Education
2013 Master of Project Management; Penn State University, University Park, Pennsylvania
1999 Bachelor of Science; Environmental Studies; Juniata College, Huntingdon, Pennsylvania
Internships and Residencies
2011 Master of Project Management Community of Practice Conference; Penn State Erie, The Behrend College, Erie, Pennsylvania
1999 PA Farm Bureau, Governmental Relations Division; Camp Hill, Pennsylvania
1998 Environmental and Indian Studies; Cochin University, Kerala, India
Professional Profile
Effective facilitator with experience in online instruction, academic advising, and implementation of outreach initiatives. Consulting and non-profit experience in the environmental sciences and energy industries. A team player with proven ability to build long-term relationships with diverse clientele.
Professional Experience
2011 – current; Lecturer and Adviser for online Bachelor of Arts Degree: Energy and Sustainability Policy (ESP); John A. Dutton e-Education Institute, College of Earth and Mineral Sciences, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, State College, Pennsylvania
- Serve as the Instructor for EM SC 302, EGEE 495 and EGEE 299 Foreign Studies courses
- Continue to develop and establish processes and procedures for ESP courses as enrollments grow
- Continuously review and revise course content to maintain relevance and applicability
- Conduct student advising, including degree audit reviews, communications with the student, interactions with admissions, and consultation as needed with others having academic authority within the University
- Assist in the formulation and development of systems for sharing, tracking, and managing advising-related activities
- Manage and coordinate content for the ESP student website
- Assist with program outreach and promotion, including attending conferences, trade shows, and other events as needed and when possible
2009 – 2011; Marketing Associate; Pennsylvania State University, World Campus, University Park, State College, Pennsylvania
An online campus of the Pennsylvania State University that promotes the education of adult learners through online certificates and degree programs.
- Develop and manage marketing plans that effectively use an integrated marketing approach for the portfolio of programs assigned
- Write and edit copy as well as provide guidance to the creative team during the design process for marketing materials
- Develop, maintain and manage programmatic marketing budgets
2008 – 2009; Regional Energy Coordinator; Southern Alleghenies Planning and Development Commission, Altoona, Pennsylvania
A non-profit regional economic and community development organization.
- Coordinated the Commission’s Energy Program; Raised awareness of Program services offered
- Conducted and facilitated energy-related workshops
- Provided outreach and technical assistance to local governments, schools and non-profits
- Completed grant proposals, developed energy related projects and conducted utility bill analysis and facility walk-throughs to identify potential energy saving actions to be implemented
- Coordinated bulk-purchase consortiums
2006 – 2008 Project Manager; REMLINE Corp., Newark, Delaware
A marketing communications firm specializing in the creative execution of public outreach initiatives through the development of marketing, educational and promotional programs to inform and educate the public on complex issues.
- Lead project team in the creation of educational and marketing piece design and development
- Prepared text and materials for public relations products such as brochures, newsletters, and websites
- Represented Remline at sales meetings and events; Identified opportunities to provide Remline services to new and established clients
- Coordinated the development and implementation of marketing, educational and outreach campaigns
- Managed projects including the development of proposals and timelines and completing daily budget tracking and billing tasks
- Served as the primary client liaison throughout creative process and project implementation
2003 – 2006; Watershed Circuit Rider; Canaan Valley Institute, Clearfield, Pennsylvania
A nonprofit organization committed to helping communities improve the quality of life in their watersheds by restoring aquatic resources using cost-effective, locally determined solutions.
- Provided education/training and technical assistance to stakeholders, local governments and the public
- Facilitated public, agency and stakeholder groups in organizational development and strategic planning processes
1999 – 2003; Licensing Coordinator; Kleinschmidt Energy and Water Resource Consultants, Strasburg, Pennsylvania
Energy and water resource consultants specializing in the integration of engineering, regulatory, scientific, and planning disciplines for the creation of solutions for regulatory and management projects.
- Assisted in the completion of the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission’s relicensing process for hydropower projects in the mid-Atlantic
- Assisted in presenting study results at stakeholder meetings between the public, agencies and utilities
- Assisted in monitoring and reporting on project schedules and budgets
- Assisted with documents such as licensing documents, proposals and study plans to be distributed to clients and the public
Teaching Experience
Currently serve as a faculty member for the online Bachelor of Arts in Energy and Sustainability Policy. Primary instructor for EMSC 302: Orientation to Energy and Sustainability Policy, EGEE 299: Foreign Studies and EGEE 495: Internship.
Provided education/training seminars to stakeholders, local governments and the public including: Organization/Time Management, Conflict Resolution, Strategic Planning, Facilitation Training
Publications
Sankey, H. (2009, September). All Lit Up, Benefits achieved by switching to LED streetlights. Pennsylvania Borough News, (Issue, Volume unknown), 24-27.
Professional Training
Project Management, Leadership Practices, How to be a Better Communicator, Organization/Time Management, Conflict Resolution, Advanced Outreach/Marketing Techniques, Using Communication As a Tool to Reach Your Potential, Managing Difficult Communications, Essentials of Communicating with Tact and Finesse, Verbal Judo – Communicating in Challenging Situations