Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium
The Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium is a combined zoo and aquarium located in Tacoma, Washington, US, owned by Metro Parks Tacoma. Situated on 29 acres in Tacoma's Point Defiance Park, the zoo and aquarium are home to over 9,000 specimens representing 367 animal species. Address: 5400 N Pearl St, Tacoma, WA 98407 Opened: 1905 Hours: Closed ⋅ Opens 9:30AM Thu WednesdayClosedThursday9:30AM–4PMFriday9:30AM–4PMSaturday9:30AM–4PMSunday9:30AM–4PMMonday9:30AM–4PMTuesdayClosedSuggest an edit Unable to add this file. Please check that it is a valid photo. Notable animals: Qannik, Dale, Greg, Joan, Suki, Picasso, Hudson, Mauyak, Bobby, Kulu, Dari, Boris, Dumai, Blizzard, Basilla, Kirana, Beethoven, Millie, Sunisa, E.T., Christy, Kali, Mya, Mohan, Charlotte, Hanako MORE Exhibits: South Pacific Aquarium, North Pacific Aquarium, Category: : : Website: : Place name: : : : Website: http://www.pdza.org/ Category: Zoo Suggest an editUnable to add this file. Please check that it is a valid photo. Unable to add this file. Please check that it is a valid photo.
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Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium Employees
Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium May 2003 - Present
Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium October 2004 - Present
North Carolina Department of Environment & Natural Resources October 1999 - March 2003
City of New York Urban Park Service September 1998 - October 1999
Skills
Research, Parks, Environmental Education, Animal Behavior, Teaching, Ecology, Science, Community Outreach, Grant Writing, Program Evaluation, Environmental Science, Customer Service
Education
Washington State Criminal Justice Training Commission 2014 — 2014
Private Security Patrol Rifle Instructor Certification
Washtington State Criminal Justice Training Commission 2013 — 2013
Private Security Handgun Instructor Certification
Tacoma Community College 2012 — 2012
Descriptive & Inferential Statistics Courses
Argosy University Seattle 2009 — 2011
MaED, Instructional Leadership
Surry Community College 2000 — 2000
Basic Law Enforcement Academy, Criminal Justice and Corrections
State University of New York College of Environmental Sciences and Forestry 1993 — 1995
BS, Environmental & Forest Biology
Finger Lakes Community College 1991 — 1993
AS, Liberal Arts / Sciences
Duke University June 2013 - October 2013
Duke University September 2012 - April 2013
North Carolina Coastal Federation May 2012 - August 2012
Bon Appétit Management Company July 2007 - July 2011
Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium May 2005 - May 2006
Skills
Community Outreach, Environmental Science, Marine Biology, GIS, Environmental Policy, Nonprofits, Grant Writing, NVivo, Transcribing Interviews, Qualitative Research, Microsoft Office, Non-profits, Structured Interviews, Marine Conservation, Report Writing, Conflict Resolution, Leadership, Scientific Writing, Quantitative Research
Education
Duke University 2011 — 2013
Master of Environmental Management, Coastal Environmental Management
University of Puget Sound 2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Science, Natural Science
Rainier Environmental September 2014 - Present
Cleveland High School September 2012 - August 2014
YMCA of Greater Seattle June 2012 - August 2012
ACE High School March 2012 - June 2012
Fife High School September 2011 - April 2012
Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium April 2009 - September 2011
Nautilus Environmental September 2006 - September 2011
University of Washington April 2006 - December 2006
Whale Camp March 2004 - August 2004
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi September 2003 - July 2004
Skills
Water Quality, Field Work, Environmental Science, Ecology, Marine Biology, Education, Biology, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Curriculum Development, Project Based Learning, Aquatic Toxicology, Environmental Education, Science
Education
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi 2000 — 2003
Master of Science (MS), Marine Ecology
The University of Texas at Arlington 1996 — 2000
Bachelor of Science (BS), Biology
Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium June 2014 - Present
Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium March 2014 - June 2014
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Photoshop, Customer Service, Research, Teamwork, English, Data Analysis, Editing, Spanish, Outlook, Time Management, Teaching, Data Entry, Leadership
Education
Northern Michigan University 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Zoology/Animal Biology
Seattle Aquarium September 2005 - Present
Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium March 1996 - August 2005
Minnesotat Zoological Garden May 1987 - February 1996
Skills
Environmental Education, Scuba Diving, Community Outreach, Ecology, Marine Biology, Research, Animal Husbandry, Project Planning, Volunteer Management, Nonprofits, Microsoft Word, Animal Behavior, Fundraising, Teaching, Public Relations, Customer Service, Wildlife, Science, Grant Writing, Exhibit Design, Environmental Science, Biology
Education
UCLA 1981 — 1983
Bachelor of Science (BS), Biology, General
UCSC 1979 — 1981
Marine mammal science
Animal Emergency & Specialty April 2015 - July 2015
The City Catering Company September 2014 - May 2015
Tom Douglas Restaurants November 2014 - April 2015
Surgery4pets August 2013 - July 2014
Animal Medical Center Of Seattle March 2013 - August 2013
Olympia Veterinary Cancer Center November 2010 - August 2013
Summit Veterinary Referral Center November 2012 - March 2013
Puget Sound Veterinary Referral Center- The Animal Emergency Clinic April 2011 - August 2012
Olympia Pet Emergency January 2011 - May 2011
Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium January 2009 - January 2010
Skills
Veterinary Medicine, Veterinary Surgery, Surgical Assisting, Surgical Oncology, Veterinary Orthopedics, Minimally Invasive..., Surgical Nursing, Post-surgical..., Sterilization, Emergency Nursing, Animal Welfare, Animal Husbandry, Referral Coordinator, Client Relations, Client Counseling, Conservation Biology, Pets, Surgery, Animal Behavior, Client Education, Emergency Medicine, Dogs
Education
South Puget Sound Community College 2009 — 2011
Associate of Science (A.S.), Biology
New Market Skills Center 2006 — 2008
H.S. Diploma, Veterinary Medicine
Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium November 2014 - Present
Seattle Aquarium January 2014 - November 2014
Blank Park Zoo June 2013 - January 2014
Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium June 2012 - June 2013
Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium August 2011 - September 2011
Education
Eastern Washington University 2009 — 2011
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Biology, General
University of Washington 2003 — 2005
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
Spokane Falls Community College 2001 — 2003
Associate's Degree
The Walt Disney Company 2011 - Present
The Walt Disney Company February 2011 - December 2011
The Walt Disney Company June 2010 - January 2011
The Walt Disney Company January 2010 - June 2010
Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium September 2009 - December 2009
Minnesota Zoo May 2008 - May 2009
St. Olaf College 2005 - 2009
Associated Colleges of the Midwest January 2008 - May 2008
Eden Prairie School District June 2007 - August 2007
Skills
Animal Behavior and..., Operations/Team..., Conservation Education, Basic ArcGIS..., VHF Radio Telemetry..., Conducting Marine..., Small Bird Handling and..., Animal Husbandry, Proficiency in Spanish, Microsoft Office, Adobe Design Programs, Disney Guest Service..., Social Media Marketing..., Microsoft Expression..., Noldus The Observer...
Education
University of Florida
Non-Degree - In Process, Geospatial Analysis Graduate Certificate
St. Olaf College 2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Biology, Spanish
Eden Prairie High School
High School Diploma
Swanson Group Mfg August 2014 - Present
Swanson Group Mfg April 2013 - August 2014
A Place for Mom March 2012 - September 2012
Department of Social and Health Services February 2008 - March 2012
Pacific Lutheran University, Disability Support Services September 2009 - November 2009
Pacific Lutheran University, Stuen Hall September 2007 - May 2008
Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium September 2007 - January 2008
Skills
Microsoft Office, Peachtree, Visio, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Outlook, Access, Call Center, Customer Service, Clerical Work, Direct Client..., Coordination, PowerPoint, Quality Assurance, Call Centers, Social Services, Fundraising, Healthcare, Community Outreach, Leadership, Training, Nonprofits, Event Planning
Education
Pacific Lutheran University - School of Business 2007 — 2012
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.)
Green River Community College 2005 — 2007
Running Start - Diploma
Tahoma Senior High School 2003 — 2007
Diploma
Semiahmoo Resort - Coastal Hotel Group August 2013 - February 2015
Best Western International March 2013 - August 2013
Lancer Catering June 2011 - January 2013
Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium 2011 - 2013
Target June 2006 - February 2012
Skills
Catering, Food & Beverage, Customer Service, Hospitality, Event Planning, Restaurants, Wedding Sales and..., Management, Sales, Hospitality Industry
Education
Whatcom Community College 2009 — 2011
Associate of Arts (AA), Hospitality Administration/Management
Eastern Washington University 2007 — 2009
General Business
Smithsonian National Zoological Park July 2015 - Present
Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium July 2014 - June 2015
VCA Advanced Veterinary Care Center June 2013 - June 2014
Skills
Animal Welfare, Veterinary Medicine
Education
University of Wisconsin-Madison 2009 — 2013
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
Purdue University 2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Science (BS)
Washington State Department of Ecology October 2014 - Present
Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium June 2014 - September 2014
Starbucks January 2014 - September 2014
Northwest Trek Wildlife Park March 2014 - June 2014
Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium September 2013 - December 2013
Pacific Lutheran University August 2011 - August 2013
Pacific Lutheran University June 2011 - August 2013
Skills
Customer Service, Research, Data Analysis, Leadership, Public Speaking, Microsoft Office, Event Planning, Community Outreach, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Statistics, Editing, ARCGIS 10.2.2 Software, Laboratory Skills, Flickr, Minitab, Field Work, First Aid/CPR, Photomicroscopy, CTD Instrument, Time Management, Critical Thinking
Education
Pacific Lutheran University 2009 — 2013
Biology and Environmental Studies, Biology
Pacific Lutheran University 2009 — 2013
BS, Biology
Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium July 2011 - Present
Cat Tales Zoological Park September 2010 - September 2011
Education
University of Washington 2013 — 2015
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Environmental Studies
Tacoma Community College 2012 — 2012
Associate of Arts and Sciences (A.A.S.)
Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium January 2005 - Present
Oregon Coast Aquarium September 1995 - January 2005
Skills
Research, Public Speaking, English, Strategic Planning, Budgets, HTML, Editing, Event Planning, Community Outreach, Nonprofits, Data Entry, Social Services, Teamwork, Grant Writing, Curriculum Development
Education
Colorado State University 1985 — 1989
Bachelor's degree, Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services
UC Davis September 2014 - Present
Apricot Lane Farms August 2012 - September 2014
Tacoma Community College February 2011 - June 2012
OSPIRG August 2010 - November 2010
Whitman College Biology Department August 2006 - May 2010
Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium May 2008 - August 2008
Skills
Plant and Animal..., Events Organizing, Laboratory Techniques, Field Work in..., Events Organisation, Laboratory, Conservation Issues, Marine Biology, Microsoft Office, Ecology, Training, Leadership, Nonprofits, Event Planning, Public Speaking, Biology, Social Media, Animal Husbandry, Research
Education
University of California, Davis 2014 — 2016
Master of Science (MS), Soils & Biogeochemistry
Whitman College 2006 — 2010
Bachelors, Biology
School For Field Studies (SFS) - Center For Marine Resource Studies 2009 — 2009
Field Studies, Resource Management, Tropical Marine Ecology
Self-employed October 2011 - Present
Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium October 2012 - March 2013
Brigham Young University-Hawaii January 2006 - June 2011
Skills
Photoshop, Microsoft Office, Public Speaking, Microsoft Word, Research, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Customer Service, Photography
Education
Brigham Young University - Hawaii 2005 — 2011
BS, Marine Sciences
Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium January 2015 - Present
Smithsonian Institution January 2014 - September 2014
University of Maryland August 2013 - December 2013
Cheetah Conservation Fund July 2013 - September 2013
University of Maryland August 2006 - August 2013
Gemstone Program, A. James Clark School of Engineering, University of Maryland December 2009 - May 2010
Springfield Humane Society January 2006 - August 2006
Springfield School District, VT January 2006 - June 2006
Caldwell Zoo August 2005 - December 2005
Skills
Scientific Writing, Science, PCR, Statistics, Animal Work, Genetics, Research, Molecular Biology, Microbiology, Animal Models, Laboratory, Data Analysis, Teaching, Microscopy, ELISA, Life Sciences, Immunology, DNA Extraction, Ecology, Public Speaking, Cell Biology, Cryopreservation, Electroejaculation, Reproductive Biology, Endocrinology, SAS Programming, Experimental Design
Education
University of Maryland College Park 2009 — 2014
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Animal Science, GPA: 3.96
University of Maryland College Park 2006 — 2008
Master’s Degree, Animal Science, GPA: 4.0
University of Maine at Machias 2001 — 2005
Bachelor’s Degree, Biology, GPA: 3.94
Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium June 2012 - Present
Visitation Catholic School January 2001 - June 2012
Skills
Fundraising, Event...
Education
University of Washington 1990 — 1991
Certificate of Fundraising Management
Washington State University 1985 — 1987
Master's degree, Public Administration
Linfield College 1981 — 1985
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), English & Business Administration
Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium January 2005 - Present
Oregon Coast Aquarium October 1995 - January 2005
Skills
Non-profits, Volunteer Management, Staff Development, Fundraising, Program Evaluation, Editing, Program Development, Newsletters, Public Relations, Adult Education, Volunteer Training, Event Management, Higher Education, Early Childhood..., Training, Nonprofits, Leadership Development, Philanthropy, Student Development, Strategic Planning, Community Development, Workshop Facilitation, Team Building, Youth Development, Microsoft Office, Program Management, Non-profit..., Marine Biology, Science, Media Relations, Press Releases, Proposal Writing
Education
Colorado State University 1985 — 1989
B.S., Human Development and Family Studies
Oregon Coast Community College October 2012 - Present
Aquatic Exhibits International August 2012 - Present
Merlin Entertainments Group September 2007 - August 2012
Aquarium of the Bay September 2006 - September 2007
Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium February 1997 - September 2006
Keller Graduate School of Management 2004 - 2006
Skills
Exhibit Design, Project Management, Aquarium husbandry and..., Animal Collection..., Dive Safety Management, Aquatic Animal Transport, Aquarium start-up and..., Exhibit installation, Aquatic Life Support..., Animal Husbandry, Animals, Aquatic Ecology
Education
Keller Graduate School of Management of DeVry University 2004 — 2006
MBA, Project Management
University of New Hampshire 1990 — 1994
Bachelor of Science, Zoology/Marine Biology
Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium September 2009 - Present
Cougar Mountain Zoological Park October 2008 - September 2009
Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium June 2005 - June 2009
Seattle Aquarium February 2003 - June 2005
Education
Pacific Lutheran University 2004 — 2005
BS, Biology
Green River Community College 2003 — 2004
AA
Indiana University—Purdue University Fort Wayne 1998 — 2000
Biology
Indiana University Bloomington 1992 — 1994
Biology
Cornell University August 2013 - Present
U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) March 2011 - July 2013
PETCO Animal Supplies, Inc. October 2010 - May 2011
National Park Service May 2010 - August 2010
Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium September 2008 - May 2010
UC Santa Barbara June 2009 - August 2009
Skills
Dog Training, Research, Statistics, Teaching, Fish, Backcountry Travel, Boating, Backpack Electrofishing, Backpacking, Scuba Diving, Research Diving, PIT Tagging, Larval Fish..., Water Chemistry, Animal Husbandry, Marine Biology
Education
Cornell University 2013 — 2015
Master of Science (M.Sc.), Natural Resources
University of Puget Sound 2006 — 2010
BS, Biology
School for Field Studies - Center for Marine Resource Studies 2009 — 2009
Study Abroad, Marine Resource Management
Foothill Technology High School 2002 — 2006
Roosevelt Park Zoo May 2015 - Present
Seattle Aquarium October 2014 - April 2015
Seattle Aquarium May 2013 - April 2015
Downtown Dog Lounge January 2013 - April 2015
Woodland Park Zoo August 2013 - January 2014
Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium December 2011 - August 2013
Woodland Park Zoo September 2010 - August 2013
University of Washington September 2011 - December 2012
Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium June 2011 - September 2011
Northwest Trek September 2010 - December 2010
Skills
Wildlife Conservation, ArcGIS, Birds, Research, Customer Service, Wildlife, Environmental Education, Animal Husbandry, Conservation Issues, Animal Training
Education
University of Otago 2010 — 2010
Study Abroad, Anthropology, Biology
Washington State University 2005 — 2009
B.S., B.A., Biology, Anthropology
WSU Pierce County Extension September 2014 - Present
Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium January 2013 - Present
Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium March 2012 - January 2013
Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium October 2011 - March 2012
Girl Scouts of Oregon and SW Washington June 2011 - August 2011
IslandWood September 2010 - June 2011
Girl Scouts of Oregon and SW Washington June 2010 - August 2010
Girl Scouts of Central and Western Massachusetts September 2008 - August 2009
Habitat for Humanity - MetroWest/Greater Worcester September 2007 - September 2008
Westfield Capital March 2004 - June 2006
Skills
Writing, Microsoft Office, Teaching, Environmental Education, Natural History, Curriculum Development, Lesson Planning, Singing, Presentations, Public Speaking, Editing, Natural History..., Training, Customer Service, Leadership, Volunteer Management, Nonprofits, Program Development, Community Outreach
Education
University of Washington 2010 — 2012
Master of Education, Curriculum & Teaching
IslandWood 2010 — 2011
Graduate Certificate, Environmental Education
Northwestern University 1998 — 2002
B.Mus., Voice and Opera
Annie Wright 1994 — 1998
Lien Animal Clinic August 2015 - Present
Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest June 2015 - Present
Private June 2015 - September 2015
Central Washington University September 2014 - March 2015
Chimpanzee Sanctuary Northwest January 2014 - 2015
Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium February 2013 - August 2013
Chimpanzee and Human Communication Institute November 2012 - August 2013
Private August 2012 - May 2013
Chimpanzee and Human Communication Institute June 2012 - August 2012
Prison Pet Partnership Program January 2012 - June 2012
Skills
Applied Behavior..., Data Collection, Event Planning, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Animal Husbandry, Customer Service, Public Speaking, Nonprofits, Chimpanzee Husbandry, Autism Spectrum...
Education
Central Washington University 2013 — 2015
Master of Science (M.S.), Primate Behavior, 4.0
University of Puget Sound 2008 — 2011
BA, Psychology, Studio Art
Linfield College 2007 — 2007
Psychology
Community Pet Hospital 2013 - Present
Denver Zoological Foundation 2005 - Present
Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium March 2013 - May 2013
Animal Central 2011 - 2013
Array BioPharma Inc. 2006 - 2008
QLT Inc. 2005 - 2006
Allcare Animal Hospital 1996 - 1999
Wildcare 1994 - 1997
Skills
Management, Leadership, English, Research, Teaching, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Customer Service, Microsoft Excel, Outlook, Windows
Education
Bel-Rea Institute of Animal Technology
Associate of Applied Science, Veterinary Technology
Colorado State University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Zoology/Animal Biology
Arizona Outback Adventures 2013 - Present
Williams Kastner August 2012 - November 2012
German-American Fulbright Commission & Pädogogischer Austauschdienst - Berlin August 2011 - July 2012
Open Meadow Alternative Schools September 2009 - May 2011
University of Portland September 2009 - May 2011
Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium April 2007 - September 2009
Skills
Blogging, Multilingual, Event Planning, Social Media, Social Networking, Skilled Multi-tasker, Microsoft Office, Editing, Teaching, Articulate Communicator, Community Outreach, Public Speaking, Research, PowerPoint, SEO, Online Marketing, Copy Editing, Guided Tours, Customer Service, Creative Writer, Google Adwords, Google Analytics, Outdoor Adventures, Project Management, WordPress, SEO Copywriting, Web Marketing Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Advertising, Marketing, Facebook, Marketing Strategy
Education
University of Portland 2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), History & German language and culture
Bellarmine Preparatory School
Puget Sound Partnership July 2013 - Present
Washington State Department of Fish & Wildlife April 2013 - July 2013
American University School of International Service January 2009 - May 2012
World Wildlife Fund September 2009 - June 2010
Living Exhibits, Inc. 2006 - 2008
The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore September 2006 - November 2007
Science Applications International Corporation (SAIC) 2004 - 2006
Zoological Society of San Diego May 2004 - March 2005
Zoological Society of San Diego January 2004 - March 2004
Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium September 1997 - November 2003
Skills
Conflict Resolution, Civil-military Relations, Grant Writing, Data Analysis, Environmental Policy, Non-profits, International..., Diplomacy, Program Development, Microsoft Office, Environmental Awareness, Community Outreach, Foreign Policy, Proposal Writing, Public Relations, Sustainability, Environmental Science, Program Management, Ecology, Report Writing, Climate Change, Social Media, Policy Analysis, Capacity Building, NGOs, Environmental Education, Editing, Government, Public Policy, Sustainable Development, International Relations, Teaching, Natural Resource..., Conservation, Dialogue Development in..., Conflict Analysis, Wildlife Conservation, Peacebuilding, Environmental Research, Qualitative &..., Biology, Stata Data Analysis, Conservation Issues, Nonprofits, Politics, Human Rights, Environmental Issues, Program Evaluation
Education
American University 2009 — 2012
Master of Arts, International Peace & Conflict Resolution
University of Puget Sound 1995 — 2000
Bachelor of Science, Biology
Alaska SeaLife Center April 2013 - Present
Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium December 2005 - June 2012
SeaWorld Orlando September 1995 - December 2005
Skills
Management Consulting, Strategic Planning, Strategy, Business Process..., Change Management, Business Strategy, Business Planning, Organizational..., Start-ups, Business Transformation, Entrepreneurship, Executive Coaching, Leadership, Consulting, Leadership Development
Education
University of North Carolina at Wilmington 1991 — 1995
Bachelor of Science (BS), Marine Biology
TACID (Tacoma Area Coalition of Individuals with Disabilities) May 2014 - Present
The Salvation Army March 2013 - November 2013
True Blue Corporate Labor Ready January 2009 - April 2009
Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium May 1986 - December 2006
University of Aberdeen May 1996 - November 1996
Dallas World Aquarium June 1993 - June 1995
Survival Anglia Films September 1991 - January 1992
Skills
Animal Husbandry, Filing, Training, Customer Service, Staff Supervision, Animal Behavior, Schedules, Employee Relations, Program Management, Conflict Resolution, Direct Patient Care, Data Entry, Community Outreach, Retail Sales, Telephone Interviewing, Animal Training, Energetic Customer..., Staff scheduling, Mailing & Billing, Consulting Animal..., Medication..., Topical Medication, Animal Nutrition, Public Presentations &..., Educational Messenging..., Food Service, Food Workers Card WA..., International Employment, Volunteer Management, Nonprofits, Fundraising
Education
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Moorpark College
Associate of Science (AS), Exotic Animal Training & Management; Biology, Customer Service, Training, Education
Tacoma Community College
Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS), Transfer degree, emphasis on Biology
MultiCare Health System February 2014 - Present
MultiCare Health System July 2009 - February 2014
United Way of Pierce County August 1999 - July 2009
Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium 1996 - 1999
King County - The Kingdome 1994 - 1996
Skills
Event Management, Strategic Planning, Non-profits, Public Relations, Fundraising, Marketing, Media Relations, Event Planning, Community Outreach, Volunteer Management, Marketing Communications, Press Releases, Strategic Communications, Newsletters, Community Development, Nonprofits
Education
Central Washington University 1990 — 1994
The Ohio State University August 2014 - Present
Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium July 2013 - July 2014
National Aquarium July 2012 - July 2013
Oradell Animal Hospital July 2011 - July 2012
Skills
Veterinary Medicine, Data Analysis, Veterinary, Client Education, Animal Welfare, Dogs, Research, Pets, Animal Behavior, Animal Husbandry, Facebook, Teaching
Education
Cornell University 2007 — 2011
DVM, Veterinary Medicine
Cornell University 2003 — 2007
BS, Communication, General
Humane Society for Seattle/King County (Seattle Humane Society) November 2008 - Present
Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium October 2002 - November 2008
March of Dimes 2002 - 2004
Chrisman Group December 1999 - August 2001
The Junior Statesmen Foundation April 1998 - December 2000
Partners in School Innovation 1995 - 1997
Skills
Stewardship, Philanthropy, Nonprofits, Project Management, Fundraising, Public Speaking, Media Relations, Non-profits, Public Relations, Newsletters, Volunteer Management, Strategic Planning, Planned Giving, Community Development, Grant Writing, Editing, Event Planning, Non-profit..., Program Development, Community Outreach, Press Releases, Marketing, Marketing Communications, Event Management, Social Media, Annual Fund, Board Development
Education
The University of Texas at Austin 1999 — 2000
Certificate, Public Communications and Issues Management
University of Redlands 1994 — 1996
MA, Education: Counseling
Willamette University 1992 — 1994
Cottey College 1990 — 1992
Rogers High School, Puyallup 1987 — 1990
Triangle Associates August 2015 - Present
Washington State Department of Ecology October 2013 - October 2014
Washington Sea Grant September 2012 - October 2013
Washington Sea Grant September 2011 - March 2012
Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium October 2010 - May 2011
Seattle Arts & Lectures October 2008 - May 2010
BioWizard August 2007 - June 2008
The School for Field Studies- Baja California, Mexico May 2007 - August 2007
University of Pennsylvania January 2007 - May 2007
Skills
Community Outreach, Research, Teaching, Spanish, Environmental, Public Speaking, Policy Analysis, Social Media Outreach, English, Editing, Nonprofits, Qualitative Research, Writing, Life Sciences, Non-profits, Grant Writing, Fundraising, SPSS, Data Analysis, Higher Education, Event Planning, Program Evaluation, Science, Volunteer Management, Microsoft Office, Statistics, Social Media, Program Development, Climate Change...
Education
University of Washington 2011 — 2013
Masters, Marine and Environmental Affairs
University of Pennsylvania 2003 — 2007
BA, Biology, Hispanic Studies
Fresno Chaffee Zoo August 2011 - Present
Seattle Veterinary Specialists February 2011 - July 2011
Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium September 2010 - July 2011
Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium April 2010 - July 2010
Wild Wonders, Zoofari Inc. September 2008 - April 2010
Veterinary Specialty Hospital September 2006 - April 2010
San Diego Zoological Society May 2006 - August 2007
Project Wildlife 2006 - 2007
Picture People 2002 - 2006
Skills
Animal Husbandry, Public Speaking, Teaching, Psychology, Scuba Diving, Marine Biology, Conservation Issues
Education
San Diego State University-California State University 2001 — 2006
Psychology, Animal Behavior
Museum of the Coastal Bend November 2013 - Present
Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium March 2013 - October 2013
ScienceWorks Hands-On Museum August 2011 - July 2012
ScienceWorks Hands-On Museum September 2009 - July 2011
St John's College May 2007 - May 2008
St John's College August 2006 - May 2007
Skills
Science, Teaching, Public Speaking, Museum Education, Museums, Volunteer Management, Informal Education, Zoo Education, Interpretation, Non-profits
Education
The University of Chicago 2008 — 2009
Master of Arts
St. John's College (NM) 2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Arts
Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium March 2006 - Present
Skills
Event Management, Tourism, Hospitality, CRM, New Business Development, Customer Service, Strategic Planning, Event Planning, Social Media, Team Building, Budgets, Public Relations, Marketing Strategy, Operations Management, Marketing, Leadership, Management
Education
Central Washington University 1999 — 2002
BS, Tourism Management
The Portico Group October 1999 - Present
Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium 1996 - 2007
Skills
Exhibit Design, Concept Design, SketchUp, Environmental Graphics, Architectural Design, Rendering, Photoshop, AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, Design Research, Sketching, Sustainable Design, Environmental Design
Education
Illinois Institute of Technology 1996 — 1997
Master of Architecture (M.Arch.), Museum and aquarium design
Washington State University 1991 — 1996
Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch.), Architecture
Seattle Aquarium November 2014 - Present
Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium June 2014 - Present
Oregon Coast Aquarium October 2013 - June 2014
Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium June 2013 - August 2013
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo Network Administration June 2010 - June 2012
Santa Barbara Zoo November 2011 - May 2012
Skills
Knowledge of animal..., Ability to work in a..., Ability to perform and..., Knowledge of U.S...., Knowledge of wildlife..., Public speaking,...
Education
Oregon State University 2012 — 2014
Bachelor of Science, Fisheries and Wildlife Science, Post-baccalureate
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 2007 — 2012
Bachelor of Science, Environmental Engineering
Utah's Hogle Zoo March 2005 - Present
Oregon State University June 2004 - March 2005
Oregon Coast Aquarium May 1998 - June 2004
Oregon Coast Aquarium March 1995 - June 1998
Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium February 1994 - March 1995
Northwest Trek Wildlife Park January 1991 - April 1994
Sea World May 1985 - January 1991
Skills
Community Outreach, Grant Writing, Environmental Education, Nonprofits, Public Speaking, Research, Volunteer Management, Teaching, Program Development, Fundraising, Animal Husbandry, Animal Work, Biology, Budgets, Community Development, Conservation Issues, Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development, Ecology, Editing, Environmental Awareness, Event Planning, Event Management, Grants, Exhibit Design, Higher Education, Informal Education, Leadership, Management, Marine Biology, Marketing Communications, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Museum Education, Natural History, Newsletters, Policy, Press Releases, Program Management, Project Planning, Public Relations, Science, Social Media, Strategy, Training, Volunteer Training, Wildlife, Writing, Program Evaluation, Youth Development
Education
Portland State University 2002 — 2004
MS, Curriculum and Instruction
Scripps College 1981 — 1985
BA Biology/British American Literature
Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium February 2012 - Present
Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium August 2011 - December 2011
Nordstrom January 2007 - August 2011
Northwest Trek Wildlife Park June 2010 - September 2010
Skills
Visual Merchandising, PowerPoint, Retail, Merchandising, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Research, Microsoft Excel, Event Planning, Outlook, Cashiering
Education
The Evergreen State College 2009 — 2011
Bachelor of Science, Zoology
Seattle Central Community College 2007 — 2008
Transfer
Summit Veterinary Referral Center October 2012 - February 2013
Olympia Veterinary Cancer Center December 2011 - January 2013
Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium January 2010 - January 2011
Steamboat Animal Hospital April 2008 - January 2010
Skills
Avimark, Minimally Invasive..., Public Speaking, Public Relations, General Surgery, Laparoscopic Surgery, Horses, Horse Care, Chemotherapy, Elementary Education, Mechanics, Food Service, Bartending, Catering
Education
South Puget Sound Community College 2009 — 2011
Biology, General
New Market Skills Center 2006 — 2008
High School Diploma, Veterinary Medicine
Timberline High School
University of Montana
Northwest Trek February 2013 - Present
Fetch a Wag Pet Services 2012 - Present
Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium 2008 - 2012
Education
University of Puget Sound 2008 — 2011
Bachelor's degree, Natural Science Biology
Tidewater Community College
Seattle Aquarium January 2014 - Present
The Blank Park Zoo June 2013 - January 2014
Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium June 2012 - May 2013
Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium August 2011 - November 2011
Skills
PADI Open Water Diver, AED Certified, First Aid, Cpr Certified, Confined Space, Fall Protection
Education
Eastern Washington University 2009 — 2011
Bachelor of Science (BS), Biology
University of Washington 2003 — 2005
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Drama
Spokane Falls Community College 2001 — 2003
Associate of Arts (AA)
HealthPoint April 2008 - October 2011
Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium April 2006 - December 2007
Skills
Skin Care
Education
Evergreen Beauty & Barber College-Bellevue 2013 — 2013
Certificate, Esthetics
University of Connecticut 1999 — 2004
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Biology/Biological Sciences, General