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VIRGINIA NICHOLL

Atlanta,GA

Summary

Dedicated Sustainability Coordinator with proven experience in developing and implementing impactful sustainability initiatives. Skilled in metrics-driven reporting, grant management, and research of emerging sustainability trends. Adept at coordinating with multiple stakeholders, including 300 nonprofits nationwide, to ensure efficient operations and program success. Demonstrated ability to enhance organizational sustainability through innovative solutions, effective communication, and proactive problem-solving.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Sustainability I Nonprofit Coordinator

Goodr
10.2023 - Current
  • Managed 300 nonprofits nationally, ensuring smooth food delivery.
  • Entered data, generated reports, and produced tracking documents.
  • Developed metrics-driven reports to track the success of implemented sustainability initiatives over time.
  • Managed grant proposals for funding opportunities supporting organizational sustainability efforts and objectives.
  • Researched emerging trends in sustainability best practices, incorporating innovative solutions into existing programs where applicable.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by resolving disputes promptly, maintaining open lines of communication, and consistently onboarding new nonprofits in new market opportunities.
  • Worked on 2023 Impact Report published and sent to all Goodr clients.

Environmental Educator

Georgia Aquarium
04.2021 - Current
  • Planned, prepared and taught lesson plans for grades K-12 focusing on sustainability, environmental issues, marine biology, environmental science, chemistry and more.
  • Demonstrated positive and effective classroom management skills.
  • Kept classroom environments consistent and focused on learning by establishing and enforcing clear objectives.
  • Lead educational programming and provide operational support for the department.
  • Engage with students Pre-K through college, along with parents, teachers and administrators.
  • Created and implemented relationships and programs for Boy and Girl Scouts of America to achieve Merit Badges.
  • Created STEAM and STEM based curriculum.
  • Researched new technologies, strategies and field applications to promote environmental sustainability.

Environmental Education Intern

Friends Of Coastal South Carolina
09.2020 - 04.2021
  • Formulated and implemented long-range plans for environmental programs.
  • Volunteer for Fish and Wildlife Service.
    Operated with U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service of Cape Romain National Wildlife Refuge to protect and monitor loggerhead sea turtle populations and nesting sites.
  • Educated local elementary schools on environmental lessons.
  • Managed care and uptake of 8 reptiles.
  • Performed environmental site assessments and provided remediation recommendations.

Environmental Educator

Lockerly Arboretum
09.2019 - 03.2020
  • Led and organized both large and small-scale groups of various ages
  • Educated a diverse population: including low-income students, special needs students, and students with high intellects
  • Worked with local homeschoolers, after school clubs and special need groups on local flora and fauna and macroinvertebrates
  • Focused on geology and the history of Georgia’s fall line and used the greenhouse to demonstrate plant life cycles

CIT Team Leader

Camp All American
01.2019 - 01.2019
  • Led and facilitated 15 high school students enrolled in the Counselor in Training Program for 3 weeks at a time
  • Managed trainees as they set up camp, cleaned after lunch, sold merchandise, shadowed counselors and took down camp equipment
  • Led trainees on various ropes course elements, group facilitation games, Bible studies and service projects.

Group Leader

Camp All American
01.2016 - 01.2018
  • Cultivated effective relationships with campers, their parents and other camp counselors by utilizing active listening and dynamic interpersonal skills
  • Fostered personal growth and helped develop growth for campers through mentorship
  • Facilitated all-day sessions for 7-8 campers through high energy camp activities while maintaining consistent camp values and objectives
  • Effectively communicated with parents regarding camper registration, behavioral issues, and general questions/concerns regarding the program
  • Was one of hundreds of counselors chosen to lead groups of middle school girls for 2 weeks over the summer at an overnight camp in North Carolina.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - World Languages/ BS Outdoor Education

Georgia College And State University
Milledgeville, GA
05.2020

Bachelor of Arts - Business French

Institute Catholique De Paris
05.2019

Skills

  • Critical Thinking
  • Flexible and Adaptable
  • Environmental support
  • Partnership development
  • Planning and Coordination
  • Corporate Social Responsibility

Certification

Adopt a Stream macroinvertebrates and chemical monitoring certified

CPR/First Aid certified

Merit Badge Counselor

Languages

French
Professional Working

Timeline

Sustainability I Nonprofit Coordinator

Goodr
10.2023 - Current

Environmental Educator

Georgia Aquarium
04.2021 - Current

Environmental Education Intern

Friends Of Coastal South Carolina
09.2020 - 04.2021

Environmental Educator

Lockerly Arboretum
09.2019 - 03.2020

CIT Team Leader

Camp All American
01.2019 - 01.2019

Group Leader

Camp All American
01.2016 - 01.2018

Bachelor of Arts - World Languages/ BS Outdoor Education

Georgia College And State University

Bachelor of Arts - Business French

Institute Catholique De Paris

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