Friends of the Parks
Industry: Non-profit organization
DescriptionFriends of the Parks is a non-profit organization in Chicago, Illinois. Formed in 1975, it acts as a watchdog group and environmental advocate for the Chicago area. Specifically, it monitors the condition and safety of the Chicago Park District and the forest preserves of Cook County. Founder: Lois Weisberg
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Friends of the Parks Employees
Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics August 2011 - Present
Friends of the Parks August 2006 - August 2011
Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum August 2004 - August 2006
WTTW11 September 2002 - August 2004
Skills
Fundraising, Nonprofits, Annual Giving, Event Management, Volunteer Management, Event Planning, Public Speaking, Grant Writing, Community Outreach, Program Development, Social Media, Newsletters, Strategic Planning, Grants, Membership Management, Social Media Marketing, Media Relations, Management, Public Relations, Research, Editing, Leadership, Email Marketing, Sponsorship, Marketing
Education
Loras College 1997 — 2001
B.A., Marketing
Metropolitan Planning Council July 2015 - Present
Metropolitan Planning Council January 2015 - June 2015
Chicago Park District December 2014 - June 2015
Institute for Environmental Science and Policy August 2012 - October 2014
Friends of the Parks June 2013 - December 2013
Salt Lake City Parks and Public Lands June 2012 - July 2012
The Center for Green Infrastructure Design September 2011 - May 2012
Office of Sustainability, University of Utah January 2011 - June 2011
Skills
Microsoft Office, Research, Urban Design, SketchUp, ArcGIS, InDesign, Illustrator, Public Speaking, Environmental Policy, Green Infrastructure, Environmental Planning, Arc Hydro, Public Engagement, Photoshop, NetLogo, Data Analysis, Community Development, Community Outreach, Urban Planning
Education
University of Illinois at Chicago 2012 — 2014
Masters of Urban Planning and Policy
University of Utah 2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Science (BS), Urban Planning
University of Utah 2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Science (BS), Environmental and Sustainability Studies
Friends of the Parks September 2014 - Present
Chicago Botanic Garden and Wilbur Wright College June 2014 - Present
TEAM Enterprises 2012 - Present
GreenChoice Bank January 2013 - July 2014
Environmental Design International July 2008 - November 2011
I-Go Car Sharing August 2003 - December 2009
People's Gas (Integrys Energy Services) October 2006 - May 2008
Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County December 2000 - October 2004
Skills
Sustainability, Environmental Science, Environmental Awareness, Policy, Program Management, Project Management, Leadership, Research, Energy, Strategic Planning, Strategy, Management, Climate Change, Business Strategy, Analysis, Grants, Entrepreneurship, Government, Business Development, Brand Ambassadors, Sales, Environmental Advocacy
Education
The University of Chicago 2004 — 2006
MSESP, Environmental Policy
Hampton University 1996 — 2000
BS, Marine Biology
Friends of the Parks March 2015 - Present
Brooklyn Boulders November 2014 - February 2015
Red Frog Events September 2014 - October 2014
City Year June 2014 - July 2014
City Year July 2013 - June 2014
City Year August 2012 - June 2013
Nationwide Childrens Hospital October 2010 - July 2012
The Ohio State University August 2011 - June 2012
YMCA June 2008 - August 2010
Skills
Applied Behavior..., Research, Analysis, Community Outreach, Volunteer Management, Nonprofits, Program Development, Program Evaluation, Fundraising, Youth Development, Public Speaking, Event Planning, Teaching, Community Organizing, Data Analysis, Leadership
Education
The Ohio State University 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Speech and Hearing Sciences, Minor: Disability Studies
St. Jude House February 2015 - Present
Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago & Northwest Indiana August 2012 - January 2014
Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago & Northwest Indiana November 2011 - August 2012
Friends of the Parks August 2010 - December 2010
Skills
Community Outreach, Volunteer Management, Non-profits, Event Planning, Program Coordination, Volunteer Recruiting, Nonprofits, Resume Writing
Education
Indiana University-Northwest 2014 — 2017
Master of Social Work (MSW), Social Work
Northeastern Illinois University 2008 — 2010
B.A., Community Health and Wellness
Newly Weds Foods June 2015 - Present
Newly Weds Foods July 2007 - June 2015
Glenview Park District October 2014 - January 2015
Friends of the Parks March 2012 - October 2012
Skills
Herpetology, Population Ecology, Urban Ecology, Environmental Awareness, Environmental..., Environmental Education, Food Technology, Raw Materials, Ecosystem Ecology, Environmental Journalism, Invasive Species, Historic Preservation, Green Infrastructure, Volunteer Management, Ecological Restoration, Natural History, Non-profit Volunteer, Conservation Biology, Endangered Species, History, Event Planning, Food Processing, Food Safety, HACCP, Management, Community Outreach, Environmental Science, Product Development, Food Science, Research, Food Industry, Public Speaking
Education
Northeastern Illinois University 2011 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Environmental Studies
Triton College 2000 — 2005
Associate of Applied Science
City of Chicago October 2013 - Present
Friends of the Parks February 2012 - October 2013
Active Transportation Alliance December 2010 - February 2012
Illinois ResourceNet December 2009 - May 2011
Houseal Lavigne Associates May 2010 - October 2010
Wicker Park Bucktown Special Service Area February 2010 - March 2010
Peace Corps Romania May 2006 - June 2009
Omaha North High School December 2005 - May 2006
Skills
SketchUp, Adobe Creative Suite, Land Use Planning, GIS, Grant Writing, Community Outreach, Research, Program Development, Grants, Teaching, Nonprofits, Community Development, Policy Analysis, Urban Planning, Project Planning, Sustainability, Data Analysis, Economic Development, Policy, Public Policy, ArcGIS, Zoning, Program Evaluation, Sustainable Development
Education
University of Illinois at Chicago 2009 — 2011
MUPP, Urban Planning and Policy
Creighton University 2000 — 2005
BA, Classical History, Secondary Education
The Kitchen Community April 2014 - Present
Gary Comer Youth Center April 2012 - April 2014
Green Community Schools June 2011 - March 2012
Friends of the Parks August 2007 - February 2012
Cooking Fools February 2010 - June 2011
Garfield Park Conservatory Alliance March 2010 - January 2011
Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum January 2008 - February 2010
National Park Service May 2006 - August 2006
Skills
Grant Writing, Community Outreach, Volunteer Management, Non-profits, Program Development, Fundraising, Grants, Event Planning, Public Speaking, Research, Program Evaluation, Youth Development, Teaching, Social Media, Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development, Editing, Sustainability, Community Development, Public Relations, Non-profit..., Nonprofits, Strategic Planning, Environmental Education, Budgets, Event Management, Environmental Awareness, Program Management
Education
Ball State University 2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Science, Natural Resources and Environmental Management
City Colleges of Chicago April 2014 - Present
Luxottica Retail January 2011 - Present
Sugar Bliss Cake Boutique January 2009 - April 2014
Friends of the Parks September 2012 - December 2012
Skills
Event Management, Customer Service, Event Planning, Social Media, PowerPoint, Fundraising, Public Relations, Public Speaking, Marketing Communications, Spanish, Community Outreach, Marketing, Facebook, Coaching, Social Networking, Social Media Marketing, Press Releases, Retail
Education
DePaul University 2011 — 2013
Bachelor's degree, Communication Studies
Lagunitas Brewing Company November 2013 - Present
Genesis Clinical Laboratory December 2010 - November 2013
Friends of the Parks September 2008 - November 2013
Skills
Teaching, PowerPoint, Research, Customer Service, Public Speaking, English, Strategic Planning, Healthcare, HTML, Photoshop, Editing, Science, Botany, Microbiology, Brewing, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Sensory Evaluation, Sensory
Education
Eastern Illinois University 2005 — 2008
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Concentration in Botanical Science
Shepherd Chiropractic May 2013 - Present
California Maritime Academy April 2012 - May 2013
Sacramento-San Joaquin Delta Conservancy June 2012 - August 2012
Netrepid, Inc. June 2011 - August 2011
Classic Cleaning Co. 2010 - 2011
Friends of the Parks 2009 - 2011
Red Lobster 2009 - 2011
Skills
Photoshop, iOS, Final Cut Pro, WordPress, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Social Media, Policy Analysis, Public Speaking, PowerPoint, Windows, Research, Political Science, Environmental Policy, Environmental Awareness, Environmental Science, Maritime Operations, Maritime Security, Maritime Law, Maritime History, Maritime Safety, Marine Insurance, Marine Conservation, Leadership, Customer Service, Work Well Independently, Interpersonal..., Highly motivated..., Highly self-motivated, Cross-functional Team..., Team Leadership, Critical Thinking
Education
California Maritime Academy 2011 — 2013
Global Studies and Maritime Affairs, Political Science and Government, Magna Cum Laude
Butte College 2010 — 2011
General Education
LA Fitness January 2014 - Present
Starbucks February 2011 - Present
U.S. PIRG October 2013 - January 2014
Friends of the Parks January 2013 - 2013
The Home Depot 2008 - 2010
Abt Electronics 2004 - 2008
The Vitamin Shoppe 2003 - 2004
Skills
People Skills, Coaching, Team Building, Team Leadership, Teaching, Fitness, Athletics, Wellness, Customer Service, Sports, Social Networking, Public Speaking
Education
Northeastern Illinois University 2010 — 2013
Public Health Education and Promotion
Oakton Community College
Associate's degree, Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality January 2013 - Present
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality February 2014 - June 2015
Forest Preserve District of Cook County June 2012 - December 2012
Friends of the Parks February 2012 - May 2012
Valparaiso University August 2011 - December 2011
Zhejiang University May 2011 - June 2011
Save the Dunes Conservation Fund May 2010 - March 2011
Wells County Soil and Water Conservation District January 2008 - May 2008
Skills
Project Management, Environmental Science, Environmental Awareness, Research, Public Speaking, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, GIS, PowerPoint, Community Outreach, Data Analysis, Microsoft Word, Non-profits, ArcGIS, Field Work, Wetlands, Maple, EndNote
Education
University of Denver 2014 — 2016
Master’s Degree, Environmental Policy and Management, 3.9/4.0
Valparaiso University 2008 — 2012
Bachelor's Degree, Environmental Science and Geography, 3.76/4.0
HELM360 June 2015 - Present
St George’s, University of London medical programme delivered by University of Nicosia May 2013 - May 2015
St George's, University of London Medical School at University of Nicosia June 2012 - May 2013
Better World Books January 2009 - March 2012
Better World Books September 2005 - December 2008
Blanco and Peace April 2005 - September 2005
Edelman Public Relations June 2003 - February 2005
Friends of the Parks April 2004 - July 2004
Skills
Social Media Marketing, Public Relations, Social Media, Event Management, Event Planning, Public Speaking, Community Outreach, Research, Advertising, Marketing Strategy, Management, Direct Sales, Customer Service, Salesforce.com, Entrepreneurship, Managerial, Goal Oriented, Sustainability, Marketing, Nonprofits, Customer Relations, Sustainability Strategy, Problem Solving, International Program..., Managing High..., Marketing Communications, International..., Copywriting, Non-profits, Strategy, Business Development, Project Management, Leadership, Conferences, Technical Aptitude, Relationship Management, Strategic Planning, Training, Microsoft Office, Sales, Press Releases, Strategic Partnerships, Higher Education
Education
DePaul University 2003 — 2005
Master of Arts (M.A.), Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication
Northern Arizona University 1997 — 2001
Bachelor of Arts, Business, Entrepreneurship
Naperville Central High 1993 — 1997
Community Renewal Society December 2002 - Present
Friends of the Parks March 1987 - November 2002
Trains Boats & Planes September 1984 - June 1985
Skills
Non-profits, Event Planning, PowerPoint, Community Outreach, Microsoft Office
Education
Chicago State University
Southern Seven Health Department September 2014 - Present
Friends of the Parks January 2014 - May 2014
Pierce and Associates August 2009 - December 2013
Skills
Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, Health Promotion, Access, Program Management, Time Management, Health Education, Wellness, Customer Service, English, Windows, Prevention, Training
Education
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale 2015 — 2017
Master’s Degree, MPH in Community Health Education
Northeastern Illinois University 2011 — 2014
Bachelor's Degree, Community Health and Wellness, 4.0/4.0
Florida State University May 2012 - Present
Office of Florida State Senator Eleanor Sobel September 2012 - September 2013
Friends of the Parks 2013 - 2013
Catholic Charities of Northwest Florida, Inc. January 2012 - May 2012
Public Interest Law Center of the Florida State University College of Law August 2011 - April 2012
Americans for Immigrant Justice May 2011 - July 2011
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Customer Service, English, Windows, Research, Photoshop, Budgets, Public Speaking, Analysis, Spanish, Legislative Affairs
Education
Florida State University College of Law 2009 — 2012
Doctor of Law (J.D.), International Law and Immigration Law
Florida State University 2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Psychology and French
CVS Health September 2014 - Present
Addus HomeCare August 2013 - September 2014
Friends of the Parks September 2013 - December 2013
Holiday Inn Express March 2012 - August 2013
The Home Depot March 2009 - April 2012
Skills
Community Development, Volunteer Recruiting, Assessments, Planning,..., Microsoft Office, Public Speaking, Auditing, Customer Service, Microsoft Excel, Specialty Pharmaceutical, Oncology, HIPAA, Health Education
Education
Northeastern Illinois University 2010 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Community Health and Wellness
McHenry County College 2007 — 2010
Associate of Arts and Sciences (A.A.S.), Community Health and Wellness
Safer Foundation May 2014 - Present
Illinois International Port District October 2013 - Present
American Bar Association August 2011 - May 2014
Office of the Attorney General, Environmental Bureau January 2011 - May 2011
Conlon Public Strategies October 2009 - April 2011
Office of Illinois Governor Pat Quinn May 2009 - August 2009
City of Chicago February 2007 - August 2008
Office of the Lt. Governor, State of IL 2005 - 2007
Friends of the Parks 2003 - 2004
Skills
Public Policy, Government Relations, Legal Research, Government, Speech Writing, Environmental Policy, Scheduling, Legislative Research, Legislative Analysis, Strategic Planning, Legislation, Fundraising, Community Outreach, Nonprofits, Process Scheduler, Policy Analysis, Media Relations, Legislative Relations, Legal Writing, Politics, Research, Political Campaigns
Education
Chicago-Kent College of Law, Illinois Institute of Technology 2008 — 2011
J.D., Certificate in Environmental and Energy Law
Princeton University 2001 — 2005
BA, Politics
Culver Academies 1997 — 2001
High school diploma
Almanian Student Newspaper August 2015 - Present
Friends of the Parks June 2015 - July 2015
Livonia Parks and Recreation June 2013 - August 2014
Meemic Insurance Company June 2012 - August 2014
Oakmont Senior Living April 2012 - June 2012
Skills
Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Communication, Microsoft Excel, Public Speaking, PowerPoint, Social Media, Leadership, Social Media Marketing
Education
Alma College 2013 — 2017
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Communication and Environmental Studies, Junior
Livonia Stevenson High School 2009 — 2013
Friends of the Parks March 2015 - Present
Worksite Benefit Services, Inc. February 2015 - Present
Unum September 2014 - February 2015
Old Mill Kettle Corn September 2009 - September 2014
Chattanooga Chapter of UGA Alumni Association April 2013 - May 2014
Novartis June 2006 - September 2009
Novartis January 2004 - June 2006
Novartis April 2001 - December 2003
Innovex March 2000 - April 2001
The Flegal Group January 1997 - March 2000
Skills
Sales Operations, Hospital Sales, Cardiology, Dermatology, Product Launch, Sales, New Business Development, Cross-functional Team..., Gastroenterology, Business Planning, Rheumatology, Market Planning, Healthcare, Managed Care, Sales Management, Key Account Management, Account Management, Marketing Strategy, Brand Development, Strategic Planning, Pharmaceutical Sales, Team Building, Competitive Analysis, Product Development, B2B, Business Strategy, Change Management, Coaching, Marketing, Sales Effectiveness, Supply Chain Management, Marketing Communications, Employee Training, Strategic Thinking, Operations Management, Entrepreneurship, Recruiting, Sales Force Development, Start-ups, Neurology, Selling Skills, Leadership Development, Process Improvement, Pharmaceutical Industry
Education
University of Georgia - Terry College of Business 1991 — 1996
BBA, Risk Management and Marketing
The McCallie School 1986 — 1991
High School, College Prep School
Peace Corps 2013 - 2015
Friends of the Parks June 2013 - August 2013
Indiana University January 2013 - May 2013
IKEA August 2005 - August 2012
Cook County Forest Preserve July 2011 - December 2011
Platform One Entertainment February 2010 - August 2010
Marc Wayne Intimates July 2009 - February 2010
Skills
Environmental Policy, Natural Resource..., Environmental Education, Microsoft Office, Statistical Data..., Team Leadership, Customer Service, Customer Satisfaction, Statistics, Community Outreach
Education
Indiana University Bloomington
Master of Public Administration (MPA), Environmental Policy and Natural Resource Management
University of Illinois at Chicago 2009 — 2011
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Marketing
Friends of the Parks February 2015 - July 2015
Columbia College Chicago August 2007 - February 2014
The University of Illinois at Chicago August 2005 - August 2007
Saint Xavier University 2003 - 2005
Loyola University Chicago 2001 - 2003
Saint Xavier University 1998 - 2001
The New World of the Archdiocese of Chicago 1996 - 1998
Skills
Fundraising, Non-profits, Higher Education, Stewardship, Alumni Relations, Grant Writing, Nonprofits, Annual Giving, Philanthropy, Marketing, Prospect Research, Leadership, Planned Giving, Community Outreach, Newsletters, Volunteer Management, Public Speaking, Editing
Education
Columbia College Chicago 1987 — 1992
BA
Millikin University August 2013 - Present
Mark's My Store May 2010 - January 2013
Friends of the Parks June 2012 - August 2012
Green Tree Science and Landscaping June 2009 - August 2009
Skills
Team Leadership, Highly Dedicated, Organizer, Completion, Hard Worker, Listener, Microsoft Office, Environmental Education, Environmental Sociology, Sociological Theory, Social Sciences, Critical Thinking, Program Management, Statistics, Grant Writing
Education
Millikin University 2010 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Sociology Major/ Environmental Studies Minor, 3.0
Chicago Center for Urban Life and Culture 2012 — 2012
4.0
Steve Antman,Insurance & Related Services March 1985 - Present
Friends of the Parks 2007 - July 2015
Buffalo Grove Days 2005 - 2013
Central Elgin Corporation/Elgin Chamber of Commerce 1980 - 1982
Skills
Insurance, Health Insurance, Life Insurance, Business, Estate Planning, Long-term Care, Employee Benefits, Small Business, Underwriting, Strategic Planning, Term Life Insurance, Retirement Planning, Public Speaking, Non-profits, Disability Insurance, Financial Planners, Fundraising, Fixed Annuities, Retirement, Strategic Financial..., Workers Compensation, Brokers, 401k, Financial Advisory, Sales, Marketing Communications, Training, Trusts, Buy-sell Agreements, IRAs, Nonprofits, Financial Services, Budgets, Event Planning, 401k Rollovers, Program Management, Property & Casualty..., Claim, College Recruiting, Investments, Analysis, Wealth, General Insurance, New Business Development, Business Continuity..., Government, Marketing Strategy, Asset Protection, Accident, Investment Advisory
Education
University of Illinois Springfield 1981 — 1983
M.A., Legal Studies
Northern Illinois University 1974 — 1978
B.A., Sociology, Criminology, Spanish minor
Despir Logistics, LLC December 2014 - Present
After School Matters June 2014 - December 2014
Friends of the Parks February 2014 - November 2014
Ignite Gaming Lounge December 2013 - June 2014
The Home Depot March 2009 - August 2013
Adler Planetarium May 2008 - August 2008
Horner park Earth Team September 2007 - April 2008
Skills
Fundraising, Community Outreach, Public Speaking, Research, Teaching, Facebook, Social Media, Editing, Environmental Science, Garden, Organic Gardening, Customer Service, Biology, Community Service, Customer Satisfaction, Environmental Awareness, Sustainability, Training, Geology, Environmental Consulting, Nursery, Plant Identification, Children, Flowers, Environmental Issues, Environmental Geology, Animals, Animal Welfare, Cashiering, Home Depot, Meteorology, Storms, Severe Weather, Sustainable Gardening, Community Gardens, Container Gardens, Rain Gardens, Compositing, Sustainable Energy, Sustainability..., Logistics, Leadership, PowerPoint, Event Planning, Conservation Issues, Social Networking, Microsoft Excel, Critical Thinking, Sales, Budgets
Education
University of Illinois at Chicago 2008 — 2013
Bachelor's Degree, Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences
Northeastern Illinois University 2012 — 2012
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences
Friends of the Parks September 2015 - Present
Office of Illinois Governor Pat Quinn January 2014 - January 2015
The Chicago Community Trust May 2012 - December 2013
Chicago Community Trust April 2009 - May 2012
Christian Community Development Association 2007 - 2009
Latinos United (now Latino Policy Forum) 2001 - 2006
Skills
Community Outreach, Grants, Program Development, Program Evaluation, Non-profits, Philanthropy, Policy Analysis, Volunteer Management, Public Policy, Fundraising, Nonprofits, Community Organizing, Grant Writing, Board Development, Human Rights, Community Development, Government, NGOs, Public Speaking, Proposal Writing, International Relations, Social Entrepreneurship, Community Engagement, Leadership Development, Politics, Youth Development, Policy, Program Management, Strategic Communications, Grassroots Organizing, Non-profit..., Social Services, Capacity Building, Corporate Social..., Economic Development, Event Planning, Strategic Planning, Coalitions, International...
Education
Harvard University, John F. Kennedy School of Government 2006 — 2007
MPA, Political Advocacy and Leadership
University of Illinois at Chicago 1993 — 1995
Urban Planning and Policy
Greenville College 1985 — 1989
BA, History/Political Science and Spanish
Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning July 2015 - Present
Metropolitan Planning Council August 1996 - Present
University of Illinois Alumni Association January 2013 - Present
UIAA-UIC, Campus Alumni Advisory Board January 2011 - January 2013
CAN TV January 2001 - January 2008
Chicago Park District 1994 - 1996
Friends of the Parks January 1991 - January 1993
University of Illinois at Chicago 1991 - 1992
Skills
Zoning, Public/private..., Transportation Planning, Tax Increment Financing, Community Outreach, Project Planning, Budgets, Management, Economic Development, Community Development, Urban Planning, Land Use, Land Use Planning, Grants, Fundraising, Public Policy, Government, Policy, Policy Analysis, Sustainability, Program Development, Nonprofits, Local Government, Leadership, Comprehensive Planning, Redevelopment, Research, Affordable Housing, Public Administration, Urban Design, Community Organizing, Coalitions, Transit-oriented..., Grant Writing, Proposal Writing, Parks, Regional Planning, Public Participation, Program Evaluation, Environmental Policy, Sustainable Development, Grassroots Organizing, Legislation, Politics, Municipalities, Public-private..., Public Speaking, Strategic Planning, Program Management, Volunteer Management
Education
University of Chicago 1986 — 1990
BA, Behavioral Science
University of Illinois at Chicago 1991 — 1993
MA, Urban Planning
various locations February 2010 - Present
Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs 1986 - 1988
Friends of the Parks 1984 - 1986
Stanford Daily Newspaper December 1982 - June 1983
Chicago Office of Fine Arts 1981 - 1982
Mayor's Office of Special Events 1980 - 1981
Martin Janis & Co. Public Relations 1979 - 1980
Skills
Copy Editing, Social Media, Editing, Public Relations, Writing, Publicity, Blogging, Creative Writing, Magazines, Newsletters, Press Releases, Publications, Copywriting, Management, Social Networking, Strategic Communications
Education
Heaven Meets Earth Yoga Studio 2010 — 2010
Illuminated Soul Teacher Training, Hatha Yoga
Northwestern University 1975 — 1979
Communications, Radio/Television/Film. Minor in Political Science
Chicago Park District October 2014 - Present
Friends of the Parks September 2007 - October 2014
Selfreliance Ukrainian American Federal Credit Union October 2003 - June 2010
1st Security Federal Savings Bank February 2003 - October 2003
CPRI Communications June 2000 - October 2001
Pennsylvania Horticultural Society August 1998 - June 2000
Skills
Project Management, Customer Service, Environmental Awareness, Loans, Microsoft Office, Nonprofits, Social Networking, Office Administration, Proofreading, Promotions, Volunteer Management, WordPress, Creative Writing, Marketing, Event Planning, Community Development, Proposal Writing, Public Relations, Newsletters, Event Management, Social Media, Editing, Management, Community Outreach, Grants, Public Speaking, Leadership, Budgets, Account Management, Fundraising
Education
DePaul University 2007 — 2010
Master of Public Administration (MPA), Public Affairs
Temple University 1993 — 1998
BA, Journalism, Public Relations, Advertising
St. Basil Academy 1989 — 1993
High School Diploma, College Prep
Friends of the Parks
Skills
Community Development, Community Outreach, Strategic Planning, Non-profits, Fundraising, Grant Writing, Research, Event Management, Volunteer Management, Public Speaking, Nonprofits, Sustainability, Public Policy, Social Media, Public Relations, SPSS
Education
University of Illinois at Chicago 1978 — 1979
Forest Preserves of Cook County September 2014 - Present
Friends of the Forest Preserves August 2006 - August 2014
Friends of the Parks 2005 - 2006
Illinois Natural History Survey August 2000 - October 2004
Illinois Department of Natural Resources 1996 - 1998
Skills
Biodiversity, Public Speaking, GIS, Volunteer Management, Community Outreach, Conservation Issues, Wildlife, Natural Resource..., Non-profits, Environmental Policy, Environmental Issues, Environmental Education, ArcGIS, Environmental Awareness, Sustainability, Fundraising, Grant Writing, Research, Ecology, Ecosystem Services, Endangered Species, Nonprofits, Environmental Science, Ecological Restoration, Water Quality, Field Work, Aquatic Ecology, Wetlands, Landscape Ecology, Biology, Mitigation, Botany, Natural Resources, Land Conservation
Education
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale 1998 — 2000
M.S., Plant Biology
University of Wisconsin-Madison 1990 — 1994
BA, Conservation Biology
Illinois Department of Natural Resources 2015 - Present
Southern Illinois University August 2013 - Present
Southern Illinois University March 2014 - August 2014
Southern Illinois University January 2014 - March 2014
Village of Park Forest December 2012 - August 2013
Door To Door Organics October 2012 - July 2013
Student Conservation Association September 2012 - December 2012
Lincoln Park Conservancy May 2012 - August 2012
Chicago Public Library February 2007 - August 2010
Friends of the Parks August 2007 - July 2010
Skills
Community Outreach, Non-profits, Public Speaking, Volunteer Management, Research, Event Planning, Higher Education, Program Development, Teaching, Curriculum Design, Social Media, Event Management, Environmental Education, Curriculum Development, Program Evaluation, Program Management, Staff Development, Online Research, Nonprofits
Education
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale 2013 — 2014
Master's Degree, Forestry
Teton Science School 2011 — 2012
Graduate Program, Field Ecology and Place-Based Education
DePaul University 2002 — 2007
BA Interdisciplinary Science, Environmental Science and History
K-Plus June 2013 - Present
Friends of the Parks October 2011 - November 2013
K-Plus February 2012 - June 2013
DeVry University August 2011 - April 2012
3, 2, 1, Done! Computer Solutions and Consulting, LLC February 2011 - February 2012
Skills
Windows Server, Access, Microsoft Office, Analysis, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Research, Social Media, Windows 7, Active Directory, Microsoft Exchange, Unreal Engine 3, Flash Professional, C#, C++, Java, Windows 8, Dreamweaver, ASP.NET, Visual Studio, Hyper-V, VMware, Computer Hardware, Virus Removal, Remote User Support
Education
DeVry University 2010 — 2014
Bachelorâs Degree, Game and Simulation Programming
Forest Preserve District of Cook County 2012 - Present
Tallgrass Restoration 2011 - 2012
National Audubon Society 2009 - 2010
Friends of the Parks 2009 - 2009
Illinois Department of Natural Resources 2007 - 2007
Education
Ripon College 2006 — 2010
Environmental Studies
Friends of the Parks 2012 - 2012
Education
Illinois Institute of Technology 2009 — 2012