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Natalie Casey

Willow Springs

Summary

Partnership Coordinator with extensive experience in managing community-based programs. Proven skills in communication, project management, and conflict resolution. Achievements include enhancing work processes, building strong partner relationships, and contributing to organizational growth through strategic planning initiatives.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Partnership Coordinator

Forest Service
Rolla
07.2022 - Current
  • Hours per week: 40
  • Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:
  • Utilize networking skills to develop new relationships with key organizations in communities
  • Develop work schedules according to budgets and workloads, covering priority tasks
  • Facilitate strategic planning of partner engagement programs after analysis and research of agency programs and functions
  • Recruit, interview and select volunteer candidates to fill vacant roles
  • Vet and screen volunteer candidates
  • Operate as subject matter expert for agency unit regarding interpretation of and compliance with policies and regulations, as well as best prcatice for community engagement and volunteer management
  • Collaborate with internal departments such as fire and avaiation, integrated resources, and visitor services to ensure smooth running of all aspects related to partnerships and volunteers
  • Proactively manage and resolve conflict, seek out and utilize necessary tools to do so in a manner that is timely, positive, and constructive
  • Demonstrate collaboration and flexibility to build effective partnerships
  • Follow all workplace safety procedures and participate in saftey committee activities and projects
  • Organize meetings and events for partner engagement and relationship building
  • Draft and implement partnership agreements to ensure compliance with legal requirements
  • Analyze financial reports related to existing partnerships to assess performance metrics
  • Monitor progress on objectives set by each partner agreement to ensure timely completion of projects
  • Encounter and overcome regulatory and technical challenges by consulting with subject matter experts
  • Coordinate with other supervisors, combining group efforts to achieve goals
  • Develop comprehensive partner profiles, including contact information, project details, and performance data
  • Recommend precise and direct actions to resolve complex issues which span organizational boundaries
  • Facilitate workshops or training sessions for personnel involved in managing partnerships
  • Develop administrative processes for review and approval by upper management and communicate and implement new processes
  • Interpret and explain work procedures and policies to brief staff and volunteers
  • Prepare presentations promoting agency program and highlighting key success stories related to existing partnerships
  • Participate in subordinates' tasks to facilitate productivity or help overcome difficulties
  • Guide employees and volunteers in handling difficult or complex problems
  • Manage and direct outreach programs to promote relationship development and community engagement
  • Represent the agency professionally when engaging with external and internal stakeholders and constituencies
  • Train employees on best practices and protocols while managing teams to maintain optimal productivity
  • Maintain awareness of contemporary changes in federal, state and local regulations concerning agency affiliate programs
  • Provide support to team members on various partnership initiatives
  • Coordinate travel arrangements for staff attending partner meetings and reimbursement for approved expenses
  • Provide technical assistance when requested by partners
  • Participate in the planning and implementation of annual conferences or other events aimed at increasing awareness about partnerships within the organization
  • Cultivate strong relationships with partners to foster collaboration and communication
  • Approach partners and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills
  • Operate equipment and machinery according to safety guidelines
  • Contribute innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes
  • Provide excellent service and attention to partners when face-to-face or through phone conversations
  • Work successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our products and services
  • Serve as Civil Rights Liason to the Eastern Region Joint Multicultural Advisory Committee
  • Coordinate outreach efforts to promote the program in local schools and communities
  • Develop and implement youth program activities, including field trips, recreational activities, and special events
  • Create and implement developmentally and culturally appropriate curriculum to meet needs of youth
  • Support employee development and satisfaction through team-building and recogntion events and activities

Social Science Analyst

Forest Service, 3714 VA
Marion
08.2021 - Current
  • Hours per week: 40
  • Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:
  • Contributes to achieving agency goals and objectives using all available resources by shifting and balancing work as necessary
  • Support NRA and Forest Priorities as assigned supervisor or work leader
  • Work priorities will shift by time of year, weather and funding
  • Implements programs and projects as assigned within established timelines adapts to unplanned shifts in priorities
  • Makes recommendations and develops solutions that demonstrate positive approaches to complete work assignments
  • Regularly informs supervisor of problems and challenges that arise and ensures that reported information is adequate, reliable, verifiable, and useful
  • Develops and manages relationships with private entities, other government agencies and non-profit organizations as partners
  • Develops and manages the NRA’s overall volunteer program concurrent with Forest Service Policy to meet staffing needs
  • Leads recruitment and management of volunteer groups and other partnerships including establishing agreements, terms of service, and reimbursement of expenses
  • Practices good host skills when making contacts with the volunteers and the public while effectively communicating campground rules and regulations
  • Assists in the development and implementation of plans for disseminating routine information about specific organizational programs to the public (i.e
  • Bear issues, temporary closures, etc.)
  • Develops and maintains relationships with stakeholders such as government agencies, private industry, universities and others
  • Coordinates meetings with internal and external parties regarding new development projects on the forest service unit
  • Assists in planning, development, implementation, coordinates and participates in evaluating projects to achieve resource management objectives
  • Assists NRA staff in achieving priority work as assigned
  • Serves as the central point of contact (POC) for information on partnerships, stewardships and shared management of natural resources and facilities
  • Lead the NRA Volunteer Coordinator in recruitment, references checks and on-boarding orientation and training
  • Assists District Staff with ensuring project work being performed is adequately supported when volunteers and/or partners are involved
  • Develop, track and summarize an annual report for volunteers and volunteer hours in accomplishing NRA project work and staffing needs
  • Assists in coordinating project activities with Federal, state, local government entities and agencies, partners, and interested parties
  • Participates in the preparation and tracking of the annual program budget
  • Assists NRA Staff with project needs to create a budget work plan for new fiscal year, requesting and assembling budget packets for agreements, obligations, de-obligations, adjustments, closeouts, etc.8/22, 2:36 PM Print Resume https://www.usajobs.gov/Applicant/Document/Resumes 3/9
  • Serves as the POC for the NRA Grants and Agreements needs by coordinating with SO G&A Coordinator administers grants and agreements (e.g
  • Volunteer agreements, participating agreements, collection agreements, cost-share agreements, cooperative agreements, etc.)
  • Wears uniform as appropriate
  • Coordinate harmoniously with Fire, Wildlife, Range, Recreation and Roads to safely accomplish routine work and planned projects
  • Adhere to established Forest Service safety processes standards and protocols
  • Assess and mitigate risk for all work
  • Recognize and take action on safety issues in a timely manner
  • Support and engage in agency Safety Journey efforts
  • Properly follows all workplace safety and security procedures including approved job hazard analysis
  • Evaluates project equipment and tool needs
  • Reviews Job Hazard Analysis and conducts a tailgate safety review
  • Submits tailgate safety reviews to supervisor in a timely manner
  • Applies knowledge and skills to independently perform assignments, prioritizes work effectively, and seeks guidance as appropriate
  • Routinely accomplishes program goals in a timely manner and in compliance with applicable guidance
  • Regularly communicate with supervisor to express concerns associated with safety, timely completion of tasks, or unclear guidance
  • Report accomplishments to supervisor in a timely manner
  • Complete monthly equipment PM checks and report vehicle usage on-time
  • Participates in all tailgate safety sessions
  • Assist supervisor in arranging coverage for routine tasks for anticipated absences of 3 or more days
  • Upon supervisor approval completes a requisition for all purchases requests
  • Provides approved requisition to micro-purchase card holder as soon as is practicable
  • Be mindful of workplace security by ensuring areas are secure and properly locked
  • Demonstrates the ‘good host policy’ with all publics we serve including visitors, volunteers, cooperators, contractors, etc
  • Be reasonably responsive to internal and external requests for information by informing supervisor of unreasonable requests
  • Supervisor: Barry Garten (276-783-5196)
  • Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes

Owner-Operator/Consultant

Ozark Native Landscapes
West Fork
01.2015 - Current
  • Hours per week: 45
  • Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:
  • Ozark Native Landscapes is a mission-based business providing consultation, project management, and technical assistance for native landscape design, construction, and restoration
  • The mission is to preserve and promote native landscapes of the Ozarks
  • Native plant identification, care and propagation
  • Nursery and garden management
  • Garden design and planning
  • Low-impact development8/22, 2:36 PM Print Resume https://www.usajobs.gov/Applicant/Document/Resumes 5/9
  • Ongoing management of four urban forests, including one City of Fayetteville Urban Forestry Commission
  • Award
  • Project planning, bidding, and management
  • Construction (e.g
  • Rain gardens, wildlife habitat, pollinator gardens)
  • Management of volunteers and staff
  • Coordination with schools and other community organizations
  • Demonstrations and educational workshops
  • Invasive/exotic plant identification and removal using mechanical, cultural, and chemical methods
  • Herbicide application using hand, backpack, ATV, and boom sprayers (selection, measurement, mixing, and calibration)
  • Use and maintenance of hand tools, small engine equipment, and tractors/loaders
  • Prescribed fire activities and monitoring
  • Vegetation monitoring and data collection
  • Audubon Arkansas NATIVE Program-local ecotype seed production
  • Business administration and organization

Miscellaneous Clerk And Assistant

59868
Estacada
04.2020 - 08.2021
  • Hours per week: 40
  • Series:, Accomplishments and Related Skills:
  • This position is located on a Forest Service Job Corps Civilian Conservation Center
  • Responsible for performing a variety of clerical support functions for the Center
  • Assists students, peers, and subordinates in understanding the relevance of, and promotes the development of positive social skills among students through modeling appropriate behavior, positive intervention, and positively intervening and teaching appropriate employability skills for workplace success
  • Participates in the Center Behavioral Management System (BMS) and/or the Student Code of Conduct (SCC) program as necessary to insure proper workplace conduct, appearance and behavior
  • Sets a positive example as a role model to students by displaying appropriate etiquette, timeliness, and dress
  • Responsible for processing all new student files using Department of Labor computerized recordkeeping system
  • Responsible for all required forms to be initiated for each individual student folder and placement in the appropriate file or program, to include processing current photograph using current digital software
  • Responsible for updating any and all student information in records as needed
  • Responsible for entering data into spreadsheet or database software
  • May revise, sort, calculate, and retrieve data from specified electronic8/22, 2:36 PM Print Resume https://www.usajobs.gov/Applicant/Document/Resumes 4/9 records for reports
  • Maintains and accurately updates file system to enable quick and efficient retrieval of information
  • Accurately purges files or performs other file disposition actions in accordance with established procedures
  • Promptly and accurately follows procedures for sensitive document control
  • Makes travel arrangements in accordance with appropriate travel regulations for new students, students departing and returning to the Center on leave, students leaving due to termination, transfer, graduation and resignation
  • Issues and processes clearance sheets for all student leaves and terminations
  • Schedules transportation utilizing the most expeditious and cost effective travel route, and arranges tickets through the appropriate sources
  • Responsible for maintenance of the Student Travel Imprest fund
  • Provides Center staff with an updated roster of students on leave and their status
  • Responsible for accurate processing of travel documents and maintaining accountable records
  • Posts and updates student earned leave records
  • Processes monthly travel report, which includes categorizing the tickets, totaling charges and verifying totals against documentation submitted by the travel agent to the government
  • Ensures refunds are received for unused tickets
  • Computes travel vouchers and submits documents for signature, approval and payment
  • Responsible for input of student daily accountability schedule
  • The schedule includes vocation/education roster, education class schedule, center support services, and all off center appointments
  • Records all absences and interfaces information with existing computer program
  • Function as principal cashier for Imprest Fund and Student Payroll fund and as such is responsible for ensuring security, accountability and accurate maintenance of fund(s)
  • Responsible for processing reimbursement vouchers and reconciliation of funds
  • Is responsible for Center collections and reconciliation; recording all purchases made including staff meal tickets
  • Responsible for input and maintenance of student health records; pulling folders daily in order to schedule student appointments as directed for doctor, nurse, and mental health consultant
  • Responsible for mailing all lab work to appropriate vendor
  • Documents all off-center student appointments
  • Serve as Center receptionist in the main Administration office or Medical department
  • Responsible for answering phones and directing calls; handling incoming and outgoing mail distributing to correct destination
  • Serves as alternate for input of staff payroll and arrange official travel for Center staff
  • Provides guidance and leadership to students that may be assigned to the incumbents unit as part of a Work
  • Based Learning program
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Substitute Teacher

SubTeach ESS, Medical, Greenland Elementary School
Paragould
09.2017 - 04.2020
  • Hours per week: 8
  • Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:
  • Provide instruction and care for students in various positions, including a long-term assignment as Pre-K
  • Teacher at, childcare
  • Classroom instruction
  • Mentoring
  • Behavior management through conscious discipline
  • Planning and managing activities
  • Supervisor: Alan Barton (479-521-2366)
  • Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes

After School Program Aide

Greenland School District
08.2016 - 05.2017
  • Hours per week: 20
  • Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:
  • Provide enriching activities and quality care for participating students
  • Childcare
  • Mentoring
  • Behavior management through conscious discipline
  • Planning and managing activities
  • Supervisor: Alan Barton (4795212366)
  • Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes

Health Information Specialist

Arkansas Department of Health
Little Rock
11.2014 - 04.2015
  • 8/22, 2:36 PM Print Resume https://www.usajobs.gov/Applicant/Document/Resumes 6/9, Hours per week: 40
  • Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:
  • Conduct public health education programs and activities and provide technical assistance to community groups working to improve health
  • Compilation, presentation, and interpretation of health statistics for grant writing, community planning, and education
  • Facilitation of group meetings and planning activities
  • Public relations, dissemination of information through public programs, writing for the public
  • Planning and managing special events and training sessions
  • Coordination with schools and other community groups
  • Production of non-personnel interpretive media (brochures, maps, posters, etc.)
  • Recruiting and managing volunteers
  • Grants and funding resources
  • Supervisor: Kimberly Boren (5016612000)
  • Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes

Graduate Assistant

Missouri State University, Ave
Springfield
08.2013 - 12.2014
  • Hours per week: 20
  • Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:
  • Aid in the implementation of the academic program
  • Preparation of materials, documents, and databases
  • Research assistance
  • Public relations
  • Website and social media management
  • Supervisor: William Wedeonja (417-836-5000)
  • Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes

Park Interpreter

Arkansas, Parks and Tourism
Little Rock
03.2008 - 06.2013
  • Hours per week: 30
  • Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:
  • Guide visitors in making emotional and intellectual connections to the cultural and natural resources
  • Conservation/resource assessment and management
  • Park safety and security, first aid, search and rescue operations
  • Public relations, dissemination of information through public programs, writing for the public
  • Development and management of the budget for the interpretive program
  • Planning and managing special events
  • Coordination with schools and other community groups
  • Production of non-personnel interpretive media (brochures, maps, posters, etc.)
  • Recruiting and leading volunteer service projects
  • Park operations and maintenance including use of tools and equipment
  • Data collection and analysis8/22, 2:36 PM Print Resume https://www.usajobs.gov/Applicant/Document/Resumes 7/9
  • Research and writing
  • Prescribed fire activities and monitoring
  • Guest services, sales, retail operations, revenue reports and cash handling
  • Canoe/kayak use, instruction, guided trips
  • Boater Safety and ATV Safety education programs (AGFC)
  • Supervisor: Kelly Farrell (5016827777)
  • Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes

Production Assistant

Mountain Melody
Berryville
03.2006 - 12.2007
  • Hours per week: 30
  • Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:
  • Mountain Melody Thumbdrums are traditional African musical instruments handcrafted in the Ozarks
  • This position assists the owner in all aspects of product production and small business operation
  • Administrative and clerical: human resources, payroll, invoicing, shipping/receiving
  • Customer service and sales: wholesale, trade shows, arts and craft fairs
  • Production and assembly of parts and instruments
  • Knowledge of handicraft culture in the Ozarks and cultivating relationships within network of handcrafters both in the Ozarks region and nationally
  • Supervisor: Glenda Allison (8704808897)
  • Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes

Program Coordinator

Life Styles, Inc
Sycamore, Fayetteville
05.2003 - 08.2005
  • Hours per week: 40
  • Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:
  • The College for Living is a basic education, employment, and life skills program operated by Lifestyles, Inc., a non-profit serving adults with mental and physical disabilities
  • Recognize the lived realities of adults with disabilities
  • Develop curriculum for individual and group training sessions in a variety of skill areas
  • Create, organize, and supervise activities and field trips
  • Provide evaluation and progress reports of participants
  • Develop job training host sites and relationships with employers
  • Supervise staff (job trainers and trainees)
  • Coordinate participant schedules
  • Fund raising and non-profit foundation development
  • Recruit and sustain activities with volunteers
  • Develop vocational goals with students
  • Provide monthly activity calendars for the organization conduct time studies
  • Write reports, support plans, and progress notes
  • Bill public schools and Medicaid for services provided
  • Update client files
  • Organize and clean-up facility
  • Maintain client confidentiality
  • Supervisor: Betsy Smith (479-521-3581)
  • Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes8/22, 2:36 PM Print Resume https://www.usajobs.gov/Applicant/Document/Resumes 8/9

Outdoor Program Specialist and Head Counselor

NOARK Girl Scout Council
Little Rock
06.1999 - 08.2003
  • Hours per week: 0
  • Duties, Accomplishments and Related Skills:

Program Support Clerk

Forest Service
  • This is a federal job)

Supervisor

  • Susan Gummerson (503-834-3461)
  • Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes

Program Specialist

  • Develops, implements, and evaluates thematic programming for resident campers
  • Head
  • Counselor supervises both youth campers and adult staff members in a residential camp setting
  • Liaison between the camp director and other staff members: scheduling, fielding questions, modeling girl scouting culture, conflict resolution, and settling disputes
  • Planning, production, and clean-up of daily activities, classes, trips, and special events
  • General maintenance of camp property: cleaning units, setting up tents, inspecting property/ equipment, inventory and requisition of equipment/supplies, building/clearing trails and walkways, building benches, and building fences/pens for farm animals
  • Teaching outdoor skills and abilities
  • Educating about and promoting connections to the natural environment
  • Canoe/kayak use, instruction (ACA), guided trips
  • Small Craft Safety (ARC)
  • Cultivating mental, emotional, and spiritual health of girl scouts
  • Supervisor: Camp Director (8006326894)
  • Okay to contact this Supervisor: Yes

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology

University of Arkansas
Fayetteville, AR
05-2003

Master of Science - Applied Anthropology

Missouri State University
Springfield, MO

Skills

  • Partnership development
  • Volunteer management
  • Project planning
  • Financial analysis
  • Policy compliance
  • Community outreach
  • Stakeholder engagement
  • Workshop facilitation
  • Conflict resolution
  • Team collaboration
  • Event coordination
  • Data analysis
  • Interpersonal communication
  • Training delivery
  • Relationship building
  • Productivity improvement
  • Written communication
  • Staff training
  • Business correspondence
  • Change management
  • Office safety protocols
  • Effective communication
  • Write reports
  • Reliability
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Schedule coordination
  • Microsoft office
  • Excellent communication
  • Project coordination
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Program development
  • Teamwork
  • Payroll and budgeting
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Customer service management
  • Report preparation
  • Workflow optimization
  • New hire orientation
  • Presentation design
  • Partner proposal development
  • Recruitment
  • Documentation and control
  • Analytical thinking
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Customer engagement
  • Stakeholder management
  • Schedule management
  • Budget management
  • Inventory management
  • Phone and email etiquette
  • Work delegation
  • Problem-solving abilities
  • Leadership development
  • Process improvement
  • Program evaluation
  • Training facilitation
  • Professional demeanor
  • Health and safety compliance
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Problem-solving
  • Strategic planning
  • Personnel information systems

Accomplishments

  • 2024 Solar Eclipse Employee Recognition Award
  • Civil Rights Liaison to the Eastern Region Joint Multi-Cultural Advisory Committee
  • Mark Twain National Forest Employee Appreciation Committee

Certification

  • Partnership and Community Collaboration Academy: Managing by Network, course completed with honors

Affiliations

  • Arkansas Master Naturalists
  • Arkansas Native Plant Association
  • Girl Scouts USA

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Partnership Coordinator

Forest Service
07.2022 - Current

Social Science Analyst

Forest Service, 3714 VA
08.2021 - Current

Miscellaneous Clerk And Assistant

59868
04.2020 - 08.2021

Substitute Teacher

SubTeach ESS, Medical, Greenland Elementary School
09.2017 - 04.2020

After School Program Aide

Greenland School District
08.2016 - 05.2017

Owner-Operator/Consultant

Ozark Native Landscapes
01.2015 - Current

Health Information Specialist

Arkansas Department of Health
11.2014 - 04.2015

Graduate Assistant

Missouri State University, Ave
08.2013 - 12.2014

Park Interpreter

Arkansas, Parks and Tourism
03.2008 - 06.2013

Production Assistant

Mountain Melody
03.2006 - 12.2007

Program Coordinator

Life Styles, Inc
05.2003 - 08.2005

Outdoor Program Specialist and Head Counselor

NOARK Girl Scout Council
06.1999 - 08.2003

Program Support Clerk

Forest Service

Supervisor

Program Specialist

Bachelor of Arts - Anthropology

University of Arkansas

Master of Science - Applied Anthropology

Missouri State University

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