HEATHER LECRONE

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SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
• BA in Community, Environment, and Planning and a Minor in Urban Design and Planning
• 5+ years experience with Sustainability and Conservation Programs
• 4+ years Management, Supervising, and Planning of Programs
• Proven ability to connect various stakeholders in improving and creating new initiatives
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to engage and communicate with a
diverse set people and organizations
• Valid Washington State driver’s license and approved to drive City of Kirkland vehicles

EXPERIENCE

City of Kirkland
Volunteer Transportation Programs Coordinator 12/2017-Current
Senior Capstone Project: Bike Parking 6/2017-6/2018
• Managed all Bike Month activities and events for both the community and city employees
• Rebranded the city’s bicycling encouragement programs under one umbrella called “Bike Kirkland” to
simplify and enhance the overall experience
• Facilitated relationship building between community volunteers, local businesses, non-profits, and city
staff to negotiate logistics and implement new events and activities
• Increased the number of Bike Everywhere Day celebration stations in Kirkland to five while reducing
the City of Kirkland's overhead responsibilities to two celebrations stations.
• Researched current bike parking practices and standards
• Made recommendations for bike rack design, placement, and locations

Associated Recreation Council: Magnuson Children's Garden Nature Programs

Garden Committee Treasurer 2014-Current
Environmental Educator Season 2015 and 2016
Nature Docent Season 2013-2015
• Supervised Educational Activites for adults and children in groups of 10-30 in field trips, nature camps,
and nature walks throughout parks wetland trails, natural areas, and gardens.
• Implemented and assisted in the development of interactive learning mediums to increase student
understanding of diverse ecosystems, hundreds of species of birds, insects, amphibians, plants,
reptiles, and animals.
• Facilitated and planned the logistics of stewardship events and encouraged a “leave no trace policy”
with adult volunteers
• Applied collaborative knowledge to improve restoration project events
• Recommended program improvements to Magnuson Children's Garden ongoing development.
• Managed Children’s Garden Annual Budget
 HEATHER LECRONE
hlecrone@outlook.com||206-769-6843
Sand Point Elementary Bicycle Program, Cascade Bicycle Club
Program Manager Spring 2014- 2016
Youth Cycle Instructor Spring 2015-Spring 2016
Bicycle Committee Chair 2014-2016
• Created and Managed the development of bicycle safety education programming for Sand Point
Elementary that included an annual bicycle rodeo with 70+ participants and volunteers
• Managed Spring and Fall after-school bike clubs, and school-wide participation in Bike to School month
activities with coordination of community members, PTA, Cascade Bicycle Club, and Seattle staff
• Supervised volunteers to coordinate community events and after-school activities
• Managed and balanced the program budgets
• Procured annual budget through school safety grants and assured terms and conditions where meet
• Developed and prepared all marketing materials
• Increased daily ridership to school from 1.6% to 22%

Solid Ground Brettler Family Garden

Community Advisor Season 2017
Program Manager and Educator Season 2015 and 2016
• Created and managed the education program for the Brettler Family Garden which included 16 garden
beds that directly serve low-income children through hands-on learning.
• Managed the work of staff, residents, and volunteers to promote the growth and development of the
Brettler Family Garden
• Solicited donations to support the family garden and youth activities
• Developed, planned, and implemented weekly education curriculum and activities
• Maintained inclusion and access for all ages and abilities involvement in the garden

Seattle Public Schools- Arts Impact program

General Classroom Aid / Teaching Assistant 2012/2013 & 2013/2014 school year
• Engaged students with a child-based hands-on curriculum to promote interesting and receptive
learning.
• Encouraged students to develop courtesy, self-control, respect, and responsibility
• Supervised a range of activities for groups with up to 30 students
• Prepared and maintained both classroom and professional art materials

CERTIFICATIONS
Armature Radio (HAM)-Technician (KI7FPV),2016
First Aid CPR/AED Adult and Infant, 2016
The League of American Bicyclist: League Cycle Instructor (#4955), 2015

EDUCATION
University of Washington, Bachelor of Arts in Community, Environment, and Planning,
Minor in Urban Design and Planning, 2018
Shoreline Community College Associates of Arts, 2016