Alisha Cahlan: in Reno, NV
Alisha Cahlan
Reno | United States
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Sierra Nevada Corporation
Business Process Analyst | 08/2014 - 10/2015
• Develop and document formal business policies, processes, and procedures for areas of IT, finance and business development
• Produce reference documents and visual aids to communicate/demonstrate process flow and/or role responsibilities
• Identify gaps in current business processes, assess the efficiencies of operations, and analyze internal controls for weaknesses
• Work with compliance and stakeholders on developing evolving protocol
• Develop, maintain and deliver training and user guides within the department’s purview
• Implement a Styrofoam ban and more robust recycling system
Ecova
Field Coordinator | 07/2013 - 07/2014
• Plan and promote programmatic support through educational events and stakeholder relationship building
• Coordinate positive retailer relationships and participation with program guidelines with 35 participating Fortune 500 companies and NV Energy
• Plan, coordinate, execute, and track community partnerships and programs
• Train and Manage new Field Coordinators
• Assist with marketing and outreach report
• Interpret cost-effectiveness models for the program
• Creative contributor for Common Ground, a company-wide news publication
Energy Fit Nevada
Program Assistant | 05/2012 - 05/2013
• Garner organizational support through event coordination, volunteer recruiting, and relationship management
• Legislative research and updates to Executive Director
• Plan, coordinate, execute, and track community partnerships and programs
• Lead staff trainings in operational procedures
• Identify key community partnerships and development
• Manage and update Social Media Outlets
• Communicate with Board Members for strong participation in events
• Develop outreach and educational programs for the public and professional community
The Presidio Trust
Environmental Educator | 04/2011 - 04/2012
• Work with the Education Program Sr. Manager in scheduling, group coordination, system development, program organization, event staffing, volunteer management and data entry
• Manage volunteers and corresponding materials within the scope of educational and volunteer outreach programs under direction of the Education Program Sr. Manager
• Develop, design (utilizing Microsoft InDesign), coordinate feedback, implement and evaluate Park wide (permanent and temporary) educational materials and programming in the areas of gardening, health, sustainability, citizen science, and stewardship
• Train and lead staff in Environmental Education programs and techniques
• Represent the Park of San Francisco in community outreach events including conferences, tabling events, city council meetings, teachers night, and cultural activities
• Lead groups of adults, kids, teens, and families in a myriad of educational and habitat restoration activities