District Manager Home-Based
Resume:
CATHY YEAKEL
DISTRICT MANAGER
CONTACT PROFESSIONAL
SUMMARY
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Trout Run, PA 17771
As District Manager of the Conservation District, I successfully lead a team making positive environmental impacts in the Bradford County region of Northcentral Pennsylvania. Educating the public on environmental issues and addressing natural resource concerns is at the core of my work. The most rewarding aspect of my role is coordinating events and collaborating with individuals and agencies on our shared goals. I am driven by the opportunity to work with the community and make a tangible difference for the greater good. As I am looking to change my career, I am open to all sectors of employment.
EDUCATION
Mansfield University, Mansfield, PA - Graduated: December 2002 Bachelor of Science in Geography, Environmental Science Emphasis,
Minor in Biology
SKILLS EXPERIENCE
Event Coordination
Management and
Organization – Plan and
coordinate yearly
educational events
Building lasting partnerships –
Foster working relationships
with Governmental
organizations, political entities
and public/private groups
Fundraising – Raise $15,000 to
$30,000 annually in donations
for educational events.
Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, and Teams. Have some experience with CRM databases and Google Suite.
Work History
August 12, 2013, to October 2025
Bradford County Conservation District
Management: Manage a staff of seventeen
environmental professionals ranging from agriculture technicians, permitting technicians, administrative, forestry, engineering, and education.
Education: Organize educational events such as Earth Day, Women in Ag, Green Career Day, and our County Envirothon.
Public Relations: Prepare news releases, ads, sponsor boards, etc. for events.
Operations: Create a budget, goals and objectives, strategic plans, etc. for our staff and Board of Directors.
Finance: Work with County Commissioners for annual budget. Secure additional funding through sponsorships and grants. Develop public-private partnerships for sponsorships of events and projects.
Talent Acquisition: Post, evaluate and interview candidates for open positions.
State-wide boards: Pennsylvania State Envirothon, State Water Plan Committee – Upper/Middle Susquehanna
River (Governor appointed), PACD Education and
Outreach Committee, NC Region Voting Delegate, and PACD Managers Subcommittee.
January 2011 to 2013
RETTEW Associates, Inc. (RETTEW) - Environmental Scientist 2
• Wetland Delineations
• Pipeline Routing
• Various State and Federal Permit Applications (i.e., general permits and joint permits)
• Environmental Compliance Monitoring
• Environmental Report Writing
• Client Consultation
• Marketing
• Administrative Duties
January 2006 to December 2010
Advantage Environmental Consultants (AEC) - Project Manager
• Phase I Environmental Site Assessments
• Natural Resources Inventory I Forest Stand Delineations
• Wetland Delineations
• Environmental report writing
• NEPA compliance, NEPA Screens and SHPO Screens
• Asbestos sampling, asbestos monitoring, and lead monitoring
February 2004 to January 2006
Wyoming County Conservation District - Watershed Specialist
• Worked as a liaison between the public and government agencies.
• Helped watershed groups with events and public relations
(macro invertebrate ID)
• Performed environmental education activities for schools (i.e., watershed model, animal tracks and fur presentation, field days, etc.)
• Administered an appropriation through US Fish and Wildlife Service for stream assessments and restoration.
• Administered the Dirt and Gravel Roads Program
• Supervised a group of twelve interns.
• Ordered equipment and supplies.
• Wrote reimbursements for purchases.
• Held public meetings of project progress.
• Kept financial records of expenses.
• Organized trainings
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