Akron Zoo

Description

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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Akron Zoo Employees

Employee
Years
Job
Industry
Shea Groves Shea Groves Cincinnati Area Details
Shea Groves's Akron Zoo Experience June 2010 - August 2010
Job Corporate Recruiter, Microbiologist, Life Science Educator, & Animal Handler
Industry Environmental Services
Experience
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

Beth Cinadr Beth Cinadr Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area Details
Beth Cinadr's Akron Zoo Experience August 2015 - Present
Job Zoologist
Industry Museums and Institutions
Experience
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

Abby Griffiths Abby Griffiths Canton, Ohio Details
Abby Griffiths's Akron Zoo Experience September 2013 - February 2014
Job Bookstore Specialist at The College of Wooster
Industry Higher Education
Experience
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

Rebecca Dickson Rebecca Dickson Washington, District Of Columbia Details
Rebecca Dickson's Akron Zoo Experience June 2013 - August 2013
Job Production Designer at The Hill
Industry Graphic Design
Experience
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

Nicole Hosafros Nicole Hosafros Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area Details
Nicole Hosafros's Akron Zoo Experience January 2015 - Present
Job Food Service Assistant Supervisor at Akron Zoo
Industry Health, Wellness and Fitness
Experience
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

Giovanni Nardi Giovanni Nardi Columbus, Ohio Details
Giovanni Nardi's Akron Zoo Experience June 2011 - September 2011
Job Database Builder at CAS
Industry Food Production
Experience
CAS  October 2012 - Present
Cargill  May 2013 - December 2013
Akron Zoo   June 2011 - September 2011

Education
The Ohio State University   2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Chemical Engineering

Saint Ignatius High School   2006 — 2010

Nathan Rawdon Nathan Rawdon Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area Details
Nathan Rawdon's Akron Zoo Experience April 2009 - September 2009
Job Environmental Services Professional
Industry Environmental Services
Experience
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

Sharon R. Jones Sharon R. Jones Canton, Ohio Details
Sharon R. Jones's Akron Zoo Experience January 2014 - May 2014
Job Marketing Specialist at Credit Union Financial Institution
Industry Public Relations and Communications
Experience
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

Shelley Harvey Orloski, CVA Shelley Harvey Orloski, CVA Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area Details
Shelley Harvey Orloski, CVA's Akron Zoo Experience February 2015 - Present
Job Volunteer Manager at Akron Zoo
Industry Recreational Facilities and Services
Experience
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

Christian Wargo Christian Wargo Iowa City, Iowa Details
Christian Wargo's Akron Zoo Experience January 2015 - June 2015
Job Director of Media & Events/Foundation Project Manager at The Delta Chi Fraternity, Inc.
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
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

Jenna Miller Jenna Miller Portland, Oregon Details
Jenna Miller's Akron Zoo Experience November 2012 - July 2013
Job Communications Specialist II at Alaska SeaLife Center
Industry Public Relations and Communications
Experience
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

Shannon Bigler Shannon Bigler Akron, Ohio Details
Shannon Bigler's Akron Zoo Experience May 2013 - August 2013
Job Graduate Social Work Student at The University of Akron
Industry Health, Wellness and Fitness
Experience
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

Jazmine Danner Jazmine Danner Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area Details
Jazmine Danner's Akron Zoo Experience May 2010 - August 2010
Job Social Work Intern Lutheran Family Services
Industry Hospital & Health Care
Experience
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

Mari Clemmer Mari Clemmer Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area Details
Mari Clemmer's Akron Zoo Experience May 2013 - Present
Job Technical Specialist, Pipeline Integrity
Industry Environmental Services
Experience
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

Doug Piekarz Doug Piekarz Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area Details
Doug Piekarz's Akron Zoo Experience January 2015 - Present
Job President & C.E.O. at Akron Zoo
Industry Recreational Facilities and Services
Experience
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

Tara Littman Tara Littman Columbus, Ohio Details
Tara Littman's Akron Zoo Experience May 2014 - August 2014
Job Event Coordinator at Piezosurgery Incorporated
Industry Medical Devices
Experience
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

Carmen Cano Carmen Cano Haskins, Ohio Details
Carmen Cano's Akron Zoo Experience May 2015 - Present
Job Student at Ohio Northern University
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
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

Renata Wischt Renata Wischt Mogadore, Ohio Details
Renata Wischt's Akron Zoo Experience March 2013 - October 2013
Job Student at Kent State University
Industry Environmental Services
Experience
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

Samantha Zink Samantha Zink Kent, Ohio Details
Samantha Zink's Akron Zoo Experience June 2010 - August 2010
Job Senior Secretary of Advancement Operations
Industry Higher Education
Experience
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

Pamela Webb Pamela Webb Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area Details
Pamela Webb's Akron Zoo Experience 2008 - Present
Job Director of Development at Akron Zoo
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
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

Meghan Majercik Meghan Majercik Bedford, Ohio Details
Meghan Majercik's Akron Zoo Experience March 2013 - October 2013
Job Guest Experience Associte at Greater Cleveland Aquarium
Industry
Experience
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

Jessica Orlando Jessica Orlando Columbus, Ohio Area Details
Jessica Orlando's Akron Zoo Experience July 2010 - September 2010
Job PatientFirst Innovation Team Project Manager at OhioHealth
Industry Hospital & Health Care
Experience
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

Sara Stoneburg Sara Stoneburg Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area Details
Sara Stoneburg's Akron Zoo Experience May 2010 - August 2010
Job DVM candidate at the Ohio State University College of Veterinary Medicine
Industry Veterinary
Experience
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

Jenny Eischen Jenny Eischen Las Vegas, Nevada Details
Jenny Eischen's Akron Zoo Experience July 2013 - December 2013
Job at
Industry Entertainment
Experience
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

Elena Bell Elena Bell Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area Details
Elena Bell's Akron Zoo Experience December 2014 - Present
Job Marketing and Group Sales Manager at Akron Zoo
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
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

Erin Deal Erin Deal Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area Details
Erin Deal's Akron Zoo Experience January 2013 - May 2013
Job Operations Manager at Fox Bros Construction
Industry Public Relations and Communications
Experience
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

Elizabeth Mancini Elizabeth Mancini Wake Forest, North Carolina Details
Elizabeth Mancini's Akron Zoo Experience 2005 - November 2014
Job Executive Director/ Founder of Melanoma Education Initiative
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
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

Shane Good Shane Good Valley City, Ohio Details
Shane Good's Akron Zoo Experience November 2012 - Present
Job Animal Curator at Akron Zoo
Industry Museums and Institutions
Experience
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

Cindy Berman Morrow Cindy Berman Morrow Canton, Ohio Details
Cindy Berman Morrow's Akron Zoo Experience May 2001 - June 2003
Job Freelance Public Relations Consultant
Industry Public Relations and Communications
Experience
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

Carrie Bassett Carrie Bassett Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area Details
Carrie Bassett's Akron Zoo Experience March 2005 - Present
Job Education Specialist at Akron Zoo
Industry Recreational Facilities and Services
Experience
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

Chelsea Broderick Chelsea Broderick Arlington, Texas Details
Chelsea Broderick's Akron Zoo Experience June 2010 - August 2010
Job Graphic Designer at Brad Cecil & Associates
Industry Graphic Design
Experience
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

David Barnhardt David Barnhardt Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area Details
David Barnhardt's Akron Zoo Experience June 1999 - Present
Job Director of Marketing & Guest Services at Akron Zoo
Industry Museums and Institutions
Experience
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

Myra Peffer Myra Peffer West Rutland, Vermont Details
Myra Peffer's Akron Zoo Experience November 2005 - June 2008
Job Directors of Wonderfeet Kids' Museum
Industry Higher Education
Experience
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

Forrest Radarian Forrest Radarian Phoenix, Arizona Details
Forrest Radarian's Akron Zoo Experience May 2007 - August 2007
Job AP Biology, AP Environmental Science, Biology Teacher at Phoenix Collegiate Academy
Industry Education Management
Experience
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

Jacob Wallis Jacob Wallis Mogadore, Ohio Details
Jacob Wallis's Akron Zoo Experience April 2014 - September 2014
Job Firefighter/EMT at Suffield Township Fire Department
Industry Public Safety
Experience
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

Sara Lynn Cramb Sara Lynn Cramb Athens, Georgia Details
Sara Lynn Cramb's Akron Zoo Experience March 2008 - December 2009
Job Freelance Graphic Designer and Illustrator
Industry Design
Experience
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

Angela Payerle Angela Payerle Akron, Ohio Details
Angela Payerle's Akron Zoo Experience December 2014 - July 2015
Job Elephant Intern at Riddle's Elephant Sanctuary
Industry Environmental Services
Experience
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

Michelle Studer Michelle Studer Canal Fulton, Ohio Details
Michelle Studer's Akron Zoo Experience January 2013 - March 2015
Job Director of Facilities and Grounds at Akron Zoological Park
Industry Recreational Facilities and Services
Experience
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

Stefanie Hughes Stefanie Hughes Hudson, Ohio Details
Stefanie Hughes's Akron Zoo Experience April 2013 - Present
Job Freelance writer and editor
Industry Higher Education
Experience
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

Ashley Sostaric-Finkes, MTA Ashley Sostaric-Finkes, MTA Cincinnati Area Details
Ashley Sostaric-Finkes, MTA's Akron Zoo Experience May 2005 - September 2005
Job Event Marketing Director at F+W Media, Inc.
Industry Events Services
Experience
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

Amanda Hohman-Foos Amanda Hohman-Foos Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area Details
Amanda Hohman-Foos's Akron Zoo Experience 2001 - 2002
Job Customer service at CSA International
Industry Consumer Services
Experience
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

Anne Poling Anne Poling Stow, Ohio Details
Anne Poling's Akron Zoo Experience April 2010 - October 2013
Job Cashier at Acme Fresh Market
Industry Environmental Services
Experience
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

Grant Kilduff Grant Kilduff Canton, Ohio Area Details
Grant Kilduff's Akron Zoo Experience June 2009 - August 2009
Job Development Research Assistant at State Policy Network
Industry Research
Experience
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

Autumn Young Autumn Young Columbus, Ohio Area Details
Autumn Young's Akron Zoo Experience June 2013 - August 2013
Job Customer Service Specialist at Verizon
Industry Public Relations and Communications
Experience
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

Mack Stone Mack Stone Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area Details
Mack Stone's Akron Zoo Experience August 2015 - Present
Job Operations Manager at Turfscape, Inc.
Industry Facilities Services
Experience
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)

Kelli Swigeart Kelli Swigeart Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area Details
Kelli Swigeart's Akron Zoo Experience April 2012 - September 2012
Job Administrative Assistant at Competitive Interiors, Inc.
Industry Recreational Facilities and Services
Experience
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

Veronica Waite Veronica Waite Orlando, Florida Details
Veronica Waite's Akron Zoo Experience May 2008 - August 2008
Job Mutlimedia Consultant
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
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

Kameron Leister Kameron Leister Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area Details
Kameron Leister's Akron Zoo Experience May 2011 - October 2011
Job Account Executive at Doner
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
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

Tabitha Fisher Tabitha Fisher Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area Details
Tabitha Fisher's Akron Zoo Experience March 2012 - October 2012
Job Emergency Receptionist at VCA
Industry Veterinary
Experience
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

Sarah I. Hegnauer Sarah I. Hegnauer Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area Details
Sarah I. Hegnauer's Akron Zoo Experience January 2005 - March 2006
Job Deputy Fiscal Officer, Community Relations at Summit County Fiscal Office
Industry Government Administration
Experience
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)

Emily Ingersoll Emily Ingersoll Wooster, Ohio Details
Emily Ingersoll's Akron Zoo Experience April 2013 - August 2014
Job Technology Teacher at Rittman Elementary School
Industry Education Management
Experience
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

Deniele Brown Deniele Brown Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area Details
Deniele Brown's Akron Zoo Experience January 2013 - Present
Job Hospital Coordinator/Registrar at Akron zoo
Industry Recreational Facilities and Services
Experience
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
Bachelor’s Degree, Biology/Biological Sciences, General

Danielle Pund Danielle Pund Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area Details
Danielle Pund's Akron Zoo Experience May 2009 - February 2010
Job Toxicology Tech II at Ricerca Biosciences (RLATg)
Industry Research
Experience
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

Jennifer Sta. Ana Jennifer Sta. Ana New Bern, North Carolina Details
Jennifer Sta. Ana's Akron Zoo Experience May 2008 - August 2008
Job Owner at For Paws Pet Sitting
Industry Veterinary
Experience
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

Kati Wires Kati Wires Saint Marys, Georgia Details
Kati Wires's Akron Zoo Experience June 2011 - December 2011
Job Marine Mammal Assistant 1 at SAIC
Industry Military
Experience
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

Jozeff Gebolys Jozeff Gebolys Columbus, Ohio Details
Jozeff Gebolys's Akron Zoo Experience June 2008 - September 2010
Job Summer Associate at Brouse McDowell, LPA
Industry Legal Services
Experience
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

Beth Kreiner Beth Kreiner Mogadore, Ohio Details
Beth Kreiner's Akron Zoo Experience June 2003 - Present
Job Guest Services Manager at Akron Zoo
Industry Recreational Facilities and Services
Experience
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

Carli Molinelli Carli Molinelli Akron, Ohio Details
Carli Molinelli's Akron Zoo Experience September 2015 - Present
Job Events and Marketing Coordinator
Industry Events Services
Experience
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

Matt Snodgrass Matt Snodgrass Greater Pittsburgh Area Details
Matt Snodgrass's Akron Zoo Experience 1998 - 1998
Job Senior Marketing Manager at MarketingProfs
Industry Online Media
Experience
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

Machelle Syx Machelle Syx Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area Details
Machelle Syx's Akron Zoo Experience March 2003 - October 2014
Job Special Projects Coordinator at Akron Children's Hospital
Industry Events Services
Experience
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

Veronica Waite Veronica Waite Alliance, Ohio Details
Veronica Waite's Akron Zoo Experience May 2008 - August 2008
Job Advertising Account Excutive at Dix Communications
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
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

Amy Hessel Amy Hessel Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio Details
Amy Hessel's Akron Zoo Experience January 1993 - January 1994
Job RN, BSN, CHPN at Summa Health System
Industry Hospital & Health Care
Experience
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

Ally Tatlow Ally Tatlow Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area Details
Ally Tatlow's Akron Zoo Experience January 2015 - Present
Job Development Coordinator
Industry Hospitality
Experience
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

Joe Kacyon Joe Kacyon Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area Details
Joe Kacyon's Akron Zoo Experience 2013 - 2015
Job Attorney at Joseph A Kacyon, Attorney at Law, LLC
Industry Law Practice
Experience
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

Pam Holtz Pam Holtz Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area Details
Pam Holtz's Akron Zoo Experience August 2015 - Present
Job Vice President, Chief Development Officer at Akron Zoo
Industry Fund-Raising
Experience
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

Cindy Tesmer Cindy Tesmer Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area Details
Cindy Tesmer's Akron Zoo Experience February 1996 - February 2006
Job Staffing & Sales Consultant in the Recruiting Industry
Industry Staffing and Recruiting
Experience
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

Alexandria Pesto, PHR Alexandria Pesto, PHR Cleveland, Ohio Details
Alexandria Pesto, PHR's Akron Zoo Experience May 2009 - August 2009
Job HR Administrator at Insurance Company
Industry Human Resources
Experience
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

Jessica Winchell Jessica Winchell Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area Details
Jessica Winchell's Akron Zoo Experience May 2012 - December 2012
Job Loss Prevention Agent at The TJX Companies, Inc.
Industry Security and Investigations
Experience
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

Nikki Scope Nikki Scope Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area Details
Nikki Scope's Akron Zoo Experience May 2009 - August 2009
Job H.R Intern at Akron Zoo
Industry Human Resources
Experience
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

Maureen Meslovich Maureen Meslovich Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area Details
Maureen Meslovich's Akron Zoo Experience November 1995 - April 1996
Job at Cleveland Metroparks Zoo
Industry Museums and Institutions
Experience
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.

Tiffany Schmidt Tiffany Schmidt Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area Details
Tiffany Schmidt's Akron Zoo Experience October 2001 - December 2005
Job Volunteer Coordinator at Akron Civic Theatre
Industry Higher Education
Experience
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

Linda Criss Linda Criss United States Details
Linda Criss's Akron Zoo Experience October 1991 - Present
Job VP Communications at Akron Zoo
Industry
Experience
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

Mary Yoder Mary Yoder Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area Details
Mary Yoder's Akron Zoo Experience April 2004 - January 2010
Job Collections Manager of Primates at The Phoenix Zoo
Industry Environmental Services
Experience
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

Tari Kaufman Tari Kaufman Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area Details
Tari Kaufman's Akron Zoo Experience February 2007 - Present
Job Accounting Manager at Akron Zoo
Industry Recreational Facilities and Services
Experience
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

Monica Girard Monica Girard Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area Details
Monica Girard's Akron Zoo Experience April 2001 - March 2004
Job Science Teacher at Horizon Science Academy
Industry Primary/Secondary Education
Experience
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

Bernie Beno Bernie Beno Macedonia, Ohio Details
Bernie Beno's Akron Zoo Experience June 2000 - August 2000
Job Senior Microbiologist at Boehringer Ingelheim
Industry Pharmaceuticals
Experience
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

Alan Strobel Alan Strobel Akron, Ohio Details
Alan Strobel's Akron Zoo Experience January 2009 - December 2013
Job Former Executive Chef at Akron Zoo (12/20/13)
Industry Recreational Facilities and Services
Experience
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

Alyssa Mills Alyssa Mills North Royalton, Ohio Details
Alyssa Mills's Akron Zoo Experience September 2009 - March 2010
Job R&D Laboratory Technician at CELLULAR TECHNOLOGY LTD.
Industry Biotechnology
Experience
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

John Samaras John Samaras Seattle, Washington Details
John Samaras's Akron Zoo Experience 1998 - 2003
Job Zookeeper at Woodland Park Zoo
Industry Museums and Institutions
Experience
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

Abbey (DeZee) McCann Abbey (DeZee) McCann Columbus, Ohio Details
Abbey (DeZee) McCann's Akron Zoo Experience September 2004 - February 2010
Job Veterinary Medicine Student
Industry Veterinary
Experience
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)

Ellie Campbell Ellie Campbell Cleveland/Akron, Ohio Area Details
Ellie Campbell's Akron Zoo Experience February 2015 - Present
Job Wild Animal Keeper I: Komodo Kingdom at Akron Zoo
Industry Museums and Institutions
Experience
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

Zachary Kaufman Zachary Kaufman Clinton, Ohio Details
Zachary Kaufman's Akron Zoo Experience June 2012 - September 2014
Job Student at Kent State University
Industry Sports
Experience
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

Brian Haverkamp Brian Haverkamp Ravenna, Ohio Details
Brian Haverkamp's Akron Zoo Experience May 2014 - Present
Job Admissions and Rides Assistant Supervisor at Akron Zoo
Industry
Experience
Akron Zoo   May 2014 - Present

Education
The University of Akron   2010 — 2015

Candace Bates Candace Bates Akron, Ohio Details
Candace Bates's Akron Zoo Experience August 1999 - June 2005
Job Science Teacher at Archbishop Hoban High School
Industry Primary/Secondary Education
Experience
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