Blandford Nature Center

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Address: 1715 Hillburn Ave NW, Grand Rapids, MI 49504 Hours: Closed ⋅ Opens 9AM Saturday9AM–5PMSundayClosedMonday9AM–5PMTuesday9AM–5PMWednesday9AM–5PMThursday9AM–5PMFriday9AM–5PMSuggest an edit Unable to add this file. Please check that it is a valid photo. District: Grand Rapids Public Schools Phone: (616) 735-6240: Category: Website: : : : Place name: : : Website: http://blandfordnaturecenter.org/ Category: Nature Preserve 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. Questions & answers Ask a question Q: Do you allow people to take pictures there(No answers)See all questions (12)

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Employee
Years
Job
Industry
DeAnna Hill DeAnna Hill Hastings, Michigan Details
DeAnna Hill's Blandford Nature Center Experience May 2011 - August 2011
Job Public Relations Graduate
Industry Public Relations and Communications
Experience
Blandford Nature Center   May 2011 - August 2011

Skills
Public Relations, Press Releases, Social Media, Copywriting

Education
Ferris State University   2006 — 2011
Bachelor of Science, Public Relations

Scott Green Scott Green Sparta, Michigan Details
Scott Green's Blandford Nature Center Experience May 1977 - March 1982
Job Interpretive Guide / President Board of Advisors at Howard Christensen Nature Center
Industry Renewables & Environment
Experience
Howard Christensen Nature Center - Operated by Lily's Frog Pad, Inc   May 2015 - Present
Everything Green   September 2005 - August 2014
Trivalent Group  January 2014 - April 2014
BDO USA, LLP  August 2005 - February 2013
Corporate Technologies, LLC - D/B/A/ CPR - Computer Products and Resources   1995 - 2005
UPS  February 1976 - November 1996
Kent Intermediate School District - Kent County Mich   August 1982 - June 1992
CES (Center for Environmental Study)   February 1982 - November 1985
Blandford Nature Center   May 1977 - March 1982
US Army  December 1971 - December 1974

Skills
Sustainability, Environmental Awareness, Customer Service, Environmental Education, Leadership, Training, Technical Support, Renewable Energy, Sustainable Business, Networking, Information Technology, Troubleshooting, Microsoft Office, Software Documentation, Process Improvement, Help Desk Support, Natural Resources, Proposal Writing, Public Speaking, Computer Hardware, Consulting, Project Management, Strategic Planning, Green, Hardware, Corporate Social..., Windows, Climate Change, Environmental Policy, Software, Research, Water, Technical Writing, Cleantech, E-Waste, Green IT, Landscape Design, Customer Relations, Conservation Issues, Sustainable Management, Sustainability Metrics, Sustainable Enterprise, Sustainable Procurement, Green Purchasing, Green Initiatives, Eco-efficiency, Sustainability Education, Superior Client Service, Teaching

Education
wyoming park

Grand Valley State University
Business Administration and Management, General

Grand Rapids Community College
Wildlife Biology, Environmental Education and Botany

Sera Kinoglu Sera Kinoglu Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Sera Kinoglu's Blandford Nature Center Experience July 2009 - July 2010
Job Research Assistant at Amherst H. Wilder Foundation
Industry Research
Experience
Oregon State University  September 2012 - June 2014
Oregon State University  September 2012 - June 2014
Ten Rivers Food Web  September 2013 - May 2014
Orange Theory Fitness  February 2012 - August 2012
Buca di Beppo  July 2010 - March 2011
Blandford Nature Center   July 2009 - July 2010
Wealth Enhancement Group  October 2007 - December 2008
Absolute Marketing Group  August 2006 - May 2007

Skills
Research, Ethnography, Marketing, Editing, Public Relations, Social Media Marketing, Event Planning, Social Networking, Social Media, Event Management, PowerPoint, Advertising, Microsoft Excel, Press Releases, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Microsoft Word, SPSS, Atlas.ti, Qualitative Research

Education
Oregon State University   2012 — 2014
Master of Arts (M.A.), Applied Anthropology

Concordia College   2003 — 2007
B.A., Marketing, French

Anna Lynn Voss Anna Lynn Voss Wyoming, Michigan Details
Anna Lynn Voss's Blandford Nature Center Experience 2015 - Present
Job Visitor Services Specialist at Blandford Nature Center
Industry Food & Beverages
Experience
Blandford Nature Center   2015 - Present
Grand Rapids Public Museum  September 2014 - Present
Mr. Burger  August 2008 - June 2015

Skills
Customer Service

Education
Aquinas College   2009 — 2014
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), History/ Environmental Studies

Aquinas College   2009 — 2014
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), History, Environmental Studies

Camille McBride Camille McBride Harrison Township, Michigan Details
Camille McBride's Blandford Nature Center Experience November 2012 - February 2013
Job Environmentalist/Natural Resource Management Professional Seeking Opportunities
Industry Renewables & Environment
Experience
Chicago Botanic Garden, BLM   May 2013 - November 2013
World Wide Opportunities on Organic Farms (WWOOF)   February 2013 - May 2013
Blandford Nature Center   November 2012 - February 2013
Southern African Wildlife College   May 2012 - June 2012
Wallinwood Springs Gold Club   2012 - 2012

Skills
Gardening, Plant Identification, GPS navigation, Creating herbarium..., invasive species removal, Trail building, ArcGIS, Line-point intercepts, Step-point intercepts, Rangeland health..., Forest Management, Environmental Awareness

Education
Grand Valley State University   2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Science (BASc), Natural Resource Management

Rob Keys Rob Keys Grand Rapids, Michigan Details
Rob Keys's Blandford Nature Center Experience March 1997 - August 2000
Job Professor of Science Cornerstone University / Research Faculty at Au Sable Institute of Environmental Studies
Industry Higher Education
Experience
Cornerstone University  January 2002 - Present
Au Sable Institute of Environmental Studies  July 2004 - Present
Blandford Nature Center   March 1997 - August 2000
Asbury Woods Nature Center   1987 - 1997

Skills
Science Education, Environmental Education, Bird Conservation..., Teaching, Environmental Science, Research, Teacher Training, Science, Wildlife, Ecology, Biology, Classroom, Ornithology, Higher Education

Education
Western Michigan University   2000 — 2004
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Science Education - Conservation Biology

Gannon University
Master of Education (MEd), Environmental Education/Environmental Science

Cornerstone University   1980 — 1984
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Biology - Field Biology

Victoria Haugen Victoria Haugen Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area Details
Victoria Haugen's Blandford Nature Center Experience February 2015 - Present
Job Wildlife Care at Blandford Nature Center
Industry Fine Art
Experience
Blandford Nature Center   February 2015 - Present
Bruce Dice Mineralogy Musuem   January 2014 - Present
Calvin College  August 2012 - Present
Sweetwater Dressage   June 2014 - August 2014
Knollcrest Dining, Calvin College   August 2011 - May 2012
Admissions and Social Media, Calvin College   August 2011 - 2012

Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, English, Windows, Research, Photoshop, Editing, Creative Writing, Art, Photography, Blogging, WordPress, Teamwork, Social Media, Leadership

Education
Calvin College   2011 — 2015
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Photography

Delaware County Christian School   2008 — 2011

Nicholas Cunigan Nicholas Cunigan Lawrence, Kansas Details
Nicholas Cunigan's Blandford Nature Center Experience October 2007 - July 2010
Job Graduate Research Assistant at University of Kansas
Industry Higher Education
Experience
University of Kansas  May 2013 - Present
University of Kansas  January 2013 - May 2013
University of Kansas  August 2010 - December 2012
Blandford Nature Center   October 2007 - July 2010

Skills
American History

Education
University of Kansas   2013 — 2016
PhD, Dutch Atlantic World, Environmental, and Indigenous Peoples History

University of Kansas   2010 — 2013
MA, US, Environmental, and Indigenous Peoples History

Calvin College   2003 — 2007
BA, History

Laura Worth Laura Worth Grand Rapids, Michigan Details
Laura Worth's Blandford Nature Center Experience December 2007 - December 2008
Job B.A. German, Philosophy
Industry Environmental Services
Experience
Gezon Motors, Inc.   September 2012 - July 2014
BIGGBY COFFEE  December 2011 - August 2012
Fifth Third Bank  December 2008 - July 2010
Blandford Nature Center   December 2007 - December 2008

Skills
Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Volunteer Management, Sales, Press Releases, German, Automotive Service..., Barista, Writing, Procedure Manuals, Horticulture

Education
Michigan State University   2014 — 2016
Landscape and Lawn Management Certificate, Landscape and Lawn Management, 4.0 GPA

Grand Valley State University   2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Germanic Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics; Philosophy, 3.7 GPA

Denise Blair Denise Blair Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area Details
Denise Blair's Blandford Nature Center Experience 2010 - Present
Job Human Resources Generalist at Disability Advocates of Kent County
Industry Human Resources
Experience
Disability Advocates of Kent County  April 2014 - Present
Blandford Nature Center   2010 - Present
Performance Improvement Plus   September 1992 - Present
GRSource.org   February 2013 - September 2013
Grand Valley State University  September 2012 - October 2012
Priceline.com  February 2010 - June 2010
Amway Corporation  1992 - 1998

Skills
Leadership Development, Performance Management, Organizational..., Non-profits, Employee Relations, Talent Acquisition, Customer Service, Recruiting, Nonprofits, Management, Research, Public Speaking, Public Relations, Teaching, Workshop Facilitation, Event Planning, Fundraising, Social Networking, Community Outreach, Microsoft Office, Coaching, Time Management, Interviews, Entrepreneurship, Training, Staff Development, Volunteer Management, Resume Writing, Career Counseling, Career Development, Grant Writing, Conflict Resolution, Executive Coaching, Leadership, Policy, Hiring

Education
Western Michigan University   1986 — 1992
MA, Organizational Psychology

Central Michigan University   1976 — 1980
Bachelor of Science, Psychology, Business, Dance

Morningside Academy, Seattle, WA   2003 — 2003
Learning Sciences

Aaron Snippe Aaron Snippe Grand Rapids, Michigan Details
Aaron Snippe's Blandford Nature Center Experience January 2011 - Present
Job Farm Manager at Blandford Nature Center
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Blandford Nature Center   January 2011 - Present
Trillium Haven Farm   April 2007 - November 2010

Skills
Farming, Sustainable Agriculture, Farms, Natural Resource..., Agriculture, Conservation Issues, Ecology, Birds

Education
Calvin College   2002 — 2006
BS, Economics

Sarah Erlewine Sarah Erlewine Ann Arbor, Michigan Details
Sarah Erlewine's Blandford Nature Center Experience December 2007 - August 2008
Job Freelance Graphic Designer
Industry Performing Arts
Experience
Freelance Graphic Designer  January 2015 - Present
Eastern Michigan University  February 2013 - Present
Skyword Inc.  2012 - Present
EMU Theatre   January 2014 - January 2015
Cambridge Michigan Language Assessments   2008 - September 2012
Blandford Nature Center   December 2007 - August 2008
UCLA  2007 - 2007
Ferris State University  2006 - 2007

Skills
Editing, Social Media, Microsoft Office, Copywriting, Web Content, Facebook, Blogging, Digital Media, Social Media Marketing, Press Releases, SEO, Feature Articles, Copy Editing, Online Advertising, Microsoft Word, Content Development, Research, Microsoft Excel, Technical Writing, InDesign, Journalism, Adobe Creative Suite, Graphic Design

Education
Eastern Michigan University   2012 — 2014
Master of Arts (MA), Applied Drama and Theatre for the Young

Ferris State University   2004 — 2006
BS, Technical & Professional Communication

Michigan State University   1998 — 2002

Kristin Tindall Kristin Tindall Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area Details
Kristin Tindall's Blandford Nature Center Experience July 2004 - Present
Job Ecology Education Coordinator at Blandford Nature Center
Industry Program Development
Experience
Blandford Nature Center   July 2004 - Present
Grand Valley State University  January 2008 - December 2009
Trees For Tomorrow   2001 - 2002

Skills
Research, Social Media, Teaching, Newsletters, Event Management, Ecology, Editing, Grant Writing, Permaculture, Fundraising, Press Releases, Community Development, Program Development, Art, Community Outreach, Volunteer Management, Public Speaking

Education
Hamline University   2005 — 2005
Environmental Education, continuing education

Northland College, an Environmental Liberal Arts college   1996 — 2000
Bachelor of Science, Biology, Environmental Education

Eric Timon Eric Timon Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area Details
Eric Timon's Blandford Nature Center Experience January 2009 - June 2009
Job Integration Specialist at Stryker
Industry Consumer Services
Experience
Stryker  June 2012 - Present
Sustainable Research Group   2010 - Present
Dwelltech Solutions   January 2011 - June 2012
Cannonsburg Ski Lodge   November 2003 - February 2011
Waterworks Auto Wash   May 2005 - January 2011
Amway  May 2010 - November 2010
Blandford Nature Center   January 2009 - June 2009

Skills
Creative Problem Solving, Sustainability, Research, Word, Problem Solving, Microsoft Office, Excel, PowerPoint, Program Management, Social Media, Business Strategy, Process Improvement, Public Speaking, Sustainable Business, Sales, Marketing, Customer Service, Teamwork, Environmental Awareness, Leadership, Troubleshooting, Nonprofits

Education
Aquinas College   2008 — 2010
B.S, Sustainable Business

Grand Rapids Community College   2004 — 2007
General Education

KCTC   2004 — 2005
Pre-Engineering

Rockford High School

Kelly Knudtson Kelly Knudtson Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area Details
Kelly Knudtson's Blandford Nature Center Experience October 2008 - July 2010
Job Qualitative Health Researcher and GIS analyst
Industry Research
Experience
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill  July 2015 - Present
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill  November 2013 - May 2015
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill  August 2014 - December 2014
Counter Tobacco   October 2013 - October 2014
Universidad del Valle de Guatemala  May 2014 - July 2014
ENOVA Mexico   October 2011 - May 2013
Clínica Especializada Condesa   June 2011 - February 2012
Blandford Nature Center   October 2008 - July 2010

Skills
Research, Qualitative Research, Data Analysis, GIS, Community Outreach, Geography, Data Collection, ArcGIS, Grant Writing, Research Design, Public Speaking, Program Evaluation, Nonprofits, Teaching, R, Microsoft Office, Program Development

Education
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill   2013 — 2015
Master of Public Health (MPH), Health Behavior

University of California, Berkeley   2004 — 2008
Bachelor's degree, Geography

Philip W. Stephens Philip W. Stephens Midland, Michigan Details
Philip W. Stephens's Blandford Nature Center Experience 1977 - 1979
Job Nature Consultant / Freelance Public Speaker, Photographer & Writer / Search & Rescue / Safety Trainer
Industry Leisure, Travel & Tourism
Experience
Stephens Natural Outlook, LLC   2013 - Present
Midland County Search and Rescue (MCSAR)   2011 - Present
Chippewa Nature Center  1982 - 2013
Philip Stephens Freelance   1981 - 2002
Mille Lacs Kathio State Park   1982 - 1982
Houghton-Portage Township Schools (formerly Portage Township Public Schools)   1981 - 1982
Michigan Technological University  1976 - 1981
Grand Rapids Public Schools  1978 - 1979
Blandford Nature Center   1977 - 1979

Skills
Wildlife, Ecology, Natural Resources, Environmental Education, Outdoor Recreation, Public Speaking, Training, Teaching, Bird Watching, Nature Photography, Backpacking, Search and Rescue, Wilderness First..., Camping, Amateur Radio, Databases, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Access, PowerPoint, Canoeing, First Aid, Cpr Certified, Land Management, Mapping, Photoshop, GIS, Environmental Awareness, Field Work, Outdoors, Hiking, Outdoor Education, Environmental Science, Filemaker, Nonprofits, Technical Writing, Safety, Security, Natural Resource..., Birds, Natural History, ArcGIS, Wildlife Biology, Biology, Report Writing, Informal Education, Environmental..., Analysis, Photography, Invasive Species

Education
Michigan Technological University   1979 — 1981
Master of Science (M.S.), Environmental Biology

Michigan Technological University   1974 — 1976
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Environmental Science

Grand Rapids Community College   1972 — 1974
Associate of Science (A.S.)

Union High School, Grand Rapids, MI   1969 — 1972
High School

Brooke Kiel Brooke Kiel Greater San Diego Area Details
Brooke Kiel's Blandford Nature Center Experience January 2012 - Present
Job Biology
Industry Research
Experience
Blandford Nature Center   January 2012 - Present
Pierce Cedar Creek Institute  May 2013 - October 2013
Grand Valley State University  June 2012 - August 2012
Blandford Nature Center   January 2012 - May 2012

Skills
Wildlife Conservation, Wildlife Rehabilitation, Wetland Science, Wildlife, Wildlife Management, Ecology, ArcGIS, ArcMap, GIS, Reptiles, Birds, small mammal trapping, Public Speaking, Web Design, Laboratory Skills, Natural Resource..., Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Macintosh hardware

Education
Grand Valley State University   2010 — 2013
Natural Resources Management, Biology Minor, 3.34

Jason Meyer Jason Meyer Lansing, Michigan Area Details
Jason Meyer's Blandford Nature Center Experience August 2014 - Present
Job President/CEO at Blandford Nature Center
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Blandford Nature Center   August 2014 - Present
Fenner Conservancy   May 2010 - August 2014
State of California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection  April 2007 - April 2010
San Bernardino National Forest Association - Children's Forest   July 2005 - March 2007
Michigan State University  2003 - 2005
Purdue University  August 1999 - May 2003
Purdue University  1995 - 1999

Skills
Environmental Education, Community Outreach, Grant Writing, Leadership Development, Program Evaluation, Program Development, Budgets, Grants, Community Development, Leadership, Fundraising, Sustainability, Nonprofits, Volunteer Management, Environmental Policy, Public Speaking, Curriculum Development, Community Organizing, Curriculum Design, Ecology, Policy Analysis, Environmental Awareness, Strategic Planning, Government, Event Planning, Team Building

Education
Michigan State University   2002 — 2005
Teacher Education

Purdue University   1999 — 2001
M.S., Forestry

Purdue University   1995 — 1999
B.S., Forestry, Wildlife Management

Jacob Pobst Jacob Pobst Traverse City, Michigan Details
Jacob Pobst's Blandford Nature Center Experience June 2010 - July 2010
Job Licensed Sales Agent at Hagerty (U.S.)
Industry Insurance
Experience
Hagerty (U.S.)   January 2012 - Present
Xanterra Parks & Resorts  August 2010 - May 2011
Blandford Nature Center   June 2010 - July 2010
Gaming for a Cure   June 2007 - July 2010
Northwestern Michigan College  July 2008 - December 2009
NMC Media Technologies   July 2008 - December 2009
NMC Media Technologies   July 2008 - December 2009
NMC Institutional Advancements   August 2007 - July 2008
Air Wisconsin  August 2006 - August 2007
Best Western Inn  February 2006 - July 2006

Skills
Event Planning, Customer Service, Marketing, Higher Education, Public Relations, Advertising, Training, Fundraising, Editing, Management, Market Research, Budgets, Research, Troubleshooting, Data Entry, Facebook, Microsoft Office, Sponsorship, PowerPoint

Education
Davenport University   2008 — 2010
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Marketing/Marketing Management, General

Northwestern Michigan College   2006 — 2009
Associate of Arts and Sciences (A.A.S.)

Massage Therapist - Fox Valley School of Massage   2005 — 2006
Certified Massage Therapist, Therapeutic Massage

Michigan Technological University   2002 — 2003

NASA Space Academy

Katie Van Doeselaar Katie Van Doeselaar Grand Rapids, Michigan Details
Katie Van Doeselaar's Blandford Nature Center Experience June 2011 - Present
Job Office Manager at Blandford Nature Center
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Blandford Nature Center   June 2011 - Present
Holland Museum  May 2010 - June 2011

Skills
Nonprofits, Community Outreach, Event Planning, Grant Writing, Volunteer Management, Editing, Public Speaking, Fundraising, Event Management, Social Media, Public Relations, Press Releases, Social Networking, Research

Education
Grand Valley State University   2015 — 2019
Master of Philanthropy and Nonprofit Leadership, Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management

Grand Valley State University   2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), History

Kyle Bibby Kyle Bibby Grand Rapids, Michigan Details
Kyle Bibby's Blandford Nature Center Experience 2011 - 2011
Job Manager, Fundraising and Special Events at American Diabetes Association
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
American Diabetes Association  May 2015 - Present
Open Roads Bike Program   December 2014 - Present
Kalamazoo Nature Center  April 2013 - May 2015
Grand Valley State University  September 2010 - February 2011
Blandford Nature Center   2011 - 2011
Indian Trails Camp  June 2010 - August 2010

Skills
Fundraising, Grant Writing, Natural Resource..., Volunteer Management, Program Facilitation, Conservation Science, Environmental Education, Community Outreach, Program Budgeting, Scientific Research, Leadership Development, Organizational..., Wildlife Biology, Research, Event Planning, Customer Service, Nonprofits

Education
Grand Valley State University   2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Wildlife Biology, Minor in Non-Profit Administration

Southern African Wildlife College
Certificate, Community-Based Natural Resource Management

Denise Peterson Denise Peterson Grandville, Michigan Details
Denise Peterson's Blandford Nature Center Experience January 2014 - December 2014
Job Predator researcher
Industry Building Materials
Experience
Holland Special Delivery  July 2015 - Present
Denise M. Peterson Photography   April 2014 - Present
Team Troll   July 2012 - Present
Independent research  May 2015 - July 2015
UPS  September 2014 - May 2015
Blandford Nature Center   January 2014 - December 2014
North Coast Commercial Roofing Systems  November 2010 - February 2014
The Humane Society of the United States  November 2012 - January 2014
Bright Idea Pictures   2012 - 2012
Great Lakes Shipwreck Historical Society   June 2004 - April 2007

Skills
Digital Photography, Digital Video, Photography, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Avid, Media 100, Adobe Acrobat, Adobe Photodeluxe, Landscaping, Rock Climbing, Mountain Biking, 35mm, SLR, Grip, Camera Operating, Video Editing, After Effects, FrontPage, Software Installation, Acting, Trail Building, Vocus, Video Production, Final Cut Pro, Camera, Environmental Valuation, Adobe Creative Suite, Avstar, Blogging, Camping, YouTube, Trails, Microsoft Office, Photoshop, Video, Television, Videography, Public Relations, Social Media, Scuba Diving, Snowboarding, Social Networking, New Media, Adobe Pagemill, Collaborative Leadership, Building Materials, Editing, Media Relations, Microsoft Suites

Education
Grand Valley State University   2013 — 2016
Wildlife Biology

Grandville High School

Bradley Farley Bradley Farley Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area Details
Bradley Farley's Blandford Nature Center Experience June 2013 - July 2013
Job GIS Coordinator / Technical Support for Newaygo County
Industry Government Administration
Experience
Newaygo County  June 2015 - Present
Western Michigan University  August 2013 - May 2015
Center for Health Data Research, Analysis and Mapping (HDReAM)   June 2014 - August 2014
W.E. Upjohn Center for the Study of Geographical Change   May 2014 - June 2014
Blandford Nature Center   June 2013 - July 2013
Aquinas College  May 2012 - August 2012

Skills
GIS, ArcGIS, Statistics, Teaching, Spatial Analysis, Research, Cartography, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Access, Surveying, Microsoft Powerpoint, TNTMips, Total Station, PowerPoint

Education
Western Michigan University   2013 — 2015
Master of Arts (M.A.), Geography

Aquinas College   2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (BS), Geography

Branden Garner Branden Garner Grand Rapids, Michigan Details
Branden Garner's Blandford Nature Center Experience March 2013 - Present
Job Outdoor Educator
Industry Primary/Secondary Education
Experience
Blandford Nature Center   March 2013 - Present
Blandford Nature Center   December 2012 - Present
The Waxies LLC   October 2007 - Present
Blandford Nature Center   September 2012 - March 2013
Lenscrafters  September 2011 - February 2013
AmeriCorps NCCC  October 2010 - July 2011
Kent District Library  April 2010 - October 2010
East Kentwood Freshman Campus   December 2009 - April 2010

Skills
Sales, Event Planning, Teaching, Time Management, Program Management, Public Speaking, Management, Microsoft Office, Curriculum Design, Community Outreach

Education
Grand Valley State University   2005 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Secondary Education and Teaching

Karen Ickes-LeMasters Karen Ickes-LeMasters Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area Details
Karen Ickes-LeMasters's Blandford Nature Center Experience July 2008 - August 2008
Job Project Manager at Muskegon River Watershed Assembly
Industry Environmental Services
Experience
Tastefully Simple  April 2013 - Present
US Forest Service  May 2011 - Present
Muskegon River Watershed Assembly   January 2013 - November 2013
USDA Forest Service  May 2010 - October 2010
Tyler Creek Golf Course and Campground   April 2009 - May 2010
Grand Valley State University  May 2009 - September 2009
Annis Water Resources Institute  April 2008 - January 2009
Rockford Animal Hospital   July 2006 - September 2008
Blandford Nature Center   July 2008 - August 2008
Yankee Springs Recreation Area-DNR   May 2007 - August 2007

Skills
Research, Environmental Policy, Sampling, Data Collection, Community Outreach, Environmental Awareness, Biology, Sustainability, ArcMap, Science, Volunteer Management, GPS devices, Wildlife Conservation, Team Leadership

Education
Grand Valley State University   2007 — 2010
Bachelor, Natural Resource Management

Grand Rapids Community College   2005 — 2007
Associate, Science

Rockford High School   1997 — 2001
Diploma

Mark Tobak Mark Tobak Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area Details
Mark Tobak's Blandford Nature Center Experience June 2015 - Present
Job Volunteer at Blandfor Nature Center
Industry Events Services
Experience
Blandford Nature Center   June 2015 - Present
Amway  November 2007 - February 2015
Amway  December 2003 - November 2007
Amway  July 2000 - November 2003
Johnson-Rauhoff Inc.  1995 - 2000

Skills
Trade Shows, Marketing Communications, Brand Management, Advertising, Event Management, Marketing Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Brand Development, Corporate Events, Customer Service, Direct Marketing, Email Marketing, Event Planning, Integrated Marketing, Leadership, Management, Marketing, Marketing Management, Online Marketing, Relationship Marketing, Social Media, Social Networking, Sponsorship, Strategic Planning

Education
Calvin College   1991 — 1995
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

Andrew Keller Andrew Keller Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area Details
Andrew Keller's Blandford Nature Center Experience June 2012 - Present
Job Principal Engineer at Traction Software, Inc.
Industry Computer Software
Experience
Traction Software   June 1998 - Present
AppWelder, LLC   November 2010 - Present
Grand Angels  February 2011 - Present
Blandford Nature Center   June 2012 - Present

Skills
Java, JavaScript, CSS, GWT, User Experience, Enterprise Software, Collaboration, Early-stage Startups, Angel Investing, Start-ups, Web Applications, Strategy, Ruby, Software Engineering, C++

Education
Brown University   1995 — 1999
ScB, Mathematics and Computer Science

Corey Turner Corey Turner Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area Details
Corey Turner's Blandford Nature Center Experience August 2014 - Present
Job Development Manager at Blandford Nature Center
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Blandford Nature Center   August 2014 - Present
Humane Society of West Michigan  July 2013 - July 2014
Planned Parenthood of West and Northern Michigan, Inc.   July 2012 - February 2013

Skills
Event Planning, Event Management, Customer Service, Marketing, Fundraising, Social Media, Marketing Communications, Public Relations, Sales, Marketing Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Social Networking, Copywriting, Microsoft Office, Donor Engagement, Database Administration, Volunteer Management

Education
Aquinas College   1999 — 2004
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration and Communication

Northview High School

Northview High School

Beth LaValley Beth LaValley Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area Details
Beth LaValley's Blandford Nature Center Experience June 2010 - August 2010
Job
Industry Education Management
Experience
Muskegon Community College  August 2010 - Present
Grand Valley State University  August 2007 - May 2011
Blandford Nature Center   June 2010 - August 2010

Skills
GIS software, SPSS, Excel, Research, Higher Education, Teaching, PowerPoint, Life Sciences

Education
Grand Valley State University   2007 — 2011
MS, Biology

Mississippi State University   2002 — 2006
BS, Wildlife and Fisheries

Annoesjka Steinman Annoesjka Steinman Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area Details
Annoesjka Steinman's Blandford Nature Center Experience September 2009 - July 2014
Job Executive Director at Lakeshore Museum Center
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Lakeshore Museum Center  Assistant DirectorLakeshore Museum CenterJuly 2014 - Present
Blandford Nature Center   September 2009 - July 2014
Michigan Department of Natural Resources  2012 - 2013
Michigan Department of Natural Resources  2012 - 2013
Community Foundation for Muskegon County   May 2008 - August 2009
Mona Lake Watershed Council   October 2004 - April 2008

Skills
Fundraising, Non-profits, Grant Writing, Community Outreach, Watershed Management, Public Speaking, Natural Resource..., Board governance, Wetlands, Program Evaluation, Strategic Planning, Grants, Nonprofits, Community Development, Environmental Awareness, Sustainability, Volunteer Management, Board Governance, Ecology, Research, Public Relations, Newsletters, Board Development, Non-profit..., Event Planning, Conservation Issues, Environmental Education, Natural Resources, Program Development, Policy, Philanthropy, Public Policy

Education
Grand Valley State University   2004 — 2008
MS, Natural Resources Management

Grand Valley State University
Masters of Science, Natural Resources Management and Policy

Jessika Blackport Jessika Blackport Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area Details
Jessika Blackport's Blandford Nature Center Experience January 2013 - Present
Job Agriculture Progam Specialist at YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids
Industry Environmental Services
Experience
Blandford Nature Center   January 2013 - Present
YMCA of Greater Grand Rapids  January 2013 - Present

Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Research, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, Public Speaking, Environmental Awareness, Teamwork, Environmental Science, Sustainability, Community Gardens

Education
Grand Valley State University   2010 — 2012
Bachelor of Science (BS), Natural Resources/Conservation, General

Jackie Wiers Jackie Wiers Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area Details
Jackie Wiers's Blandford Nature Center Experience September 2006 - September 2011
Job
Industry
Experience
Home  October 2011 - Present
Blandford Nature Center   September 2006 - September 2011
Kent District Library  March 2007 - September 2009

Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, PowerPoint, English, Research, Windows, Public Speaking, Non-profits, Volunteer Management, Social Networking, Community Outreach, Event Planning, Leadership, Fundraising, Leadership Development, Training, Social Media, Higher Education, InDesign, Advertising, Public Relations, Blogging

Education
Grand Valley State University   2002 — 2006
Bachelor of Science (BS), Biology (emphasis in Animal Biology)