Virginia Parker
San Marcos,TX
Summary
Persistent leader eager to lead and grow the San Marcos River Foundation, protecting and preserving the San Marcos River for future generations. Skilled in strategic planning, problem-solving, and communication with good understanding of business principles, project management and team leadership. Collaborative with relentless work ethic.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Director
San Marcos River Foundation
San Marcos River Watershed
09.2019 - Current
- Forge strong relationships with board members, providing regular updates on organizational progress and soliciting their expertise when needed.
- Monitoring compliance with laws and regulations to protect organization from legal liabilities and penalties.
- Conducting media interviews, highlighting key messages of major developments and enhancing public education.
- Collaboration with partners such as SMGA, GSP, MCWE, City of San Marcos, Hays County, City of Martindale, Caldwell County, TRPA, GEAA, HCA, TPWD, Earthshare of Texas, SOS, Mermaid Society, Eyes of the San Marcos, Martindale Water Supply, Tri-Community Water Supply, and more.
- Monitoring and contesting new wastewater treatment permit requests.
- Conservation of land along the Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone.
- Monitoring of activities along the Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone and Contributing Zone for protection of the Edwards Aquifer.
- Creation of Landowner Outreach Educational program through TPWD RACA grant.
- Creation of a 1.2 mile trail along Purgatory Creek through TPWD trail grant.
- Management of the East Side Preserve, including invasive species removal, bank stabilization, trail maintenance and more.
- Sit on appropriate boards and committees, including Plum Creek Watershed Stakeholder Committee, Upper San Marcos Watershed Committee, EAA Stakeholder Committee, Wastewater Conservation Coalition Committee, Blanco Gardens Committee, Vision SMTX Committee, GSMP Conservation Committee, and more.
- Creation of monthly newsletters and management of marketing outlets, including Facebook and Instagram.
- Coordination of both the Annual Members Meeting and the Fall Fundraiser.
Founding Committee Member
Wastewater Conservation Coalition
Texas Hill Country
01.2023 - Current
- Creation of the Watershed Conservation Coalition.
- Attend committee meetings and guide organizational goals and programs.
Committee Member
Plum Creek Watershed Partnership
Caldwell County
09.2019 - Current
- Input and approval for Plum Creek Watershed Protection Plan.
- Attend meetings and guide programmatic goals.
Committee Member
Upper San Marcos WPP Stakeholder Committee
San Marcos, TX
09.2019 - Current
- Input and approval for Upper San Marcos Watershed Protection Plan.
- Attend meetings and guide programmatic goals.
Founding Board Member
Blanco River Regional Recovery Team
Hays County
06.2015 - 09.2021
- Creation of the first four-county disaster relief group in Texas to address any declared disaster within Blanco, Hays, Caldwell, and Guadalupe Counties.
- Held position of secretary for several years.
- Attended board meetings, disaster relief events, made policy and procedure decisions, responsible for financial stability of the organization.
Board Member
San Marcos River Foundation
San Marcos, TX
03.2016 - 12.2016
- Board member for the San Marcos River Foundation (SMRF).
- Held Vice President Position.
- Attended board meetings, SMRF events, made policy, procedure decisions, responsible for financial stability of the organization.
Executive Diabetes Care Specialist
Novo Nordisk
Texas, Colorado And Wyoming
04.2004 - 12.2018
- Achieved high levels of customer satisfaction by promptly resolving concerns or issues that arose during the sales process or post-sale period.
- Trained nurses, physicians, pharmacists, and long-term care specialists on NNI products.
- Consistently met or exceeded personal quotas, including presidents club for 5/15 years.
- Fostered lasting relationships with customers through effective communication and quick response, resulting in long-term loyalty and expanded client base.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Science
Texas A&M University
College Station, TX05.2001
Skills
- Policy and Program Development and Management
- Financial Responsibility
- Event Coordination
- Project Oversight
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Board Reporting
- Management Team Leadership
- Operations Oversight
- Policies and Procedures
- Organizational Development
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Founding Committee Member
Wastewater Conservation Coalition
01.2023 - Current
Executive Director
San Marcos River Foundation
09.2019 - Current
Committee Member
Plum Creek Watershed Partnership
09.2019 - Current
Committee Member
Upper San Marcos WPP Stakeholder Committee
09.2019 - Current
Board Member
San Marcos River Foundation
03.2016 - 12.2016
Founding Board Member
Blanco River Regional Recovery Team
06.2015 - 09.2021
Executive Diabetes Care Specialist
Novo Nordisk
04.2004 - 12.2018
Bachelor of Science - Biomedical Science
Texas A&M University