Solving Environmental Issues

Statement of Intent
It is extremely gratifying to assist students, faculty and staff who are striving to solve environmental issues on both
the local and global scale. My hardworking nature, capacity to learn new skills quickly, and strong organization
abilities have served the Environmental Studies & Science concentrations well. Since my time at Brown I have been a
part of many transitions within my unit, as the Center for Environmental Studies went through changes in leadership,
the implementation of a new curriculum, and ultimately merging with the Institute at Brown for Environment and
Society. I am inspired by Brown’s dedication to solving critical environmental issues and its goal in serving as a leader
in finding and implementing solutions.
Skills
Business
Strong problem solving and organizational aptitude; able to multi task; can quickly learn new software; provide
patient & courteous assistance to students, staff, faculty and coworkers with respect for confidentiality; constantly
striving to improve upon and expand current skill set
Computer
Workday, Cognos, Banner, Coeus, ASK (Advising Sidekick), Interfolio, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator,
Dreamweaver, Contribute, Microsoft – Excel, Word, Publisher & PowerPoint, File Maker Pro, Acrobat Pro, Google -
docs, forms, mail & calendars, QuickBooks, Outlook Express, Bartender (barcode software), UPS & FedEx shipping
software, proficient with both Mac & PC platforms
Technical
Can operate digital cameras, projectors, voice recorders & video cameras as well as instruct others in their use; able
to perform computer maintenance such as downloading software, installing hardware, updating programs,
defragmenting a hard drive (PC) and performing disc first aid (Mac); assist with various printer/copier malfunctions
such as clearing paper jams, cleaning print heads, calibration corrections and connection errors
Creative
Strong 2-D design & layout skills, proficient with both regular & digital photography, ability to refine images in
Photoshop utilizing various tools to enhance photographs and correct flaws; experienced in producing catalogs,
postcards, brochures and other promotional items; some website design experience; Excellent eye for detail &
quality control
Professional Experience
Brown University - Urban Environmental Lab (UEL) :: Providence, RI :: July 2012 – Current
Administrative Manager – Environmental Studies & Science Concentrations (ENVS)
Accomplishments:
 Continually providing comprehensive assistance to students & faculty on navigating and modifying forms in ASK
(Advising Sidekick), additionally working with tech support to resolve issues and update the system.
 Brought a level of organization and accounting to the ENVS budget not previously administered
 Improved organization of the UEL Community Garden through assisting in the formation of a board; significantly
updating the garden contract; working with members to clean up plots and reorganize spaces; drafting a more
accurate garden map; creating Google docs to track membership and contact info; establishing better forms of
communication with members; administering a stricter hiring process for student garden managers
 Through diligently working with concentrators and their advisors, students are on better track to fulfill their
requirements than in previous years.
Jeanne Loewenstein
jeannel@cox.net  539 Main St.  Warren, RI 02885  401-245-5273

Jeanne Loewenstein  jeannel@cox.net  539 Main St.  Warren, RI 02885  401-245-5273 2
 Maintaining a positive connection with students by being available to answer a range of inquires; providing
technical support; sending out multiple notices about updates and requirements; holding info sessions on
research poster design; listening to their thoughts and concerns
 Significantly enhanced the ENVS system for handling student payroll by creating spreadsheets to track which
students are hired each semester, the names of their supervisors, accounts supporting their positions, contact
info, job titles, hourly pay and amount of hours they should log on a weekly basis
 Worked with facilities and employees to improve the cleanliness, upkeep, and organization of the Urban
Environmental Lab; making personal donations of items to create a homey feel in communal spaces. This has led
to a more comfortable environment and lent additional utility to meeting spaces.
 The extensive guides I have created for concentration and capstone requirements have led to less confusion
among students and advisors about academic expectations
 Lauded for accurate and in depth minutes taken at meetings
Duties:
 Oversee and manage the undergraduate concentration program through:
o Organizing research presentations and honors defenses
o Collecting and submitting data to the Registrar regarding finals info for courses. Also, keeping faculty abreast
of the date, time & place of exams, and deadlines for grades
o Certifying completion of concentration requirements for ENVS seniors by reviewing their records and
submitting forms to the Registrar.
o Providing up to date materials on requirements to students and advisors through the website, Google docs,
e-mail correspondence, and verbal interactions
o Corresponding and meeting with students to ensure that they are on track with requirements and being
available to answer questions about the concentration, various procedures, capstone options and resources
available to them through ENVS.
o Producing guides for students and advisors to assist with comprehension of systems & expectations
o Ensuring faculty classroom and technical needs are supported
o Creating or modifying course evaluation forms in Banner and providing copies of completed student
evaluations to professors for their courses, once cleared by the Registrar
o Working with the Registrar to assign independent study sections to new faculty advising ENVS concentrator
capstone projects
o Creating course schedules for each semester in collaboration with the Deputy Director of Environmental
Studies and Science (DESS)
o Facilitating nominations for Sigma Xi and senior prizes. Also, processing various forms of student funding and
awards
o Collecting & maintaining student documents, such as: Student thesis, practicum and research reports;
summaries & abstracts; digital copies of research posters and resumes; forms for authorization of
completion, and research release or confidentiality
o Assisting in the administering of honors by: Filing proposals and keeping advisors informed of requirements
candidates must fulfill in order to be cleared. Also having thesis & concentration advisors provide
information on the quality of honors candidate’s thesis, as well as overall performance in the concentration,
and then submitting that data to the CCC for evaluation
o Preparing and coordinating course contribution data for University documents (i.e. Banner, CAB and
University Catalogue)
 Keep current with University policies and procedures by: Attending department manager meeting in order to be
informed of updates and new requirements, frequently reviewing various Brown websites to remain current on
important info, and attending numerous trainings throughout the year

 Administer alumni relations through implementing databases, maintaining contact with alums, and providing
regular updates on job opportunities and ENVS happenings.
 Manage process for MBL/ SES program (semester in environmental science at the Wood’s Hole Marine Biological
Laboratory) through: Sending applicant data to admissions; getting students signed up for classes through
Registrar & setting them up in Banner; working with Bursar to handle billing for non-Brown University students;
ensuring student health & meal plan fees are waved; assisting with processing of invoices from MBL for tuition
reimbursements paid for non-Brown students
 Support the Deputy Director of Environmental Studies & Science (DESS) by participating in strategic and logistical
planning. Reinforce effective decision making by gathering, analyzing and summarizing information as requested
by the DESS. Stay abreast of issues and areas of concern and bring such matters to the attention of the DESS.
 Attend department meetings, take minutes, and follow-up with appropriate individuals to ensure agreed upon
action is taken
 Oversee all financial matters through:
o Working with DESS on course budgets
o Running multiple financial reports throughout the year to ensure budgets aren’t exceeded and expenses are
being charged to the appropriate accounts
o Facilitating the processing of expense reports, journal transfers, direct pay of airfare requests, hospitality
reimbursements, professional service agreements, requisitions & purchase orders, bank transfers, and salary
re-allocations
o Overseeing all purchasing card transactions for ENVS
o Tracking labor reports
o Developing and implementing financial and record-keeping systems, databases, and procedures for tracking
and recording budget and expenditures across all internal and external funding sources
o Maintaining communication with the Office of the Dean of the Faculty, Controller’s Office, Purchasing and
other departments as needed, to stay up to date on Brown financial policies and practices. Ensure all
transactions are prepared and processed accurately, and that faculty receive appropriate budgetary support
 Providing continual assessment of operational practices and developing and implementing policies and
procedures for an effective and safe working environment.
 Administering staffing needs by: Hiring, training, supervising support staff and student employees; assigning
tasks and supervising ongoing activities and projects; working with staff to develop goals, complete periodic
performance evaluations and resolve personnel issues; assisting faculty in writing student TA & RA job
descriptions
 Maintain inventory of furniture and equipment and plan for maintenance and replacement as needed
 Manage space allocations and monitor building maintenance, repairs and renovation. Evaluate, schedule, and
plan for both interior and exterior UEL work to be done by Facilities.
 Coordinate all concentration and student events including commencement, advisor meetings, lecture series,
student gatherings and other ENVS social events.
 Management of the Seasons of Change Traveling Exhibit through: working with exhibit manager to gather signed
contracts from various venues and collect exhibition fees; providing technical data sheets to various hosts;
managing the exhibit account
 Assist with faculty searches, which includes such duties as: Building search positions in Interfolio, uploading data
into the system and sharing candidate application materials with search committee members & voting faculty;
scheduling search candidate meetings and events; facilitating travel arrangements & restaurant bookings;
producing & maintaining sensitive documents; corresponding with candidates and references; taking committee
meeting minutes
 Coordinate and administer processes that support faculty appointments, promotions/tenure reviews, and
reappointments by: Downloading and organizing course reviews & enrollment data; keeping up to date CV’s and

other professional data on file; taking minutes at tenure meetings and assisting with processing pertinent
paperwork
 Maintain records and authorization of FAF’s and manage Human Resources functions in Workday through:
o Submitting appointment memo’s and Faculty Action Forms (FAF) for non-regular faculty to the Dean of the
Faculty’s office
o Making sure faculty sign appointment letters and submit signed letters to the Dean of the Faculty, keeping
copies on file for reference
o Confirming faculty costing is correct in Workday
o Assisting in annual processing of merit for staff and processing staff annual reviews
 Work closely with other academic departments to ensure joint faculty appointments are properly accounted
 Participate in developing the new fiscal year budget in consultation with the DESS through looking at previous
spending trends and assessing future needs
Brown University - Urban Environmental Lab :: Providence, RI :: Fall 2010 – August 2012
Administrative Assistant – Environmental Studies & Science Concentrations (ENVS)
Accomplishments:
 Designed a more professional look for ENVS web pages, improving their functionality as well as aesthetic
 Provided new system to communicate thesis requirements and schedule presentation times with students and
advisors through Google documents
 Updated antiquated systems for loaned equipment & distribution of building keys by creating & tracking through
Google documents
 Increased cross list course offerings by actively reviewing Banner Web, searching for new classes that could
benefit Environmental Studies and Science students
 Created guides for students instructing them on use of UEL spaces & vehicles, in addition to informing them as to
what services & support the staff provide
 Improved the overall rhythm of seminars through corresponding with guest speakers and addressing potential
issues, thus avoiding previous technical difficulties
 Worked with chair and faculty to create a new way to present senior thesis research through scheduling and
organizing poster presentations; provided guidelines that both students & advisors could use for content and
layout requirements; offered pointers on useful design programs and tips on using them
 Organized & planned a significant number of events with much success; handling such tasks as space planing,
complex travel arrangements, designing pamphlets, issuing reimbursements, booking hotels & restaurants,
creating itineraries, providing tech support and keeping the lines of communication open
Duties:
 Travel Arrangements:
o Book flights & reserve accommodations for faculty, guest speakers & job candidates
o Process travel reports & submit for reimbursement
o Advise students on planning trips for conducting research; provide overview of campus policies pertinent to
student or faculty travel plans
 Event Planning:
o Book spaces for seminars, workshops, job talks & presentations
o Order food & refreshments and work with catering office on space requirements & furnishings
o Design room layout and reserve necessary equipment
o Book non UEL spaces through events office
o Facilitate media and computer needs of guest speakers

o Video record talks, convert files & upload to website
 Thesis/Capstone Management:
o Provide students with guides on thesis presentation
o Work with Chair to schedule poster & PowerPoint presentations
o Ensure student concentration forms sync up with their transcripts & assist with making necessary
arrangements if there are discrepancies
o Process & track thesis expense reimbursements
o Ensure student thesis & advisor information is accurate
o Assist students in scheduling defenses
o Communicate deadlines for material & digital submissions
o Facilitate thesis printing & binding needs
 Assist with Managing ENVS Accounts: Track purchases and make sure students & faculty remain within allotted
budgets
 Provide Technical Assistance:
o Research & acquire replacements for failing or non-functioning equipment, and processing surplus of
obsolete or broken equipment
o Assist students & faculty with computer and/or printer difficulties
o Download & update computer software and conduct computer maintenance such as making sure virus
protection is up to date, purging old downloads and extraneous files, defragmenting drives
o Manage equipment & instruct others in its use
 Assist with Faculty Searches:
o Coordinate with search committee and partner department to schedule candidate interviews &
presentations
o Facilitate travel arrangements and lodging for visiting candidates, and take care of reimbursing their
expenses
o Video record talks and share through a restricted access method with faculty & committee
o Arrange student meetings & campus tours
o Communicate to faculty & search committee the campus guidelines/restrictions on business meals &
hospitalities
 Manage Spaces & Vehicles:
o Handle scheduling requests for the classroom and conference room
o Oversee building and room keys lent to students and faculty
o Keep spaces orderly
o Ensure students, faculty and/or staff requesting use of the UEL Prius are certified drivers through the Brown
system; also scheduling reservations and overseeing vehicle maintenance
 Academic Support:
o Obtain copies of Environmental Studies and Science course syllabi for each semester
o Acquire approval for cross listing courses and submit requests to Registrar
o Assist with scheduling courses and make sure data on Banner Web is correct
o Help faculty prepare for classes when student teaching assistants are unavailable
o Purchase instructional materials at request of professors
o Process reimbursements for purchases of materials used for courses or expenses incurred when traveling for
class outings or conducting research
o Make arrangements for potential applicants to tour campus and meet with faculty

 Graduation Arrangements:
o Send out invitations & track RSVPs to diploma ceremony & alumni cocktail party
o Find out which faculty will be presenting diplomas and provide them with information on graduates
o Design & edit pamphlet for service
o Reserve spaces for diploma ceremony & alumni cocktail party
o Make catering & facilities arrangements
o Layout & decorate UEL classroom for alumni cocktail party
o Provide guidelines for order of ceremony
 Promoting the Concentration:
o Keep ENVS website current by posting upcoming events, academic opportunities, blogs, course offering, jobs
& internships, etc.
o Manage weekly newsletter and design posters for upcoming seminars
o Submit events to Brown morning mail & university calendar
o Send notices to other departments about ENVS activities
 Perform General Office Duties: Sort & forward mail; inventory & order office supplies; answer phone inquiries or
transfer to appropriate party; assist with payroll; obtain authorized signatures; submit IPR approval requests;
order stationary & business cards; scan & forward document requests; file student paperwork, reimbursements
and forms; archive old files.
Hasbro - (Temp Assignment via Silverman McGovern) :: Pawtucket, RI :: Summer 2009 - Fall 2010
Assistant Project Coordinator
Accomplishments:
 Caught errors with artwork and preproduction samples submitted for shipment to licensors, hence shortening the
length of time for receiving approvals and avoiding costly mistakes
 Reused shipping materials, cutting down on waste and expenses
 Took initiative to collaborate with project coordinators and prepress in order to keep assignments on schedule
Duties:
 Updated Hasbro’s GMS (Global Milestone System) with notes provided by project coordinators & managers via
Topline meetings. This included:
o Modifying dates, adding new projects (mainline & EU) and components
o Loading material numbers and making sure they linked to the correct projects
o Revising notes
o Contacting prepress regarding completion dates
 Generated & posted weekly Topline reports to be accessed by various teams
 Checked reports for overlooked updates and inconsistencies
 Assisted Licensing Coordinator by generating forms; shipping packaging art, preproduction samples and final
samples; tracking shipments, archiving forms and updating GMS with feedback from licensors.
Freelance - Small Business Consultant :: Warren, RI :: Summer 2008 – Fall 2010
Provided the following services to small businesses run by artists
 Produced promotional & sales materials, as well as photo touch up for projects & portfolios
 Assisted with inventory control and created systems of organization to help businesses run more efficiently, as
well as provided technical support
 Aided artists with applying for shows & maintaining websites

 Helped with setting up and cataloging work for exhibitions
 Supported owners during studio sales by processing/tracking transactions, packing artwork and handling inquiries
Farmaesthetics - (All Natural Skincare Products) :: Newport, RI :: 2005-2008
Accomplishments:
 Enhanced image of company through creation of higher quality promotional materials
 Greatly reduced cost of goods by negotiating with existing vendors and finding new suppliers with competitive
pricing
 Instituted systems of organization which led to greater efficiency and higher quality control
 Upgraded system for cataloging inventory and tracking cost of goods, affording greater accuracy for accounting
Duties:
Production Coordinator 2006 - 2008
 Provided labs with necessary materials & documentation, working with them in tandem to maintain production
schedule
 Sourced and researched components & packaging, ensuring they met Farmaesthetics’ standards, as well as those
of their distributors and vendors
 Compiled & organized necessary documentation from suppliers such as: Material Safety Data Sheets, Spec
Sheets and Technical Sketches
 Managed inventory of components, raw materials and finished goods held in warehouses and labs
 Created and verified product SKU & UPC codes
 Designed brochures, promotional materials and product labels; edited copy and handled product photography.
My photography of Farmaesthetics’ products can be seen in the magazines Fit Yoga (April 2008) & CPC Packaging
(Sept. 2007)
 Maintained website by updating product images & press, designing web promotions and keeping general
information current
 Continued to perform duties of Production Assistant when needed
 Assisted with logging payments and working with accounts who’s terms were past due
Production Assistant 2005 - 2006
 Prepared skin-care products, packed and shipped orders (domestic & international), performed customer service,
handled order entry, and assisted with accounts receivable
 Provided computer & printer technical support, inventory management and quality control
 Conducted product research and outsourcing
 Edited copy, designed labels, and photographed products for promotional materials, reference and website
Altamira Lighting - (Handcrafted Portable Lighting) :: Warren, RI :: 1998 - 2004
Accomplishments:
 Began at entry level position, steadily took on more responsibilities, eventually promoted to administrative
managerial role
 Instituted systems of organization in each department, leading to improved efficiency
 Enhanced professional image of business through courteous and trustworthy relations with customers
 Greatly reduced number of items damaged in transit through designing & implementing improved packing
techniques
 Created many of Altamira Lighting’s more successful glaze combinations

 Greatly increased quality control by catching errors with orders or issues with lamp components, hence keeping
faulty products from being shipped to customers
Duties:
Administrator / Director of Sales & Marketing 2002-2004
 Contributed to the design/editing process of handcrafted lamps & shades
 Created guides/instructional materials for both staff & clients
 Produced graphics for product catalog and promotional materials
 Assisted with hiring process
 Continued to perform duties held as Administrative Assistant and Shipping Manager
Administrative Assistant 2001-2002
 Performed order entry, customer service and accounts receivable; contacted accounts past due on terms;
provided technical support for computers & printers; worked trade shows; created/distributed promotional
materials.
 Continued to perform duties of Shipping Manager
Shipping Manager 2000-2001
 Packed lamps, shades & hardware; performed quality control to catch any faulty or incorrect components prior to
shipping; tracked packages; issued damage claims
 Assisted with customer service; inventoried & ordered supplies; performed research & development; trained new
employees
 Worked with representatives from UPS & FedEx to ensure best quality of service
 Continued with glaze calculation & formulation, and assisted Head Glazer when necessary
Head Glazer 1998-2000
 Glazed all ceramic components, assisted with ceramic slip casting, finished green & bisque ware, loaded/fired
kilns, upheld quality control, inventoried & ordered supplies and performed glaze calculation/formulation
Education
Rhode Island School of Design - Providence, RI
 Spring 1996 - Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree with Honors / Ceramics Major
 Spring 1995 - Top of class in outdoor tile installation project
 1994 & 1995 - Twice recipient of the Robins Today Scholarship for excellent performance in art
 1993 & 1995 - Twice displayed in the RISD Ceramics Biennial, a juried exhibition

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