations, both in-person and virtually.
  • Create resources and educational materials
  • Camp leader and presenter for various summer camps such as 4-H, Junior Conservation Camp and State Conservation Camp.
  • Provided opportunities for youth to connect with organizations and businesses via the Youth Environmental Conference.
  • Assisted in planning and implementing "Careers in Conservation" event. This was a multiple day virtual event connecting WV Youth to people working in the conservation, STEM, and tourism industries.
  • Speaker and presenter at numerous career fairs across southern WV.
  • Monitored programming trends to keep content relevant and up-to-date.
  • Organized events and workshops to engage participants, enhancing their learning experience within the program framework.
  • Maintained detailed records of program activities and participant data.
  • Collaborated with other program coordinators to achieve consistency in program objectives and services.

Education

BACHELOR OF ARTS MAJOR IN HISTORY -

Concord University
12.2007

Skills

  • Microsoft Office
  • Google Workspace
  • Communication (written/verbal)
  • Organized and motivated
  • Research and Development
  • Working with youth
  • Event planning
  • Team player
  • Youth engagement
  • Public Speaking
  • Program Support
  • Partnership Development

Accomplishments

    Applied for and received a VELA education grant to develop and implement the "A Stewardship Adventure" program for students of Trinity Learning Center. This $10,000 grant funded lesson development, in-person lessons, and 24 family service projects.


    https://www.wv.gov/daily304/archives/Pages/W.Va.-Mom-Creates-Environmental-Stewardship-Program-For-Youth.aspx

Timeline

Environmental Resource Specialist II

West Virginia Department Of Environmental Protection
05.2023 - Current

4-H Extension Educator

West Virginia State University
07.2022 - 05.2023

Public Information Specialist II

West Virginia Department Of Environmental Protection
01.2014 - 06.2022

BACHELOR OF ARTS MAJOR IN HISTORY -

Concord University

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