Shannon Russell
Powder Springs
Summary
Dedicated leader that values achieving and developing mission goals, building internal and third party relationships, and enhancing operations and performance.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Managing Associate
Center for Transportation and the Environment
05.2022 - Current
- Manage client based, government funded projects focused on promoting clean air and improving public health
- Organize and lead events with project stakeholders to maintain strong relationships and document project status
- Develop and manage resource distribution programs for underdeveloped communities served within project areas.
Employment Services (AmeriCorps)
New American Pathways
09.2021 - 05.2022
- Connected with mission-driven organizations to provide sustainable employment opportunities for refugees
- Led workshops to inform clients and partners on building employment security for refugees in the U.S
- Supervised, assisted, and engaged underrepresented youth, ages 10-16, during educational programs.
Agriculture Outreach Specialist (AmeriCorps)
Bay Mills Community College
08.2020 - 08.2021
- Organized and led events focused on building food sovereignty within surrounding Indigenous communities
- Created partnerships with stakeholders, including Indigenous organizations and experts, to host workshops
- Utilized social media platforms, including the local Tribal forum, to advertise events and share resources.
Summer Intern
Southern Conservation Trust
06.2019 - 08.2019
- Participated in baseline environmental checks and invasive species removal on conservation nature sites
- Wrote conservation easement letters to local and out-of-state landowners and provided land regulation materials
- Organized and created grant proposals and budget management trackers for community outreach programs.
Student Teacher
Manos Unidos por el Sur de Mérida
09.2018 - 12.2018
- Prepared education and engagement course curriculums for students ages 5-16 in the south of Mérida, Mexico
- Instructed 3-hour-long classes in Spanish on various topics, including community and environmental wellness
- Promoted the participation, inclusion, and safety of all individuals within youth programs.
Education
Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Studies & Spanish Minor -
Centre College
Danville, Kentucky05.2020
Skills
- Project Management
- Community Engagement and Outreach
- Nonprofit Relations
- Technical and Descriptive Writing
- Effective Communication
- Workload prioritization
- Cross-Functional Teamwork
- Strategic Planning
- Budget Control
- Business Administration
- Interpersonal Relations
- Spanish (Conversational)
Leadership Experience
- Lead Managing Associate, Zero Emissions Bus Resource Alliance (ZEBRA), 12/01/23, Present
- Public Relations, Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Committee, 01/01/23, Present
- Community Outreach Coordinator, Centre Environmental Organization (CEO), 08/01/16, 05/01/20
Researchandvolunteerexperience
- Planned and facilitated a workshop on food insecurity within Indigenous communities during Centre College’s Building Bridges Program through a paid partnership, Fall 2021
- Conducted research about environmental justice within disadvantaged communities near Centre College’s Campus; utilized community outreach methods to understand environmental benefits and burdens, Fall 2019
Coursework
- MGT 150: Understanding People, Building Teams, Georgia Center for Nonprofit Coursework, 03/01/22
- SM 130: Social Media Advertising, Georgia Center for Nonprofit Coursework, 03/01/22
- Sustainable Communities, Centre College, Spring 2020
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Lead Managing Associate
Center for Transportation and the Environment
05.2022 - Current
Employment Services (AmeriCorps)
New American Pathways
09.2021 - 05.2022
Agriculture Outreach Specialist (AmeriCorps)
Bay Mills Community College
08.2020 - 08.2021
Summer Intern
Southern Conservation Trust
06.2019 - 08.2019
Student Teacher
Manos Unidos por el Sur de Mérida
09.2018 - 12.2018
Bachelor of Arts in Environmental Studies & Spanish Minor -
Centre College
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