JESSICA MORGAN 9836 S. Kilbourn Ave. Oak Lawn, IL 60453 | (708) 745-1936

jmorgan826@gmail.com | www.jessicalmorgan.com

Education______________________________________________________________________________ __

Loyola University Chicago May 2015

B.A. Environmental Studies, Magna Cum Laude

Minor in Environmental Action & Leadership and Peace Studies

Member of Alpha Sigma Nu International Jesuit Honor Society

Member of The National Society of Collegiate Scholars

Deans List of Academic Excellence, 2011-2015

Work Experience__________________________________________________________________________ ___

Communications Intern May 2015 Present The Environmental Law and Policy Center, Chicago, IL

Create content and regularly update website and social media accounts.

Contribute to online advocacy campaigns (IL Clean Jobs Bill; Iowa Caucus 2016).

Draft press releases and print materials.

Develop media outreach lists and make press calls.

Assist with events, webinars and press conferences.

Project Management Intern January 2015 Present Seven Generations Ahead, Oak Park, IL

Assist with the start-up, development and implementation of the Chicago Public Schools (CPS) Commercial Composting Pilot program at five Chicago Public Schools.

Plan and conduct student and teacher commercial composting training.

Develop assessments tools and conduct baseline and final waste audits at various locations.

Communicate effectively with partner organizations, schools, and various administrative staff.

Grant writing support and research (US EPA Grant).

Co-author and edit reports (Illinois Food Scrap Coalition Challenges and Solution Report; Healthy West Chicago Community Action Plan).

Graphic design work for signage, fliers, and reports.

Greenhouse Learning Community Assistant August 2013 May 2015 Department of Residence Life, Loyola University Chicago

Mentor and engage 70 first year students who are passionate about environmental sustainability.

Coordinate and facilitate co-curricular programs and activities related to sustainability.

Develop academic support programs and initiatives which complement the classroom calendar.

Plan and facilitate monthly meetings that further LC students knowledge of the theme and associated issues.

Collaborate with administrative partners, LC students, faculty, and staff members to further the goals of the LC.

Attend weekly meeting with supervisors, weekly staff meeting, and monthly in-service training.

Assist in the assessment strategy of LC programs through both formal and informal assessment programs.

Honors Received:

The Magis Award, 2015

The Learning Community Assistant of the Year Award, 2014

Assistant to Coordinator of Group Fitness August 2014 May 2015 Halas Recreation Center, Loyola University Chicago

Create, manage, and evaluate weekly Group Fitness program participation count sheets.

Plan and assist in the implementation of special events, certification workshops, and conferences.

Conduct weekly studio checks and report and address any studio or equipment issues.

Assist with marketing and recruitment of staff through the GFIT program.

Assist with educating and scheduling veteran instructors to Team Teach new staff.

Hold weekly office hours for administrative tasks.

JESSICA MORGAN 9836 S. Kilbourn Ave. Oak Lawn, IL 60453 | (708) 745-1936

jmorgan826@gmail.com | www.jessicalmorgan.com

ACE Certified Group Fitness Instructor Halas Recreation Center, Loyola University Chicago January 2012 May 2015 Moraine Valley Community College FitRec Center, Palos Hills, IL June 2014 August 2014

Instruct five group fitness classes per week.

Develop workout plans and material weekly for the High Intensity Interval Training (HIIT), Total Body Conditioning (TBC), Bootcamp, Synrgy360, and All Abs classes available to participants.

Create an encouraging and welcoming environment to allow for the personal growth of each participant.

Establish good rapport with participants and provide appropriate suggestions and referrals when necessary.

Respond to emergency situations as they arise.

Honors Received:

The Most Outstanding Group Fitness Instructor Trainee Award, 2012

Project Assessment and Development Intern January 2014 May 2014 Rogers Park Community Shares Project (CSP), Rogers Park, IL

Create a logic model for the CSP from which to both guide and assess the program.

Develop an assessment tool to measure the success of the CSP with respect to providing healthy food to families in the Rogers Park community and supporting local farmers.

Graphically organize existing CSP data.

Make recommendations to the Rogers Park Business Alliance for program maintenance and improvement.

Skills __________________________________________________________________

Excellent time management, organization, and written and verbal communication skills

Developed leadership and mentorship abilities; Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Excel, WordPress, and PowerPoint proficient

Certifications & Achievements__________________________________________________________________

Contributing Author, Healthy West Chicago Community Action Plan, 2015

Contributing Author, Illinois Food Scrap Coalition (IFSC) Challenges and Solutions Report, 2015

Presenter, Undergraduate Research Symposium, Loyola University Chicago, 2015

Thinking Seven Generations Ahead: Zero Waste Schools

Presenter, Undergraduate Research Symposium, Loyola University Chicago, 2014

Program Assessment within the Rogers Park Community: Tackling Food Insecurity

Student Resident and Tour Guide, the Model Green Room in San Francisco Hall, 2013 2015 ACE Leadership Team Evaluator and Instructor Trainer, 2013 2015 Group Fitness Representative, Campus Recreation Advisory Board, 2013 2015 Professional Staff Selection Committee, Department of Campus Recreation, 2014

One of four students selected to take part in the blessing of the Institute of Environmental Sustainability, 2013

Featured in an interview and room tour on Loyolas Rambler Rundown, 2013 Designed Loyola Homecoming Shirt, 2012

ACE Group Fitness Certification, 2012 Present American Red Cross: CPR Certification & First Aid Certification, 2013 Present

Additional Involvement_______________________________________________________________________

Alternative Break Immersion to Chelsea, MI in support of Tantre Family Farm, 2015

Alternative Break Immersion to Mount Vernon, KY in support of Appalachia-Science in the Public Interest, 2014

UnCap LUC, Student-led initiative to end the sale of bottled water on campus, 2011

Volunteer at local organizations including Winthrop Garden, Peterson Garden, Loyolas Retreat and Ecology Campus, Gale Elementary School, Green Festival Chicago

References available upon request