Jade Martinez

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality is the environmental agency for the state. TCEQ strives to protect the state's public health and natural resources consistent with sustainable economic development with the goal of clean air, clean water, and the safe management of waste.

• Collaborated with project teams and leaders in scientific, technical, and business on how TCEQ executes its mission of protecting the environment.  Participated and contributed in the following field study areas:
  • Air emissions permitting, monitoring air quality, and managing air resources
  • Land-based monitoring of petroleum, agriculture, waste disposal, cleanups, etc.
  • Reporting and monitoring water quality and availability

Also, exploring an organization's culture; learning workplace policies and procedures, and networking. 

Responsible for supervising all intramural staff, acting as a team lead and mentor. Promotion and outreach of TAMU-CC sports program to peers and patrons throughout campus.

• Overseeing officials and participants for safety, first responder
• On-site liaison and operations-related activities 
• Effective communication and conflict management in enforcing all policies to maintain sportsmanship with staff and patrons
• Assist with the recruitment, selection, training, and evaluation of officials and scorekeepers

Implement Intramural Sports policies and playing rules to maintain an appropriate level of control, fairness, and safety. Maintain a positive attitude on-site and always strive to improve officiating skills.

• Officiate Intramural sports and attend all training and clinics 
• Assist with pre and post-game logistics and administrative functions
• Assist with the preparation and inspection of the game site
• Understand emergency/evacuation procedures
• Provide positive public relations, program promotion, and policy education to participants
• Provide a friendly, upbeat, and customer service-oriented environment at all times

Summer Orientation leader supporting our new Islanders and assisting in their successful transition to TAMU-CC.

• Guiding students through the orientation program
• Providing students with assistance in classes and campus questions

Volunteer student leader that leads campus tours, serves on student panels and hosts various recruitment, presidential and outreach events throughout the year. 

• Actively promote various programs, clubs, and activities available, speaking to and providing information
• Design, create, and build themed assigned hallways
• Work events hosted, i.e middle school tournaments,  concession stands, scorekeeping, line judging, etc.

Serving requires a City Council Member exclusive selection.

• Serve as ambassadors and messengers for the City of Garland youth
• Promote and educate others about the local political processes and work with other cities that are interested in starting this youth program
• Volunteering at all city-wide events, including, planning, coordinating, scheduling and outreach 

• Guest engagement and education, leading games & activities
• Assisting animal zoologists with animal care and duties 
• Assisting with education programs and special events including camps, programs, event pop-ups, Shark Week, etc.

• Mentor preschool through 3rd-grade campers
• Engage guests through interactive activities 
• Zoo Career exploration included behind-the-scenes tours and mentoring with a variety of Zoo staff