Laurel Manley
Fort Collins
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Environmental Protection Specialist
USDOT Volpe National Transportation Systems Center
Cambridge
01.2025 - 05.2025
- Initiated web support updates to maintain accurate reports on current environmental legislation.
- Consulted with clients on developing compliant environmental policies.
- Coordinated with state agencies regarding grant applications and tracking.
- Led strategic planning and implementation of long-range plans for environmental programs.
- Conducted research on new technologies that can improve existing transportation systems.
- Provided technical support to project teams on matters related to environmental protection.
- Researched available grants related to conservation efforts or pollution prevention initiatives.
- Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Prepared technical documents such as FHWA Section 4(f), and NEPA Technical Advisory.
- Coordinated communication between the PROTECT (Promoting Resilient Operations for Transformative, Efficient, and Cost-Saving Transportation Program) Discretionary Grant teams and applicants across local and state governments, tribes, and Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs) is essential.
- Reviewed value capture strategy webinars to inform local, state, and tribal governments, MPOs, and other stakeholders of successful, innovative financing strategies for transportation projects.
- Developed processes to promote and facilitate effective environmental initiatives by coordinating interagency communication, and assisting in joint discipline and interagency deliverables.
State Trails Program Assistant (Seasonal)
Colorado Parks and Wildlife
10.2024 - 12.2024
- Reviewed and assisted grantees and grant applicants in preparing documentation related to project monitoring, compliance, and reimbursement requests.
- Communicated with and aided grantees in addressing reimbursement errors and project concerns.
- Prepared State Trails Committee meeting minutes, official paperwork, tables, graphics, and visuals.
- Supported administration in reviewing and scoring grants, project monitoring, and managing records.
- Improved grant documentation and scoring processes, including updating official forms.
- Organized special events such as conferences, workshops, training sessions. for program participants.
- Oversaw heavy load of administrative tasks while verifying accuracy and prompt completion of paperwork.
- Assisted in the coordination of program activities and resources, including scheduling meetings, preparing materials, and providing administrative support.
Ophthalmic Technician
Panorama Eyecare
02.2021 - 03.2023
- Collected qualitative and quantitative data were used in medical analysis and decision-making.
- Educated patients in 15-30 minute briefs on medical diagnoses and upcoming surgical procedures.
- Developed 20 to 30 patient plans (technical reports) a day for scheduling and testing.
- Demonstrated problem-solving skills and proactive anticipation of client and team needs by ordering tests and guiding exam procedures.
- Provided clear, concise oral communication of complex ophthalmology procedures to patients.
- Trained staff in six-week training periods on anatomy, procedures, policies, and practices.
TSE Seasonal Laboratory Assistant
Colorado State University
09.2020 - 01.2021
- Received and prepared biological samples for testing.
- Managed and entered data to track pathogen spread among wildlife populations.
- Maintained a clean and organized environment to meet inspection standards.
- Self-managed tasks and workload.
Youth Outreach and Media Content Collector Intern
Earth Protect, Inc.
06.2020 - 08.2020
- Facilitated educational outreach and focus groups among youth populations.
- Published an online article titled "Youth Leadership for a Sustainable Future," demonstrating excellent written communication.
- Autonomously managed project assignments with excellent time management to meet deadlines.
- Gathered information, data, and media relating to public health and environmental justice.
- Prepared reports on weekly accomplishments.
- Utilized Word and spreadsheets to summarize and publish educational information.
Education
M.S. - Environmental Sciences and Policy
Johns Hopkins University
Washington, DC08.2024
B.S. - Biological Science
Colorado State University
Fort Collins, CO12.2020
Skills
- Environmental policy
- Data analysis
- Grant administration
- Project management
- Interagency coordination
- Customer service
- Science communication
- Technical writing
Certification
United Nations
Course on Gender and the Environment; Gender and International Waters
Received October 2023
CITI Program
Human Research: Group 2. Social/Humanistic/Behavioral Research Basic Course
Received February 2020
Timeline
Environmental Protection Specialist
USDOT Volpe National Transportation Systems Center
01.2025 - 05.2025
State Trails Program Assistant (Seasonal)
Colorado Parks and Wildlife
10.2024 - 12.2024
Ophthalmic Technician
Panorama Eyecare
02.2021 - 03.2023
TSE Seasonal Laboratory Assistant
Colorado State University
09.2020 - 01.2021
Youth Outreach and Media Content Collector Intern
Earth Protect, Inc.
06.2020 - 08.2020
M.S. - Environmental Sciences and Policy
Johns Hopkins University
B.S. - Biological Science
Colorado State University
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