Kelly Punch
About Kelly Punch
Kelly Punch is an Excelsior Conservation Corps Crew Member with a background in environmental studies and experience in various roles related to conservation and community service. Currently based in the Elmira-Corning area, Punch has also worked at Target as a Style Consultant for eight years and previously held positions at the Student Conservation Association and YMCA of Greater Syracuse.
Work at Student Conservation Association
Kelly Punch currently serves as an Excelsior Conservation Corps Crew Member at the Student Conservation Association, a position held since 2021. In this role, Punch contributes to various conservation projects in the Elmira-Corning Area. Prior to this, Punch worked as an ECC Survey and Assessment Crew Member for one month in 2020, focusing on environmental assessments in Sullivan County, New York.
Current Employment at Target
Since 2016, Kelly Punch has been employed at Target as a Style Consultant in Cicero, New York. This role involves assisting customers with fashion choices and maintaining the store's visual merchandising standards. Punch has accumulated eight years of experience in this position, demonstrating a commitment to customer service and retail operations.
Education and Expertise
Kelly Punch earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Environmental Studies with a minor in LGBT Studies from Hobart and William Smith Colleges, completing the program from 2012 to 2018. This educational background provides a foundation in environmental issues and social justice. Additionally, Punch attended Bishop Grimes Junior/Senior High School, where an Advanced Regents Diploma was obtained.
Previous Work Experience
Before current roles, Kelly Punch worked at the YMCA of Greater Syracuse as a Summer Camp Counselor for three months in 2013. This position involved supervising and engaging with children in various activities. Punch also served as the Pride Theme House Manager at Hobart and William Smith Colleges from 2015 to 2016, where responsibilities included managing events and fostering an inclusive environment.