Experience
Macneil Automotive Products WeatherTech   2015 - Present
The Home Depot  March 2015 - September 2015
City of Chicago  June 2014 - August 2014
Instituto del Progreso Latino  February 2014 - May 2014
Chicago Zoological Society/Brookfield Zoo   February 2013 - August 2013

Skills
Spanish, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Customer Service, Research, Social Media, English, Time Management, Spanish-English, Teaching, Data Entry, Community Outreach, Microsoft Office, Teamwork, Social Networking, Cashiering

Education
Saint Xavier University   2011 — 2015
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), International Business, Marketing, and Spanish for Social and Community Service, Senior

Experience
Aon Benfield  June 2007 - Present
Chicago Zoological Society/Brookfield Zoo   April 2001 - January 2005

Skills
Reinsurance, Insurance, Property & Casualty..., General Insurance, Brokers, Commercial Insurance, Casualty, Liability, Claim, Professional Liability, Risk Management, Legal Liability, Claims Management, Solvency II

Education
Morton College

Experience
Nashville Zoo  July 2013 - Present
Felid TAG   June 2014 - Present
Brookfield Zoo  October 2012 - July 2013
Glenbard School District 87   May 2012 - June 2013
Chicago Zoological Society/Brookfield Zoo   May 2010 - March 2013
Community Consolidated School District 62  October 2007 - May 2012
Lincoln Park Zoo  June 2008 - August 2009
A+ Education Centers   January 2005 - December 2007
Zion District 6   August 2005 - June 2007
Mount Prospect Historical Society   May 2002 - August 2002

Skills
Program Development, Museums, History, Volunteer Management, Environmental Education, Curriculum Development, Museum Education, Microsoft Office, Education, Community Outreach, Public Speaking, iMovie, iPhoto, Digital Photography, Blogging, Photography, Educational Technology, Travel, American History, World History, Apple Software, Library Science, Environmental Issues, Web Applications, Social Sciences, Teaching Experience, Animals, Libraries, Websites, Environmental..., Web 2.0, Animal Handling, Volgistics, Google Docs, Conservation Issues, Wildlife Conservation, Twitter

Education
Miami University   2012 — 2014
Master of Arts (M.A.), Zoology/Animal Biology

University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point   1998 — 2003
B.S., History, Broadfield Social Sciences, Education

Experience
Sidley Austin LLP  June 2014 - Present
Sidley Austin LLP  June 2013 - June 2014
Sugar Grove Dental Associates   October 2012 - June 2013
Hennessy & Roach  June 2012 - October 2012
Chicago Zoological Society/Brookfield Zoo   May 2011 - August 2011

Skills
Accounting, Training, Human Resources, PowerPoint, Employee Relations, Benefits Administration, Microsoft Word, Social Media, Recruiting, Microsoft Office, Editing, Fundraising, Time Management, Program Management, Invoicing, Nonprofits, Accounts Payable, Microsoft Excel, Research, Customer Service, Social Networking, Insurance

Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign   2009 — 2012
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Human Development, Family Studies, Human Resources Concentration

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign   2009 — 2012

Experience
Illinois Student Chapter of Wildlife Disease Association   October 2014 - Present
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign  February 2015 - Present
Roca Genetics Laboratory   August 2011 - Present
University of Illinois Wildlife Medical Clinic   August 2012 - February 2015
Illini Wildlife and Conservation Club   April 2012 - April 2013
Chicago Zoological Society/Brookfield Zoo   May 2012 - August 2012
Welcome Waggin Mobile Veterinary Services   June 2010 - January 2012
A.D.O.P.T. Pet Shelter   May 2010 - August 2011

Skills
Public Speaking, Research, Leadership, Animal Science, Wildlife Conservation, Population Genetics, Veterinary Medicine, Wildlife Rehabilitation, Animal Training, Chemistry, DNA sequencing, Laboratory

Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign   2014 — 2018
DVM, Veterinary Medicine

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign   2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Science, Animal Sciences

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign   2010 — 2014
Minor, Chemistry

Experience
Chicago Zoological Society/Brookfield Zoo   March 2011 - Present
Illinois State Police  May 2014 - July 2014
Saint Xavier University  August 2012 - May 2013

Skills
Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Time Management, Team Leadership

Education
Saint Xavier University   2011 — 2015
Bachelor's Degree, Criminal Justice and Sociology

Experience
Chicago Zoological Society/Brookfield Zoo   September 2013 - Present
Prado & Renteria Certified Public Accountants   May 2001 - September 2013

Skills
Internal Controls, Financial Analysis, Auditing, Accounting, GAAP, Financial Reporting, Tax, External Audit, US GAAP, Corporate Tax, Assurance, Financial Accounting, Income Tax, CPA, Tax Preparation, Spanish

Education
Northeastern Illinois University   1998 — 2000
BS, Accounting

Tecnológico de Monterrey   1992 — 1995

Experience
American Income Life Insurance Company  March 2014 - Present
Chicago Zoological Society/Brookfield Zoo   April 2012 - Present
YMCA  August 2012 - June 2013
Breezy Clean and Maintenance Co.   June 2010 - November 2010

Skills
CPR & EMERGENCY FIRST..., EXTRAORDINARY CUSTOMER..., DEPENDABLE, EXCELLENT INTERPERSONAL..., HOUSEKEEPING EXPERIENCED, CASHIER EXPERIENCED, KEYBOARDING SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE IN DATA ENTRY, KNOWLEDGE IN RECORDS..., COMPUTER SKILLS, Office Management, Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Management, Banquets, Customer Satisfaction

Education
Morton College   2011 — 2013
Associate's degree, Applied Science: Office Management Technology

Experience
Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine  July 2014 - Present
Northwestern University  December 2008 - July 2014
Chicago Zoological Society/Brookfield Zoo   May 2007 - August 2008

Skills
Clinical Trials, Clinical Research, Human Subjects Research, Clinical Study Design, Data Collection, Data Entry, Research Design, Experimental Design, Data Analysis, Neuroscience, Literature Reviews, IRB, Budgets, Cognitive Assessment, Regulatory Affairs, Neuropsychological..., Informed Consent, Project Coordination, HIPAA, Subject Recruitment, Employee Training, Recruiting, Research, Hospitals, Scientific Writing, Ethnography, Social Sciences, Protocol, Research Administration, Electronic Databases, EDC, Adverse Event Reporting, Life Sciences, Grant Writing, Community Outreach, Molecular Biology, SPSS, Public Health, Nonprofits

Education
Northwestern University   2010 — 2012
Master of Arts (MA), Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

North Central College   2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Sociology, Psychology

Experience
Caldwell Zoo  May 2014 - May 2015
Caldwell Zoo  January 2014 - April 2014
Elmhurst Park District  October 2013 - January 2014
Chicago Zoological Society/Brookfield Zoo   June 2013 - October 2013
Northwestern University  January 2012 - June 2013

Skills
Teaching, Public Speaking, First Aid, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Environmental Education, Outdoor Education

Education
Miami University

Northwestern University
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Environmental Science

Experience
Self-employed  July 2006 - Present
Chicago Zoological Society/Brookfield Zoo   August 2007 - Present
The Field Museum  July 1999 - April 2006
The Field Museum  October 1990 - June 1999

Skills
Editing, Non-profits, Museum Education, Grant Writing, Museums, Museum Collections, Natural History, Blogging, History, Exhibit Design, Publications, Research, Books, Teaching, Content Development, Non-fiction, Science, Fiction Writing, Fundraising, Novels, Press Releases, Memoir, Community Outreach, Curating, Conservation Issues, Public Speaking, Newsletters

Education
The University of Chicago   1988 — 1990
Master's Degree, Evolutionary Biology

Purdue University   1977 — 1981
Bachelor's Degree, Biology

Experience
Citrix  February 2015 - Present
Citrix  January 2015 - January 2015
Citrix  August 2014 - January 2015
TUSK, LLC   March 2014 - September 2014
Brookfield Zoo  April 2014 - July 2014
The Maryland Zoo in Baltimore  June 2013 - January 2014
The Raleigh Times Bar   March 2010 - June 2013
Duke Lemur Center  February 2010 - May 2013
Chicago Zoological Society/Brookfield Zoo   May 2012 - August 2012
Carolina Tiger Rescue  June 2011 - August 2011

Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Customer Service, Research, Teamwork, Social Media, Public Speaking, English, Animal Husbandry, Wildlife, Wildlife Conservation, Training, Leadership, Management, Environmental Education, Animal Behavior, Time Management, Sales, Social Networking

Education
North Carolina State University   2009 — 2013
Bachelor's Degree, Zoology/Animal Biology

Experience
Association of Zoos & Aquariums  December 2014 - Present
Lincoln Park Zoo  January 2013 - Present
The Field Museum of Natural History  January 2010 - August 2014
Lincoln Park Zoo  March 2012 - January 2013
Chicago Zoological Society/Brookfield Zoo   February 2008 - December 2012
Chicago Zoological Society/Brookfield Zoo   2005 - December 2012
Geneva Park District  June 2010 - March 2011
John G. Shedd Aquarium  2004 - 2004

Skills
Team Leadership, Program Development, Animal Knowledge, Social Media, Microsoft Office, Volunteer Management, Community Outreach, Special Events, Volunteer Training, Interpretation, Time Management, Multi Tasking, Animals, Event Management, Conservation Issues, Environmental Education, Grant Writing, Zoology, Research, Animal Husbandry, Event Planning, Nonprofits, Press Releases, Educational Outreach, Board Development, Non-profit..., Environmental Policy, Social Networking, Facebook, Newsletters, Public Speaking, Museums, Museum Education, Workshop Facilitation, Marketing, Informal Education, Environmental Science, Biology, Animal Behavior, Wildlife, Grants

Education
Miami University   2011 — 2013
Masters of Arts in Zoology, Advanced Inquiry Program

North Park University   2005 — 2009
Undergraduate, Biology

Experience
Department of Biology Community Outreach, Indiana University   September 2013 - Present
WonderLab  June 2014 - June 2014
Department of Biology Community Outreach, Indiana University   January 2014 - May 2014
Locust Grove Nature Center   June 2013 - August 2013
University of Maryland  August 2012 - June 2013
University of Illinois at Chicago  January 2012 - May 2012
After School Matters, Inc   October 2011 - April 2012
University of Illinois at Chicago  August 2010 - December 2011
Chicago Zoological Society/Brookfield Zoo   January 2008 - July 2010
James Woodworth Prairie   May 2006 - August 2006

Skills
Grant Writing, Teaching, Research, Science, PCR, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, SPSS, Curriculum Design, Ecology, Statistics, Higher Education, Biology, Customer Service, Community Outreach, Tutoring, Curriculum Development, Volunteer Management, Program Development, Program Evaluation, Nonprofits

Education
University of Maryland College Park   2012 — 2013
Master of Education (M.Ed.), Middle School Science

University of Illinois at Chicago   2010 — 2012
Master of Science (M.S.), Ecology and Evolution

University of Illinois at Chicago   2003 — 2007
B.S., Earth and Environmental Sciences and Biological Sciences

Experience
Chicago Zoological Society/Brookfield Zoo   October 2011 - Present
South West Suburban Philanthropic Network   2009 - 2011
University of St. Francis  2007 - 2011
Jobs for IllinoisGraduates, Inc.   2006 - 2007
Lincoln-Way High School District 210  July 2002 - June 2006
Joliet Public Schools District 86  1992 - 2002
Chicago Sting   1977 - 1985

Skills
Solicitation, Fundraising, Publications, Museums, Event Management, Annual Giving, Philanthropy, Non-profits, Leadership, Organizational..., Strategic Planning, Nonprofits, Management, Staff Development, Public Speaking, Community Development, Public Relations, Volunteer Management, Community Outreach, Grant Writing, Program Development, Board Development, Grants, Stewardship, Major Gift Development, Planned Giving, Higher Education, Event Planning, Non-profit..., Proposal Writing, Project Planning, Time Management, Editing, Project Management, Prospect Research, Raiser's Edge, Fundraisers, Media Relations, Alumni Relations, Social Media

Education
Sandler Training President's Club   2008 — 2009
Sales

University of St. Francis   1979 — 1981
BA, Elementary Education

National-Louis University
Masters, Education in Curriculum

Experience
SEASPAR  October 2008 - Present
Chicago Zoological Society/Brookfield Zoo   March 2015 - Present
Chicago Zoological Society/Brookfield Zoo   February 2015 - March 2015
Chicago Zoological Society/Brookfield Zoo   March 2010 - February 2015
Girl Scouts of Greater Chicago and Northwest Indiana  September 2008 - July 2009
Trinity Services, Inc.   2008 - 2008

Skills
Training, Recreation, Annual Giving, Environmental Awareness, Customer Service, Coaching, Grant Writing, Customer Satisfaction, Outlook, Grants, Therapeutic Recreation, Girl Scout Leader, Adult Education, Disabilities, Autism Spectrum..., Event Management, Children, Customer Service..., Microsoft Office, Open Minded, Public Speaking, Programming, Coupons, Frugal Living, Carbon Footprinting, Archery, Educational Games, Craft, computer (basic skills..., Personal Income Tax..., Design-Build, Research Projects, Marriage, Family Events, Family Care, Cancer, Pets, Dance, Adult CPR, Exercise, Mindfulness, Empathy, Camp

Education
Miami University   2013 — 2015
Master of Arts in Zoology, Zoology/Animal Biology

University of Texas of the Permian Basin   2006 — 2008
Leadership studies and Special populations, Leadership and Special Education

Northern Illinois University   2001 — 2004
none, Special education- LBS1

Experience
San Diego Zoo Global  2008 - Present
Purdue University  2013 - Present
Chicago Zoological Society/Brookfield Zoo   2006 - 2008

Skills
Conservation Issues, Wildlife, Biodiversity, Nonprofits, Grant Writing, Animal Husbandry, Research, Wildlife Biology, Conservation Biology, Science, Field Work, Animal Welfare, Genetics, Biology, Evolutionary Biology

Education
Purdue University   2001 — 2006
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Genetics

University of Nebraska-Lincoln   1997 — 2001
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Biology, General

Experience
Park Ridge Recreation And Park District  February 2013 - Present
Revolution Prep  August 2011 - Present
Downers Grove Park District  September 2011 - February 2013
Sea Life Park Hawai'i  January 2011 - May 2011
Chicago Zoological Society/Brookfield Zoo   June 2009 - August 2010
Target  April 2006 - April 2009

Skills
Environmental Awareness, Environmental Education, Report Writing

Education
University of Miami   2007 — 2010
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Marine Science and Biology

Experience
Chicago Zoological Society/Brookfield Zoo  

Skills
Volunteer Management, Customer Service, Museums, Community Outreach, Event Management, Event Planning, Research, Program Development

Education
Northern Illinois University

Tinley Park High School

Experience
Chicago Zoological Society/Brookfield Zoo   March 2005 - Present
National Audubon Society  1998 - 2005
Wildlife Conservation Society  1991 - 1998

Skills
Community Outreach, Non-profits, Conservation Issues, Science, Grant Writing, Research, Climate Change, Ecology

Education
University of Florida   1986 — 1991
PhD, Zoology / Conservation & Development

Universidad Simón Bolívar   1975 — 1981
Licenciado en Biologia Mencion Ecologia, Community Structure of Decpaod Crustaceans on Acropora coral reefs

Experience
AbbVie  September 2013 - Present
Midwest Bird and Exotic Animal Hospital   May 2010 - May 2013
Illini Union Courtyard Café   August 2009 - May 2013
Europa House (Private Certified Housing)   August 2009 - May 2012
Office of Minority Student Affairs at UIUC   June 2010 - September 2011
Arlington International Racecourse  May 2009 - August 2009
Chicago Zoological Society/Brookfield Zoo   May 2008 - August 2008
Animal Emergency Clinic of Champaign County   August 2007 - August 2008
Grainger  May 2005 - August 2007

Skills
Veterinary, Veterinary Medicine, Exotic Animals, Soft Tissue Surgery, Laboratory Animal..., Venipuncture, Dosing and Gavage..., Rodents, Primates, Animal Welfare, Animal Nutrition, Dogs, Euthanasia, Pets, Animal Behavior, Animal Husbandry, Veterinary Public Health, Client Education, Microsurgery, Swine, Customer Service, Microsoft Excel, Public Speaking, Leadership, Research, Laboratory, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word

Education
Parkland College   2011 — 2013
Associate's Degree, Veterinary Technology; Certified Veterinary Technician

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign   2010 — 2011
DVM, Veterinary Medicine

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign   2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Science, Animal Sciences; Pre-Veterinary Medicine and Biotechnology, Minor in Chemistry and Spanish

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - College of Business   2005 — 2006
Accounting

Experience
Chicago Zoological Society/Brookfield Zoo   2000 - Present
International Callimico Studbook   1985 - Present
Chicago Zoological Society/Brookfield Zoo   1980 - Present

Skills
Callimico International..., Zoology, Animal Husbandry, Wildlife, Conservation Issues, Ecology, Animal Behavior, Biology, Animal Work, Biodiversity, Environmental Education, Science, Laboratory, Genetics, Marmosets, Wildlife Management, Animal Welfare, Wildlife Biology, Animal Nutrition, Lifesciences, Field Work, Wildlife Conservation, Animal Training, Environmental Science, Evolutionary Biology, Endangered Species, Conservation Biology, Research

Education
Loyola University of Chicago   1977 — 1980
Bachelor’s Degree, Biology, General

North Park University   1972 — 1976
Bachelor’s Degree, Chemistry

North Park University
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Biology, Chemistry

Experience
Shapiro Kreisman & Associates, LLC   January 2015 - Present
Nickys   May 2007 - April 2015
Manuel Solis Law Firm  March 2014 - November 2014
Northwestern College  September 2013 - March 2014
The Law Office of William G. McLean III   September 2013 - January 2014
Chicago Zoological Society/Brookfield Zoo   April 2009 - August 2009
The Limited  September 2008 - December 2008

Skills
Criminal Law, Filing

Education
Northwestern College   2013 — 2014
Certificate, Paralegal Studies

Morton College   2012 — 2013
Associate of Arts (AA), Arts

Morton College   2009 — 2011
Associates in Applied Science, Law Enforcement

Morton East High School   2004 — 2007
High School Diploma, General Education

Experience
School and Tutors on Wheels   July 2015 - Present
FundWriters   September 2013 - Present
Chicago Zoological Society/Brookfield Zoo   August 2008 - September 2013
Big Brothers Big Sisters of Central Ohio  September 2003 - April 2007

Skills
Fundraising, Grant Preparation, Public Speaking, Proposal Leadership, Government Proposals, Federal Grants..., Proposal Writing, Stewardship, Planned Giving, Philanthropy, Grant Writing, Prospect Research, Volunteer Management, Budgets, Grants, Raiser's Edge, Board Development, Major Gift Solicitations, Major Gift Development, Alumni Relations, Donor Recognition, Capital Campaigns, Annual Fund, Program Development, Fundraisers, Major Donor Cultivation, Moves Management, Non-profit..., Board Relations, Annual Giving, Non-profit Board..., Nonprofits, Annual Campaign, Donor Research, Campaign Strategies, Newsletters, Community Development, Museums, Arts Administration, Community Outreach, Donor Management

Education
The Ohio State University
Bachelor of Fine Arts

University of California, Los Angeles
Master of Fine Arts, Film and Television

Experience
Boeing  March 2012 - April 2015
Boeing  June 2010 - March 2012
Boeing  October 2008 - June 2010
American Planning Association  February 2006 - October 2008
Advanced Joining Concepts Inc   May 2005 - October 2008
Chicago Zoological Society/Brookfield Zoo   July 2005 - December 2005

Skills
Microsoft Excel, Access, Financial Reporting, Analysis, Project Management, Budgets, Microsoft Office, Variance Analysis, Accounting, Leadership, MS Excel Pivot Tables, Financial Analysis, Public Speaking, Process Improvement, Outlook, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Team Building, Auditing, Accounts Payable, Forecasting, Financial Accounting, Account Reconciliation, Project Planning, Data Analysis, Non-profits, Financial Modeling, Teaching, General Ledger, Research, Cost Accounting, Payroll, Strategic Financial..., Event Planning, Accounts Receivable, Corporate Finance, Problem Solving, Team Leadership, SAP, Strategic Planning, Tax, QuickBooks

Education
Roosevelt University   2005 — 2007
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Accounting and Finance

Morton College   2003 — 2005
AA, General Studies

Experience
Chicago Zoological Society/Brookfield Zoo   February 2011 - Present
Lincoln Park Zoo  November 2010 - February 2011
Minnesota Zoo  March 2009 - September 2010
Como Zoo  March 2010 - May 2010

Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   2006 — 2009
BS, Fisheries and Wildlife

Experience
MSDSonline  August 2014 - Present
Clarke  April 2014 - Present
Clarke  May 2013 - April 2014
Victoria's Secret  November 2012 - July 2013
Chicago Zoological Society/Brookfield Zoo   May 2012 - August 2012
Illinois Natural History Survey  February 2012 - May 2012

Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign   2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Natural Resources and Environmental Sciences

Experience
AnimalSense Canine Training & Behavior  August 2015 - Present
PAWS Chicago  April 2014 - Present
Independent  August 2013 - Present
AnimalSense Canine Training & Behavior  November 2013 - August 2015
Dogs Deserve It LLC   January 2014 - November 2014
Found Chicago   May 2013 - September 2013
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign  January 2013 - May 2013
Illini Union Programming   September 2010 - May 2013
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign  January 2013 - January 2013
Chicago Zoological Society/Brookfield Zoo   May 2012 - August 2012

Skills
Animal Behavior, Animal Husbandry, Animal Training, Animal Science, Dog Training, Animal Welfare, Leadership, Data Analysis, Research, Microsoft Office, Lifesciences, Science, Biology, Piano Playing, Hockey, Fundraising, Nonprofits, Time Management

Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign   2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Animal Sciences

CanineLink Training and Career Academy   2013 — 2014
Dog Training and Behavior

Experience
Chicago Zoological Society/Brookfield Zoo   February 2013 - Present
Chicago Zoological Society/Brookfield Zoo   April 2002 - February 2013
Chicago Zoological Society/Brookfield Zoo   February 2000 - April 2002
Chicago Zoological Society/Brookfield Zoo   October 1997 - February 2000

Skills
Customer Service, Customer Satisfaction, Team Leadership, Leadership, Team Management, Staff Management, Staff Development, Operations Management, Communication Skills, Volunteer Recruiting, Non-profit Volunteer, Event Planning, Animal Welfare, Humane Education, Fundraising, Nonprofits

Education
University of Illinois at Chicago   1992 — 1997
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Psychology

Experience
LEGOLAND California Resort  September 2009 - Present
Chicago Zoological Society/Brookfield Zoo   October 2008 - September 2009
SEA LIFE Aquarium at the LEGOLAND California Resort   February 2008 - September 2008
LEGOLAND California Resort  February 2004 - February 2008
San Diego Gulls Professional Hockey Organization   October 2000 - February 2004
Seaver Marketing Group/National Sports Forum   2000 - 2001

Education
San Diego State University-California State University   1997 — 2000
Bachelor's Degree, Business Administration, Marketing Emphasis

Experience
Sharon Hospital  September 2015 - Present
The Hotchkiss School  2003 - 2007
United States Peace Corps  January 1992 - July 1993
Harza Engineering Company  1990 - 1991
Chicago Zoological Society/Brookfield Zoo   1990 - 1990
Nature Program Channel 13   1989 - 1989
Independent Research  1989 - 1989
The Coolidge Center for Environmental Leadership   1984 - 1986

Skills
Writing, Research, Healthcare, Management, Strategic Planning, Public Speaking, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Leadership, landuse planning, Design, project development, Non-profit..., Environmental Awareness

Education
Yale School of Forestry and Environmental Studies   1986 — 1988
MEM, Social Ecology

Northwestern Connecticut Community College
Associate's Degree, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse

Tufts University   1979 — 1983
Bachelor's Degree, Philosophy

Quinnipiac University   2015 — 2017
Bachelor’s Degree, RN to BSN

Experience
Chicago Zoological Society  January 2007 - Present
Chicago Zoological Society/Brookfield Zoo   2006 - Present
Brookfield Zoo  2006 - Present
Pearson Education  2004 - 2005
Beacon High School  1999 - 2002

Education
Tufts University   1997 — 1998
MAT, Secondary Biology

Tufts University   1993 — 1997
BS, Biology

Experience
KATHLEEN OROZCO & ASSOC.   1993 - Present
Chicago Zoological Society/Brookfield Zoo   September 1988 - January 1992

Skills
Silver, Collectibles, Estate Sales, Galleries, Antiques, Antique Furniture, Art History, Contemporary Art, Curating, Fine Art, Visual Arts, Museums, Sculpture, Painting, Auctions, Leadership Development, Strategic Planning, Art, Management, Art Education, Modern Art, Oil Painting, Ceramic, Furniture

Education
The University of New Mexico   1973 — 1975

University of Missouri-Kansas City, University of New Mexico, Pepperdine University   1970 — 1973
B.A., Art History

Experience
Red Kayak Institute, Inc.   June 2013 - Present
Collaborative Underserved Relief and Education Network (CURE Network)   August 2010 - November 2012
Radiological Society of North America  2000 - 2003
Chicago Zoological Society/Brookfield Zoo   1997 - 2000
Museum of Science and Industry  1995 - 1997
Andersen Consulting  April 1994 - November 1994
Smith Bucklin & Associates  1990 - 1993

Skills
Sponsorship, Project Management, Board of Director..., Fundraising, Volunteer Management, Non-profits, Marketing, Editing, Strategic Planning, Event Planning, Market Research, Marketing Strategy, Media Relations, Public Relations, Research, Press Releases, Program Management, Board Development, Social Media, Philanthropy, Nonprofits

Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign
B.A.

Experience
St. Xavier University  August 2009 - Present
Lyons Township High School  August 2001 - Present
Chicago Zoological Society/Brookfield Zoo   August 2001 - Present

Skills
Curriculum Development, Biology, Research, Strategic Planning, Teaching, Staff Development, Higher Education, Curriculum Design, Public Speaking, Adult Education, Community Outreach, Program Development, Science, Tutoring, Event Planning

Education
Western Illinois University   2005 — 2007
Master of Science (M.S.), Biology/Zoo & Aquarium Science, A

Saint Xavier University   2001 — 2003
Master of Arts (MA), Education/Admin, A

St. Xavier University   1994 — 1996
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Biology/Biological Sciences, General, Cum laude

Experience
Kathryn Appelbaum   January 2007 - Present
Chicago Zoological Society/Brookfield Zoo   1985 - 2010

Skills
Graphic Design

Education
The School of the Art Institute of Chicago
BFA, Painting and drawing

University of Vermont
BS, Wildlife Biology

Experience
Chicago Zoological Society/Brookfield Zoo   September 2014 - Present
Chicago Zoological Society/Brookfield Zoo   September 2013 - September 2014
Poolwatch Inc.   May 2003 - September 2014
Chicago Zoological Society/Brookfield Zoo   September 2012 - September 2013
Chicago Zoological Society/Brookfield Zoo   June 2010 - September 2013
Monmouth College - Courier Newspaper   August 2008 - May 2010

Skills
Prioritize Workload, Organization, Program Development, Event Planning, Survey Design, Survey Research, Contract Negotiation, Handle Confidential..., Raiser's Edge, Grant Writing, Conservation Issues, Grants, Community Outreach, Public Speaking, Editing, Volunteer Management, Newsletters, Event Management, Program Evaluation, Fundraising, Museums, Annual Giving, Nonprofits, Stewardship, Museum Education

Education
Vermont Law School   2013 — 2015
master of environmental law and policy, climate change focus

Monmouth College   2005 — 2012
Bachelor of Science (BS), Psychology

Experience
Purdue University  August 2014 - Present
The Toledo Zoo  May 2014 - August 2014
Chicago Zoological Society/Brookfield Zoo   May 2013 - August 2013
Racine Zoo  2011 - 2012
Eye Care For Animals  April 2008 - October 2009
Brookfield Zoo  June 2008 - November 2008
Animal Emergency and Referral Center  2000 - 2002

Skills
Animal Welfare, Animal Behavior, Zoology, Research, Animal Husbandry, Veterinary, Dogs, Pets, Animal Work, Wildlife, Animal Training, Public Speaking, Veterinary Medicine, Biology

Education
Purdue University   2014 — 2016
Master of Science (MS), Comparative Pathobiology, specialty in Animal Welfare

University of Wisconsin-Parkside   2012 — 2014
Bachelor of Science (BS), Zoology/Animal Biology

College of Lake County   2007 — 2011
Associate of Science (A.S.), Zoology/Animal Biology

Beavercreek High School   1993 — 1996
Graduate with Honors

Experience
Chicago Zoological Society/Brookfield Zoo   August 2013 - Present
LoveNotes Stationery   June 2008 - Present
Chicago Zoological Society/Brookfield Zoo   April 2011 - August 2013
Elm Brook Healthcare & Rehabilitation Centre   February 2011 - May 2012
Elm Brook Healthcare & Rehabilitation Centre   May 2010 - February 2011
Learning Express  September 2004 - May 2010

Skills
Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Data Entry, Raiser's Edge, Organization, Product Design, Graphic Design, Counterpoint, Call Centers, HIPAA, Retail, Retail Buying, Bookkeeping, Inventory Management, Event Planning, Project Management, Project Coordination, Team Leadership, Data Processing, Multi Tasking, Facebook, Sales, Interviews, Outlook, Microsoft Word, Social Networking, Medical Records, Microsoft Excel, Social Media

Education
Miami University   2014 — 2016
Master of Arts (M.A.), Conservation Biology

Elmhurst College   2007 — 2009
Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

College of DuPage   2005 — 2007
Associate's degree, General Studies

Experience
Oakland University  November 2012 - Present
Oakland University  February 2011 - November 2012
Chicago Zoological Society/Brookfield Zoo   June 2010 - February 2011
Henry Ford Estate   March 2004 - October 2009
Forte Belanger  June 2006 - May 2008

Education
University of Michigan-Dearborn   2000 — 2004
Bachelors, English

Experience
IATSE Local 476  July 2011 - Present
Chicago Zoological Society/Brookfield Zoo   May 2009 - Present
jewel-osco  April 2009 - August 2009

Skills
Welding, Metal Fabrication, Automotive

Education
Michigan State University   2011 — 2015
engineering

st.laurence high school   2008 — 2011
high school diploma

Experience
Envision3  Mac OperatorEnvision Graphics2003 - 2011
Juskie Printing   July 2001 - January 2003
Courtesy Litho Arts   July 1985 - July 2001
Chicago Zoological Society/Brookfield Zoo   June 1983 - July 1985

Skills
PURLs, Color Correction, Quite Imposing, Adobe Acrobat, Packaging, Rampage, Pre-press, Offset Printing, Wide Format Printing, Variable Data Printing, Color Management

Education
Triton College   1985 — 1986
printing courses

Riverside Brookfield HS   1979 — 1983
High School Diploma, Food services

Experience
Chicago Zoological Society/Brookfield Zoo   Lead Life Support/Water QualityChicago Zoological Society1985 - 2012

Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign   1980 — 1984
Bachelor's degree, Animal Sciences

Experience
Gulf World Marine Park  December 2013 - Present
Chicago Zoological Society/Brookfield Zoo   August 2011 - November 2013
Gulf World Marine Park  June 2011 - August 2011
Purdue University Laboratories   May 2009 - June 2011
Dolphin Quest Hawaii  May 2010 - August 2010

Education
Purdue University   2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

Experience
Stoughton Area School District  August 1999 - Present
Chicago Zoological Society/Brookfield Zoo   December 1985 - August 1998
Phoenix Zoo  May 1975 - November 1985

Skills
Community Outreach, Editing, Social Media, Teaching, Research, Nonprofits, Blogging

Education
Camelback High School   1971 — 1975
High School

Phoenix College
History

Experience
Chicago Zoological Society/Brookfield Zoo   October 2014 - Present
Chicago Zoological Society/Brookfield Zoo   July 2000 - October 2014
Yonder Restaurant   2013 - 2013
Old Parr's Carousel   1998 - 2000

Education
The School of the Art Institute of Chicago   1996 — 1999
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA)