NATALIE MCHALE
Park City, UT |- |-| LinkedIn | Graduate School Portfolio
EDUCATION
Masters of Arts, Biology – Miami University, Oxford, OH – 2016
Global Field Program - A combination of web-based learning communities and international field courses
focusing on inquiry-driven education, environmental stewardship, and global understanding.
Bachelor of Science, Zoology – Michigan State University, East Lansing – 2013
Concentration in Animal Behavior and Neurobiology - Integrative study of animal biology, focusing on behavior,
genetics, development, and distribution.
EXPERIENCE
SWANER PRESERVE AND ECOCENTER – Park City, UT
Education Assistant –– June 2014 to May 2017
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Assist in the creation, implementation, and coordination of research-based environmental and outdoor
education programs not limited to school programs, public programs such as camps and family events, and
afterschool offerings for youth.
Proven communication skills by successfully working alongside Education Director, other staff, partner
organizations, and volunteers in both education and restoration projects.
Provide a safe, active, and engaging environment for a diverse group of families and youth participants in
both indoor and outdoor settings.
Youth Programs Coordinator –– May 2017 to May 2019
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Familiar in developing and interpreting impact reports of educational programs with both youth and adults.
Identify areas for growth and restructure programs to create more effective and desirable programming.
Collaborate with community partners to determine how programs can be altered to reach underserved
communities.
SUGAR HOUSE FARMERS MARKET – Salt Lake City, UT
Assistant Market Manager/Kids Activity Coordinator – May to October 2015
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Responsible for planning and implementing weekly kids activities focused on nutrition and
entrepreneurship.
Assist market manager with weekly set up, implementing the food stamp program, and any other tasks
required.
Implement outreach via social media to promote vendors and increase community engagement.
Market Manager – October 2015 to January 2017
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Responsible for recruiting, building relationships, and meeting expectations of farmers and other producers,
sponsors, customers, and volunteers.
Manage social media planning and outreach for the execution of marketing strategies and community
engagement.
NATALIE MCHALE
Park City, UT |- |-| LinkedIn | Graduate School Portfolio
Market Director – January 2017 to January 2018
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Develop and implement a strategic plan, including innovative programs to effectively reach diverse
audiences and portray the organization’s values of education and sustainability.
Responsible for attainment of park use permits, while developing and maintaining productive relationships
with park staff and various location partners.
Experience with finding and writing grants to fund marketing and weekly market procedures, events, and
entertainment.
Proven ability to work with collaboratively with a multidisciplinary group of board members and staff.
Successfully developed and implemented a project management system allowing the team to work more
effective virtually.
UTAH STATE UNIVERSITY, SALT LAKE COUNTY EXTENSION – Salt Lake City, UT
Environmental Education Curriculum Coordinator – Utah State University – May 2017 to March 2018
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Responsible for compiling an outdoor education program focused on the topics of sustainability, healthy
living, agriculture, and ecology for the future Wheeler Farm Outdoor Education Center.
Effectively networked with experts in various scientific fields to identify and adapt curriculum to create a
place-based learning experience.
Responsible for mocking up ideas for the layout and structure of 6+ nature stations located on the Wheeler
Farm Property.
SKILLS
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Well versed in Apple products and Google platforms (Gmail, Google Calendars, Google Drive) as well as
Microsoft systems.
Skillful and creative with social media sites, designing visual content, and electronic research systems.
OTHER PROJECTS
WILD EARTH – Salt Lake City, UT
Co-Founder, Vendor Coordinator –– January 2018 – present
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Assist in the concept, implementation, and coordination of an art market focused on promoting conscious
consumerism and raising funds for a local nonprofit.
Recruit and evaluate artist applications to curate a market of artists with sustainable practices and/or
designs inspired by nature.
