Dana Walter

danaw246@gmail.com
(609) 815-5576
10 Patriot Drive, Robbinsville, NJ 08691

EDUCATION
Rutgers-The State University of New Jersey New Brunswick, NJ
School of Environmental & Biological Sciences Expected May 2018
 B.S., Environmental Policy, Institutions, and Behavior. GPA 3.745
 Minor in Gender and Media
 Minor in Sustainability

EXPERIENCE
Douglass Writing Center New Brunswick, NJ
Writing Tutor Sept 2016 to Present
o Instruct students in Rutgers University Writing Program courses to develop critical reading
and writing skills through regularly scheduled meetings
o Work with ESL students focusing on grammar, reading, and identifying patterns of error to
enhance their writing
Piazza & Associates Inc. Princeton, NJ
Clerical Assistant May 2011 to Present
o Compile documentation of confidential client information
o Transcribe applications and evaluate clients for affordable housing eligibility
o Complete clerical duties: filing, scanning, folding, and sealing letters
Global Village, Douglass Residential College San Pedro de Macoris, Dominican Republic
Volunteer Jan 2016 to Feb 2016
o Involved in a range of physical labor; constructing houses, latrines, soapmaking
o Examined human rights issues prevalent in the destitute batey communities of the
Dominican Republic.
o Networked with notable global leaders, from UN Women to the local Peace Corps office.
o Led a small team to research and present a lecture on sustainable solutions for lack of safe
water access and sanitation in the Dominican Republic at the 2016 Douglass Global Summit.
EPIB Trail, Department of Human Ecology New Brunswick, NJ
Staff Writer Jan 2015 to May 2017
o Produced articles for online newspaper on current environmental news including green
technology, climate change, and biodiversity.
o Advertised opportunities available within environmental organizations.
Students for Environmental Awareness (SEA) New Brunswick, NJ
Member Sept 2014 to May 2016
o Engaged in sustainable awareness at Rutgers University, with campaigns covering relevant
environmental issues such as greenwashing and sustainable dining hall initiatives.
o Collaborated with Rutgers staff and related clubs to organize on and off campus events:
environmental Q&A panels, protest rallies, documentary showings, hiking trips, clean ups,
and an annual visit to the Environmental Film Festival in the Nation’s Capital.

SUMMARY OF SKILLS
 Proficient in various NLE systems (Avid Media Composer, Final Cut Pro X, Adobe Premiere,
iMovie), Microsoft Office suite, Wordpress, Audacity, ArcGIS, various social media tools
 Strong creative video and audio storytelling skills
 Strong communication skills; oral and written (including grant and policy writing)
 Flexible; capable of working independently or as part of a team
 Excellent time management skills
 Dana Walter
danaw246@gmail.com
(609) 815-5576
10 Patriot Drive, Robbinsville, NJ 08691