madonna dunbar
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Photography from University of New York at Buffalo (1986), Master of Fine Arts in Photography from University of New York at Buffalo (1988), Resource Conservationist at IVGID WASTE NOT Programs since 2007.
| Headline: | Educator |
| Website: | http://www.tahoeh2o.org |
| Skills: | Business, Event planning, Languages, Leadership, Management, Public Relations |
| Location: | Lake Tahoe |
| Groups: | Imagine H2O - Please Register at link below, Imagine H2O 2011, [INACTIVE] Imagine H2O |
| Interested in: | Helping members of my groups, Meeting new people, Mentoring, Offering Expertise, Professional opportunities |
| Tags: | drink tahoe tap, ivgid, lake tahoe, tahoe water suppliers association, waste not |
| Schools: | State University of New York System - Buffalo |
WORK EXPERIENCE
| Employer: | IVGID |
| Position: | Executive Director |
| Description: | Tahoe Water Suppliers Association, 1220 Sweetwater Road, Incline Village, Nevada 89451
Provide point of contact and staff support to the Tahoe Water Suppliers Association. Maintain direct contact with Board of Directors, representing 10 lake-source water providers in the Lake Tahoe Basin. Filtration avoidance status ofseveral of the member agencies require the production of an annual Watershed Control Program report. Staff maintains the organization’s ”Drink Tahoe Tap” outreach program, which is an interactive activity hosted at local events designed to raise awareness of the quality and value of municipal drinking “tap” water. |
| Employer: | IVGID WASTE NOT Programs |
| Position: | Resource Conservationist |
| Time period: | February 2006 - December 2006 |
| Description: | This was a management level position with multiple job components. My primary duties were the research and development of a comprehensive water conservation outreach program for a special district located on the Central Coast of California. Other aspects of the position include managing the District graphic design services, compliance reporting related to water quality, safety management for District employees and facilities, and general office support.
Major Duties: Development and implementation of policies and procedures related to Nipomo CSD water conservation, water quality protection, and waste management programs. Research and analyze water current trends in water conservation, water quality, household hazardous waste, recycling / solid waste management and energy conservation. Creation of pollution prevention, water conservation, recycling, household hazardous waste flyers, brochures and website postings. Develop water conservation incentive and rebate programs for District customers. Increase K-12 environmental education programs in local schools. Maintain District membership in regional water quality and conservation partner groups. Monthly reporting to General Manager and presentations to the Board of Directors when appropriate. File water quality compliance reports as directed by the General Manager. Coordinate community environmental education educational events/workshops with local businesses, civic groups, and regional agencies. Make public presentations regarding conservation programs. Generate press releases, conduct media interviews regarding conservation issues and programs. Write copy, shoot photographs and layout the NCSD bi-monthly conservation newsletter/bill stuffer. Grant writing as directed. Budgetary management of conservation program expenses. Recruit conservation event volunteers and supervise volunteer staff. Conduct monthly, all-staff safety training sessions. Research safety issues and create a safety programs for District employees. Provide staff support to general office operations. |
| Employer: | Sierra Nevada College, |
| Position: | Director of Student Activities |
| Time period: | July 2000 - November 2004 |
| Description: | This was a supervisory administrative position with the focus of providing educational, social and recreational activities and campus events for the Sierra Nevada College student body.I was responsible for the planning, design and publicity, oversight, budget control, scheduling and coordination of student activities, events, clubs, organizations and intramural sports on campus.On average, I supervised 80+ events per semester.
Major Duties: Production of all Student Activities Office events publicity Advisor to SNC The Eagle’s Eye – student newspaper Coordination of campus events calendar Advisor to the Sierra Nevada College Student Government Association Director of New Student Orientation; responsible for the scheduling, publicity and logistics of New Student Orientation Week Site manager of campus audio visual needs Supervisor of Student Clubs, Organizations, Club Sports Campus Recycling Program Manager Supervisor for staff of 10 on-call, campus work-study students Manager of the annual programming budgets: $90,000 combined Campus liaison with regional/national arts and environmental groups |
| Employer: | Sierra Nevada College |
| Position: | Recycling Program Manager |
| Time period: | January 2000 - December 2004 |
| Description: | I received over $20,000 in capital expense grants for SNC from the Nevada Division of Environmental Protection for the purchase of collection units for the implementation and later, expansion of the SNC Student Powered Campus Recycling Program. Utilizing student labor, this program resulted in an approximate 50% reduction of the campus waste stream and accounted for an increase to the Incline Village community’s overall recycling rate. |
| Employer: | Tahoe -Truckee Earth Day Festival Planning Committee |
| Position: | Zero Waste Project Co-Coordinator |
| Time period: | January 2000 - December 2004 |
| Description: | 2007, 2000 - 2004, Executive planning committee member (publicity coordinator, zero waste project co-coordinator, music/film committee co-chair, and emcee) for the annual Tahoe Truckee Earth Day Festival. The volunteer committee plans, coordinates and promotes a free, annual environmental community education festival for the Lake Tahoe-Truckee community. It features: a zero-waste solid waste project, an environmental film night, an all day education fair (over 80 educational booths), eco-vendors and interactive displays, a solar powered stage (with all day live music), and a variety of hands-on demonstrations. Attendance at TTEDF was recorded in 2004 at over 3,500 people. |
| Employer: | Sierra Nevada College |
| Position: | Director of Student Activities |
| Time period: | January 2000 - December 2004 |
| Description: | This was a supervisory administrative position with the focus of providing educational, social and recreational activities and campus events for the Sierra Nevada College student body.
I was responsible for the planning, design and publicity, oversight, budget control, scheduling and coordination of student activities, events, clubs, organizations and intramural sports on campus. On average, I supervised 80+ events per semester |
| Employer: | Sierra Nevada College |
| Position: | Art Faculty, Studio Arts Instructor – Fine Art Department |
| Time period: | August 1998 - November 2004 |
| Description: | Adjunct Instructor (3-9 credits per semester) of traditional and computer based studio arts courses, with administrative and advisory duties, plus photography lab and computer lab maintenance.
Over the span of 6 years, I taught a variety of media and communications courses including: Introductory Photography / Color Photography / Digital Darkroom / Video Production / Journalism and Newspaper Production / Graphic Design |
| Employer: | Sierra Nevada College |
| Position: | Freelance Publications Photographer |
| Time period: | January 1998 - December 2004 |
| Description: | I was a photographer on freelance contract for Sierra Nevada College. |
| Employer: | Tahoe Earth Friendly Association |
| Position: | Faculty Advisor |
| Time period: | January 1998 - December 2001 |
| Employer: | Crater Lake Lodge |
| Position: | Recycling Manager |
| Time period: | January 1996 - December 1997 |
| Description: | I implemented upgrades to the commercial recycling collection program for the Crater Lake Lodge restaurant. I was a Guest Presenter at the1997 annual SWANA conference: my presentation focused on the issues of commercial recycling in rural communities with an emphasis on the Crater Lake Lodge program. |
| Employer: | Environmental Control / City of Santa Fe, |
| Position: | Commercial Recycling Program Consultant / Manager |
| Time period: | January 1991 - December 1992 |
| Description: | This was a pilot project to offer local businesses commercial volume recycling collection. This was a joint project between the City of Santa Fe Solid Waste Division and Environmental Control Inc. (a private waste management concession and MRF operator). I coordinated the program publicity, conducted business waste audits, provided public outreach and information, developed the client base and managed the client service schedule. |
| Employer: | Hilton Hotel de Santa Fe, |
| Position: | Recycling Manager |
| Time period: | January 1991 - December 1992 |
| Description: | Designed and implemented a recycling collection program for the Hilton Hotel de Santa Fe. |
| Employer: | Far View Lodge, Mesa Verde National Park |
| Position: | Recycling Manager |
| Time period: | December 1994 |
| Description: | I designed and implemented a commercial recycling program for the Far View Lodge restaurant. |
EDUCATION
| University: | State University of New York System - Buffalo |
| Time period: | 1988 |
| Degree: | Master of Fine Arts in Photography |
| University: | State University of New York System - Buffalo |
| Time period: | 1986 |
| Degree: | Fine Arts in Photography, BA |
INFORMATION
| Awards: | Environment Award, IVGID Employee Awards (2009)
Overall Award, IVGID Employee Awards (2008, 2007) IVGID Board Employee of the Month (2007) The SNC Student Government Association - Staff Member of the Year Award (2002) The Sierra Nevada College Distinguished Service Award (2001) SNC Dean of Faculty’s “Unsung Hero Award” (2000) |
