Chicago Botanic Garden
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Chicago Botanic Garden July 2014 - November 2014
Oberlin College May 2013 - July 2013
Friends of Nevada Wilderness June 2012 - August 2012
Skills
Plant Genetics, Genomics, Research, Highly Dedicated, Team Leadership, PCR, PCR primer design, DNA extraction, Gel Electrophoresis, Python, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Music, Athletics
Education
Oberlin College 2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Biology, General
Chicago Botanic Garden July 2010 - Present
Museum of Science and Industry November 2008 - July 2010
Private Families September 2007 - March 2010
Chicago Academy of Sciences' Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum December 2007 - October 2008
Northern Illinois University, College of Liberal Arts & Sciences May 2006 - August 2007
Northern Illinois University, History Department January 2007 - May 2007
Northern Illinois University, College of Education January 2006 - December 2006
DuPage County Historical Museum May 2006 - November 2006
Sycamore Historical Society June 2006 - October 2006
Sycamore Historical Society January 2006 - April 2006
Skills
Museum Education, Public Speaking, Budgets, Museums, History, Grant Writing, Non-profits, Volunteer Management, Community Outreach, Fundraising, Editing, American History, Research, Grants, Teaching, Event Planning, Curriculum Development, Archives, Program Development, Museum Collections, Annual Giving, Proposal Writing, Nonprofits, Press Releases, Event Management, Newsletters
Education
Northern Illinois University 2005 — 2007
M.A., American History, Museum Studies and Historical Administration
Penn State University 2000 — 2003
B.A., History
Primate Education Network 2013 - Present
Wilmette Junior High School October 2013 - October 2014
Chicago Botanic Garden June 2014 - August 2014
University of New Hampshire January 2013 - August 2013
The Kasiisi Project May 2011 - January 2013
Lincoln Park Zoo 2002 - 2010
Skills
Volunteer Management, Non-profits, Fundraising, Community Outreach, Program Development, Grants, Event Planning, Program Evaluation, Research, Grant Writing, Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development, Environmental Education, Science, Editing, Teaching, Informal Education, Report Writing, Ecology, Microsoft Word, Policy Analysis, Conservation Issues, Staff Development, Community Development, Higher Education, Sustainability, Data Analysis, Environmental Policy, Educational Technology, Philanthropy, Wildlife, Qualitative Research, Environmental Science, Teacher Training, Field Work, Animal Husbandry, Biodiversity, Animal Behavior, Wildlife Management, Nonprofits, Biology
Education
National-Louis University 2003 — 2004
Master's degree, Teaching - Secondary Biology
UW- Madison, WI 1998 — 2002
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Zoology and Biological Aspects of Conservation
Chicago Botanic Garden May 2015 - Present
Iroki Garden April 2014 - September 2014
The New York Botanical Garden September 2011 - July 2012
Vanderbilt University January 2007 - August 2010
Gleason Wholesale May 2005 - August 2005
Skills
Horticulture, Gardening, Greenhouse, Orchids, Organic Gardening, Tropical Ecology, Plant Identification, Plant Propagation, Climate Change, English Literature, Environmental Education, Sustainability, Volunteer Management, Pruning, Research, Ecology, Biology
Education
School of Professional Horticulture at the New York Botanical Garden 2013 — 2015
Diploma in Professional Horticulture
New York University 2010 — 2012
Master of Arts (M.A.), English Language and Literature/Letters
Vanderbilt University 2006 — 2010
Bachelor's degree, English Language and Literature/Letters
Borderlands Habitat Restoration Initiative May 2015 - Present
Tohono Chul Park October 2014 - May 2015
Bureau of Land Management November 2013 - June 2014
Student Conservation Association September 2013 - October 2013
Student Conservation Association June 2013 - August 2013
Eagle Bluff Environmental Learning Center August 2012 - June 2013
Student Conservation Association June 2012 - August 2012
Chicago Botanic Garden September 2011 - June 2012
Chandler Newberger Recreation Center April 2010 - May 2012
US Forest Service June 2011 - September 2011
Skills
Environmental Education, Community Outreach, Grant Writing, Teaching, Sustainability, Curriculum Development, Native Plants, Illustration, Experiential Education, Outdoor Education, Murals, Public Speaking, Non-profits, Fundraising, Research, Natural History, Cpr Certified, Volunteer Management, Conservation Issues, Environmental Awareness, Environmental Issues, Grants, Field Work, Botany, Editing, Event Planning, Microsoft Office, Birds, Social Media, Leadership Development, Invasive Species, Microsoft Excel, Conservation Biology, Leadership, Environmental Science, Ecology, Nonprofits
Education
Northwestern University 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Environmental Science
ecology + vision, llc January 2012 - Present
Chicago Botanic Garden August 2011 - December 2011
Chicago Wilderness Land Management Research Program May 2011 - September 2011
Web Use Project June 2008 - December 2010
Lakeshore Assisted Living September 2006 - January 2009
Skills
Habitat Restoration, Vegetation Monitoring, Plant Identification, Specification Writing, Project Management, Wetland Delineation, Community Organizing, GIS, Citizen Science, Ecology, Ecological Restoration, Natural Resources, Invasive Species, Endangered Species, Grant Writing, Microsoft Access, Natural History, Wetlands, Plant Ecology, Trimble, Photoshop, Botany, Photography, GPS, Environmental Monitoring, Performance Standards, Garmin, Quantum GIS, Herpetology, Report Writing, Wildlife, Biodiversity, Data Management, Field Work, Mitigation, R, Literature Reviews, Event Planning, Landscape Ecology
Education
Northwestern University 2007 — 2011
Bachelor's Degree, Environmental Sciences
Chicago Botanic Garden March 2015 - Present
Joseph W. Jones Ecological Research Center September 2014 - December 2014
Occidental College Green Tours August 2013 - May 2014
Renewable Energy and Sustainability Fund August 2013 - May 2014
Occidental College Veg Club August 2013 - April 2014
TreePeople May 2013 - February 2014
Occidental College Plant Biology Lab August 2013 - December 2013
TreePeople May 2013 - August 2013
Occidental Biology Club January 2013 - May 2013
Moore Laboratory of Zoology January 2012 - May 2013
Skills
Time Management, Organization &..., Group Leadership, Flexibility, Project Planning, Wildlife Biology, Plant Ecology, Ecological Research, Evolutionary Biology, Molecular Genetics, Organic Farming, Organic Gardening, Microsoft Office, PCR, DNA extraction, DNA electrophoresis, Leadership, Ecological Restoration, Environmental Science
Education
Occidental College 2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Biology, Biology with an Environmental Emphasis
University of Otago 2012 — 2013
Mecklenburg County September 2014 - Present
Oklahoma State University August 2012 - August 2014
Iowa Department of Natural Resources March 2012 - August 2012
Aldo Leopold Foundation February 2011 - November 2011
Chicago Botanic Garden May 2010 - December 2010
National Audubon Society June 2009 - August 2009
Skills
Environmental Advocacy, Environmental Education, Natural Resource..., Program Evaluation, Qualitative Research, Quantitative Research, Data Collection, Natural Resource..., Environmental Policy, Ecological Restoration, ArcGIS, Environmental Science, Environmental Awareness, GIS, Research
Education
Oklahoma State University 2012 — 2014
Master of Science (MS), Natural Resource Ecology and Management
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point 2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Science (BS), Biology, Natural Resource Management
Glenview Public Library July 2010 - Present
sheeberDesigns January 2004 - Present
College of Lake County August 2003 - Present
Screen Actors Guild September 2007 - September 2010
Chicago History Museum July 2004 - November 2009
Chicago Symphony Orchestra June 2005 - April 2009
Ravinia Festival April 2004 - June 2005
Chicago Botanic Garden June 2000 - January 2004
Apple Retail 2004 - 2004
SAG, AFTRA, AEA 1976 - 2000
Skills
Big Picture Thinking, Problem Solving, Graphic Design, Web Design, Arts, Teaching, Art Direction, Adobe Creative Suite, Acting, Film, Branding & Identity, Photography, Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Creative Direction, Organization, Big-picture Thinking, Digital Media, Layout, Mac, Video, Art, Creative Writing, Brochures, Typography, Theatre, Editing, Newsletters, Direct Mail, Image Editing
Education
Teachers College of Columbia University 1971 — 1973
MA, Dance/Arts in Education
Ohio Wesleyan University 1965 — 1970
BA, Dance
Chicago Botanic Garden March 2015 - Present
John G. Shedd Aquarium May 2014 - March 2015
Foxtail Farm April 2013 - October 2013
University of Wyoming May 2012 - August 2012
Northeastern Illinois University August 2010 - May 2012
Skills
Greenhouse, Molecular Biology, Cell Culture, Laboratory, PCR, Cell Biology, Lifesciences, Science, Genetics, Microscopy, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Research, Public Speaking
Education
Northeastern Illinois University 2009 — 2012
BS, Biology
Portland Parks and Recreation- Urban Forestry January 2015 - June 2015
Independent Projects: Landscaping and Garden Consulting 2005 - 2014
Portland Parks and Recreation June 2012 - November 2013
City of Portland 2011 - November 2011
Brooks Staffing February 2010 - December 2010
Oregon Natural Heritage Information Center 2009 - 2009
Friends of the Columbia Gorge May 2008 - 2008
The Nature Conservancy January 2007 - December 2007
Chicago Botanic Garden 2006 - 2006
Skills
Community Outreach, Leadership, Nonprofits, Teaching, Volunteer Management, Public Speaking, Research, Government, GIS, Editing, Grants, Grant Writing, Non-profits, Elementary Education, Outdoor Education, Environmental Science, Life Sciences, Educational Leadership, Early Childhood...
Education
Portland State University 2012 — 2014
MST, Masters in Science Teaching, M.Ed.
Skidmore College 2002 — 2006
B.A. Environmental Studies, Biology
University of Canterbury
Forestry, Coursework in Conservation, Urban Studies, Maori Studies
The Field Museum May 2014 - October 2014
Folio Literary Management September 2013 - December 2013
Chicago Botanic Garden September 2013 - December 2013
Skills
Creative Writing, Environmental Awareness, Climate Change, Social Media, Microsoft Office, Writing, English, Literature, Biology, Copy Editing, Proofreading, Newsletters
Education
Northwestern University 2011 — 2015
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English Literature and Plant Biology
Ida Crown Jewish Academy 2007 — 2011
Columbia University in the City of New York July 2015 - Present
Sustained Dialogue September 2014 - June 2015
Northwestern University Undergraduate Admissions June 2014 - June 2015
Associated Student Government April 2014 - April 2015
Chicago Botanic Garden September 2013 - May 2014
Residential College Board March 2013 - March 2014
Northwestern Community Development Corps (NCDC) May 2012 - May 2013
Chapin Humanities Residential College March 2012 - March 2013
Roanoke College June 2012 - September 2012
Northwestern University October 2011 - March 2012
Skills
Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Social Media, Research, Microsoft Word, Photoshop, Public Speaking, Facebook, Management, Community Outreach, Nonprofits
Education
Northwestern University 2011 — 2015
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chicago Botanic Garden January 2015 - Present
Chicago Botanic Garden May 2014 - Present
The Joffrey Ballet January 2014 - April 2014
Skills
Bilingual, Customer Service, Spanish, Microsoft Office, Community Outreach, Fundraising, Nonprofits, Social Media, Data Entry, Volunteering, People-oriented, Organizational..., Team-oriented, Interpersonal...
Education
Northeastern Illinois University 2012 — 2013
Communications, Media and Theater, Communication and Media Studies
Oakton Community College 2006 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Associates in Arts
WBBM Newsradio 780 and 109.5 FM January 2011 - Present
Chicago Botanic Garden September 2011 - Present
Freelance - Helen Marshall January 1980 - Present
Northwestern Alumni Association September 2014 - Present
Northwestern University April 2015 - May 2015
CBS Digital, Chicago October 2010 - December 2010
WBBM Newsradio 780 March 2000 - October 2010
Chicago Wellesley Club July 2004 - June 2006
WMAQ-AM All-News 67 1988 - 2000
WMAQ-AM 1988 - 2000
Skills
Editing, Strategic Planning, Email Marketing, Broadcast, Events, Journalism, Leadership, Newsletters, Problem Solving, Writing, Fundraising, Marketing, Community Outreach, Television, Social Networking, Radio, Video, Public Relations, Media Relations, Copy Editing, Press Releases, Web Content, Blogging, News Writing, Social Media, Newspapers
Education
Northwestern University 1977 — 1978
MA, Communications, Radio, TV, Film
Wellesley College 1973 — 1977
B.A., Molecular Biology
Evanston Township High School
Game Plan Management, Ltd. February 2015 - Present
Books Between Kids August 2014 - Present
Rice University February 2013 - January 2015
Rice University June 2008 - February 2013
Game Plan Management, Ltd. 1999 - July 2008
Chicago Botanic Garden June 1998 - May 2005
March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation January 1995 - June 1998
Chicago Cubs 1994 - 1994
University of Michigan Athletic Department 1992 - 1994
Skills
New Business Development, Leadership Development, Entrepreneur, Independent Thinker, Team-oriented, Self-driven, Career Counseling, Student Engagement, Student Development, Fundraising, Client Services, Client Engagement, Client Relationship..., Community Relations, Marketing Strategy, Business Communications, Team Building, Coaching, Mentoring, Volunteer Management, Budgeting, Budgets, Community Development, Entrepreneurship, Training, Leadership, Sponsorship, Marketing, Time Management, Sports Management, Sports Marketing, Sports, Staff Development, Athletics, Event Planning, Nonprofits, Strategic Planning, Alumni Relations, Program Management, Team Management
Education
University of Massachusetts, Amherst 1991 — 1992
MS
Rice University 1987 — 1991
B.A.
Cardno JFNew Gatehouse AttendantThe Morton ArboretumMay 2013 - June 2014
Chicago Botanic Garden September 2011 - December 2013
Northwestern University September 2012 - June 2013
De Koffiehoek August 2010 - July 2011
Skills
Ecological Restoration, Plant Genetics, Rare plants, Plant Identification, Conservation Biology, Conservation Issues, Botany, Ecology, Environmental Science, Field Work, Biology, Science, Research, Teaching, Public Speaking, Grant Writing, GIS
Education
Northwestern University 2011 — 2013
Master of Arts (M.A.), Plant Biology and Conservation
Northwestern College 2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Ecology
National Park Service April 2015 - Present
Chicago Botanic Garden May 2014 - Present
Ohio University May 2013 - June 2014
Ohio University 2010 - May 2014
Ohio University May 2013 - August 2013
United Plant Savers May 2010 - September 2010
Skills
Research, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Public Speaking, Microsoft Word, Teaching, Social Media, Teamwork, Data Analysis, Event Planning, Management, GIS systems, GPS Navigation, Plant Identification, Data Entry, Flora & Fauna
Education
Ohio University 2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Science (BS), Botany/Plant Biology
Lyons Township High School 2001 — 2005
Engineers for a Sustainable World April 2015 - Present
Chicago Botanic Garden November 2014 - Present
Institute for Sustainability and Energy at Northwestern (ISEN) October 2014 - Present
The Horticultural Society of New York June 2014 - August 2014
American Museum of Natural History April 2013 - August 2014
Project Cookie October 2013 - June 2014
Columbia University Medical Center June 2010 - June 2012
Skills
Biology, Computer Proficiency, Equestrian, Animal Work, Social Media, Laboratory, Public Relations, Teaching, Veterinary, Social Media Marketing, Newsletters, Sustainability, Animal Husbandry, Laboratory Skills, Pets, Life Sciences
Education
Northwestern University 2013 — 2017
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Biological Sciences, Environmental Policy and Culture
The Brearley School 2007 — 2013
High School Diploma
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Sodexo February 2009 - September 2013
Levy Restaurants August 2008 - February 2009
Levy Restaurants September 2007 - July 2008
The Four Seasons Hotel, Chicago April 2006 - September 2007
Skills
Catering, Corporate Events, Food & Beverage, Menu Development, Weddings, Photography, Hospitality Management, Hospitality, Hospitality Industry, Hotels, Restaurants, Hotel Management, Banquets, Meeting Planning, Revenue Analysis, Event Management, Event Planning, Food, Food Service, Pre-opening, Customer Service, Budgets, Sales Management
Education
DeVry University 2007 — 2009
Bachelors, Hospitality Management
North Park University 2004 — 2007
Walter Payton College Prep
Chicago Botanic Garden June 2015 - Present
North Carolina State University August 2013 - December 2013
North Carolina State University August 2012 - December 2012
Blue Star Camps June 2012 - August 2012
Blue Star Camps June 2011 - August 2011
North Carolina State University March 2011 - May 2011
North Carolina State University January 2011 - March 2011
Blue Star Camps June 2010 - July 2010
Skills
Teaching, Experimental Design, Microsoft Office, Research, Statistics, Teamwork, Spanish, Time Management, Photography, University Teaching, Microsoft Excel, Social Media, Public Speaking, Genetics, Adobe Creative Suite, Field Research, Critical Thinking, Arabic, PowerPoint, Organization, Art, Gel Electrophoresis, Foreign Languages, Seed Collection, Plant Identification
Education
North Carolina State University 2010 — 2013
Bachelor of Science, Plant Biology
Design and Architecture Senior High 2006 — 2010
Graphic Design
Institute for Sustainability and Energy at Northwestern September 2014 - Present
National Center for Atmospheric Research, University Corporation for Atmospheric Research June 2012 - August 2012
Chicago Botanic Garden June 2010 - August 2010
16th District Chicago Cook County June 2008 - August 2008
Skills
Polish, Spanish,..., Editing, Research, Social Media, Grant Writing, Blogging, Spanish, Community Outreach, Public Speaking, Press Releases, Media Relations, Qualitative Research, Newsletters, Strategic Communications, Non-profits, International Relations, SPSS, Public Relations, Journalism, Nonprofits, Copy Editing
Education
Northwestern University 2013 — 2014
Master of Science (MS), Journalism
University of Chicago 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), International/Global Studies
Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona 2010 — 2011
Dropbox April 2014 - Present
Salesforce.com November 2013 - April 2014
Salesforce.com November 2012 - November 2013
Salesforce.com August 2012 - November 2012
Chicago Botanic Garden June 2011 - September 2011
Skills
ArcGIS, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Social Media, Research, Microsoft Word, CRM, Salesforce.com, Customer Service, Sales Prospecting, SaaS, Sales, Account Management, Lead Generation, Sales Operations, Solution Selling, Business Development
Education
National Outdoor Leadership School
Northwestern University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Environmental Sciences
Bright Spot Ventures January 2015 - Present
Chicago Botanic Garden April 2014 - January 2015
Longwood Gardens June 2013 - April 2014
Event Network, Inc. April 2010 - January 2013
Allen Centennial Gardens March 2011 - February 2012
Wild Goose Farm March 2010 - October 2010
Oregon State University January 2010 - March 2010
Skills
Event Planning, Research, Volunteer Management, Gardening, Horticulture, Ecology
Education
University of Wisconsin-Madison 2010 — 2012
Horticulture
Reed College 2006 — 2008
Political Science and Government
IMG-Crown Energy Services October 2013 - Present
SRA International July 2012 - October 2013
The Nature Conservancy August 2011 - January 2012
UNDP October 2011 - November 2011
College of William and Mary August 2009 - May 2011
Illinois Wind Energy Association May 2010 - August 2010
Chicago Botanic Garden August 2008 - August 2009
The Field Museum 2006 - 2007
John G. Shedd Aquarium May 2004 - August 2004
Skills
Environmental Policy, Environmental Science
Education
The College of William and Mary 2009 — 2011
MPP
Northwestern University 2007 — 2009
MS
University of Wisconsin-Madison
BS
Girl Scouts of Northern New Jersey January 2015 - Present
The Boys' Club of New York January 2012 - September 2014
Somerset County Park Comission June 2011 - December 2011
Adler Planetarium September 2010 - June 2011
Chicago Botanic Garden May 2010 - August 2010
University of Wisconsin - Stevens Point June 2008 - May 2010
Kaplan Test Prep and Admissions April 2007 - May 2008
Montgomery Bell State Park 2006 - 2007
Skills
Community Outreach, Nonprofits, Program Development, Volunteer Management, Grant Writing, Program Evaluation, Teaching, Public Speaking, Research, Event Planning, Higher Education, Microsoft Office, SPSS, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Data Collection, Outlook, Museum Education, Youth Development, Program Management, Environmental Education, Classroom, Curriculum Design
Education
University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point 2008 — 2010
Master of Science (M.S.), Environmental Education
Murray State University 2002 — 2006
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Psychology
The Trust for Public Land September 2015 - Present
Peace Corps September 2013 - July 2015
Chicago Botanic Garden April 2011 - July 2013
Anthropologie 2008 - 2012
Vermilion Local Schools October 2010 - March 2011
Pan-African Association September 2009 - September 2010
Skills
Non-profits, Event Planning, Volunteer Management, Fundraising, Grant Writing, Community Outreach, Teaching, Research, Nonprofits, Grants, Program Management, Program Development, Event Management
Education
Olivet Nazarene University 2005 — 2008
Bachelor of Science, Marketing
Uganda Christian University 2007 — 2007
Study Abroad
Nantucket Conservation Foundation August 2008 - Present
Michigan Technological University May 2002 - May 2008
Michigan Technological University September 2002 - December 2007
Chicago Botanic Garden May 2001 - May 2002
Skills
R, PCR, Wetlands, Ecology, Ecological Restoration, GIS, Statistics, Natural Resource..., Science, Field Work, Research, Environmental Awareness, Botany, Environmental Science, ArcGIS, Plant Ecology
Education
Michigan Technological University 2004 — 2008
PhD, Wetland Ecology
Michigan Technological University 2002 — 2004
Masters, Wetland Ecology
University of Michigan 1997 — 2001
Bachelor of Science, Plant Science
1st Source Bank October 2013 - Present
Acres Group Professional Landscaping Services December 2011 - March 2013
Goodmark Nurseries, LLC. April 2011 - December 2011
Direct Contact June 2010 - 2010
Evergreen Nursery and Landscape, Inc. June 2009 - August 2009
Chicago Botanic Garden June 2008 - August 2008
Skills
Commercial Banking, Cash Flow Lending, Agricultural Lending, Horticulture, Sales Prospecting, Revolving Lines of..., Term Loan, Sales, Customer Service, Landscape Design, Landscaping, Agribusiness, Leadership, Account Management, Social Media, Garden, Selling, Landscape Maintenance, Sales Management, Microsoft Office, New Business Development, Cold Calling, Team Building, Budgets, Contract Negotiation, Agriculture, Time Management
Education
Purdue University 2006 — 2010
Bachelors, Agriculture
North Montgomery High School 2002 — 2006
The University of Texas at Austin June 2013 - Present
Student Association for Fire Ecology 2012 - Present
The University of Texas at Austin August 2012 - May 2014
Northwestern University 2010 - 2011
Northwestern University 2010 - 2011
Chicago Botanic Garden 2009 - 2011
Student Conservation Association 2007 - 2007
Skills
ArcGIS, Research, Grant Writing, Teaching, Data Analysis, Statistics, Python, SAS, R, Science, Biology, Ecology
Education
UT Austin 2011 — 2016
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Plant Biology
National Wildfire Coordinating Group certifications
S-130/S-190, L-180, I-100
Northwestern University 2009 — 2011
Master of Science (M.S.), Plant Biology and Conservation
Oberlin College 2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Psychology
Tappan Zee High School
Isagenix October 2014 - Present
Private June 2014 - Present
Chicago Botanic Garden May 2014 - October 2014
Chicago Botanic Garden March 2014 - May 2014
The Quechee Club January 2014 - March 2014
Pyramid Hotel Group June 2013 - September 2013
Second Time Around September 2012 - June 2013
Green Thumb Landscaping August 2010 - June 2013
Smith College September 2012 - May 2013
Vibes A Capella Group August 2012 - January 2013
Skills
Wellness Coaching, Horticulture, Public Space, Fitness Consulting, Social Media, Social Networking, Garden Coaching, Community Gardens, Public Speaking, Research, Event Planning, Gardening, Botany, Herbalism, Group Work, Editing, Writing, Schedule Control, Volunteer Management, Interdepartmental...
Education
Smith College 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Music, Landscape Studies
Thetford Academy 2004 — 2008
High School Diploma
Illinois - Indiana Sea Grant August 2013 - August 2014
Plum Creek July 2012 - June 2013
Purdue University September 2011 - April 2012
Purdue University May 2011 - August 2011
Purdue University November 2010 - May 2011
Purdue University June 2010 - August 2010
Purdue University September 2009 - April 2010
Chicago Botanic Garden June 2009 - July 2009
Skills
ArcGIS, SPSS, Ecology, Spatial Databases, ERDAS Imagine, GPS, ENVI, Microsoft Word, Spatial Analysis, Microsoft Access, Microsoft Publisher, Microsoft Excel, Web Development, WordPress, Basic HTML/Javascript, Leaflet/Mapbox API, ArcGIS Online, WampServer
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 2014 — 2016
Master of Science (M.S.), Natural Resource Science and Management, Assessment, Monitoring, and Geospatial Analysis
Purdue University 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Natural Resource Planning and Decision Making
Queen of Peace High School 2004 — 2008
Diploma
CH2M HILL November 2011 - Present
Chicago Botanic Garden June 2014 - November 2014
CEC May 2010 - February 2011
Skills
Wetlands, Ecological Restoration, Botany, Ecology, Field Work, Environmental Monitoring, Environmental Consulting, Endangered Species, Environmental Awareness, Environmental Permitting, Environmental Science, Environmental Compliance, Water Quality, Wetland Science, NEPA, Mitigation, Environmental Impact..., Aquatic Ecology, Environmental Planning, Water Resources, CWA, Groundwater, Phase I
Education
Northwestern University 2013 — 2015
Master of Science (M.S.), Plant Biology and Conservation
Washington and Jefferson College 2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Biology, General
ThoughtWorks August 2013 - Present
Northwestern University September 2011 - July 2013
Networked Robotics October 2010 - January 2013
NuMat Technologies 2013 - 2013
Chicago Botanic Garden 2013 - 2013
Northwestern University September 2009 - June 2010
Skills
Agile Methodologies, Test Driven Development, Test Automation, AngularJS, JavaScript, Java, Ruby, Ruby on Rails, Selenium, HTML, CSS, SASS, LESS, Python, MongoDB, PostgreSQL
Education
Northwestern University 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Science, Chemical Engineering
Jenny Jack Sun Farm February 2012 - November 2012
Student Conservation Association January 2011 - October 2011
Chicago Botanic Garden May 2010 - October 2010
Purdue University August 2009 - May 2010
Purdue University August 2007 - May 2010
Skills
Plant Identification, Scientific Writing
Education
Purdue University 2006 — 2010
B.S., Botany
Chicago Botanic Garden March 2012 - Present
Strange Cargo 2002 - Present
The Reiki Share Project February 2012 - January 2013
Prairie Loft 2005 - 2007
Skills
Web Design, Illustration, Fine Art, Graphic Design, Photoshop, Illustrator, Photography, Concept Design, Creative Direction, Art Direction, Adobe Acrobat, InDesign, Adobe Creative Suite, Drawing, Advertising, Brand Development, Graphics, Logo Design
Education
Truman Chicago City College 2007 — 2009
Web Design
Northern Illinois University 1997 — 2001
Bachelor, Fine Art - Illustration
Schaumburg H.S.
Denver Zoo February 2014 - Present
Denver Zoo December 2011 - February 2014
Chicago Botanic Garden June 2008 - August 2011
Skills
Horticulture, Garden, Landscape Design, Gardening, Garden Design, Plant Identification, Sustainability, Trees, Volunteer Management, Botany, Landscaping, Landscape Maintenance, Irrigation, Tree Planting
Education
Montana State University-Bozeman 2005 — 2008
BS, Plant Science-Horticulture
The Potted Garden November 2010 - Present
Chicago Botanic Garden June 2010 - October 2012
MELA-Midwest Ecological Landscaping Association December 2010 - December 2011
Levi Strauss & Co. June 2005 - October 2009
Rand McNally 2002 - 2005
Rand McNally 2000 - 2001
Rand McNally 1999 - 2000
Rand McNally 1996 - 1999
Montgomery Ward May 1995 - September 1996
Education
Northern Arizona University
Bachelor of Science
Chicago Botanic Garden February 2000 - Present
Environmental Consultants, Inc February 1996 - August 1997
Skills
Sustainability, Plant Identification, Botany, Horticulture, Gardening, Garden Design, Garden, Research, Trees, Customer Service, Landscape Design, Landscape Maintenance, Conservation Issues, Landscaping, Tree Planting, Ecology, Environmental Education
Education
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale 1991 — 1995
Bachelor of Science, Forestry/Outdoor Recreation Resource Management 1995, Plant and Soil Science/Horticulture 1999
Evanston Roundtable May 2013 - Present
Suil Girls' Middle School April 2012 - May 2013
Jasculca Terman and Associates August 2011 - February 2012
Crain Communications January 2011 - April 2011
Daubert Tracker June 2010 - January 2011
Middlebury College September 2006 - May 2010
The Evanston Roundtable June 2009 - August 2009
Chicago Botanic Garden June 2005 - August 2007
Skills
Journalism, Research, French, Teaching, Social Media, Copy Editing, Creative Writing, Blogging, Press Releases, Editing, Social Networking
Education
Middlebury College 2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts, English and American Literatures; Sociology
National University of Ireland 2007 — 2007
Chicago Botanic Garden January 1999 - Present
Summersweet Gardens 1987 - 2007
DeVroomen Garden Products 1987 - 1998
Synnestvedt & Associates 1975 - 1987
Skills
Horticulture, Plant Identification, Gardening, Landscape Design, Garden Design, Botany, Non-profits, Sustainability, Teaching, Education, Program Development, Conservation Issues, Public Speaking, Nonprofits, Volunteer Management, Environmental Awareness, Museum Education, Trees
Education
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale
Chicago Botanic Garden April 2015 - Present
Chicago Botanic Garden June 2009 - Present
National Restaurant Association February 2008 - December 2008
National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation November 2002 - January 2008
Leo Burnett August 1998 - May 2002
Ogilvy & Mather September 1994 - August 1998
Foote, Cone & Belding April 1991 - September 1994
Campbell Mithun Esty 1989 - 1991
IBM (SRA) 1984 - 1989
Skills
B2B, Association Management, Integrated Marketing, Marketing Communications, Direct Marketing, Advertising, Public Relations, Marketing Strategy, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Strategic Planning, Email Marketing, Media Relations, Marketing, Strategic Communications, B2B Marketing, Brand Management, Fundraising, Leadership, Management, Marketing Management, Marketing Research, Newsletters, Product Marketing, Program Management, SEO
Education
Northwestern University 1987 — 1988
MSJ, Advertising
Northwestern University 1980 — 1984
BSJ, Journalism
Chronicle Media, LLC May 2015 - Present
Sun-Times News Group July 2007 - February 2015
Sun-Times News Group December 2004 - 2007
Master Brew Beverages January 2004 - October 2004
Chicago Botanic Garden July 2003 - November 2003
Robert Morris College/ Eagle Newspaper May 2002 - March 2003
Skills
Adobe Creative Suite, Newspapers, Editorial, Graphic Design, Editing, OS X, QuarkXPress, HTML, Proofreading, DTI, AP Style, Mac, Copy Editing, InDesign, Web Design, Publications, Multimedia, Digital Photography, Microsoft Word, Layout, Illustrator, Facebook, Twitter, Magazines, Public Relations, InCopy, Feature Articles, Blogging, Graphics, WordPress, Marketing, Newsletters, Typography, Mac OS X, Word, HTML + CSS, Newspaper Design, Pagination
Education
Robert Morris University - Illinois 2000 — 2003
BAS, Graphic Design
Chicago Botanic Garden February 2002 - Present
Skills
AJAX, Access, ArcGIS, Data Analysis, Database Admin, Databases
Education
Northeastern Illinois University 2006 — 2008
MA, Marriage and Family Counseling
Northwestern University 1998 — 2001
B.S., Computer Engineering
Wheeling High School 1993 — 1995
University of Northern Colorado August 2015 - Present
Chicago Botanic Garden May 2013 - August 2015
Missouri Department of Conservation March 2011 - May 2013
US Fish and Wildlife Service May 2012 - August 2012
Southeast Missouri State University May 2008 - May 2010
City of Cape Girardeau, Missouri April 2007 - January 2010
Skills
Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Data Entry, Data Analysis, PowerPoint, Customer Service, Leadership, Management, Hiking, Botany, Plant Identification, Conservation Biology, Wildlife Conservation, US Fish and Wildlife..., US Fish and Wildlife..., Windows, Photoshop, Public Speaking, Public Relations, Endangered Species
Education
Southeast Missouri State University 2008 — 2013
BS, Wildlife and Conservation Biology, 3.51
UC Davis January 2013 - Present
UC Davis July 2010 - December 2012
Oregon State University February 2009 - June 2010
Chicago Botanic Garden May 2009 - October 2009
Archery Summit Winery September 2008 - November 2008
Central Otago Vintners March 2008 - June 2008
12th and Maple Wine Company September 2007 - December 2007
Skills
Technical Writing, Environmental Science, Soil Fertility, Soil Science, Project Management, Botany, Agroecology
Education
University of California, Davis 2010 — 2012
Master's degree, Soils and Biogeochemistry
Oberlin College 2003 — 2007
B.A., Biology
Chicago Botanic Garden May 2015 - Present
Smith College September 2014 - May 2015
Smith College Botanic Garden August 2012 - May 2015
Green Thumb For Hire May 2012 - May 2015
Crimson and Clover Farm June 2014 - October 2014
Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship May 2014 - July 2014
Smith College May 2014 - May 2014
Polly Hill Arboretum May 2013 - August 2013
Bell Farms Inc. July 2010 - August 2013
Smith College Botanic Garden May 2012 - August 2012
Skills
Research, Microsoft Office, Community Outreach, Horticulture, Editing, Fundraising, Public Speaking, PowerPoint
Education
Smith College 2011 — 2015
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Environmental Science and Policy Major, Landscape Studies Minor
Edward Little High School 2007 — 2011
Tuck School of Business December 2013 - July 2015
George Washington, Department of Computer Science September 2011 - June 2013
Interfaith Worker Justice January 2009 - June 2011
Chicago Botanic Garden March 2008 - October 2008
Skills
Non-profits, Grant Writing, Community Outreach, Fundraising, Grants, Event Planning, Technical Writing, Program Evaluation, Policy Analysis
Education
The George Washington University 2011 — 2013
Master's of Public Policy
Northwestern University 2003 — 2007
Bachelor of the Arts, English
Siemens September 2014 - Present
Montclair Art Museum January 2012 - September 2014
The ALS Association, Greater Chicago Chapter January 2011 - July 2011
Pritzker Military Library 2009 - 2011
Chicago Botanic Garden June 2009 - September 2009
Music for All, Inc. 2008 - 2009
Music for All, Inc. 2006 - 2008
Music for All, Inc. 2004 - 2005
Skills
Social Media, Event Planning, Public Relations, Non-profits, Event Management, Fundraising, Volunteer Management, Editing, Media Relations, Arts Administration, Microsoft Office, Music, Program Coordination, Microsoft Excel, Coordinating Special..., PowerPoint, Program Development, Nonprofits, Management
Education
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey-Newark 2012 — 2015
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management
Michigan State University 2000 — 2004
Bachelor of Music Therapy, Music Therapy
The Vermont Sustainable Heating Initiative 2008 - Present
Chicago Botanic Garden June 2014 - August 2014
Middlebury College June 2013 - September 2013
Middlebury Community Care Coalition May 2012 - August 2012
H.O.P.E Helping Overcome Poverty's Effects June 2011 - August 2011
Skills
Sustainability, Strategic Planning, Non-profits, Public Speaking, Fundraising, Leadership, Nonprofits, Public Policy, Research, Community Outreach, Policy Analysis
Education
University of Rhode Island 2015 — 2017
Master’s Degree, Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture
Middlebury College 2011 — 2014
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Environmental Science and Biology
Mount Abraham Union High School 2006 — 2010
Valent Biosciences January 2003 - Present
Chicago Botanic Garden January 2008 - March 2009
Northeastern Illinois University September 2007 - December 2007
Valent BioSciences Corporation January 2000 - December 2002
Abbott Laboratories November 1996 - January 2000
Rutgers University June 1995 - October 1996
Rutgers University 1990 - 1995
Skills
Molecular Biology, Lifesciences, Biochemistry, Science, Biotechnology, Agriculture, Protein Chemistry, R&D, Cell Biology, Genomics, Research, Genetics, Biology, Laboratory, Chemistry, Sequencing, Life Sciences, Plant Physiology, Team Management, Factory, Microbiology, Data Management, PCR, Assay Development, Product Development, Project Coordination, Chromatography, Leadership, Project Management, Drug Discovery, HPLC, DNA, Purification, Strategic Planning, Plant, Molecular Genetics, Microscopy, Commercialization, High Throughput..., Data Analysis, Cross-functional Team..., Microsoft Office, Statistics, Public Speaking, Western Blotting, Protein Purification, Pharmaceutical Industry
Education
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey-Newark 1995 — 1996
Postdoctoral, Cell Biology
Rutgers University-New Brunswick 1990 — 1995
Ph.D., Plant Biology
Virginia Commonwealth University 1984 — 1988
BS, Biology
Strictly Business: The Dale Carnegie Immersion Seminar Npvember 2014
Salem High School July 2014 - Present
Lawrence Public Schools December 2013 - Present
Salish Sea Expeditions March 2013 - November 2013
Tewksbury Public Schools December 2011 - February 2013
USDA-NRCS May 2012 - October 2012
Chicago Botanic Garden 2012 - 2012
Scheller Teacher Education Program, MIT December 2009 - August 2010
Skills
Science, Scientific Writing, Data Analysis, Lesson Planning, Classroom Management, Field Work, Ecology, Conservation Issues, Research, Statistics, Environmental Education, Grant Writing, SPSS, ArcGIS, Laboratory Techniques, Community Outreach
Education
Northeastern University 2008 — 2011
B.S., Biology with a focus on Ecology
CIEE Monteverde, Costa Rica 2010 — 2010
Tropical Ecology and Conservation Program
Chicago Zoological Society/Brookfield Zoo September 2007 - Present
Chicago Botanic Garden 2003 - 2007
The Joffrey Ballet 1999 - 2003
Skills
Fundraising, Program Development, Non-profits, Strategic Planning, Grant Writing, Major Gift Development, Volunteer Management, Philanthropy, Annual Giving, Stewardship, Event Planning, Board Development, Grants, Editing, Event Management, Non-profit..., Strategic Communications, Budgets, Prospect Research, Museums, Raiser's Edge, Major Gift Solicitations, Alumni Relations, Capital Campaigns, Community Development, Marketing Communications, Planned Giving, Community Outreach, Public Relations, Social Media, Newsletters, Press Releases, Board Relations, Program Evaluation, Corporate Communications, Speech Writing, Internal Communications, Media Relations, Proposal Writing, Public Speaking, Publicity, Marketing, Writing, Management, Leadership, Non-profit Board..., Nonprofits
Education
The University of Chicago - Booth School of Business 1996 — 1999
M.B.A., General, Managerial and Organizational Behavior
Northwestern University 1982 — 1986
B.A., History
Chicago Botanic Garden March 2011 - Present
Chicago Botanic Garden June 2007 - March 2011
Chicago Botanic Garden July 2005 - May 2007
Chicago Botanic Garden July 2003 - June 2005
Chicago Botanic Garden April 2002 - June 2003
Chicago Botanic Garden January 2001 - March 2002
Consumers Digest June 1999 - December 2000
Skills
Press Releases, Media Relations, Public Relations, Blogging, Strategic Communications, Media Studies, Social Media Marketing, Editing, Marketing Communications, Social Media, Social Networking, Publicity, Nonprofits, Video Production, Proofreading, Online Marketing, Integrated Marketing, Research, Leadership, Training, Creative Writing, Volunteer Management, News Writing, Video, Copy Editing, Editorial, Journalism, Facebook, Broadcast, Feature Articles, Management, Copywriting, Interviews, Web Content Management, Crisis Communications
Education
Northwestern University 2008 — 2009
MS, Communication
Northern Illinois University 1995 — 1999
BA, English
Stevenson High School
Chicago Botanic Garden May 2015 - Present
Naperville Park District August 2014 - April 2015
The Great Basin Institute April 2014 - August 2014
Forest Preserve District of Cook County June 2013 - December 2013
Pizzo & Associates, Ltd. June 2012 - June 2013
Great Basin Institute April 2011 - October 2011
Heller Nature Center October 2010 - April 2011
University of Illinois at Chicago October 2009 - December 2009
University of Illinois at Chicago January 2008 - December 2008
Skills
Ecology, GIS, GPS, Ecological Restoration, Field Work, Environmental Awareness, Research, Environmental Science, ArcGIS, Sustainability, Public Speaking, Science, Natural Resource..., Soil, Non-profits, Microsoft Excel, Editing, Nonprofits, Microsoft Office, Photoshop, ArcPad, Tree Identification, Project Management, Team Leadership
Education
Northeastern Illinois University 2012 — 2016
Master of Arts (M.A.), Geography and Environmental Studies
Northeastern Illinois University 2012 — 2013
Graduate Certificate, Geographic Information Systems
University of Illinois at Chicago 2007 — 2010
Bachelors of Science, Earth and Environmental Sciences
St. Ignatius College Prep 1999 — 2002
Chicago Botanic Garden
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, PowerPoint, Event Planning, Project Management
Education
Northern Illinois University 1977 — 1981
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Art/Art Studies, General
Chicago Botanic Garden September 2012 - Present
Chicago Botanic Garden June 2012 - Present
Center for Neighborhood Technology March 2012 - June 2012
Bolus Law Office June 2011 - August 2011
Skills
Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Research, Matlab, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Social Media, Data Analysis, Public Speaking, Event Planning, Spanish, GIS Modeling
Education
Northwestern University 2009 — 2013
Environmental Science
International Society of Arboriculture September 2011 - Present
International Society of Arboriculture February 2010 - September 2011
International Society of Arboriculture March 2007 - February 2010
City of Champaign, IL January 2001 - February 2007
Chicago Botanic Garden May 1998 - August 1999
Village of Glenview, Illinois October 1988 - May 1998
Skills
Feature Writing, Editing, Publication Planning..., Meeting Planning, Committee Liaison, PowerPoint development, ANSI Standard Revision, Telecommunications, Newsletters, Marketing, Feature Articles, Editorial, Event Management, Public Relations, Trees, Publications, Non-profits, Project Planning, Copy Editing, Garden, Nonprofits, Press Releases, Corporate Communications, Copywriting, Policy, Volunteer Management, Forestry, Community Outreach, Event Planning, Community Development
Education
Roosevelt University
Graduate Work
University of Illinois Springfield
B.A., Child, Family, and Community Services
Pacific Crest Consulting/Blue Glade Consulting September 2010 - Present
Chicago Botanic Garden June 2010 - September 2010
Oregon State University Botany Department January 2010 - March 2010
Oregon State University Botany Department January 2009 - March 2010
Oregon State University Botany Department September 2007 - December 2008
Skills
Vascular plant surveys, Non-vascular plant..., Noxious weed surveys, GIS, Ecology, Environmental Science, Molecular Genetics, Phylogenetics, Botany, Lichenology, Bryology, Plant Identification, Native Plants, Science, Conservation Issues, DNA, Plant Ecology, Aquatic Ecology, Genetics, Laboratory, Environmental Awareness, Wetlands, Research
Education
Oregon State University 2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Science (BS), Botany/Plant Biology, magna cum laude
Lake County Forest Preserve District March 2012 - Present
The Nature Conservancy February 2008 - March 2012
Chicago Botanic Garden March 2003 - February 2008
Gryphon's Pub 1999 - 2002
Skills
Grantwriting, Program Development, Major Gifts, Fundraising, Planned Giving, Non-profits, Grants, Stewardship
Education
Yale University 1999 — 2002
MEM, Social Ecology and Community Development
Northwestern University 1995 — 1999
Bachelor of Arts, Environmental Science, Sociology
Shelterbelt Builders Inc. 2009 - Present
Bay Area Strings 2011 - Present
Cello/Chamber Music/Orchestra 2000 - Present
WRA 2006 - 2011
Greenbelt Alliance June 2005 - August 2005
Shelterbelt Builders Inc. 2003 - 2004
Golden Gate National Parks Conservancy 2000 - 2002
Chicago Botanic Garden June 2000 - August 2000
Skills
Botany, Habitat restoration, Restoration, Wetlands, Wetland Delineation, Site Surveys, Habitat Mitigation, Environmental Impact..., Permitting, Coastal, Riparian, Grasslands, Environmental Monitoring, Environmental Management, GIS, Mapping, Local Environmental Law, Small Business..., Quickbooks, Cello, Piano, Chamber Music, Orchestral, Environmental Issues, Environmental Science, Biodiversity, Ecological Restoration
Education
Yale School of Forestry & Environmental Studies 2004 — 2006
Master of Env. Mgmt.
Northwestern University 1996 — 2000
BA
Chicago Botanic Garden June 2008 - Present
Education
Northeastern Illinois University 2004 — 2008
BA, Environmental Studies & Minor: Political Science
Institute for Genomic Biology November 2012 - August 2015
Chicago Botanic Garden June 2008 - August 2012
Chicago Park District June 2011 - August 2011
Skills
Microsoft Word, Microsoft PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Research, PowerPoint, Public Speaking, Community Outreach, Higher Education, Social Media
Education
Northwestern University School of Law 2015 — 2016
Master of science, Law
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2010 — 2015
bachelors in science, Molecular and cellular biology
Gage park high school 2006 — 2010
High school diploma
Phoenix Multisport April 2013 - Present
Ignite Adaptive Sports at Eldora Mountain Resort September 2009 - 2012
Breckenridge Outdoor Education Center (BOEC) December 2004 - November 2007
National Sports Center for the Disabled January 2003 - December 2004
Adler Planetarium March 2000 - May 2003
Chicago Botanic Garden August 1996 - September 1999
Skills
Sponsorship, Sponsorship Sales, Marketing Strategy, Marketing Management, Event Planning, Event Marketing, Special Events, Live Events, Generating Revenue, Branding Development, Social Marketing, Corporate Sponsorships, Negotiation, Fundraisers, Marketing Communications, Budget Management, Social Media Marketing, Fundraising, Event Management, Program Management, Nonprofits, Marketing, Advertising, Budgets, Public Relations, Social Media, Strategic Planning, Management
Education
Northwestern University 1999 — 2001
Master of Science (MS), Communication, 3.9
University of Iowa 1992 — 1996
BA, Communication Studies
Chicago Botanic Garden April 2015 - Present
Rae Selling Berry Seed Bank & Plant Conservation Program December 2011 - Present
Landmark Saloon June 2012 - Present
Oregon Metro Native Plant Center November 2011 - April 2015
Portland State University & Oregon Biodiversity Information Center June 2014 - September 2014
Lyon Arboretum Hawaiian Rare Plant Program August 2013 - December 2013
Urban Farm Collective March 2013 - August 2013
The Bakery Bar January 2009 - June 2013
Fundación En Vía February 2010 - March 2010
Skills
Research, Plant Identification, Organic Gardening, Spanish, Interpersonal..., Adaptability, Conservation Biology, Invasive Species, Ecological Restoration, Tree Planting, Seed Production, Greenhouse, Permaculture, Compost, Harvesting, Pruning, Non-profit Volunteer, Language Teaching, Organization &..., Customer Service..., Baking, Microsoft Office
Education
Portland State University 2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Science
University of Hawaii at Manoa 2013 — 2013
Portland Community College 2009 — 2012
Associate of Science
University of London 2011 — 2011
Instituto Cultural Oaxaca 2010 — 2010
Robert A. Booher Consulting June 2013 - Present
Northern Arizona University August 2011 - May 2014
Grand Canyon Trust October 2013 - January 2014
Northern Arizona University August 2011 - May 2013
US Forest Service June 2011 - August 2011
New Fields May 2011 - June 2011
National Park Service October 2010 - November 2010
U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) May 2010 - October 2010
Chicago Botanic Garden June 2009 - December 2009
National Wildlife Federation January 2009 - April 2009
Skills
Environmental Science, Environmental Consulting, Data Collection, Botany, Land Conservation, Ecological Restoration, Geographic Information..., Environmental Education, Data Analysis, Data Management, Environmental Awareness, Wildlife Biology
Education
Northern Arizona University 2011 — 2014
Master's Degree, Environmental Sciences and Policy
The University of Texas - Pan American 2003 — 2008
Bachelor's Degree, Biology
Ecology and Evolutionary Biology Dept., UC Irvine September 2011 - Present
Chicago Botanic Garden 2010 - 2011
Northwestern University March 2010 - June 2010
Chicago Botanic Garden 2009 - 2010
Xerimis 2007 - 2009
EastWest Institute 2004 - 2004
Cerexagri, Inc. June 2003 - August 2003
Education
University of California, Irvine 2011 — 2016
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
Northwestern University 2009 — 2011
Master of Science (M.S.), Plant Biology and Conservation
Wellesley College 2002 — 2006
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), International Relations Major (Honors); Biology Minor
Minnesota State University, Mankato August 2015 - Present
Minnesota State University, Mankato September 2014 - Present
Chicago Botanic Garden May 2015 - August 2015
Lifetime Fitness 2001 - 2004
Skills
Science, Nutrition
Education
Minnesota State University, Mankato 2013 — 2016
In progress, Botany/Plant Biology
North Hennepin Community College 2012 — 2013
Associate’s Degree, Biology, General
Champlin Park
High School
Jumpstart June 2013 - Present
Chicago Botanic Garden June 2013 - June 2014
Skills
PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, Event Management, Microsoft Office, Data Analysis, Editing
Education
Northwestern University 2012 — 2016
Bachelor's Degree, Social Policy; Global Health
Righetti High School 2008 — 2012
Cook and Lake County Invasives Teams January 2015 - Present
Illinois DNR September 2013 - September 2014
Southern Illinois University August 2011 - May 2013
Southern Illinois University May 2012 - August 2012
Chicago Botanic Garden April 2010 - December 2010
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources January 2010 - March 2010
US Forest Service May 2009 - November 2009
Student Conservation Association February 2009 - May 2009
Student Conservation Association June 2008 - August 2008
Skills
Ecological Restoration, Plant Identification, Invasive Species, Field Work, GIS, Statistical Data..., ArcGIS, Wetlands, Botany, Statistics
Education
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale 2011 — 2013
Master of Science (MS), Plant Biology
University of Wisconsin-Madison 2005 — 2008
Bachelor of Science (BS), Biological Aspects of Conservation/Environmental Studies
Glenbrook High School District 225 July 2015 - Present
Glenbrook South High School March 2014 - Present
Chicago Botanic Garden May 2012 - August 2012
Chicago Botanic Garden May 2011 - August 2011
Skills
Customer Service, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Social Media, Time Management
Education
National Louis University 2013 — 2015
Masters of Art in Teaching, Secondary Education and Teaching
Purdue University 2008 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Horticulture
Cook County- Risk Management June 2015 - Present
Chicago Botanic Garden June 2009 - June 2013
Garfield Park Conservatory June 2012 - August 2012
Skills
Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Research, Public Speaking, Social Media, Event Planning
Education
Ohio Wesleyan University 2012 — 2016
Bachelor's Degree, Political Science and Government, Junior
Cook County November 2010 - Present
United States Senate May 2015 - July 2015
Chicago Botanic Garden July 2014 - June 2015
U.S. House of Representatives October 2014 - April 2015
MPN Research Foundation May 2014 - August 2014
Mission Meadows Camp May 2013 - August 2013
Skills
Public Speaking, Local Government, Politics, Research, Community Organizing, Government, Spanish, Community Outreach, Leadership, Nonprofits, Volunteer Management, Time Management
Education
North Park University 2012 — 2016
B.A. Politics and Government, Politics and Government
Homewood Flossmoor High School 2008 — 2012
Northeastern Illinois University August 2014 - Present
Northeastern Illinois University October 2013 - Present
Chicago Botanic Garden August 2014 - April 2015
Pooch July 2012 - July 2013
Skills
Biology, GIS, Fundraising, Event Planning, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Public Speaking, Research, Teaching
Education
Northeastern Illinois University 2012 — 2016
Bachelor’s Degree, Biology
Oakton Community College 2008 — 2011
Associate's Degree, Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
Chicago Botanic Garden 2011 - 2015
Chicago Botanic Garden 2001 - 2011
Skills
Proofreading, Editing, Publications, Copy Editing, Editorial, Newsletters, Press Releases, News Writing, Feature Articles, Journalism, Magazines, Blogging
Education
Northwestern University
Master of Arts (M.A.), English Language and Literature, General
Virginia Commonwealth University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Journalism
National Park Service June 2015 - Present
Starr Ranch Audubon Sanctuary October 2014 - June 2015
Chicago Botanic Garden May 2014 - September 2014
U.S. Forest Service May 2013 - August 2013
U.S. Forest Service May 2012 - August 2012
Skills
Plant Identification, GPS Navigation, Field Work, Ecological Restoration, GIS, Plant Ecology, Report Writing, Natural Resource..., Wetlands, Environmental Education
Education
Northern Michigan University 2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Biology, General
Chicago Botanic Garden 2010 - 2013
Office Depot October 2006 - March 2011
American Greetings August 1991 - February 2006
Carlton Cards Retail Inc. 1994 - 2006
Morrows Nut House.com June 1987 - June 1991
Skills
Merchandising, Inventory Management, Retail, Profit, Customer Service, Profitability, Team Building, Coaching, Hiring, Budgeting, P&L Management, Stores, Sales Operations, Recruiting, Income Statement, Budgets, New Store Development, Plant Identification, Landscape Design, Garden Design, Regional Planning, District Management, Planting Plans, Visual Merchandising, Training, Store Management, Landscaping, Leadership, Management, Loss Prevention, Sales, Store Operations, Time Management, Marketing, Trees, Human Resources, Gardening, Horticulture, Landscape Maintenance, Hardscape, Irrigation, Landscape Architecture, Tree Planting, Succession Planning, CPFR, Driving Results, Inventory Control, New Store Openings, Customer Satisfaction, Pricing
Education
Joseph Regenstein Jr. School-Chicago Botanic Garden 2010 — 2013
Garden Design, Ornamental Plants, Professional Gardener, Landscape Design, Plant Identification
Oral Roberts University 1973 — 1976
BME, Music Education, Opera
Reedley Jr. College 1971 — 1973
Associates of Arts, Music Performance, General
Local Foods Grocer & Distributor September 2014 - Present
Door to Door Organics April 2014 - August 2014
Door to Door Organics November 2011 - April 2014
Chicago Botanic Garden February 2011 - January 2012
Snug Harbor Cultural Center & Botanic Garden November 2008 - July 2010
National Geographic Society May 2008 - August 2008
University of Wisconsin-Extension September 2007 - May 2008
Skills
Community Outreach, Volunteer Management, Sustainability, ArcGIS, Adobe Creative Suite, Spanish, Operations Management, Warehouse Management, Transportation..., Organics, Fresh Produce, Team Management, Grocery Industry, Online Retail, Food Safety, Inventory Management, Procurement, Vendor Management, Compost, Logistics, Food Packaging, Customer Service, Employee Training, Event Planning, Project Planning
Education
Quinlan School of Business, Loyola University Chicago 2013 — 2013
Mini MBA Certificate Program
University of Chicago Graham School 2011 — 2012
Certificate in Leadership in Sustainability Management
University of Wisconsin-Madison 2004 — 2008
B.A., Geography and GIS/Cartography
NorthShore University HealthSystem April 2015 - Present
Misericordia Heart of Mercy November 2014 - July 2015
Mid-Atlantic Regional Seed Bank April 2012 - January 2013
Chicago Botanic Garden October 2011 - March 2012
Wyoming Bureau of Land Management September 2010 - October 2011
Conservation and Land Management Internship Program May 2009 - September 2010
Skills
Botany, Environmental Science, Plant Identification, Ecological Restoration, Ecology, Environmental Policy, Plant Ecology, Wildlife Biology, Conservation Issues, Environmental Education, Field Work, Biodiversity, Wetlands, Natural Resource..., Plant Taxonomy, Horticulture
Education
Oakton Community College 2013 — 2014
Nursing Review Program
Santa Clara University 2005 — 2009
BS, Biology Environmental Science
Highschool
Fleming's Prime Steakhouse & Wine Bar March 2008 - Present
Sparetime Inc. 2002 - 2008
Chicago Botanic Garden 1998 - 2001
Skills
Hospitality, Restaurants, Wine, Catering, Restaurant Management, Food & Beverage, Menu Development, Entertainment, Creative Direction, Time Management, Event Planning, Event Management, Hospitality Management, Banquets, Corporate Events, Hospitality Industry, Food, Culinary Skills, Hotels, Budgets, Training, Fine Dining, Weddings, Meeting Planning, Customer Service, Food Service, Fundraising, Sales, Public Speaking, Social Media Marketing, Marketing, Trade Shows, Parties, Management, New Restaurant Openings, Open Table, Caterease
Education
University of Nevada-Las Vegas 1994 — 1997
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Communication and Media Studies
Oakton Community College 1992 — 1994
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Hotel, Motel, and Restaurant Management
US Green Building Council - Illinois April 2015 - Present
National University of Health Sciences February 2014 - March 2015
Schaumburg Park District September 2013 - February 2014
Chicago Botanic Garden May 2013 - October 2013
Ecology Action Center January 2013 - April 2013
Illinois Wesleyan University August 2012 - April 2013
Sierra Student Coalition August 2012 - April 2013
Sugar Grove Nature Center June 2012 - August 2012
Alpha Phi Omega January 2012 - April 2012
The City of Des Plaines June 2011 - August 2011
Skills
PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Research, GIS, SPSS, Sustainability, Project Planning, Nonprofits, Microsoft Word, Environmental Education, Volunteer Management, Environmental Awareness
Education
Illinois Wesleyan University 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Environmental Studies Concentration in Policy, 3.97
School for International Training 2011 — 2011
Sustainability and Environmental Action, Australia
Elk Grove High School 2005 — 2009
Indian Hills Community College June 2014 - Present
John Wood Community College July 2013 - June 2014
John Wood Community College March 2010 - June 2013
John Wood Community College March 2008 - March 2010
Independent Landscape & Masonry Contractor December 2005 - February 2008
Artists Working in Education April 2007 - June 2007
Milwaukee Institute of Art & Design August 2006 - December 2006
Chicago Botanic Garden May 2005 - December 2005
University of Wisconsin-Madison August 2003 - May 2005
Skills
Research, Program Management, Sustainable Agriculture, Higher Education, Grant Writing, Teaching, Student Affairs
Education
University of Wisconsin-Madison 2003 — 2005
MFA, Creative Writing
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale 1999 — 2002
BS, Plant & Soil Science
Orchard Village February 2015 - Present
EDG Horticultural Services, Inc. 1999 - February 2015
CHANA Project August 2013 - August 2014
Baubo's Garden July 2006 - December 2011
Open Door Repetory 2005 - 2011
Seven Generations Ahead 2003 - 2005
Garfield Park Conservatory Alliance March 1999 - September 2002
Chicago Botanic Garden April 1996 - March 1999
Skills
Small Business, Social Media Marketing, Blogging, Promotions, Social Media, Event Planning, Writing, Retail, Social Networking, Public Speaking, Email Marketing, Customer Service, Fashion, Facebook, Music, Merchandising, Newsletters, Word, PowerPoint, Inventory Management, Event Management, Advertising, Public Relations, Marketing, Fundraising, Apparel, Sales, Press Releases, Creative Writing, Garden, Entrepreneurship, Non-profits, Entertainment, Nonprofits, Art, Grants, Training, Proposal Writing, Publicity, Editing, Trade Shows, Leadership, Community Development, Community Outreach, Program Development, Teaching, Volunteer Management, Grant Writing, Coaching, Research
Education
Northeastern Illinois University 2013 — 2014
Bachelor's Degree, Sociology, 3.8/4.0
Chicago Conservatory of Music 1977 — 1981
Voice and Opera
Northeastern Illinois University
Vocational Rehabilitation Counseling/Counselor MA program
San Francisco Department of the Environment ( SF Environment ) July 2014 - Present
City and County of San Francisco May 2010 - July 2014
Hayes Valley Farm January 2011 - January 2012
Chicago Botanic Garden April 2009 - December 2009
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Customer Service, English, Windows, Research, Outlook, Photoshop, Teaching, HTML, Public Speaking, Budgets, C++, Youth Development, Event Planning, Nonprofits, Community Organizing, Volunteer Management, Fundraising, Community Outreach
Education
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale 1995 — 2000
Bachelor of Applied Science (B.A.Sc.), Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies
Chicago Botanic Garden June 2015 - Present
Groupon April 2014 - June 2015
Groupon September 2012 - April 2014
Various Technology & Marketing Services Start-Ups October 2010 - September 2012
L2 Think Tank March 2011 - July 2012
OneWed Inc. 2008 - 2011
Google February 2007 - October 2008
Omnicom Group 2004 - 2007
Advisory Board Company July 2003 - June 2004
PepsiCo June 2002 - August 2002
Skills
Social Media, Facebook, Twitter, Online Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Brand Architecture, Google Adwords, General Management, Digital Marketing, Digital Media, Photography, Recruitment/Retention, Executive Search, Online Advertising, Pinterest, Digital Strategy, Digital, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Communications, Corporate Recruiting, Small Business Marketing, Strategy, Marketing Research, Marketing, Advertising, SEM, Management, Lead Generation, Entrepreneurship
Education
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management 2001 — 2003
MBA
University of Michigan 1992 — 1996
BA
Washington High School
DeVine Consulting, LLC September 2006 - Present
Chicago Botanic Garden 2005 - 2006
Children's Memorial Hospital 1988 - 2005
Skills
Fundraising, Executive Search, Nonprofit Consulting, Philanthropy, Annual Giving, Volunteer Management, Stewardship, Board Development, Strategic Communications, Nonprofits, Marketing Communications, Non-profits, Program Management, Strategy, Event Management, Non-profit..., Leadership, Community Development, Strategic Planning, Newsletters, Proposal Writing, Alumni Relations
Education
Middlebury College 1984 — 1988
BA, English Literature, Liberal Arts
Crawford High School 1980 — 1984
FITZ & CO May 2013 - Present
Artnet February 2013 - May 2013
LaPlaca Cohen June 2012 - December 2012
Blue Medium Inc. August 2011 - May 2012
MIR Appraisal Services, Inc. May 2010 - September 2010
Chicago Botanic Garden May 2010 - August 2010
Holly Hunt May 2008 - August 2008
Skills
Social Media, Photoshop, Digital Photography, Blogging, Raiser's Edge, Microsoft Office, FileMaker, Museums, curatorial projects, InDesign, Keynote, Contemporary Art, Italian, Spanish, Salesforce.com, Vocus, Public Relations, Media Relations, Strategic Planning, Art
Education
New York University 2011 — 2013
Master of Arts (MA), Visual Arts Administration
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2007 — 2011
BA, Art History
Chicago Tribune 2013 - Present
Gannett Healthcare Group 2014 - Present
Sun-Times Media 2013 - Present
Natural Editions November 1999 - Present
Illinois Ornithological Society July 1993 - Present
Shaw Media April 2012 - November 2013
Chicago Tribune July 2009 - April 2012
Chicago Wilderness Magazine 2000 - 2010
Chicago Botanic Garden April 2008 - May 2009
Sun-Times News Group July 1998 - April 2008
Skills
Editing, Writing, Stories, Journalism, Books, Magazines, Social Media, Copy Editing, Non-profits, Public Speaking, Newsletters, Research, Press Releases, Photography, Event Planning, Blogging, Editorial, Microsoft Office, Proofreading, AP Style, Customer Service, Web Content, Social Networking, Ap Style, Storytelling, Science Communication, InDesign, Publications, Newspapers, Feature Articles, Publishing, Facebook, Media Relations, Video, Freelance Writing, Public Relations, Fact-checking, Nonprofits, Content Development, News Writing, Content Management, Social Media Marketing, Copywriting, Breaking News, Headline Writing, Online Journalism, Creative Writing, New Media, Marketing, Digital Media
Education
Northwestern University 1987 — 1989
Writing, Writing: Technical, Business, Feature and Scientific, 4.0 out of 4.0
Northern Illinois University
Bachelor of Science in Education, Education, Magna Cum Laude
College of Lake County August 2008 - Present
Chicago Botanic Garden 1999 - 2005
Skills
Program Development, Horticulture, Landscaping, Landscape Architecture, Native Plants, College Teaching, Editing, Teaching, Nonprofits, Student Affairs, Curriculum Development, Higher Education, Data Analysis, Adult Education, Grant Writing, Volunteer Management, Research, Non-profits, Community Outreach, Curriculum Design, Public Speaking, Sustainability
Education
Northeastern Illinois University 1999 — 2005
Master of Science (MS), Biology
University of Wisconsin-Madison 1988 — 1990
Master of Science (MS), Landscape Architecture-Restoration Ecology
Purdue University 1983 — 1988
Bachelor of Science (BS), Ornamental Horticulture
Aurora Health Care - St. Luke's Medical Center May 2015 - Present
Froedtert Hospital March 2015 - May 2015
Milwaukee School of Engineering June 2014 - May 2015
Aurora Health Care September 2014 - February 2015
Eastcastle Place March 2014 - May 2014
Milwaukee School of Engineering August 2013 - May 2014
Forever 21 May 2012 - January 2013
Chicago Botanic Garden August 2010 - June 2011
Skills
Teamwork, Microsoft Office, Leadership, Data Entry, Outlook, Customer Service, Public Speaking, Problem Solving, PowerPoint, Event Planning, Positive Personality, Cpr Certified, Event Management, Employee Training, Microsoft Word, Time Management, Social Media, Tagalog, Research, Epic Systems, Nursing, Priority Management, Handle Confidential..., Cash Handling, Geriatric Nursing, Postpartum Nursing, Microsoft Excel, Team Leadership, Communication, Management, Critical Thinking, Training, Windows, Project Management, Sales, Social Networking, Data Analysis, Interpersonal..., Medical-Surgical, Newborn, Postpartum, Nursing Process, Nursing Documentation, Nursing Care, Nursing Homes, CPR Certified
Education
Milwaukee School of Engineering 2012 — 2016
Bachelor of Science (BS), Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Junior
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2011 — 2012
Bachelor's degree, Mathematics
St. Martin de Porres High School 2007 — 2011
Chicago Botanic Garden December 2012 - Present
Apex Systems 2011 - February 2012
Riverside Publishing 2011 - 2012
WMS Gaming August 2008 - August 2010
Motorola December 2002 - April 2007
Cook Electric 1980 - 1990
Skills
Engineering Management, Social Influence, Project Management, Cross-functional Team..., Engineering, SDLC, Business Intelligence, Management, PMP, Project Planning, MS Project, Requirements Analysis, Software Development, Visio, Program Management, Quality Assurance, Testing, Analysis, Software Project..., Product Development, Business Analysis, Agile Methodologies, Software Documentation, Leadership, Strategy, Product Management, Vendor Management, Process Improvement, Six Sigma
Education
Northeastern Illinois University 1986 — 1990
BA, Computer Science
Chicago Botanic Garden April 2013 - Present
Skokie Sustainable Environmental Advisory Commission 2008 - 2014
Midwest Pesticide Action Center (formerly Safer Pest Control Project) April 2003 - April 2013
Northwestern University 1993 - 2000
University of Chicago 1990 - 1993
Skills
Italian language, Teaching Home Owners..., Organic Gardening, Fundraising, Public Speaking, Project Management, SMO, Fiscal Policy, Media Outreach, Non-profits, Grant Writing, Community Outreach, Program Development, Grants, Event Planning, Research, Philanthropy, Strategic Planning, Volunteer Management, Sustainability, Community Development, Environmental Education, Community Organizing, Environmental Awareness, Lawn Care, Nonprofits, Budgets, Event Management, Leadership, Non-profit..., Museums, Corporate Social..., Italian
Education
New York University
MA, non profit administration/Arts
University of Michigan
BA, Art History
Northeastern Illinois University August 2007 - Present
American Community Gardening Association 2003 - 2008
UW-Extension February 2005 - December 2007
Chicago Botanic Garden May 1999 - December 2004
Education
Northeastern Illinois University 1999 — 2005
MS, Biology and Plant Ecology
University of Wisconsin-Madison 1988 — 1990
MSLA, Restoration Ecology
Purdue University 1983 — 1988
BS, Horticulture and Landscape Architecture
Metro September 2010 - Present
City of Portland July 2008 - August 2010
City of Portland February 2001 - June 2008
Chicago Botanic Garden August 1999 - February 2001
Skills
Ecological Restoration, Sustainability, Ecology, Plant Identification, Natural Resource..., Environmental Education, Environmental Policy, GIS, Conservation Issues, Land Use Planning
Education
Portland State University 2002 — 2008
M.P.A, Natural Resources Policy
University of Colorado Boulder 1991 — 1996
B.A., Environmental, Population and Organismic Biology
Chicago Botanic Garden 2008 - Present
Houghton Mifflin Harcourt 2009 - October 2013
McDougal Littell / Houghton Mifflin 2002 - 2008
Skills
Content Development, Publishing, Books, Art Direction, Photo Research, Editorial, Academic Publishing, Adobe Acrobat, Art, Editing, QuarkXPress, Copy Editing, Ebooks, Publications, Mac, Magazines, Content Management, Online Publishing, Multimedia, Content Strategy, Newsletters, Image Editing, Brochures, Creative Direction, Book Design, Photography
Education
Wicker Park Garden Club 2014 — 2014
Landscape Design Workshop
University of Illinois Extension 2008 — 2008
Master Gardener Certificate
Rhode Island School of Design
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Photography
The School of the Art Institute of Chicago
Master of Fine Arts (MFA), Photography
Wheeling School District #21 September 2005 - Present
Ela Area Public Library 2004 - 2005
Chicago Botanic Garden 1994 - 2004
Kelly Temporary Services 1990 - 1994
Education
National Louis University 1996 — 1998
BS, Behavioral Science
Deerfield High School 1980 — 1984
Chicago Botanic Garden November 1998 - Present
Friends of Bakuriani Alpine Botanical Garden Foundation 2005 - June 2014
Missouri Botanical Garden October 1991 - October 1998
University of Texas Medical Branch Galveston September 1987 - September 1991
University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston 1987 - 1991
Skills
Employee Relations, Grants, Bioinformatics, Garden, Committees, Non-profits, Mission, Advocacy, Participation, Grant Writing, Public Speaking, Research, Writing, Teaching, Fundraising, Editing, Public Relations, Sustainability, Microsoft Office, Ecology, Strategic Planning, Horticulture, Nonprofits, Botany, Plant Identification, Environmental Education, Conservation Issues, Landscape Design, Volunteer Management, Landscaping, Parks, Landscape Architecture, Community Outreach, Organic Gardening, Museums, Trees, Sustainable Agriculture, Museum Collections, Tree Planting, Site Planning, Plant Propagation, Wildlife, Biodiversity, Native Plants, Museum Education, Environmental Awareness, Curating, Garden Design, Program Development, Environmental Science
Education
Texas A&M University 1979 — 1981
Master of Science (M.Sc.), Ornamental Horticulture
New Mexico State University 1974 — 1979
BSc., Horticulture
Chicago Botanic Garden June 2003 - Present
Education
Roosevelt University
Master of Science (MS), Integrated Marketing Communications, A
The Divine Word Residence November 2013 - Present
AHF 2015 - 2015
AHF 2015 - 2015
Heartland Flavors, Ltd January 2010 - November 2013
Greensense Radio Show May 2010 - June 2012
Prairie Crossing Charter School August 2005 - June 2012
Chicago Botanic Garden June 2005 - August 2011
J&L Catering 2000 - 2002
The Oliver Group August 1997 - September 1998
Zinfandel Restaurant 1998 - 1998
Skills
Sustainability, Wellness, Writing, Public Speaking, Culinary Skills, Strategic Planning, Nutrition, Teaching, Planning, Leadership Development, Group Facilitation, Food service operations, Food Service Sanitation, Food Service Training, Menu Development, Recipe Development, Curriculum Design, Program Development, Food Service Operations, Project Planning, Food Service, Culinary Education, International Cuisines, Indian cuisine, Serve Safe Certified, Vegetarian Cooking, Holistic Education, Whole Foods, Organic Products, Superfoods, Natural Foods, Green Schools, Environmental...
Education
Oberlin College 1980 — 1984
B.A., Economics
College of Lake County 2011 — 2012
Food Service and Nutrition
Chicago Botanic Garden Development; Coordinator then Manager of Individual GivingChicago Botanic Garden1994 - 2000
Heart of West Michigan United Way 1993 - 1993
First of America Bank 1992 - 1993
Skills
Fundraising, Program Management, Nonprofits, Event Planning, Volunteer Management
Education
Quinlan School of Business, Loyola University Chicago 1990 — 1991
MBA, General Business
Saint Mary's College 1986 — 1990
BBA, Finance
Chicago Botanic Garden March 2010 - Present
Metropolitan Family Services November 2007 - March 2010
Deerfield High School August 2008 - June 2009
Interior Garden Services April 2003 - May 2006
Skills
Adolescents, Teaching, Anger Management, Treatment, Self-esteem, Therapists, Community Outreach, Public Speaking, Nonprofits, Curriculum Development, Volunteer Management, Psychotherapy, Psychology, Career Counseling, Mental Health, Program Development
Education
Northeastern Illinois University 2006 — 2009
Masters of Arts, Counseling
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1995 — 2000
Bachelors of Science, Liberal Arts and Sciences
Chicago Botanic Garden April 2007 - Present
Education
Oklahoma State University 2003 — 2009
Chicago Botanic Garden February 2013 - Present
Historic Wagner Farm April 2013 - Present
Freelance June 2011 - Present
Chicago Children's Museum October 2012 - January 2013
District 69 August 2005 - June 2011
Baker Demonstration School 2001 - 2005
Skills
Teaching, Curriculum Development, Educational Technology, Informal Education, Public Speaking, K-12, History, Teacher Training, Classroom, Curriculum Design, Tutoring, Lesson Planning, Art, Staff Development
Education
National-Louis University 2002 — 2005
M.A.T., Education
University of Virginia December 2009 - Present
Chicago Botanic Garden April 2007 - December 2009
Education
Oklahoma State University 2003 — 2009
PhD, Data Mining/Warehouse
Oklahoma State University 2000 — 2003
MS, Computer Science
Oregon State University 1999 — 1999
Mathematics Education
Davey Resource Group March 2010 - Present
Nakawatase, Wyns, and Associates Inc February 2008 - November 2008
Interior Tropical Gardens October 2007 - January 2008
Acres Group July 2006 - August 2007
Chicago Botanic Garden March 2005 - July 2006
Wisconsin Conservation Corps September 2002 - June 2003
University of Wisconsin September 2001 - January 2002
Skills
Landscape Design, Horticulture, Irrigation, Leadership, Ecology, Environmental Education, Garden, Fundraising, Sustainability, Trees, Landscape Architecture, Botany, Plant Identification, Budgets, Garden Design, Parks, Environmental Science, Lawn Care, ArcGIS, Purchasing, Ecological Restoration, Project Planning, Tree Planting, Landscape Maintenance, Landscaping, Gardening, Land Use Planning, Science, Procurement, Site Planning, GIS, Research, Environmental Awareness, Organic Gardening, Environmental Impact...
Education
Northern Illinois University 1999 — 2001
Bachelor, Biological Sciences
Northern Illinois University 1999 — 2001
BS, Biological Sciences
Appalachian Mountain Club January 2014 - Present
Sudbury Valley Trustees September 2012 - January 2014
Appalachian Mountain Club May 2011 - August 2012
Chicago Botanic Garden May 2010 - March 2011
Mountain Trail Oudoor School February 2009 - June 2010
Adventure Links June 2006 - August 2009
Paper Magazine September 2006 - December 2006
Skills
Wilderness First..., Environmental Education, Event Planning, Editing, Teaching, Environmental Awareness, Rock Climbing, Outdoor Recreation, Backpacking, Volunteer Management, Grant Writing, Community Outreach, Research, Conservation Issues, Non-profits, Public Speaking, Program Development, Spanish, Fundraising, Program Evaluation, Youth Development, Staff Development, Program Management, Nonprofits, Leadership, Curriculum Development, Community Development, Curriculum Design, Team Building
Education
Oberlin College 2004 — 2008
BA, Biology
Bureau of Land Management August 2015 - Present
Bureau of Land Management October 2012 - Present
Chicago Botanic Garden March 2012 - October 2012
The Ohio State University August 2011 - February 2012
Student Conservation Association May 2011 - August 2011
Student Conservation Association February 2011 - May 2011
Chicago Botanic Garden June 2010 - January 2011
Skills
Botany, Research, ArcGIS, Grant Writing, Environmental Science, Environmental Policy, Science, GIS, Community Outreach, Sustainability, Microsoft Office, Field Work, Natural Resources, Conservation Issues, Ecology
Education
Northern Arizona University 2012 — 2015
Master of Science of Forestry (M.S.F.), Forestry
Ohio Wesleyan University 2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts, Zoology conc. Biology
Writer 1998 - 2011
Nancy Worssam Consulting 1986 - 2008
Chicago Botanic Garden 1990 - 2005
NEH 1978 - 1986
Skills
Editing, Non-profits, Copy Editing, Books, Newsletters, Nonprofits, Proofreading, Publishing, Blogging, Creative Writing, Theatre, Journalism, Copywriting, Press Releases, Grant Writing, Publications
Education
New York University
MA, Anthropology
Chicago Botanic Garden May 2015 - Present
Chicago Botanic Garden May 2003 - Present
Skills
Museum Education, Grant Writing, Volunteer Management, Non-profits, Fundraising, Community Outreach, Environmental Education, Science Education, Program Development, Grants, Plant Identification, Field Work, Board Development, Botany, Community Development, Ecology, Sustainability, Organic Farming, Sustainable Agriculture, Environmental Awareness, Gardening, Urban Agriculture, Policy Analysis
Education
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale 2001 — 2006
Master of Science (M.S.), Plant, Soil and General Agriculture
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale 1998 — 2001
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Plant and Soil Science
Chicago Botanic Garden May 2015 - Present
Chicago Botanic Garden April 2013 - Present
Project BudBurst 2008 - Present
Nothwestern University September 2009 - Present
Chicago Wilderness 2011 - March 2015
Chicago Botanic Garden February 2011 - March 2013
Chicago Botanic Garden July 2008 - February 2011
Chicago Botanic Garden June 2005 - July 2008
Northwestern University September 1998 - June 2005
Skills
Science Education, Museum Education, Grant Writing, Public Speaking, Nonprofits, Sustainability, Science, Conservation Issues, Community Outreach, Volunteer Management, Ecology, Fundraising, Botany, Environmental Education, Informal Education, Program Development, Teacher Training, Museums, Program Evaluation, Teaching, Educational Leadership, Biology, Grants, Curriculum Development, Curriculum Design, Statistics, Natural History, Higher Education, Instructional Design, Staff Development, Educational Technology, Program Management, Editing, Classroom, Museum Collections, Evolutionary Biology, Youth Development, Research, Field Work, Adult Education, Environmental Science, Exhibit Design, College Teaching, Plant Ecology, Instructional Technology, Plant Identification, Tutoring
Education
Northwestern University 1999 — 2005
PhD, Learning Sciences
Northwestern University 1998 — 1999
MA, Learning Sciences
Northwestern University 2011 — 2012
Coursework, Plant Biology and Conservation
Reed College 1988 — 1992
BA, German History & Literature
Northwestern University March 2012 - Present
Chicago Botanic Garden June 2005 - April 2012
Clinical Social Worker in Private Practice 1994 - 2006
Education
University of Chicago 1975 — 1977
MA, Social Work
Scripps College 1969 — 1973
BA, Medieval and Renaissance Studies
Natural Selections Nursery April 2009 - Present
Chicago Botanic Garden April 2008 - December 2008
Skills
Environmental Awareness, Sustainability, Environmental...
Education
Chicago Botanic Garden 2005 — 2008
Horticulture and Landscape Design
Smith College 1986 — 1990
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English Language and Literature/Letters
Smith College 1986 — 1990
Bachelor's degree
The Highland Center January 2015 - Present
Allegheny Mountain Institute 2014 - Present
Design For America July 2012 - October 2013
Northwestern University August 2011 - June 2012
Design for America September 2009 - June 2012
Chicago Botanic Garden October 2011 - May 2012
Wild Roots Garden 2009 - March 2012
Design for America July 2011 - September 2011
Dittmar Gallery December 2009 - June 2011
Design for America Summer Studio August 2010 - September 2010
Skills
Sustainability, Design Thinking, Graphic Design, InDesign, Illustrator, Photoshop, Gardening, Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, User-centered Design, Digital Photography, PowerPoint, Ecology, Keynote, Garden Design, Ethnography, Marketing, Leadership, Photo Editing, Sculpture, Nonprofits, Research
Education
Northwestern University 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Environmental Sciences, Segal Design Certificate
St. Andrew's Episcopal School 2002 — 2008
The Biltmore Company 2008 - Present
Chicago Botanic Garden March 2001 - October 2005
College of (IL) Lake County August 2000 - May 2005
Skills
French-English..., Experience working with..., Retired French, Spanish..., PCV in Côte d'Ivoire,..., Minimal conversation..., Former guide at the..., Tour guide, Blltmore..., Public Speaking, Customer Service, Marketing, Public Relations, Team Building, Nonprofits, Event Planning, Teaching, Strategic Planning, Social Media Marketing
Education
University of Wisconsin-Madison 1968 — 1971
Master's degree, French Language and Literature
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale 1960 — 1964
BA, French Language and Literature
The Conservation Foundation 1998 - Present
Morton Arboretum 2007 - 2011
Olbrich Botanical Garden 1992 - 1994
Chicago Botanic Garden 1988 - 1992
Glenbrook South High School 1986 - 1990
Skills
Grant Writing, Teaching, Non-profits, Green, Curriculum Development, Classroom Instruction
Education
Northern Illinois University 1984 — 1988
M.S. Ed, Secondary Education
Iowa State University 1977 — 1981
B.S., Botany
University of Virginia Health System December 2009 - Present
Chicago Botanic Garden April 2007 - November 2009
Skills
Databases, Data Mining, python programming, Data Analysis, Perl, HTML, JavaScript, Access, Python, MySQL, Programming, Research, SQL, PHP, Database Design
Education
Oklahoma State University
Master of Computer Science
Chicago Botanic Garden September 2011 - Present
Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum January 2006 - September 2011
Skills
Environmental Education, Science Education, Curriculum Design, Environmental Science, Volunteer Management, Ecology, Science, Field Work, Grant Writing
Education
National Louis University 2004 — 2005
Certificate Program, Secondary Education
University of Illinois at Chicago 2001 — 2004
Master's Degree, Biological Sciences
Northwestern University 1997 — 2001
Bachelor's Degree, Biological Sciences
Self-employed 2011 - Present
Chicago Botanic Garden 1998 - 2010
Education
Northwestern University
BA. English LIterature, English Literature, Art History & Psychology
The School of the Art Institute of Chicago
MA, Modern Art History, Theory & Criticism
Organic Valley/CROPP Cooperative January 2014 - Present
Keewaydin Organics LLC/ Just Local Foods June 2013 - Present
Testa Produce November 2011 - May 2013
Kinnikinnick Farm June 2011 - November 2011
Chicago Botanic Garden June 2010 - August 2010
Education
Middlebury College 2007 — 2011
Bachelor's degree, Environmental Policy
St. Ignatius College Prep 2003 — 2007
Reed Business Information May 2014 - Present
Illinois Holocaust Museum & Education Center September 2013 - Present
Chicago Botanic Garden December 2012 - Present
Skills
Help Desk Support, Active Directory, Microsoft Exchange, Windows 7, Program Management, Technical Support, Windows, Microsoft Office, HTML, Software Documentation, Photoshop, Customer Service, Microsoft SQL Server, Digital Photography, Access, Team Leadership, Project Management, Business Analysis, Computer Security, IBM iSeries, System Administration, Networking, Windows XP, Canon EOS Digital System, Nikon DSLR System, Windows Vista, Android, iOS, Mac, Lightroom
Education
DeVry University
Bachelor of Science, Computer Information Systems
MicroTrain Technologies
Windows 7 (Configuration, Desktop Support and Administration, Active Directory)
Oakton Community College
Pharmacy Technician, A
Oakton Community College
CompTIA A+ Certification Training
University of Idaho April 2014 - Present
Chicago Botanic Garden October 2012 - April 2014
Chicago Botanic Garden September 2010 - October 2012
Cardno JFNew March 2010 - August 2010
Chicago Botanic Garden May 2009 - October 2009
Skills
ArcGIS, Data Collection, Data Analysis, Research, Ecology, Spatial Analysis, Plant Ecology, GPS, Conservation Issues, R, Community Ecology, Field Work, Plant Identification, Ecological Restoration, Botany, Environmental Awareness, GIS, Science, Environmental Science
Education
Northwestern University 2010 — 2012
Master of Science (MS), Plant Biology and Conservation
Northern Illinois University 2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Science, Biological Sciences
Social Entrepreneurship Chicago December 2013 - December 2014
Roosevelt University January 2014 - June 2014
WRBC.fm Radio Station May 2013 - January 2014
Roosevelt University August 2013 - December 2013
Chicago Botanic Garden July 2012 - September 2012
Best Buy May 2010 - January 2012
Skills
Social Media Marketing, Entrepreneurship, Integrated Marketing, Project Management, Radio Broadcasting, Sales, Niche Marketing, Knowledge Management, Digital Photography, Event Planning, Microsoft Office, Time Management, Leadership
Education
Roosevelt University 2011 — 2014
Bachelor’s Degree, Marketing & Psychology
LogicNow January 2015 - Present
Cisco Systems December 2012 - January 2015
Target June 2012 - December 2012
Deibel Labs Inc. June 2011 - September 2011
Chicago Botanic Garden July 2007 - July 2010
Skills
Customer Service, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint
Education
North Park University 2002 — 2006
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Biology/Biological Sciences, General
MyComputerCareer.com
MyComputerCareer.com
Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine July 2015 - Present
Wilmette Water Plant May 2014 - Present
Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine February 2014 - June 2015
Chicago Botanic Garden June 2013 - August 2013
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Social Media, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, Research, Teamwork, Editing, Data Analysis, Statistics
Education
Northwestern University 2011 — 2015
Northwestern University
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chicago Botanic Garden September 2014 - Present
Changing Seasons Landscape Company March 2013 - May 2014
Chicago Botanic Garden May 2013 - August 2013
Skills
Environmental Science, Sustainability, Environmental Awareness, Nonprofits, Horticulture, Plant Identification, Plant Maintenance, Landscape Maintenance
Education
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale 2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Science (BS), Plant and Soil Science
Jackson Hewitt Tax Service Inc. January 2014 - April 2014
Intertrack Partners September 1995 - January 1998
National Safety Council February 1993 - August 1995
Geonex Corporation May 1991 - January 1993
Chicago Botanic Garden March 1989 - January 1991
Skills
Administrative..., Customer Service, Office Management, Telephone Skills, Spreadsheets, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint, Managing Database, Teamwork, Research, Access, Administration
Education
Michigan Technological University 1984 — 1986
Biometry/Biometrics
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale 1979 — 1982
Bachelor of Science, Biology, General
Chicago Botanic Garden June 2006 - Present
Chicago Botanic Garden March 2004 - June 2006
Chicago Botanic Garden May 1998 - March 2004
Skills
Non-profit Program..., Database Administration, Data Analysis, Financial Reporting, Reporting & Analysis, Donor Recognition, Donor Solicitation, Mailing List Management, Organization Skills, Fundraising
Education
Northern Illinois University 1986 — 1990
Bachelor of Arts (BA), English Literature (British and Commonwealth)