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Rider Levett BucknallMarketing and Business Development
Jan. 2020 - Oct. 2022ChicagoProposal writer, admin and marketing.
Adore Your Home Healthy Home Advisor, Managing Broker
Mar. 2017Greater Chicago AreaHealthy Home and Environmental Consulting, Organic Home Services
Big City Home Repair LLCCo-Owner Big City Home Repair
Jan. 2015Chicago, Illinois, United StatesHome renovation and design, maintenance, and handyman service company based in Chicago's Gold Coast neighborhood. www.bigcityhomerepair.com
INTERNATIONAL PROPERTY DEVELOPERS LIMITEDOld Main Post Office. Chicago Development Coordinator
Sep. 2009 - Mar. 2014Chicago, ILOwners Rep and resident property manager for the Old Main Post Office Building 2009-2014. Responsibilities included: * Facilitating planning of the historic restoration and redevelopment of the Old Chicago Post Office; served as City and Government Liaison and Coordinator with multiple agencies and professionals ▪ Facilitated & negotiated contracts on owner's behalf for track fan ventilation repairs, tunnel repairs, facade inspections, window repairs, life safety issues ▪ Reduced operating costs of multiple buildings included in the property ▪ Worked on easements in conjunction with Amtrak, IDOT, CDOT, and ComEd ▪ Collaborated with Landmarks, IHPA, National Park Service, historic agencies ▪ Assisted with solving ventilation & track level issues, fan repairs, renovation of exhaust system including relocation, duct cleaning, bioremediation ideas ▪ Worked with local Aldermen, zoning attorneys, architects & engineers developing design plans ▪ Obtained City PUD approval July 2013 ▪ Developed cash flow reports & funding documents on behalf of owner corresponding with $350 million+ estimates, Developed sustainability goals, analyzed historic tax credits, worked with historic advisors, TIF consultants, analyzed federal grant funding in relation to TOD ▪ Maintained contractor relations, controlled costs for repairs, gathered construction estimates for build out for all phases ▪ Consulted on design, best & highest use including renewable energy practices, LEED ▪ Meeting Scheduler, planned workshops, attended conferences, logistics ▪ Played key role in negotiating agreement for purchase of neighboring property, the Sugar House
Adore Your PlanetEcology, Environmental Health Author
Feb. 2001Chicago, Illinois, United StatesI write books and articles about holistic and environmental health, organic nutrition, and living an organic lifestyle. For over 30 years I've been invested in raising public awareness about the solutions and conditions in our environment that cause disease. My goal is to help people avoid and heal from disease, protect their loved ones, and to help the protect our natural resources so all people and animals can enjoy their lives to the fullest in a healthier world.
Hippocrateas Organic Healing HerbsFounder, Herbalist, Certified Functional Nutrition Counselor
Jan. 2000Greater Chicago AreaHelping people feel and look their best naturally. We specialize in making our effective and delicious herbal tea remedies for people and animals. We also offer functional nutrition guidance and workshops. We are a small woman-owned business that's earth-friendly company. We donate 5% of our proceeds to protecting bees and pollinators. www.hippocrateas.com
Chicago Public SchoolsElementary School Teacher
Jan. 2000 - Jan. 2009Greater Chicago AreaTaught kindergarten through 8th grade, public and private schools in Chicago as well as in Havelock North, New Zealand.
FreelanceEnvironmental Researcher, Writer, Journalist
Jun. 1999 - Aug. 2008Chicago, Alaska, Maine, New Zealand, Washington D.C., New York City
Viacom, VH1 and "Early Edition" ChicagoCamera Intern, Production Assistant
Jan. 1997 - Jun. 1999Chicago, New York CityProduction Assistant in Chicago during tours and promotions before moving to New York City to work on location for MTV and VH1 as well as on TRL. Started by being a camera intern for "Early Edition", season one, Chicago 1996-1997.
College of the AtlanticAssistant to Director of Campus Planning, Building and Public Safety
Sep. 1993 - Jun. 1994Bar Harbor, Maine
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