Akron Zoo
The Akron Zoo is a 50-acre non-profit zoo located just west of downtown in Akron, Ohio, United States. The Akron Zoo is home to over 700 animals representing over 90 different species and it has almost 400,000 visitors annually. Address: 500 Edgewood Ave, Akron, OH 44307 Hours: Closed ⋅ Opens 11AM Mon Sunday11AM–4PMMonday(Martin Luther King Jr. Day)11AM–4PMHours might differTuesday11AM–4PMWednesday11AM–4PMThursday11AM–4PMFriday11AM–4PMSaturday11AM–4PMSuggest an edit Unable to add this file. Please check that it is a valid photo. Notable animals: Rio, Altai, Padar, Kavi, Layan, Asha, Noam, Malaya, Makalu, Chack, Raj, Roscoe, Leonidas, Sanjiv, Shanti, Ana, Draco, Sabu, Bandar, Biru MORE: : Place name: Category: Website: : : : : Website: http://www.akronzoo.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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Advanced Testing Laboratory June 2014 - Present
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden November 2013 - Present
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden September 2012 - Present
Advanced Testing Laboratory April 2013 - June 2014
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden August 2011 - November 2012
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden May 2012 - August 2012
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden May 2011 - August 2011
Akron Zoo June 2010 - August 2010
Skills
Teaching, Curriculum Design, Public Speaking, Environmental Education, Event Planning, Research, Social Media, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Non-profits, Animal Work, Biology, Life Science Industry, Zoo, Camp, Secondary Education, Curriculum Development, Science Education, Laboratory, Zoology, Animal Husbandry, Nonprofits, Wildlife, Bacterial Culture, Data Analysis, Time Management, Aseptic Technique, SPSS, Customer Service
Education
Muskingum College 2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Science, Biology and Life Science Education
Beallsville High School 2003 — 2007
High School Diploma, Salutatorian, State Honors
Miami University
Akron Zoo August 2015 - Present
Lake Erie Nature & Science Center August 2015 - Present
Akron Zoo December 2014 - August 2015
Cleveland Metroparks Zoo July 2014 - December 2014
Cleveland Metroparks Zoo April 2013 - July 2014
InSync Exotics Wildlife Rescue and Education Center January 2012 - April 2012
Center for Animal Research and Education (CARE) August 2011 - December 2011
Skills
Zoology, Research, Exotic Animals, Animal Husbandry, Animal Enrichment, Animal Training, Carnivores, Inquiry-based Learning, Observational Studies, Educational Programs, Educational Program..., Training & Development, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Customer Service, Public Speaking
Education
Miami University 2012 — 2014
Master of Arts (M.A.), Zoology/Animal Biology
Kent State University 2009 — 2011
Bachelor of Science (BS), Biology, General
Purdue University 2007 — 2009
N/A, Animal Sciences
The College of Wooster May 2015 - Present
TJ Maxx May 2013 - May 2015
Akron Zoo September 2013 - February 2014
Girl Scouts of North East Ohio June 2013 - August 2013
C.T. Branin Natatorium May 2007 - May 2013
Congress Lake Country Club May 2008 - September 2010
Skills
Public Relations, Social Media, Facebook, Sales, Training, Pinterest, Event Planning, PowerPoint, Leadership, Public Speaking, Social Networking
Education
The University of Akron 2010 — 2014
B.A. in Communications, Public Relations
Grove City College 2010 — 2011
Communications
The Hill February 2015 - Present
Design Consultant September 2014 - February 2015
DCI Group June 2014 - August 2014
The White House January 2014 - May 2014
The Burr Magazine December 2012 - December 2013
Kent State University Department of Residence Services August 2012 - December 2013
The Daily Kent Stater August 2012 - December 2013
Akron Zoo June 2013 - August 2013
Target May 2011 - July 2013
Skills
Copy Editing, Graphic Design, AP Style, Adobe Creative Suite, Proofreading, Layout, InDesign, WiX, Photoshop, Mac, iWork, Microsoft Office, SPSS, Leadership, Communication, Serif PagePlus, WordPress, Social Media, PC, Fact-checking, Associated Press style, Journalism, Blogging, Editing, Pinterest, Graphics, Magazines, Newspaper Design, Illustrator, PowerPoint, Photo Editing, Administrative..., Public Speaking, Photography, Social Networking, Microsoft Word, Public Relations, Newspapers, Microsoft Excel, Facebook, Research, Customer Service, Advertising, News Writing
Education
Kent State University 2010 — 2014
Bachelor's Degree, Visual Journalism-Information Design, Political Science, Final GPA 3.72
Medina High School 2006 — 2010
Akron Zoo January 2015 - Present
Akron Zoo December 2013 - December 2014
Akron Zoo May 2011 - December 2013
Akron Zoo May 2009 - May 2011
Skills
Customer Service, ServSafe Certified, Food Service Sanitation, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Nutrition, Social Media, Public Speaking, Wellness, Food Safety, Menu Development, Community Outreach, Fundraising
Education
The University of Akron 2007 — 2013
Bachelor's degree, Dietetics/Dietitian
University of Toledo 2007 — 2007
Pharmacy
Purple Land Management November 2014 - Present
Deerfield Farms Services, Inc. June 2013 - November 2014
Glendale Cemetery September 2009 - March 2011
Akron Zoo April 2009 - September 2009
Skills
Sustainability, Environmental Awareness, ArcGIS, Environmental Science, GIS, Water Quality, Environmental Impact..., Soil, Environmental Consulting, Groundwater, Soil Sampling, Customer Service, Public Speaking, Management, Leadership, Microsoft Word, Research, GPS, Data Collection
Education
The University of Akron 2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences
The University of Akron 2009 — 2014
Geography, Geography and Planning/GIS/environmental studies
Credit Union - Financial Institution June 2015 - Present
Acme Fresh Market December 2007 - August 2015
Financial Institution October 2014 - June 2015
HALO Foundation March 2014 - October 2014
Akron Zoo January 2014 - May 2014
Summit County Historical Society August 2013 - December 2013
Skills
Communication, Photography, Public Relations, Customer Service, Microsoft Excel, Photoshop, InDesign, Darkroom, Social Media, Teamwork, PowerPoint, Retail, Event Planning, Press Releases, Time Management
Education
The University of Akron 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Public Relations
The University of Akron 2009 — 2013
Associate of Arts (AA), Photography
The University of Akron 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Communication in Organizations
Akron Zoo February 2015 - Present
Akron Zoo January 2009 - February 2015
Akron Zoological Park April 2006 - January 2009
North Carolina Zoological Park January 2002 - April 2006
Columbus Zoo 1998 - 1999
Skills
Chair of Akron Zoo..., SSP Coordinator for the..., AZA North American..., Zoo, Animal Work, Natural History, Non-profits, Animal Husbandry, Animal Welfare, Wildlife, Nonprofits, Zoology, Wildlife Conservation, Science Education, Birds, Environmental Education, Conservation Issues, Biology, Animal Behavior, Marine Biology, Wildlife Biology, Wildlife Management, Informal Education, Animal Training, Ecology, Biodiversity, Veterinary, Endangered Species, Volunteer Management, Field Work, Scuba Diving
Education
The Ohio State University 1995 — 1999
BS, Zoology
The Delta Chi Fraternity, Inc. June 2015 - Present
Akron Zoo January 2015 - June 2015
Case Western Reserve University October 2014 - December 2014
The Delta Chi Fraternity, Inc. May 2014 - August 2014
The Delta Chi Fraternity, Inc. June 2013 - May 2014
Target May 2012 - August 2012
Magic City Drive-In May 2007 - August 2011
Skills
Event Planning, Leadership, Teamwork, Customer Service, Public Speaking, Microsoft Office, Time Management, Higher Education, Project Planning, Program Management, Social Media, Strategic Planning, Goal Setting, Staff Development, Budgets, Public Relations, Marketing, Data Analysis, Event Management, Management Consulting, Management, Interviewing, Conflict Resolution, Troubleshooting, Recruiting, Logistics, StrengthsQuest, Fundraising, Community Outreach, Nonprofits, Student Affairs, Program Development
Education
Case Western Reserve University 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts, Psychology
Norton High School 2005 — 2009
HS Diploma, General
Alaska SeaLife Center June 2014 - July 2015
Alaska SeaLife Center July 2013 - July 2014
Akron Zoo November 2012 - July 2013
Dietz's Landing/Club Marxx June 2012 - July 2013
Ohio University August 2010 - June 2012
Center for International Studies June 2011 - April 2012
WAKR and AkronNewsNow.com June 2011 - August 2011
Global Leadership Center September 2009 - June 2011
WOUB Public Media September 2008 - June 2011
Premier Alaska Tours, Inc. June 2010 - August 2010
Education
Ohio University 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Science, Broadcast Journalism, German, Global Leadership
University of Zambia (UNZA) 2011 — 2011
Communication and Media Studies
Ohio University 2009 — 2011
Certificate, Global Leadership Center
Molecular Biology Supply Center May 2014 - Present
Children's Hunger Alliance May 2014 - August 2014
Wesley Glen Retirement Community August 2013 - August 2014
Akron Zoo May 2013 - August 2013
The Ohio State University, Office of Residence Life September 2012 - May 2013
Alpha High Theft Solutions August 2011 - December 2011
Skills
Human Nutrition, Microsoft Word, Social Media, Microsoft Excel, Health Education
Education
The University of Akron 2015 — 2017
Master of Social Work (M.S.W.), Social Work
The Ohio State University 2011 — 2015
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Human Nutrition, Dietetics
Lutheran Family Services of Cleveland January 2015 - Present
Cleveland Clinic November 2013 - Present
The Centers for Families and Children October 2014 - December 2014
Cleveland Clinic August 2011 - November 2013
Hiram College James H. Barrow Field Station October 2007 - May 2011
Akron Zoo May 2010 - August 2010
Sylvan Heights Waterfowl Center July 2010 - July 2010
Kim Phillips Primate Lab at Hiram College January 2008 - May 2008
Skills
Animal Husbandry, Animal Models, Animal Behavior, Genotyping, Animal Work, Inventory Management, Data Entry, Employee Training, Purchase Orders, Tissue Culture, Assays, Musical Theatre, Budgets, Protocol Writing, PowerPoint, Community Outreach, Research, Public Speaking
Education
Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences at Case Western Reserve University 2015 — 2017
Master of Science in Social Administration, Direct Practice Social Work
Hiram College 2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Neuroscience
Dominion July 2014 - Present
Akron Zoo May 2013 - Present
Dominion August 2012 - June 2014
Planet Forward February 2012 - August 2012
Brown Mackie College February 2011 - February 2012
Antioch University New England September 2008 - May 2010
The Ohio State University April 2006 - July 2008
Skills
GIS, Environmental Education, Environmental Awareness, ArcGIS, Research, Microsoft Office, Ecology, Grant Writing, Community Outreach, Volunteer Management, Program Development, Public Speaking, Nonprofits, Radiotelemetry, Teaching, Statistics, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Access, JMP, Higher Education, Curriculum Development, Curriculum Design, Non-profits, GDO/GTO
Education
Antioch University New England 2008 — 2010
Master of Science, Conservation Biology
The Ohio State University 2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Science, Zoology
Akron Zoo January 2015 - Present
Akron Zoo February 2010 - December 2014
Akron Zoo February 2004 - February 2010
Akron Zoo August 1999 - January 2004
Akron Zoo January 1998 - July 1999
Wildlife Conservation Society November 1994 - December 1997
Wildlife Conservation Society September 1993 - November 1994
Wildlife Conservation Society June 1989 - August 1993
Wildlife Conservation Society 1988 - June 1989
Skills
Conservation Issues, Wildlife, Animal Husbandry, Sustainability, Environmental Education, Non-profits, Nonprofits, Animal Welfare, Wildlife Conservation, Public Speaking, Management, Project Planning, Fundraising, Natural Resource..., Birds, Community Outreach, Exhibit Design, Environmental..., Volunteer Management, Organizational..., Parks, Wildlife Management, Team Building, Teaching, Strategic Planning, Master Plan, Animal Training, Animal Behavior
Education
Montclair State University
Master of Science, Biology, Ecology, Evolution
Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey-New Brunswick 1985 — 1989
Bachelor of Science, Animal Science
Association of Zoos and Aquariums 2013 — 2015
Executive Leadership Development Program
Leadership Akron Class XXIV, Alumni 2007 — 2008
Community Leadership
Piezosurgery Incorporated August 2015 - Present
Ohio University September 2011 - May 2015
Akron Zoo May 2014 - August 2014
Bravo! Cucina Italiana May 2011 - August 2014
Columbus Crew April 2013 - October 2013
Skills
PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Social Media, Event Planning, Social Networking, Sales, Marketing, Time Management, Human Resources, Fundraising, Facebook, Teamwork, Data Entry, Public Relations, Microsoft Excel
Education
Ohio University 2011 — 2015
Akron Zoo May 2015 - Present
WONB Radio September 2013 - May 2015
Elzay Art Gallery at Ohio Northern University 2012 - May 2015
Vector Marketing May 2012 - August 2012
Fifth Third Field May 2011 - August 2011
Skills
Photography, InDesign, Photoshop, Graphic Design, Social Media, HTML, Adobe Creative Suite, CSS, Facebook, Public Speaking, Public Relations, Leadership, Illustrator, Screen Printing, Book Design, Event Planning, Fundraising, Promotions, Signage Design
Education
Ohio Northern University 2011 — 2015
Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.), Advertising Design, Senior
Cleveland Museum of Natural History February 2015 - Present
Cleveland Museum of Natural History September 2014 - December 2014
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden May 2014 - August 2014
Akron Zoo March 2013 - October 2013
Skills
Animal Husbandry, Animal Welfare, Animal Care, Enrichment, Animal Behavior, Animal Training, Interpreting, Environmental Education, Land Use Planning, Land Management, Animal Work
Education
Kent State University 2011 — 2015
Bachelor's degree, Zoology/Animal Biology
Kent State University August 2014 - Present
Cleveland Clinic November 2011 - August 2014
Great Lakes Publishing July 2011 - November 2011
Allegheny College August 2009 - May 2011
Akron Zoo June 2010 - August 2010
Skills
Research, Public Speaking, Event Planning, Microsoft Word, Problem Solving, Team Management, Time Management, Customer Service, Customer Relations, Office Management, Critical Thinking, Social Media, Website Management, Microsoft Office, Writing, Typing, Meet Deadlines, Spanish
Education
Allegheny College 2007 — 2011
Bachelors of Art, Communication Arts
Alliance High School
Alliance High School
Association of Fundraising Professionals, North Central Ohio 2013 - Present
Ronald McDonald House of Akron, Ohio 2011 - Present
Akron Zoo 2008 - Present
Akron Zoo 2003 - 2008
ABC, Inc. 1995 - 2003
Skills
Fundraising, Event Planning, Management, New Business Development, Relationship Marketing, Grant Writing, Department Budgeting, Training, Marketing Communications, Community Outreach, Non-profits, Public Speaking, Nonprofits, Program Development, Event Management, Community Development, Media Relations, Public Relations, Newsletters, Volunteer Management, Philanthropy, Board Development, Planned Giving, Stewardship, Grants
Education
The University of Akron
Greater Cleveland Aquarium August 2015 - Present
William McKinley Presidential Library and Musem January 2015 - Present
The University of Akron May 2013 - May 2014
Akron Zoo March 2013 - October 2013
Akron Zoo August 2012 - December 2012
Akron Zoo May 2012 - August 2012
Skills
Dogs, Microsoft Office, Research, Microsoft Excel, Molecular Biology, Customer Service, Lifesciences, Healthcare, PowerPoint, Public Speaking, Microsoft Word, Teaching, Creative Writing, Conservation Issues, Animal Work, Community Outreach, Science Education, Zoology, Event Planning, Social Media, Nonprofits, Natural History, Fundraising, Higher Education, Animal Welfare, Program Development, Volunteer Management, Environmental Education, Zoo, Experiential Education, Biology, Informal Education, Exhibit Design, Wilderness First..., Animal Husbandry, Laboratory Skills, Animal Behavior, Ecology, Wildlife, Physiology, Laboratory, Field Work, Scientific Writing, Botany, Marine Biology, DNA extraction, Environmental Science, Aquatic Ecology, Wildlife Conservation, Leadership Development
Education
The University of Akron 2009 — 2014
BS, Biology
OhioHealth May 2015 - Present
Grant Medical Center July 2012 - May 2015
OhioHealth March 2012 - July 2012
OhioHealth October 2009 - July 2012
OhioHealth October 2011 - June 2012
Summit Psychological Associates July 2010 - September 2010
Akron Zoo July 2010 - September 2010
Wilce Student Health Center March 2009 - March 2009
Wilce Student Health Center August 2006 - September 2007
Skills
Proficient in Microsoft..., Experience with Children, Experience with foreign..., Hospitals, Healthcare, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel
Education
Ashland University 2013 — 2015
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
The Ohio State University 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Science, Health Sciences
Accademia Italiana 2011 — 2011
1st Pet Veterinary Centers June 2015 - Present
City of Dublin, Ohio USA August 2011 - May 2014
Metropolitan Veterinary Hospital May 2012 - August 2013
The Cheetah Conservation Fund May 2013 - July 2013
Akron Zoological Park 2011 - 2011
Akron Zoo May 2010 - August 2010
Skills
Microsoft Office, Public Speaking, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Research, Customer Service, Microsoft Word, Animal Husbandry, Social Media, Animal Work
Education
The Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine 2011 — 2015
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2007 — 2011
B.S., Integrative Biology
Gilcrease Nature Sanctuary July 2014 - Present
Gilcrease Nature Sanctuary July 2014 - Present
Shark Reef Aquarium at Mandalay Bay May 2014 - Present
Akron Zoo July 2013 - December 2013
Columbus Zoo and Aquarium May 2011 - September 2011
Ohio Wildlife Center January 2009 - May 2009
Skills
Animal Behavior, Animal Husbandry, Animal Nutrition, Wildlife Management, Wildlife Rehabilitation, Wildlife Biology, Research
Education
The Ohio State University 2007 — 2012
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management
Akron Zoo December 2014 - Present
Akron Children's Hospital July 2013 - December 2014
Red Robin July 2012 - November 2014
Akron Zoo May 2012 - August 2012
Friendly Ice Cream Corporation March 2011 - July 2012
YMCA May 2009 - April 2011
Kent State University Stark Theatre November 2008 - May 2010
Dairy Queen October 2005 - November 2008
Skills
Public Speaking, Problem Solving, Customer Relations, Team Leadership, Writing, Hard-worker, Interpersonal Skill, Reliable, Management, Creativity, Advertising, Press Releases, Social Networking, Event Planning, Customer Service, Internal Communications, Social Media Marketing, Facebook, Blogging
Education
Kent State University 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Science (BS), Advertising
Green High School 2004 — 2008
The University of Akron August 2015 - Present
Fox Bros Construction February 2014 - Present
Clear Channel Communications April 2013 - February 2014
Akron Zoo January 2013 - May 2013
Alorica June 2012 - December 2012
Skills
Customer Service, Data Entry, Retail, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Outlook, Microsoft Excel, Telephone Skills, Copywriting, Event Planning, Social Media
Education
The University of Akron 2014 — 2016
Master of Arts (M.A.), Communication, Organizational Communication, General
East Carolina University 2010 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (BS), Interpersonal and Organizational Communications
Highland High School 2005 — 2009
Duke Lemur Center January 2015 - Present
Melanoma Education Initiative April 2011 - Present
Akron Zoo 2005 - November 2014
Hampton Inn September 1997 - November 2003
Skills
Managament, Marketing, Fundraising, Event Management, Nonprofits, Social Media, Public Speaking, Community Outreach, Event Planning, Strategic Planning, Volunteer Management, Program Development, Leadership, Media Relations, Public Relations, Community Development, Training, Customer Service
Education
Penn State University 1989 — 1993
Bachelor of Arts, International Politics
Radnor High School 1985 — 1989
Akron Zoo November 2012 - Present
American Association of Zoo Keepers September 2011 - Present
Polar Bears International October 2009 - Present
Cleveland Metroparks October 1992 - October 2012
International Congress of Zookeepers September 2005 - September 2011
American Association of Zoo Keepers September 2007 - August 2011
Skills
Adobe Creative Suite, Animal Husbandry, Animal Welfare, Leadership, Strategic Planning, Wildlife Management, Fisheries Management, Editing, Writing, Media Production, Conservation Issues, Project Management, Wildlife, Zoology, Birds, Nonprofits, Public Speaking, Animal Work, Reptiles, Sustainability, Animal Behavior, Zoo, Environmental Education, Biodiversity, Science, Field Work, Wildlife Biology, Wildlife Conservation, Ecology, Conservation Biology, Natural History, Biology, Marine Biology, Environmental Issues, Environmental Science, Informal Education
Education
Baldwin-Wallace College
Bachelor of Science (BS), Biology
Hocking College 1988 — 1990
Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS), Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management
Cleveland State University
Master of Science (MS), Biology, General
Freelance P.R. Consultant November 2014 - Present
WhiteSpace Creative August 2012 - November 2014
Smiley Hanchulak Marketing Communications February 2012 - August 2012
Berman Public Relations June 2010 - February 2012
Brown & Miller Advertising February 2005 - May 2010
Eliza Jennings Senior Care Network June 2003 - January 2005
Akron Zoo May 2001 - June 2003
Richard E. Jacobs Group June 1998 - May 2001
Skills
Content Writing, Storytelling, Account Management, Media Monitoring, Media Relations, Press Releases, Corporate Communications, Newsletters, Speech Writing, Public Relations, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Strategic Communications, Crisis Communications, Marketing Communications, Integrated Marketing, Copywriting, Internal Communications, Feature Articles, Publicity, Brand Development, Blogging, Media Planning, Creative Direction, Marketing, Email Marketing
Education
Kent State University 2006 — 2008
BS, Public Relations
Cuyahoga Community College 2004 — 2006
Associates, Public Relations
Akron Zoo March 2005 - Present
Cleveland Metroparks Zoo May 2006 - August 2006
Cuyahoga Valley National Park Association August 2004 - September 2005
Skills
Public Speaking, Non-profits, Community Outreach, Event Planning, Community Development, Program Development, Public Relations, Teaching, Event Management, Social Media, Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Nonprofits, Animal Work, Natural History, Animal Husbandry
Education
Adrian College 1997 — 2002
Biology, Biology, Education, Psychology, Natural Sciences
Brad Cecil & Associates May 2012 - Present
Self-Employed January 2012 - Present
Sign-A-Rama August 2011 - January 2012
Youth Opportunities Unlimited June 2011 - August 2011
OMNOVA Solutions Inc. June 2010 - August 2010
Akron Zoo June 2010 - August 2010
Skills
Graphic Design, Signs, Customer Service, Logo Design, Layout, Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Suite, Painting, Illustrator, InDesign, Graphics, Newsletters, Typography, Mac
Education
Marietta College 2007 — 2011
BFA, Graphic Design and Studio Art
Scuola Lorenzo de' Medici 2010 — 2010
Graphic Design
Hudson High School 2003 — 2007
Akron Zoo June 1999 - Present
Skills
Non-profits, Event Management, Event Planning, Fundraising, Public Speaking, Community Outreach, Public Relations, Media Relations, Press Releases, Social Media, Photoshop, Strategic Planning, Nonprofits, Marketing Communications, Newsletters, Program Development, Community Development, Advertising, Editing, Leadership, Budgets, Copywriting, Volunteer Management, Internal Communications, Corporate Communications, Social Networking, Training, Research, Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Organizational..., Management
Education
The University of Akron
Wonderfeet Kids' Museum February 2011 - Present
Community College of Vermont November 2008 - October 2014
Akron Zoo November 2005 - June 2008
COSI - Center of Science and Industry March 2005 - November 2005
Kaytee Products - Kaytee Avian Education Center January 1996 - January 2004
Skills
Program Development, Weaving, Exhibit Design, Museums, Community Outreach, Public Speaking, Curriculum Development, Grant Writing, Nonprofits, Fundraising, Curriculum Design, Higher Education, Event Planning
Education
Lakeland College
Master of Education (M.Ed.), Education
Cleveland State University
Bachelor's Degree, Biology
Morehead State University
Biology
Phoenix Collegiate Academy July 2015 - Present
Phoenix Collegiate Academy July 2014 - June 2015
Phoenix Collegiate Academy July 2012 - June 2014
Teach for America, Teleos Preparatory Academy June 2012 - July 2012
Great Hearts Academies July 2009 - July 2012
Teach for America June 2009 - June 2011
University of Pittsburgh May 2008 - August 2008
Akron Zoo May 2007 - August 2007
Skills
Elementary Education, Teaching, Science Education, Curriculum Design, Classroom Management, Tutoring, Instructional Design, Science, Curriculum Development, Lesson Planning, Differentiated..., Middle School, Curriculum Mapping, Teacher Mentoring, PowerPoint, Integrating Technology..., Secondary Education, Biology, Educational Technology
Education
Arizona State University 2009 — 2011
Master of Education (M.Ed.), Elementary Education and Teaching, 4.0
Ohio Wesleyan University 2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Zoology/Animal Biology, Philosophy, 3.73
Duma Meats Inc April 2015 - Present
Suffield Township Fire Department September 2014 - Present
Akron Zoo April 2014 - September 2014
The Wendy's Company October 2013 - July 2014
CiCi's Pizza April 2013 - July 2013
Caanan Acres Christian Camp June 2008 - August 2011
Education
Akron Early College High School 2010 — 2014
High School, Post Secondary
The University of Akron 2010 — 2014
Criminal Justice, Public Safety/Security Admin. AAS, 3.5
Stark State College of Technology
Associate's Degree, Emergency Fire Services Fire/Medic
Stark State College of Technology
Certificate, EMT Basic
stark state college of technology
Certification, Firefighter II
Freelance March 2008 - Present
Whole Foods Market February 2015 - July 2015
Health Enhancement Systems May 2010 - December 2013
Akron Zoo March 2008 - December 2009
Summit County Metro Parks March 2009 - July 2009
Institutional Marketing May 2008 - February 2009
Skills
Graphic Design, Illustration, Adobe Creative Suite, Layout, Illustrator, Logo Design, InDesign, Web Design, Corporate Identity, Advertising, Photoshop, Photography, Art, Social Media, Dreamweaver, Visual Communication, Vector Illustration, Concept Design, Brand Development, Adobe Acrobat, Typography, Mac, Graphics, Flyers, Concept Development, Creative Direction, Sketchbook Pro, Book Design, Adobe Creative Suite 3, Adobe Creative Suite 5, Digital Imaging, Print Production, Logos, Retouching, Customer Relations, QuarkXPress, Magazines, Art Direction, User Interface Design, PowerPoint, Brochures, Drawing, Posters, Digital Photography, Storyboarding, Business Cards, Visual Storytelling, Newsletters, Copywriting, Image Manipulation
Education
The University of Akron 2003 — 2009
BFA, Major: Graphic Design, Minor: Illustration
Mahoning County Career and Technical Center 2000 — 2002
General Degree, Graphic Design
Riddle's Elephant Sanctuary August 2015 - Present
Akron Zoo December 2014 - July 2015
African Safari Wildlife Park March 2014 - December 2014
Animal Gardens August 2013 - January 2014
Audubon Nature Institute December 2011 - March 2012
Pawsibilities, Humane Society of Greater Akron June 2010 - November 2011
Cedar Fair Entertainment Company June 2008 - November 2009
Skills
Animal Husbandry, Animal Enrichment, Dogs, Pets, Farms, Public Speaking, Training, Animal Welfare, Animal Work, Animal Behavior, Animal Nutrition, Horses, Wildlife, Customer Service, Biology, Research, Microsoft Word
Education
The University of Akron 2010 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (BS), Biology, General
Stark State College of Technology 2008 — 2010
Associate of Science (AS), Science
Hocking College 2007 — 2008
N/A, Equine Health
Green High School 2003 — 2007
Diploma
Akron Zoological Park September 2014 - Present
Akron Zoo January 2013 - March 2015
Akron Zoo May 2009 - January 2013
Akron Zoo February 2004 - May 2009
Akron Zoo August 2001 - February 2004
Akron Zoo 1998 - August 2001
Akron Zoo October 1995 - 1998
Akron Zoo September 1994 - October 1995
Akron Zoo April 1994 - September 1994
Skills
Animal Husbandry, Nonprofits, Wildlife, Public Speaking, Environmental Education, Natural History, Animal Work, Zoo, Conservation Issues, Regulatory Affairs, Legislative Issues, Horticulture, Museum Collections, Project Management, Customer Service, Research, Event Planning, Ecology, Community Outreach, Volunteer Management
Education
Case Western Reserve University - Weatherhead School of Management 2012 — 2014
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business
The University of Akron 1992 — 1999
Bachelor of Science (BS), Biology - Zoology / Ecology
Akron Zoo April 2013 - Present
Write.com, Stories for Life May 2012 - Present
Benedictine University September 2008 - May 2012
Benedictine University 2009 - 2010
Skills
Writing, Editing, Video Editing, Microsoft Suite, InDesign, Photoshop, Sony Vegas, Creative Writing, Copy Editing, Arabic, Latin, Pagination
Education
Benedictine University 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Writing & Publishing, Theology, 3.42
Benedictine University 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Writing & Publihing, Theology
F+W Media, Inc. November 2013 - Present
F+W Media, Inc. January 2012 - November 2013
PLAN Event Details Management January 2008 - January 2012
AIS Media May 2006 - November 2008
Akron Zoo May 2005 - September 2005
Skills
Event Planning, Event Management, Promotions, Marketing Communications, Public Relations, Event Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Sponsorship, Corporate Events, Newsletters, Leadership, Nonprofits
Education
The George Washington University - School of Business 2008 — 2010
MTA, Event Marketing & Management
Clayton State University 2007 — 2007
Certificate, Event Planning
Kent State University 2002 — 2005
Bachelor of Science, Marketing and Advertising
CSA International January 2006 - Present
Portage Animal Protective League February 2006 - November 2006
Golf Galaxy 2006 - 2006
Akron Zoo 2001 - 2002
Education
Edison
The University of Akron
Bachelors of Arts, Literature Concentration
Acme Fresh Market February 2014 - Present
Akron Zoo April 2010 - October 2013
Subway September 2012 - October 2012
Skills
Customer Service, Babysitting, Volunteering, Animals, Team-oriented, Self Directed, Eagerness to Learn, Willing to Go the Extra..., Caring, Energy
Education
Kent State University 2009 — 2014
Zoology/Animal Biology
Cuyahoga Falls High School 2005 — 2009
State Policy Network August 2015 - Present
Children's Zoo at Celebration Square September 2014 - July 2015
Columbus Zoo and Aquarium March 2013 - August 2014
Dolphins Plus Bayside (formerly Dolphin Cove) January 2014 - March 2014
Ohio Wildlife Center September 2012 - March 2013
PetSmart May 2008 - August 2012
Akron Zoo June 2009 - August 2009
Skills
Conservation Issues, Wildlife, Animal Behavior, Public Speaking, Environmental Education, Community Outreach, Conservation Biology, Nonprofits, Volunteer Management, Research, Zoology, Animal Training, Ecology, Animal Husbandry
Education
Ohio Wesleyan University 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Psychology, Zoology
Verizon Wireless May 2015 - Present
Mount Vernon Nazarene University Student Government Association April 2014 - May 2015
Mount Vernon Nazarene University Enactus September 2013 - May 2015
Sam's Club May 2014 - August 2014
Victoria's Secret September 2013 - August 2014
Mount Vernon Nazarene University August 2013 - August 2014
Akron Zoo June 2013 - August 2013
Skills
Microsoft Publisher, Microsoft Excel, Adobe Illustrator, Microsoft Word, Facebook, Event Planning, Leadership, Customer Service, Social Media, Outlook, Time Management, InDesign, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Photoshop, Social Networking, Illustrator, Communication
Education
Mount Vernon Nazarene University 2011 — 2015
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Public Relations, Sophomore
Massillon Christan School 1999 — 2011
Akron Zoo August 2015 - Present
Turfscape, Inc. March 2013 - August 2015
Turfscape, Inc. March 2009 - March 2013
Education
Ohio State University Agricultural Technical Institute 2008 — 2010
Associate’s Degree, Landscape Contracting and Construction (Associates in applied science)
Competitive Interiors, Inc. January 2014 - Present
The David Round Company January 2013 - January 2014
The Toledo Zoo August 2012 - January 2013
Akron Zoo April 2012 - September 2012
Parrot Hope Rescue October 2011 - August 2012
Akron Zoo August 2011 - September 2011
Akron Zoo May 2011 - August 2011
Skills
Animal Care, Animal Handling, Animal Husbandry, Zoo, Birds, Animal Work, Animal Training, Animal Behavior, Wildlife, Reptiles, Conservation Issues, Event Planning, Research, Environmental Education, Public Speaking
Education
Kent State University 2006 — 2011
Bachelors of Arts, Biology
Kent State University 2006 — 2011
Bachelors of Arts, Psychology
Tribune Publishing March 2015 - Present
Tribune Publishing June 2013 - March 2015
Dix Communications July 2011 - April 2013
Cracker Barrel July 2009 - August 2011
Heggy's January 2009 - May 2009
Akron Zoo May 2008 - August 2008
Dix Communications June 2006 - January 2007
Blackhawk Automotive Plastics June 2006 - August 2006
Skills
Blogging, Digital Marketing, Sales, Management, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Sales Operations, Microsoft Excel, Sports, Entertainment, Fashion, Customer Service, Facebook, Social Media, Advertising, Online Advertising, Marketing, Social Networking, Online Marketing, Digital Media, Social Media Marketing, Email Marketing
Education
The University of Akron 2007 — 2011
Bachlor, Business Administration-Marketing
Ohio University 2006 — 2007
Photojournalism
Doner August 2015 - Present
Geometry Global November 2013 - Present
Geometry Global March 2012 - November 2013
Conservancy for Cuyahoga Valley National Park October 2011 - September 2012
Akron Zoo May 2011 - October 2011
Akron Zoo January 2011 - May 2011
Zoo New England June 2009 - August 2009
Skills
Marketing Communications, Public Relations, Event Planning, Press Releases, Media Relations, Social Media Marketing, Shopper Marketing, Event Management, Nonprofits, Email Marketing, Newsletters, Advertising, Special Events, Volunteer Coordination, Client Services, Vendor Relationship..., Project Management, Strategic Planning
Education
Kent State University 2006 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts, Organizational Communication
VCA September 2014 - Present
Happy Trails Farm Sanc December 2012 - July 2013
Akron Zoo March 2012 - October 2012
olde dutch mill golf course March 2010 - February 2012
Skills
Friendly Personality, Hard Worker, Computer Proficiency, Phone Etiquette, Multi-line Phone, Legal Documents, Payments, At Multitasking
Education
Stautzenberger College-Brecksville 2014 — 2016
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant
The University of Akron 2011 — 2012
Zoology/Animal Biology
Summit County Fiscal Office February 2012 - Present
Summit County Board of Elections March 2006 - February 2012
Akron Zoo January 2005 - March 2006
Kent State University December 2004 - December 2005
Syracuse University September 2001 - May 2004
Skills
Non-profits, Press Releases, PowerPoint, Grants, Government, Copy Editing, Corporate Communications, Program Development, System Administration, Microsoft Office, Volunteer Management, Social Media, Nonprofits, Community Development, Fundraising, Community Engagement, Marketing, Community Outreach, Public Relations, Event Planning, Public Speaking, Event Management, Political Campaigns, Politics, Public Policy, Media Relations, Grant Writing, Editing
Education
Syracuse University 2001 — 2004
Master of Fine Arts (MFA)
Kent State University 1995 — 2000
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA)
Rittman Exempted Village Schls August 2015 - Present
Rittman Exempted Village Schls August 2015 - August 2015
Learn N Play of Wooster September 2014 - July 2015
Akron Zoo April 2013 - August 2014
Tri-county Educational Services January 2011 - August 2014
Spirit Halloween October 2013 - January 2014
Skills
Teaching, Educational Leadership, Public Speaking, Curriculum Development, Management, Computer Proficiency, Microsoft Office, Lesson Planning, Teaching Strategies GOLD, Ages & Stages..., Classroom Management, Instructional Design, Teacher Training
Education
Kent State University 2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Early Childhood Education and Teaching, 3.65GPA
Akron zoo January 2013 - Present
Akron Zoo October 2009 - January 2013
Barberton Veterinary Clinic June 2005 - October 2009
Akron Zoo December 2003 - May 2005
Akron Zoo November 1999 - December 2003
Skills
Public Speaking, Animal Husbandry, Nonprofits, Community Outreach, Fundraising, Animal Behavior, Research, Volunteer Management, Animal Welfare
Education
Kent State University 1994 — 1999
Bachelorâs Degree, Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Ricerca Biosciences January 2013 - Present
WIL Research Laboratories June 2010 - January 2013
EnviroScience, Inc. February 2010 - June 2010
Akron Zoo May 2009 - February 2010
Best Buy October 2005 - July 2009
Bermuda Aquarium, Museum, and Zoo July 2008 - August 2008
EnviroScience, Inc. May 2007 - August 2007
Skills
Laboratory, Life Sciences, Science, Research, Environmental Awareness, Microsoft Office, SOP, Ecology, Water, Field Work, Cell Culture, Sop, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Time Management, GLP, Animal Behavior, Animal Handling, Toxicology, Biotechnology
Education
The University of Akron 2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Science, Biology; Zoology
For Paws Pet Sitting March 2011 - Present
Care.com May 2007 - Present
Miami University Gymnastics Club August 2008 - April 2011
Miami University June 2009 - August 2010
Pinnacle Gymnastics January 2003 - August 2009
Akron Zoo May 2008 - August 2008
Skills
Event Planning, Customer Service, Social Media, Fundraising, Microsoft Office, Research, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Event Management
Education
Animal Behavior College 2011 — 2012
Dog Training Certification, Dog Training
Miami University 2007 — 2011
Zoology, Business, Chinese, Biology
Wadsworth Senior High School 2003 — 2007
SAIC December 2011 - Present
Medina Community Recreation Center May 2003 - February 2012
Akron Zoo June 2011 - December 2011
Theater of the Sea January 2011 - May 2011
Dolphin Quest May 2010 - August 2010
Education
Baldwin Wallace University 2007 — 2011
BS, Psychology, Communications
Brouse McDowell, LPA May 2014 - August 2014
The Ohio State Law School May 2013 - September 2013
City of Akron Law Department May 2013 - August 2013
Ohio Bureau of Criminal Identification and Investigation June 2010 - June 2012
Akron Zoo June 2008 - September 2010
Education
The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law 2012 — 2015
Doctor of Law (J.D.), Law
The Ohio State University 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Criminology, minor in Forensic Sciences, magna cum laude
Akron Zoo June 2003 - Present
Akron Zoo June 2001 - May 2003
Skills
Event Management, Event Planning, Customer Service, Guest Service Management, Hospitality, Non-profits, Public Speaking, Budgets, Public Relations, Community Outreach, Hospitality Management, Management, Food & Beverage, Animal Husbandry, Nonprofits, Training, Microsoft Office, Strategic Planning, Social Media, Fundraising
Education
The University of Akron 2000 — 2003
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Business and Organizational Communication
Otterbein College 1998 — 2000
Akron Zoo September 2015 - Present
Akron Public Schools October 2013 - Present
The City of Akron January 2013 - September 2015
Northwest Family Recreation Center August 2011 - October 2013
The Buchtelite May 2012 - December 2012
The Buchtelite May 2011 - May 2012
Skills
Graphic Design, Illustrator, Public Relations, Writing, InDesign, Communication Skills, Photoshop, Organization, Adobe Creative Suite, Teaching, Ap Style, Publishing, PowerPoint, AP Style, Microsoft Office, Layout, Storytelling, Advertising, Microsoft Excel, Editing
Education
The University of Akron 2009 — 2013
BUSINESS & ORGANIZATIONAL COMMUNICATION --PUBLIC RELATIONS, Public Relations
MarketingProfs July 2011 - Present
Lexi-Comp, Inc. September 2006 - July 2011
Lexi-Comp, Inc. October 2004 - January 2007
PerkinElmer January 2001 - May 2004
Akron Zoo 1998 - 1998
Skills
E-commerce, SEO, Social Media Marketing, Copywriting, Account Management, Online Marketing, Management, Web Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Product Management, Competitive Intelligence, Marketing Automation, Budgets, Copy Editing, Marketing, Social Media, Email Marketing, Advertising, Digital Marketing, Online Advertising, PPC, Strategic Planning, Marketing Communications, Lead Generation
Education
The University of Akron 1999 — 2004
MBA, e-Marketing
Allegheny College 1994 — 1998
BS, Biology
Highland High School
Highland High School
Akron Children's Hospital October 2014 - Present
Memorable Moments November 2010 - Present
Akron Zoo March 2003 - October 2014
Skills
Anniversaries, Baby Showers, Birthdays, Bridal Showers, Corporate Events, Event Management, Event Planning, Fundraisers, Marketing Communications, Nonprofits, Parties, Press Releases, Public Relations, Social Media, Wedding Planning, Weddings
Education
Kent State University 2002 — 2008
Organizational Communications, Communications, Event Planning
Dix Communications July 2011 - Present
Cracker Barrel June 2009 - September 2011
Akron Zoo May 2008 - August 2008
Education
The University of Akron 2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Marketing
Ohio University 2006 — 2007
Photojournalism
Summa Health System April 2009 - Present
Blockbuster Video January 1997 - January 2002
Amy's Desktop January 1993 - January 1998
Akron Zoo January 1993 - January 1994
Bill Communications January 1988 - January 1993
Skills
Palliative Care nursing, Public Relations, Copy Editing, Writing, Magazines
Education
The University of Akron 2005 — 2010
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
The Univeristy of Akron 1984 — 1987
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Business and Organizational Communication
Akron Zoo January 2015 - Present
Akron Zoo April 2008 - January 2015
Radisson Hotel and Suites October 2007 - March 2008
Pawtucket Family YMCA September 2006 - August 2007
Yellowstone Cooperative Employee Recreation Program June 2006 - August 2006
Skills
Event Management, Event Planning, Non-profits, Public Speaking, Fundraising, Social Media, Public Relations, Media Relations, Press Releases, Marketing Communications, Customer Service, Community Development, Community Outreach, Internal Communications, Microsoft Office, Budgets, Editing, Program Development, Corporate Communications, Nonprofits, Newsletters, Volunteer Management, PowerPoint, Training, Research, Microsoft Word, Events Coordination, Microsoft Excel, Time Management, Communication, Team Building
Education
Johnson and Wales University 2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Sports, Event, Entertainment Management, 3.39
Copley High School 2001 — 2003
Joseph A Kacyon, Attorney at Law, LLC August 2010 - Present
Akron Zoo 2013 - 2015
Noel Kacyon LLC 2009 - July 2010
Bernlohr Wertz December 2008 - September 2009
United States Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals January 2009 - April 2009
United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio September 2008 - December 2008
Notre Dame College July 2007 - September 2008
Skills
Litigation, Mediation, Civil Litigation, Commercial Litigation, Family Law, Appeals, Courts, Corporate Law, Legal Writing, Legal Research, Westlaw, Personal Injury, Criminal Law, Employment Law, Hearings, Intellectual Property, Trials
Education
The University of Akron 2006 — 2009
MBA, Management
University of Akron School of Law 2006 — 2009
JD
Rochester Institute of Technology 2002 — 2006
BFA
Fort LeBoeuf 1998 — 2002
H.S. Diploma
Akron Zoo August 2015 - Present
Akron Children's Hospital May 2014 - August 2015
Akron Children's Hospital September 2007 - May 2014
Petitti Garden Center September 1999 - August 2007
Record Publishing Company 1994 - 1997
Skills
Sponsorship, Marketing Strategy, Marketing Communications, Social Media Marketing, Public Relations, Public Speaking, Fundraising, Coordinating Special..., Cause Marketing, Cause & Effect Diagram, Lean Thinking, Management, Project Management, Highly motivated..., Motivation, Advertising, Online Marketing, Media Relations, Media Planning, Direct Marketing, Direct Mail, Annual Giving, Annual Fund, Annual Planning, Newsletters, New Media, Multi Tasking, Non-profit Boards, Volunteer Management, Volunteer Recruiting, Time Management, Brand Development, Root Cause Analysis, Database Marketing, Database Admin, Donor Recognition, Donor Acquisition, Donor Engagement, Donor Solicitation, Team Leadership, Customer Engagement, Consumer Marketing, Grass Roots Campaigns, Community Engagement, Major Gift Solicitations, Strategic Planning, Grants, Leadership
Education
Kent State University 1987 — 1991
BS, Advertising
Superior Staffing, Inc. September 1981 - Present
South Summit Chamber of Commerce January 2003 - January 2013
Akron Zoo February 1996 - February 2006
McNeil Akron 1974 - 1981
Skills
Recruiting, Human Resources, Employee Benefits, Training, Leadership, Temporary Placement, Payroll, Event Planning, Sales, Hiring, Talent Acquisition, Temporary Staffing, Onboarding, Technical Recruiting, Talent Management, Interviews, Accounting, Team Building
Education
The University of Akron 1973 — 1973
Secretarial Courses
Insurance Company February 2014 - Present
PRT, LLC December 2012 - June 2014
Hudec Dental September 2010 - November 2012
Eliza Jennings Senior Care Network October 2009 - September 2010
Akron Zoo May 2009 - August 2009
Consolidated Graphics Group May 2009 - June 2009
Skills
Microsoft Office, ADP, Recruitment/Retention, Human Resources, Recruiting, Management, Time Management, Interviews, Employee Benefits, Healthcare, ADP Payroll, Talent Acquisition, New Hire Orientations, Onboarding, Benefits Administration, Employee Engagement, Hiring, College Recruiting, Payroll, HR Policies, Job Fairs, Internet Recruiting, Employee Handbooks, HRIS
Education
Baldwin Wallace University 2006 — 2010
BA, Human Resource Management
St. Joseph Academy 2002 — 2006
High School Diploma, Business
St. Marys of the Falls
St. Marys of the Falls
The TJX Companies, Inc. August 2014 - Present
Kohl's Department Stores May 2013 - August 2014
Kohl's Department Stores May 2010 - May 2013
Akron Zoo May 2012 - December 2012
Akron Zoo August 2010 - April 2011
Lucky Penny Farms August 2009 - October 2009
NASA June 2009 - August 2009
US Fish and Wildlife Service June 2009 - August 2009
The College of Wooster August 2008 - May 2009
The College of Wooster January 2006 - May 2009
Skills
PowerPoint, Research, Customer Service, Community Outreach, Hoofstock Management, Animal Handling, New World Primate..., Microsoft Excel, Science, Animal Behavior, SPSS, Laboratory, Microsoft Office, Critical Thinking, Public Speaking, Time Management, Exception Based..., Surveillance, Persuasion, Hazard Identification, Auditing, Team Building, Leadership, Education
Education
The College of Wooster 2005 — 2009
BA, Psychology
Akron Zoo May 2009 - August 2009
Blockbuster January 1998 - February 2006
Skills
Succession Planning, Labor Relations, New Hire Orientations, Recruiting, Human Resources
Education
Cleveland State University 2006 — 2009
BBA in Management and Labor Relations
Cleveland Metroparks June 1994 - Present
Unitarian Universalist Society of Cleveland June 2013 - June 2015
UnitarianUniversalist Society of Cleveland May 2008 - May 2010
Cleveland Museum of Natural History November 1994 - December 1996
Akron Zoo November 1995 - April 1996
Various Political Campaigns 1992 - 1994
Cleveland Municipal Court January 1993 - December 1993
Ideal Macaroni October 1991 - July 1992
Finast Supermarkets September 1987 - October 1991
Skills
Animal Behavior, Volunteer Management, Environmental Education, Animal Work, Wildlife, Community Outreach, Program Development, Nonprofits, Wildlife Conservation, Animal Training, Volunteer Training, Event Planning, Customer Service, Animal Husbandry, Zoology, Microsoft Office, Animal Welfare, Ecology, Grant Writing
Education
Cornell University 1990 — 1990
Customer Relations
The Ohio State University 1983 — 1988
B.S., Animal Science
Cleveland State University
Courses taken in Human Resource Management, Urban Studies and Public Affairs.
Akron Civic Theatre December 2014 - Present
The Kids Did It and Mom of One Having Fun October 2014 - Present
Akron Civic Theatre June 2012 - Present
The University of Akron July 2010 - November 2012
EJ Thomas Performance Arts Hall October 2001 - July 2010
Enterprise Rent-A-Car February 2008 - November 2008
Enterprise Rent-A-Car March 2007 - February 2008
Enterprise Rent-A-Car December 2005 - March 2007
Akron Zoo October 2001 - December 2005
University of Akron May 2002 - May 2004
Skills
Event Planning, Leadership, Student Affairs, Training, Customer Service, Management, Budgets, Microsoft Office, Event Management, Social Media, Higher Education, Student Development, Fundraising, Social Networking, Workshop Facilitation, Team Leadership, Microsoft Excel, Data Entry, Sales, Negotiation, Contract Management, Front Office, PowerPoint, Nonprofits, Workshops, Radio, Student Engagement, Student Leadership, Office Management, Volunteer Management, Leadership Development, Residence Life, Campus, Facebook, Administration, Critical Thinking, Marketing, Higher Education..., Conflict Resolution, Team Building, Social Media Marketing, Student Recruiting, Teamwork, Public Relations, Program Development, Customer Satisfaction, Student Activities, Volunteer Recruiting, Non-profit Volunteering
Education
The University of Akron 2010 — 2012
M.A, Higher Education Administration
The University of Akron 2000 — 2004
Bachelors, Communication
Louisville High School 1997 — 2000
Akron Zoo October 1991 - Present
Akron Zoo 1991 - 2011
Skills
Event Planning, Event Management, Public Speaking, Budgeting, Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Media Relations, Public Relations, Crisis Communications, Marketing Communications, Press Releases, Non-profits, Fundraising, Writing, Editing, Corporate Communications, Strategic Communications, Internal Communications, Marketing Strategy, Community Relations, Communications Strategy, Speech Writing, Promotions, Newsletters, Brand Development, Crisis Management, Budgets, Nonprofits, Community Development, Volunteer Management, Publicity, Social Media, Facebook, Feature Articles, Blogging, Social Networking, Program Development, Message Development, Communications Planning, Copy Editing, Sponsorship, Social Media Marketing, Publications, Email Marketing, Social Media Measurement, Integrated Marketing, New Media, AP Style, Brand Awareness, Online Marketing
Education
The University of Akron 1988 — 1992
Bachelor, Communications
The Phoenix Zoo October 2014 - Present
Cleveland Metroparks Zoo January 2010 - September 2014
Cleveland Clinic 2006 - 2011
Akron Zoo April 2004 - January 2010
Skills
Customer Service, PowerPoint, English, Windows, Research, Outlook, Teaching, Photoshop, Public Speaking, HTML, Strategic Planning, Budgets, Negotiation, Editing, C++
Education
Miami University 2011 — 2013
Master's degree, Zoology/Animal Biology
Mount Vernon Nazarene University 2000 — 2004
Bachelor's degree, Biology, General
Akron Zoo February 2007 - Present
Diversified Engraving Stamp & Machine Company September 1985 - December 2006
Skills
Microsoft Dynamics SL, Accruals, FRx, Budgets, General Ledger, Fixed Assets, GAAP, Customer Service, Microsoft Word, Timberline Accounting, Nonprofits, Mas 90, Construction Accounting, Microsoft Excel, Turbo Tax, Year-end Close, Job Costing, Auditing, Forecasting, Financial Accounting, Inventory Management, QuickBooks, Outlook, Financial Statements, Financial Analysis, Account Reconciliation
Education
The University of Akron 1981 — 1985
Bachelor of Science, Accounting
Horizon Science Academy Science TeacherCASTLE Community SchoolOctober 2008 - June 2009
CASTLE High School 2008 - 2009
Akron Zoological Park 2004 - 2008
Akron Zoo April 2001 - March 2004
Education
Kent State University 1999 — 2002
BS, Zoology
Cleveland State University
Boehringer Ingelheim September 2002 - Present
Ohio Division of Wildlife June 2002 - September 2002
Medina Raptor Center June 2001 - August 2001
Akron Zoo June 2000 - August 2000
Skills
GLP, Sop, GMP, Pharmaceutical Industry, Lifesciences, Validation, Microbiology, LIMS, FDA, Regulatory Affairs, Environmental Monitoring, CAPA, Laboratory, Assay Development, Environmental Science, Animal Welfare, Animal Husbandry, 21 CFR, USP, Computer System...
Education
Ohio University 1997 — 2001
Bachelor of Science (BS), Wildlife Biology, Environmental Studies
Akron Zoo January 2009 - December 2013
Akron Aeros March 2003 - April 2007
Sportservice Progressive Field March 1994 - May 1995
Skills
Customer Service, Menu Development, Event Management, Banquets, Culinary Skills, Budgets, Cuisine, Event Planning, Restaurants, Food Service, Purchasing, Catering, Food & Beverage, Hospitality, Microsoft Office, Food, Food Industry, Food Safety, Ingredients, Culinary Management, Menu Costing, Training, Sauces, Sustainability..., Sustainable Business, Farm to Table Foods, Food Cost Management, KMWare POS, Local Foods, Zero Waste, Chef, Recipes, Sanitation, Leadership, Management, Menu Engineering, Team Building, Public Speaking, Inventory Management, Strategic Planning, Sales, Customer Satisfaction
Education
The University of Akron
CELLULAR TECHNOLOGY LTD. October 2012 - Present
Center for Great Apes March 2010 - March 2012
Akron Zoo September 2009 - March 2010
Cleveland Metroparks Zoo June 2009 - March 2010
Skills
Laboratory, Veterinary, Biology, ELISPOT, Behavioral Research, Agarose Gel..., Classical Ballet, Cell Culture, Conservation Issues
Education
The Ohio State University 2006 — 2009
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Animal Sciences
Cuyahoga Community College 2005 — 2006
Post Secondary Enrollment Options Student, Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Woodland Park Zoo 2009 - Present
PAWS - Progressive Animal Welfare Society 2007 - 2009
Sylvan Heights Waterfowl 2006 - 2006
Audubon Nature Institute 2004 - 2006
Akron Zoo 1998 - 2003
Skills
Zoo, Animal Training, Animal Husbandry, Conservation Issues, Natural History, Zoology, Environmental Education, Animal Behavior, Wildlife, Animal Work, Wildlife Biology, Wildlife Conservation
Education
The University of Akron
Biology
Mogadore Veterinary Hospital March 2010 - September 2011
Wellington Veterinary Clinic June 2011 - July 2011
Akron Zoo September 2004 - February 2010
Wellington Veterinary Clinic January 2009 - September 2009
Metropolitan Veterinary Hospital March 2009 - March 2009
Randall C. Alger, DVM October 2008 - November 2008
Akron Zoo May 2006 - November 2006
Education
The Ohio State University 2011 — 2015
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine
Kent State University 2001 — 2005
BS
Stautzenberger College-Brecksville 2007 — 2009
Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS)
Akron Zoo February 2015 - Present
Skills
Animal Husbandry, Biology, Conservation Issues, Wildlife Conservation, Ecology, Animal Work, Wildlife Biology, Research, Zoology, Public Speaking, Science, Conservation Education, Endangered Species, Aquarium Life Support..., Scuba Diving, Animal Behavior, qPCR, Community Outreach, Wildlife, Exhibit Transition..., PowerPoint
Education
Delaware Valley University 2009 — 2013
Degree: Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Major: Zoology/Biology, Minor: Psychology
Manchester High School January 2014 - Present
Kent State University August 2013 - September 2015
Kent State University May 2015 - August 2015
Akron Zoo June 2012 - September 2014
Sluggers and Putters June 2011 - October 2011
Manchester Youth Baseball and Softball League June 2010 - September 2010
Skills
Athletics, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Sports, Critical Thinking, Time Management, Leadership, Teamwork
Education
Kent State University 2012 — 2016
University of Cincinnati 2012 — 2013
Akron Zoo May 2014 - Present
Education
The University of Akron 2010 — 2015
Archbishop Hoban High School August 2008 - Present
Ohio & Erie Canalway Association June 2005 - August 2007
Akron Zoo August 1999 - June 2005
Skills
Science Education, environmental science, environmental education, curriculum design, curriculum development, program evaluation, leadership training, musical theatre, public speaking, grant writing, volunteer management, Secondary Education, Environmental Education, Public Speaking, Grant Writing, Curriculum Development, Volunteer Management, Curriculum Design, Program Evaluation
Education
The University of Akron 2006 — 2008
Master of Arts (M.A.), Secondary Education and Teaching
University of St. Thomas 1992 — 1996
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Biology and Theater