Environmental Services Professional

Kimberly White

**** * **** **** ***, Springfield, Missouri. 65803 417-***-**** *****************@*****.*** Profile

My goal is to secure full-time employment as well as to have the opportunity for advancement in the environmental industry or field directly related to the environmental industry. Since March, 2005, I have been employed in the environmental industry. Currently, I am owner of my own environmentally friendly housekeeping services, however, prior to that and for 12 years, I was employed with the City of Springfield Department of Environmental Services (previously Solid Waste Management Division). Throughout my years of service with the City of Springfield, I was in charge of numerous aspects of my department, to include but not limited to: purchases to include customized promotional products, educational material, office furniture, meeting room supplies, etc; upholding good relationships with vendors/suppliers; display set-up for various community and educational events; graphic design and fabrication of multiple advertising pieces for events, presentations and my department as a whole. Skills and Experience

Graphic Design / Marketing / Promotion

Development, design and preparation of various advertising for the City of Springfield Department of Environmental Services for displays, booths, events, banners, magazines, journals, as well as paid advertising for publications such as Ozarks Living Magazine (formerly Greene Magazine), Springfield Business Journal and other various advertising outlets. Development, design, preparation and implementation of various marketing and promotional materials for children to include bookmarks, labels, coloring sheets and more. Purchasing of promotional materials to include research, knowledge and special considerations for environmentally friendly items to be used in the promotion of the City of Springfield education programs. Development, design and preparation of various print materials used for and by the City of Springfield Department of Environmental Services for promotional and educational purposes to include, but not limited to: handouts, brochures, post cards, labels, letterheads, and binders. Development, design and upkeep of various directories, databases, reports and newsletters for the City of Springfield Department of Environmental Services such as the Environmental/Conservation Education Directory, dashboards for fiscal year reporting, semi-annual newsletters for Choose Environmental Excellence, annual reports and other promotional/marketing materials as needed. Communication / Education / Outreach

Assisted with planning, development and implementation of the City of Springfield’s Department of Environmental Services Environmental/Conservation Education and Information program through: Environmental/Conservation based educational activities, facility tours and presentations to the community to include private and public schools, churches and civic groups, businesses and more. Development, design and distribution of information for the City of Springfield Department of Environmental Services, including: Clean Water Services, Air Quality and engaging team player and leader able to inspire staff to perform their best. Detail oriented and experienced restaurant manager passionate Page 2

about food and beverages. A multi-tasker who excels at staff training and recruiting with a track record of inspiring great customer service and customer satisfaction. Regularly Development, design and production of visual computerized presentations currently in use by the Department of Environmental Services as part of their Environmental/Conservation Education Program. Design and production of annual Environmental Report Card, compiled by the Environmental Collaborative of the Community Partnership of the Ozarks. Coordination, planning, production and implementation of various City of Springfield facility tours,

(including non-city facility tour arrangements such as City Utilities of Springfield, Computer Recycling Center and other partnering organizations), presentations, special events, and research projects. Technical Proficiency

Platforms: Windows 7/Vista/XP

Applications: Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator; Office Suite (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook) Training / Organization

Training, supervision and task delegation when appropriate to others such as interns and co-workers. Ability to work with other employees, (including outside the Department of Environmental Services) and organizations (including community organizations) on joint projects and cooperative promotions while monitoring and implementing the various stages and processes. Experience, knowledge and understanding of key organizational duties of the Department to include, but not limited to: filing systems, research, compiling of reports, and data collection. Professional Experience

2018 to Present

Enviro-Serve of the Ozarks

Owner, employee, environmentally friendly cleaning service for residential homes in Springfield, Missouri, incorporating eco-friendly practices and products in the service. Education Outreach for customers unaware of how or what is able to be recycled locally as well as how to set-up recycling in their home – from recycling bins to placement.

2005 to 2017

City of Springfield Department of Environmental Services, Springfield, Missouri FTE Position – Education Outreach Specialist – Display Fabrication/Set-up/Tear-Down – Departmental Purchasing – City-wide Event Committees/Task Force Experience - Recycling Education 2002 to 2005

Habitat for Humanity ReStore (AmeriCorps VISTA), Springfield, Missouri, Volunteer Coordinator/Recycling Manager/Donation Solicitation, Education

Ozark Technical Community College, Springfield, Missouri – Summer, 2012 A.A.S. Degree in Construction Technology

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Ozark Technical Community College, Springfield, Missouri Photoshop Level I – Professional Development Course – June 30, 2011 Photoshop Level II – Professional Development Course – July 14, 2011 Ozark Technical Community College, Springfield, Missouri Additional courses taken during personal time to enhance my job performance and abilities. BUS-155 – Customer Service – Additional credit course – Summer, 2011 AGR-114 – Environmental Stewardship – Additional credit course – Fall, 2011 COM-105 – The Art of Public Speaking – Additional credit course – Fall, 2011 Awards and Certifications

Customer Service – Provided by the City of Springfield (Cal LeMon) – August 30, 2011 Managing Multiple Priorities – Certificate of Completion, June 29, 2011 Project Learning Tree (PLT), Certificate of Training, June 23, 2011 Sexual Harassment Training – Provided by the City of Springfield – March 10, 2011 Defensive Driving Training – Provided by the City of Springfield – March 8, 2011 Project WILD, Certificate of Training, June 29, 2010 Project W.E.T. (Water Education for Teachers), Certificate of Training, June 19, 2010 Lt. Governor’s Service Award, Jefferson City, Missouri, 2004 AmeriCorps V.I.S.T.A. (Volunteer In Service To America), Certificate of CompletionC.R.E.WP Project C.R.E.W., (Construction Readiness Education for Women), Certificate of Completion, 2001

Springfield Contractors Association Scholarship Award, 2001 Publications (most recent) – Graphic Design

Greene Magazine – Full Page Ad

June-July, 2015 Issue

April-May, 2015 Issue

February-March, 2015 Issue

November-December, 2015 Issue

June-July, 2015 Issue

August-September, 2015 Issue

October-November, 2015 issue

December-January, 2016 issue

Springfield Business Journal – Page Ad

July, 2014

October, 2014

December, 2014

January, 2015 – December, 2015

Springfield Business Journal Book of Lists – Annual Publication References

Professional references, job-related references and community references will be supplied upon request.

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