Project Manager

Katlyn Faye Lichtsinn

*********@*****.*** 260-***-****

Attributes & Skills:

Strong written & verbal skills

Bilingual (English & Spanish)

Socially & culturally competent

Attentive & thorough

Experienced in leadership

Innovative & effective problem solver

Education:

Bachelors of Science from Ball State University, Muncie IN Major: Natural Resources & Environmental Management Minors: Energy; Spanish; Sustainability

Exceptional examples from Work & Volunteer History:

Project Manager

Ball State University (Muncie, IN) 20hrs/week April 2015 – August 2015 Directed the tasks necessary to remediate brownfield sites in Muncie; Orchestrated class, work days, and personnel. Maintained heavy equipment and tools. Strengthened GIS and Web Soil Survey skills. Communicated with the city of Muncie, Ball State University, and other parties to build a common ground for goals and flexibility. Supervisor: John Pichtel (see references)

Technology Store Sales Associate

Ball State University Technology Store (Muncie, IN) 20 hrs/week May 2015 – May 2016 Certified Apple Product Professional; familiar with PCs and Macs, and their corresponding software. Gained strong communication skills, especially in regards to technical issues. Supervisor: Jim Crichton (see references)

Lab & Field Assistant

Ball State University Anthropology Lab (Muncie, IN) 20hrs/week Aug 2013 – Jan 2015 Completed soil surveys and field surveys of various plots; catalogued and analyzed artifacts, lithics, and soil samples. Supervisor: Amber Yuellig Contact: (765) 285–1575 : No

Co-Lead Coordinator

The Permaculture Initiative (Muncie, IN) 40hrs/week Nov 2013 - Present Organization founder, execute meetings and develop projects, work with community members and businesses on collaborative projects.

Co-op Volunteer

Mi Cafecito Coopsarapiqui (Cariblanco, Ujarras, Costa Rica) 20hrs/week Jan 2013 – May 2013 Led visitor tours in both English and Spanish; performed quality assurance checks on products, managed trails through rainforest coffee plantation, and helped maintain the co-op’s aquaponics system. Supervisor: Viktor Cascante Porras Direct Contact: Not Available

Kitchen & Shoppe Rotator; Customer Service Rep

DeBrand Fine Chocolates (Ft. Wayne, IN) 40hrs/week, currently seasonal Aug 2010 - Present Follow directions in highly detailed recipes & procedures for cleaning & service; train new employees; strengthened interpersonal skills. Supervisor: Bekah Cullen (see references) Ball State-Affiliated Projects:

Site Remediation Role: Project Manager (see work history above)

Muncie Food Security Assessment (Phase 1 Gearbox Food Hub) Role: Raw data collection

Sustainability Park/Living-Learning Lab on Proposed Nature Preserve Role: Site and Community Analysis, with extra attention to water movement and wetland restoration

Minorities in Agriculture, Natural Resources, & Related Sciences Role: President of BSU’s fledgling chapter

Go Fossil Free Ball State Divestment campaign Role: Co-leader

Students for Responsible Consumerism Role: Member

Students for Creative Social Activism Role: Member

Eco Summit III : Summit on environmental, economic, and socially sustainable issues & solutions; hosted at BSU Role: Co-organizer

Awards:

Outstanding Community Service (led by) – Natural Resources & Environmental Management Department, BSU

Green Initiative Award – Council on The Environment (of Ball State University)

Kickstarter Award – Natural Resources & Environmental Management Department, BSU Conferences:

Volunteer:

National Council on Science and the Environment 2015: Energy and Climate Change Presenter and Volunteer:

Indianapolis Children’s Museum - exhibit at the Eco Science Fair(2015)

Network for Social Sustainability (2013)

EcoSummit III (2014)

Living Lightly Fair (2014 & 2015)

References:

John Pichtel – Professor, Ball State University. Head of Site Remediation Project – 765-***-****

*reference letter available upon request

Jim Crichton – Assistant Director, Ball State Technology Center – 765-***-****

Bekah Cullen – Store Manager, DeBrand Fine Chocolates – 260-***-****

Whitney Jarnagin – Store Manager, Ball State Technology Store – 765-***-****

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