Sydney Nelson
Wrightwood,CA
Summary
Dedicated administrative professional with successful experience in fast-paced office settings. Hardworking team player with expertise in completing various clerical tasks and offering staff support. Responsible, punctual and productive professional when working with little to no supervision. A career working in multiple environmental industries lead to conscientious professional with extensive experience advocating for social and economic well-being of individuals and families. Skilled at providing guidance, support and assistance. Strong communication and management skills and committed to inspiring community service.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Administrative Assistant
Eric Stienmann CPA
11.2023 - Current
- Managed expense reports for executive staff members, ensuring accurate documentation of spending for budgeting purposes.
- Boosted team productivity by managing communication channels and ensuring timely responses to inquiries.
- Created and maintained databases to track and record company data.
- Ensured accurate record-keeping with diligent data entry and database management for vital company information.
- Developed and updated spreadsheets and databases to track, analyze, and report on performance and sales data.
Community Garden Coordinator
One Town At A Time Non-Profit Organization
06.2022 - Current
- Building and maintaining garden infrastructure and caretaking overall garden state in partnership with garden members
- Coordinating community outreach and volunteer events; providing onsite educational programs on issues related to organic gardening, healthy eating, natural history, and sustainability to the general public
- Making and tracking material purchases, facilitating infrastructure improvements
- Conducted outreach activities to engage local stakeholders in programs.
- Ensured garden success by regularly monitoring the health of plants, soil conditions, and potential pest or disease issues proactively addressing any concerns.
- Participated in community events to promote services and engage with public.
- Established a positive atmosphere in the garden space, addressing conflicts or concerns as they arose among participants gracefully.
- Partnered with local organizations to expand access to social and community services.
- Increased garden productivity with the introduction of sustainable gardening practices and techniques.
Data Analysis
Vacasa Property Management Company
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Read and evaluated property management contracts from companies acquired by Vacasa for the purpose of comparing them to Vacasa standard contracts
- Worked and communicated with fellow team members and reporting updates to supervisor in a timely manner as well as completing assignments in a timely manner
- Proficiency with several operating systems and online platforms such as Google Docs, Excel, and Slack
- Handling confidential information with integrity.
Data Entry
Red Brennan Group
11.2019 - 04.2020
- Validating petition signatures using i360 platform, Excel, and Google Docs - proficiency with Mac
- Excellent communication with supervisor and team regarding completed spreadsheets, procedures, and updates
- Completing tasks efficiently and urgently when requested, staying organized within multiple platforms
- Having a high standard of accuracy in order to aide in passing county initiatives.
Visitor Center Management
OSU Hatfield Marine Science Center
02.2018 - 04.2020
- Managed volunteer recruitment to keep Visitor Center fully staffed, including developing relationships with local businesses in order to recruit and advertise
- Trained volunteers and developed job description files for reference for new volunteers
- Encouraging students of all ages to develop interests in science, marine biology, ecology and general love for the environment
- Educating public on local ecology, wildlife and current oceanic research
- Managing volunteers and guests of visitors center during operating hours, welcoming, answering questions, and handling any unforeseen circumstances
- Presenting facts whilst simultaneously feeding Giant Pacific Octopus to large crowds daily.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Studies
Portland State University
Portland, OR03.2017
Associate of Science - Mathematics
Victor Valley College
Victorville, CA06.2013
Skills
- Partnership Development
- Community Outreach
- Data Analysis
- Data Management
References
- Natalie Lopiccolo, One Town at a Time, Natalie@cleartalk.net
- Teddy Miller, Vacasa, Teddy.Miller@Vacasa.com
- Renee Fowler, Hatfield Marine Science Center, renee.fowler@oregonstate.edu
Timeline
Administrative Assistant
Eric Stienmann CPA
11.2023 - Current
Community Garden Coordinator
One Town At A Time Non-Profit Organization
06.2022 - Current
Data Analysis
Vacasa Property Management Company
08.2021 - 05.2022
Data Entry
Red Brennan Group
11.2019 - 04.2020
Visitor Center Management
OSU Hatfield Marine Science Center
02.2018 - 04.2020
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Studies
Portland State University
Associate of Science - Mathematics
Victor Valley College
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