Bryanna-Karina Russell
Vancouver,Canada
Summary
Goal oriented environmentalist successful at minimizing waste and human impact through effective practices centered around people, and dedicated to securing natural resources and protected zones. Talented leader and conflict manager with creative and flexible approaches from international professional experiences.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Program Assistant
University of British Columbia
Vancouver, Canada
08.2023 - Current
- Performed curriculum research and liaised with the program director weekly.
- Coordinated meetings within faculty, and between students and faculty.
- Assisted in planning and organizing events on campus such as a career fair, meeting with the director, masters workshops.
- Generated excitement for undergraduate students through conversations surrounding up and coming events.
Day Camp Coordinator
Evans Lake Forest Education
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Planned and managed wide range of activities focused on physical and mental development.
- Provided guidance to counselors in order to ensure successful implementation of day camp activities.
- Scheduled regular meetings with staff members to discuss upcoming plans or changes in existing programs.
- Resolved disputes between campers through positive reinforcement techniques such as role playing or mediation sessions.
Intern - Teacher and outdoor instructor
EcoFieldTrips
Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Provided a strong educational focus through customized fieldtrips on Biology, Geography, Environmental Sciences
- Planned and executed classes with outdoor adventure, cultural immersion, community service and teambuilding
- Collaborated with Marine Biologists and Ecologists to identify and target specific learning objectives that helped put together a stimulating and effective excursion
- Instructed students from ages 10 – 18 from: IB Biology, Environmental Systems and Societies, Geography; A Level Biology; IB MYP Experiential; and American AP
- Pre field trip investigation and assessments for excursion planning
- Spoke extensive Bahasa Indonesia with local staff for logistics management.
Sales Assistant, Content Creator, Social Media Management
Singpet - Online and Retail Pet Store
Singapore, Singapore
05.2020 - 11.2022
- E-commerce creation, web descriptions for products, inventory, and logistics
- Participated in training sessions for new employees on proper use of equipment or software applications related to sales activities.
- Managed Social Media content creation.
- Fostered relationships with customers to expand customer base and retain business.
Team Leader
Jealous Fruits Cherry Farm
Kelowna, B.C., Canada
07.2021 - 08.2021
- Managed cherry-picking teams of over 30 workers during night shifts
- Ensuring fruit quality, safety and health management of the workers
- Assisted the crew mangers and farm operation managers in logistics
- Communication in Spanish.
Education
B.Sc. Natural Resources Conservation, Co-op Program - Global Perspectives
University of British Columbia
Vancouver, BC05-2024
Skills
- Trilingual: English, Spanish, Bahasa Indonesia (Conversational in Mandarin)
- Team Leadership
- Public Speaking
- Meeting Facilitation
- Staff Management
- Curriculum Design
- Social Media Management
Extracurricular Activities
The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award Program, Chiang Rai, 08/2018, 09/2018,
- Silver and Bronze awards, Learned navigation skills in South-East Asian rainforests Immersion in culture and ecosystems of Thailand and Malaysia Strengthened leadership and communication skills
Pioneer of the ‘Climate Rally’ Project - Marlborough College, Johor Bahru, 03/2019, 04/2019,
- Improved sustainable school environment through negotiations with senior management; pioneered the “Meatless Mondays” movement
- Promoted climate rally and the importance of our environment through social media (Instagram) Public outreach, immersive education about the immediate environment around the school, deforestation of native rainforest into palm plantations
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Indonesian
Native/ Bilingual
Spanish
Limited
Mandarin
Limited
Certification
- PADI License: May 2019
- UBC Co-Op designation: May 2024
Accomplishments
- · Outstanding Student Award Scholarship 2019, UBC. Given to students who show strength academically and display involvement outside the classroom
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Program Assistant
University of British Columbia
08.2023 - Current
Day Camp Coordinator
Evans Lake Forest Education
05.2023 - 08.2023
Intern - Teacher and outdoor instructor
EcoFieldTrips
08.2022 - 12.2022
Team Leader
Jealous Fruits Cherry Farm
07.2021 - 08.2021
Sales Assistant, Content Creator, Social Media Management
Singpet - Online and Retail Pet Store
05.2020 - 11.2022
B.Sc. Natural Resources Conservation, Co-op Program - Global Perspectives
University of British Columbia
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