Environmental Activist Resume Example

Jane Smith
123 Fake Street, City, State, Zip Code Cell: 000-000-0000 – email@email.com

Summary
Motivated individual with strong experience in environmental education, fund-raising, and community organizing. Demonstrated excellence engaging the general public and various stakeholders around common causes while tactfully navigating cultural differences. Recently completed Bachelor’s degree in environmental studies. Adapt readily to new challenges and environments. Proficient in Spanish and Portuguese.

Highlights
Currently work as campaign coordinator for Philadelphia nonprofit PennEnvironment. Advocate effort to close loopholes in city’s water policy to eliminate pollution and improve long-term outlook of water quality. Make phone calls and go door to door to raise awareness among constituents. Organized networking event for people involved in artistic, socially progressive, and environmentally sustainable communities. Conducted independent research on reactions to a large-scale development project in a small fishermen’s town during study abroad program in Brazil. Participated in Temple University: Fox School of Business Design Challenge 2011. Findings heavily influenced Mayor of Philadelphia in development of city’s Land Bank policy, which codified vacant space and expedited deed processing.

Education
Bachelor of Arts : Environmental Studies, 2014 Temple University City, State Gained insight on environmental issues from various disciplines such as social sciences, hard sciences, economics, and urban planning. Member of Philly Eco Kids Club teaching environmental lessons at inner-city elementary schools.

Additional Experience
Gained strong foundation in sales, customer service, inventory, education, and administration in the following positions: Farmer’s Market Salesperson, Anita’s Guacamole – January 2014 to Current Early Education Teacher, Company Name, City, State – February 2008 to August 2008 Cashier / Food Preparation, Company Name, City, State – January 2007 to April 2007 Cashier / Salesperson, Company Name, City, State – January 2005 to June 2005

Training
Youth Leadership Academy, Rotary Club Teambuilding Retreats, Quantum University