Winter Sims
Jersey City
Summary
Highly motivated and diligent education and outreach professional with four years of experience in parks and recreation operations. Adept at working with various community demographics to formulate beneficial programs to grow participation in the natural world. Outstanding interpersonal, organization, and multi-tasking abilities with the ability to work with the public, alone, and in team settings.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Farms Program Coordinator
Ironbound Community Corporation
02.2023 - Current
- Develop and maintain relationships with external partners to facilitate program operations.
- Strengthen relationships with existing partners in Environmental Justice and Food Justice organizations by attending meetings, organizing the community to attend public hearings, and showing up for allied events.
- Co-design programming with farm manager around Environmental Justice, Racial Justice, Regenerative Farming, and Community Organizing themes.
- Supervised, mentored & delegated responsibilities to Newark Summer Youth Employment interns
- Analyze program data by tracking and reporting program outcomes to identify areas of improvement.
- Develop program marketing and outreach strategies to increase awareness and attract new participants.
Urban Park Ranger
NYC Department Of Parks And Recreation
09.2021 - 02.2023
- Created over ten environmental education curriculums that other rangers have implemented. Topics include ecosystems, plants, orienteering, ornithology, and entomology.
- Oversaw a 10-week Ranger Conservation Corps internship program for 20 high school students interested in the natural world and environmental issues.
- Established relationships with city agencies such as the NYPD and city council members to assist with outreach efforts amongst city council districts.
- Implemented 21st-century marketing strategies, such as mobile advertising, to navigate interested parties to the program web page and increased site traffic by 20% versus the prior year.
- Provide professional development training sessions for ten rangers. Training topics included: time and stress management, emotional intelligence awareness, and team leadership.
Adventure Course Facilitator
NYC Department Of Parks And Recreation
05.2021 - 09.2021
- Collaborated with other adventure course staff to plan, facilitate, and debrief initiatives and elements for diverse populations.
- Worked closely with other facilitators within the activity groups to create meaningful, problem-based, experiential approaches that led to discussions that helped participants employ lessons learned during the program in other areas of their lives.
- Managed the risk involved with Outdoor Education programs, including group management, activity-specific risks, and emotional and social boundaries.
Teacher Assistant
The University Of Maryland
08.2020 - 05.2021
- Edited webpage content, wrote weekly articles on current students for the Landscape Architecture prospective student webpage, and tracked webpage traffic.
- Interviewed current students about their completed projects for the website content.
- Responded to email inquiries from faculty, staff, students, and prospective students, as well as other administrative duties.
Administrative Assistant
Bethlehem Church Of God In Christ
06.2020 - 05.2021
- Managed the church and pastor's calendars, strategically coordinated meetings, appointments, events, and travel arrangements
- Deposited weekly tithes and donations into the church accounts and worked with the treasurer to report taxes.
- Served as the primary point of contact for an average of 30 incoming phone calls daily, addressing inquiries and resolving concerns.
Nature Center Adventure Guide
NYC Dept Of Parks & Recreation
06.2018 - 08.2019
- Increased the number of center visits by 15% by demonstrating a talent for communicating effectively with customers from diverse backgrounds.
- Greeted Park visitors and provide information as well other administrative duties.
Education
Master of Science - Landscape Architecture
The University of Maryland
College Park, MD05.2025
Bachelor of Science - Agricultural Sciences
Penn State University
University Park, PA05.2019
Skills
- Social Media Management
- Personnel Management
- Administration and Operations
- Adaptability
- Customer Service
- Computer Skills
Timeline
Farms Program Coordinator
Ironbound Community Corporation
02.2023 - Current
Urban Park Ranger
NYC Department Of Parks And Recreation
09.2021 - 02.2023
Adventure Course Facilitator
NYC Department Of Parks And Recreation
05.2021 - 09.2021
Teacher Assistant
The University Of Maryland
08.2020 - 05.2021
Administrative Assistant
Bethlehem Church Of God In Christ
06.2020 - 05.2021
Nature Center Adventure Guide
NYC Dept Of Parks & Recreation
06.2018 - 08.2019
Master of Science - Landscape Architecture
The University of Maryland
Bachelor of Science - Agricultural Sciences
Penn State University
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