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EDUCATION

Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science
Graduated May 2023
University of Florida, Gainesville, FL
GPA: 3.91/4.0

WORK EXPERIENCE

Communications and Event Specialist, Water Institute
University of Florida | Gainesville, FL | August 2023 – Present

  • Developed and implemented communication strategies to support Water Institute strategic planning, initiatives, and projects across print and digital mediums
  • Started new weekly digest to centralize announcements about events and awards

Extension Intern, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (IFAS)
UF/IFAS Extension | Davie, FL | June 2023 – July 2023

  • Compiled educational materials into an introduction video about water conservation
  • Created survey to assist with water conservation behavior research
  • Florida-Friendly Landscaping Recognition Process

  • Florida-Friendly Landscaping Rain Barrel Basics

Social Content Manager Volunteer, Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (IFAS)
UF/IFAS Extension | Gainesville, FL | September 2022 – May 2023

  • Increased knowledge about private well and septic systems with social media graphics
  • Designed new website to centralize knowledge about well water quantity and quality

Student Transition and Retention (STAR) Student Coordinator
University of Florida | Gainesville, FL | September 2020 – April 2023

  • Redesigned training and recruitment programs to increase efficiency and organization
  • Performed administration duties including event coordination and promotion
  • Wrote articles related to academic, professional, and personal development for monthly newsletter

Fundraiser Agent
Ruffalo Noel Levitz | Gainesville, FL | February 2023 – May 2023

  • Reached out to University of Florida alumni to build rapport, maintain relationships, and gain fundraising for the colleges

Class Intern, Academic Learning Program
UF/IFAS Extension | Gainesville, FL | January 2022 – May 2022

  • Shifted sentiment from negative to positive by improving style of educational videos
  • Presented at Extension Professional Associations of Florida (EPAF) Conference
  • Let's Talk About Ag BMPs (Episode 3)

  • Let's Talk About Ag BMPs (Episode 2)

Student Transition and Retention (STAR) Mentor
University of Florida | Gainesville, FL | July 2020 – May 2021

  • Mentored students on professional, personal, and academic development 
  • Performed teacher assistant duties: graded papers, held office hours, lead class discussion for Chemistry and Introduction to Computer Simulation classes

CAMPUS INVOVLEMENT

Public Interest Communications Student Association (PICSA)
University of Florida | Gainesville, FL | January 2022 – January 2023

  • Campaigned to raise awareness about water conservation for Ginnie Springs, FL

American Institute of Chemical Engineers
University of Florida | Gainesville, FL | January 2020 – May 2021

  • Wrote an article about Dr. Yeongseon Jang’s research process and lab renovations for the Spring 2020 newsletter

American Chemical Society Outreach Program
University of Florida | Gainesville, FL | October 2019 – December 2019

  • Meet biweekly to present a lab to third graders at Alachua Elementary School and educate them about topics concerning their science curriculum

University of Florida College of Engineering STEPUP Program
University of Florida | Gainesville, FL | June 2019 – August 2019

  • Engineered a protype of an automated curtain opener using Arduino kit
  • Modeled and presented a hypothetical operation for Starbucks using Arena program 

SKILLS & CERTIFICATIONS

Skills:

  • Graphic Design with Canva
  • Video Editing with DaVinci Resolve
  • Web Design with WordPress

Certifications

  • Graphic Design Foundations: Layout and Composition
    LinkedIn Learning, November 2022, No Expiration Date
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  • Social Media Certified
    HubSpot Academy, September 2022, Expires October 2024
    Credential ID: ed92dd7b40114d028e68be9c106609bd
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  • Questions, Present Progressive and Future Tenses
    Coursera, May 2022, No Expiration Date
    Credential ID: RRDWQ5QELYXZ
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  • Word Forms and Simple Present Tense
    Coursera, December 2021, No Expiration Date
    Credential ID: WMLQ4CAYUHK
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  • Personal Branding on Social Media
    LinkedIn, December 2021, No Expiration Date
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  • Learning Canva
    LinkedIn, November 2019, No Expiration Date
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