Experience
Entertainment Promotions  February 2014 - Present
United Shore  June 2012 - February 2014
GrandPR  September 2010 - May 2012
Detroit Zoological Society   May 2011 - September 2011
GVSU News & Information Services   August 2010 - April 2011

Skills
Media Relations, Social Media, Public Relations, Social Networking, Microsoft Office, Marketing, Copywriting, Facebook, Writing, Social Media Marketing, Adobe Audition, Press Releases, Marketing Communications, Copy Editing, Customer Service, Event Planning, Blogging, Advertising, Non-profits, Media Pitching, SEO, E-commerce, Marketing Strategy, Business Analytics, Email Marketing

Education
Grand Valley State University   2008 — 2012
B.A., Advertising and Public Relations

Specs Howard School of Broadcast Arts   2007 — 2008
Diploma, Audio Production

Experience
Association of Zoos and Aquariums  July 2013 - Present
Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden   January 2009 - Present
Association of Zoos and Aquariums  April 2007 - Present
Association of Zoos and Aquariums  July 2004 - Present
Association of Zoos and Aquariums  September 2008 - September 2011
Association of Zoos and Aquariums  September 2007 - September 2009
Pittsburgh Zoo & PPG Aquarium  November 2001 - January 2009
Association of Zoos and Aquariums  September 1997 - January 2009
Roger Williams Park Zoo  March 1997 - September 2001
Detroit Zoological Society   November 1995 - November 1997

Skills
Mammal Husbandry, Zoo Administration, Elephant Management, Tiger Management, Play the Ukulele, Judo, Fly Fishing, Conservation Issues, Animal Husbandry, Nonprofits, Wildlife, Environmental Education, Animal Behavior, Animal Welfare, Ecology, Informal Education, Zoology, Animal Training, Zoo, Exhibit Design, Endangered Species, Cpr Certified, Animal Nutrition, Animal Work, Biodiversity, Biology, Conservation Biology, Environmental Awareness, Equestrian, Event Management, Event Planning, Exotic Animals, First Aid, Fish, Fundraising, Gardening, Grant Writing, Grants, Hiking, History, Horses, Land Conservation, Management, Marine Biology, Museum Education, Museums, Natural History, Natural Resource..., Outdoor Education, Outdoor Recreation

Education
University of Missouri-Columbia   1985 — 1987
Bachelor of Science (BS), Animal Sciences

Hampton University   1982 — 1984
Biology, General

Experience
Quicken Loans  January 2015 - Present
U.S. Army Reserve   January 2013 - Present
Central Michigan University  January 2012 - December 2014
Detroit Zoological Society   May 2013 - August 2013
Great Lakes Loons Baseball Club  April 2007 - August 2013

Skills
Microsoft Office, Management, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Research, PowerPoint, Sales, Leadership, Training, Photoshop, Process Improvement, Windows, Outlook, Writing, Public Speaking, Public Relations, Marketing Strategy, Business Strategy, Client Relations, Instructor-led Training, Human Resources, Event Planning, Project Planning, Strategic Planning, Published Author, Digital Photography, Broadcast Journalism, Radio Broadcasting, Copywriting, Marketing Copy, Sales Management, Advertising, Recruiting, College Recruiting, Human Resource..., Task Driven, Positive Discipline, Goal Seek, Motivational Speaking, Team Motivation, Sales Motivation, Military Experience, Public Affairs, International Public..., Army, Policy Analysis, Facebook

Education
Central Michigan University   2010 — 2014
Bachelor's degree, Integrative Public Relations

H.H. Dow High School

Experience
Falling Down Beer Company   July 2013 - Present
Falling Down Beer Company   July 2013 - August 2014
Detroit Zoological Society   July 2010 - August 2013
Alpha Kappa Lambda  June 2008 - May 2010
Edward N Cole Canoe Base - BSA   June 2001 - August 2007

Skills
Ecology, Conservation Issues, Teaching, Public Speaking, Volunteer Management, Event Planning, Research, Community Outreach, Higher Education, Nonprofits, Microsoft Office, Social Media, Program Development, PowerPoint, Customer Service, Management, Sales, Recruiting, Fundraising, Brewing, Program Management, Restaurant Management, Social Networking, Environmental Education, Sustainability, Microsoft Excel, Environmental Science, Environmental Awareness, Curriculum Development, Coaching

Education
Eastern Michigan University   2004 — 2008
Biology, Terrestrial Ecology

Experience
National Automobile Dealers Association  June 2014 - Present
National Automobile Dealers Association  August 2012 - May 2014
N Chapman Associates Inc   July 2010 - July 2012
Soyfoods Association of North America   July 2010 - July 2012
Starcom MediaVest Group Performance Marketing  November 2008 - March 2010
Starcom MediaVest Group (formerly GM Planworks)   July 2007 - November 2008
Detroit Zoological Society   May 2006 - August 2006

Skills
Public Relations, Social Media, Media Relations, Marketing Communications, Content Development, Trade Associations, Automotive, Strategic Communications, Event Planning, Association Management, Press Releases, Community Management, Editing, Facebook, Marketing, Digital Strategy, Social Networking, Strategy, Leadership

Education
The George Washington University   2012 — 2014
M.P.S, Strategic Public Relations

Grand Valley State University   2003 — 2007
B.S., Advertising and Public Relations

Experience
Minnesota Historical Society  February 2015 - Present
Detroit Zoological Society   October 2009 - Present
Sustainable Museums   February 1991 - Present
Second Nature  February 2015 - Present
Kean University  2011 - 2015
Peoria Riverfront Museum  July 2011 - October 2012
Benjamin Franklin Institute of Technology  March 2005 - March 2012
Gw Museum Studies Program   2009 - 2012
University of Delaware  January 2011 - February 2011
Lexington HIstorical Society  January 1992 - October 1993

Skills
Environmental..., Museums, Grant Writing, Museum Collections, Cultural Heritage, Zoo, Garden, Program Development, Historic Sites, Non-profits, Sustainability, History, Historic Preservation, Nonprofits, Green Building, Grants, Public Speaking, Teaching, Community Engagement, Environmental Awareness, Leadership, Policy, Conservation Issues, Stewardship, Annual Giving, Event Management, Research, Fundraising, Community Development

Education
Antioch New England Graduate School, Antioch University   2014 — 2014

Harvard University Extension School   2014 — 2014

William & Mary   1984 — 1986
M.A.

Sweet Briar College   1979 — 1983
B.S.

Experience
Detroit Zoological Society   April 2014 - Present
G4S  October 2010 - May 2011
US Navy  May 2006 - April 2010
Guardsmark, LLC  May 2005 - May 2006
Cadillac Police Department   May 2004 - September 2004
Traverse City Police Department   May 1999 - May 2004

Skills
Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, English, Research, Teaching, Photoshop, Public Speaking

Education
Wayne State University   2011 — 2013
Master of Science (M.S.), Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration, 4.0 GPA

Grand Valley State University   2001 — 2003
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration

Experience
CBS Radio  May 2013 - Present
Professional Law Enforcement Association   January 2013 - July 2014
Leadership Oakland  January 2013 - September 2013
Hoover and Associates Insurance and Financial Services, Inc.   November 2012 - January 2013
Detroit Zoological Society   March 2012 - October 2012
Plum Hollow Country Club  June 2011 - August 2011
Albion College  February 2009 - August 2011
Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures  March 2011 - April 2011
Ferndale Public Schools  June 2009 - August 2009

Skills
Public Relations, Promotions, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Film, Film Distribution, Customer Service, Supervisory Skills, Editing, Facebook, Event Planning, Radio, YouTube, Strategic Communications, Email Marketing, Management, Social Networking

Education
Albion College   2008 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Communications - Mass Media

Ferndale High School   2004 — 2008

Experience
Tweddle Group  March 2015 - Present
Chrysler Group LLC via Prestige Engineering   April 2013 - March 2015
US Navy  November 2008 - February 2013
Detroit Zoological Society   June 2004 - September 2007

Skills
Leadership, Training, Team Leadership, Management, Engineering, Customer Service, Military, Navy, Automotive, Team Building, Human Resources, Microsoft Office, Aircraft, Military Experience, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Military Training, PowerPoint, Research, Program Management, Aviation, DoD, Public Speaking, Military Logistics, Technical Writing, Military Operations, Organizational..., Risk Assessment, Mechanical Engineering, Change Management, Cross-functional Team..., Time Management, Analysis, Continuous Improvement, Process Improvement, Manufacturing, Supplier Management, System Administration, Operating Systems, Data Analysis, Non-profit Volunteering, Meeting Planning, Meeting Scheduling, System Operations, Managing Meetings, Corporate Meetings, Business Management, Business Process, Business Process..., Oracle

Education
Franklin University   2015 — 2017
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Business Administration and Management, General

Macomb Community College   2013 — 2015
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Business Administration

Macomb Community College   2013 — 2015
Business Management New Supervisor Skill Specific Certificate, Business Administration and Management, General

Macomb Community College   2013 — 2015
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Business Management

Experience
AMSURG  May 2015 - Present
Holiday Inn - Grand Rapids Airport   March 2013 - March 2015
Holiday Inn Select - Grand Rapids Airport   March 2013 - August 2013
Courtyard by Marriott - Grand Rapids Airport   July 2012 - March 2013
Fairfield Inn & Suites, White Lodging Services   January 2013 - January 2013
Crowne plaza Grand Rapids  April 2012 - July 2012
Bath & Body Works  May 2009 - April 2012
Detroit Zoological Society   May 2011 - August 2011
Courtyard by Marriott  May 2010 - August 2010

Skills
Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Access, Staff Training, Cash Handling, Cash Management, Customer-focused, Micros, Forecasting, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Customer Service, Hospitality, Hotels, Leadership, Hospitality Management, Training, Hospitality Industry, Microsoft Office, Front Office, Management, Teamwork, Sales, Hiring, Hotel Management, Customer Satisfaction, Cash Flow, MICROS, Event Planning, Marketing

Education
Grand Valley State University   2009 — 2012
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Hospitality and Tourism Management

Oakland University   2008 — 2008
General Education, General Education

Experience
Oakland Unified School District  August 2013 - June 2015
Edgewood Center for Children and Families  July 2012 - July 2013
Seneca Center Family of Agencies   August 2011 - June 2012
Teach for America  May 2011 - July 2011
Global Educational Excellence  August 2009 - May 2011
Global Educational Excellence  September 2010 - January 2011
Detroit Zoological Society   June 2010 - August 2010
Westwood Community School District  October 2008 - July 2009
Beyond Basics  March 2008 - July 2008

Skills
Arabic, Educational Leadership, Special Education, Teaching, Tutoring, Supervisory Skills, Administration, Understanding by Design..., Response to Intervention, RTI, Higher Education, Public Speaking, Elementary Education, Lesson Planning, Fundraising, Differentiated..., Classroom, Community Outreach, Research, Staff Development

Education
New Leaders - Emerging Leaders Program   2014 — 2015

University of California, Berkeley   2014 — 2014
Bay Area Writing Project 2014 Fellow, Teacher Consultant (Writing)

Alliant International University-San Francisco Bay   2013 — 2014
Clear mild/moderate Education Specialist Credential, Special Education and Teaching

Oakland Practitioner Teacher Program   2011 — 2012
Preliminary mild/moderate Education Specialist Credential, Special Education and Teaching

University of Michigan-Dearborn   2008 — 2011
Master of Art in Educational Leadership, Educational Leadership

University of Michigan-Dearborn   2003 — 2007
Bachelor's of Arts with Elementary Education Certi, Elementary Education/Social Studies-Language Arts

Experience
HCT.media   May 2015 - Present
Half Cut Tea   January 2013 - Present
self employed  August 2009 - Present
The Pretty Gallery   January 2013 - January 2014
The industry Lab   January 2011 - January 2013
School of Museum of Fine Arts   September 2012 - September 2012
Detroit Zoological Society   April 2010 - January 2011
Kansas City Zoo  May 2006 - September 2009

Skills
Contemporary Art, Curating, Lecturing, Interviews, Adobe Creative Suite, Horses, Fine Art, Sculpture, Arts Administration, Museums, Art History, Art Education, Visual Arts, Research, Teaching, Editing, Art, Digital Photography, Galleries, Photography, Documentaries, Exhibit Design, Graphic Design, Printmaking, Performance Art

Education
Cranbrook Academy of Art   2009 — 2011
Master of Fine Arts (MFA), Mixed Media

Graceland University   2001 — 2006
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Communication and Media Studies

Experience
Progressus Media  August 2015 - Present
Energy BBDO  May 2015 - August 2015
Ingenex Digital Marketing  January 2015 - April 2015
Get REAL For Kids   June 2013 - March 2015
SunDaily   June 2014 - August 2014
erodr, inc.   September 2013 - April 2014
DePorre Veterinary Hospital  August 2010 - August 2012
Detroit Zoological Society   June 2011 - August 2011

Skills
Leadership, Blogging, Google Docs, Social Media, Phone Etiquette, Blog Marketing, Customer Service, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Photoshop, Team Leadership, Public Speaking, Appointment Scheduling, Animal Welfare, Early Childhood..., Direct Patient Care, Childcare, SPSS, Social Networking, Research, Marketing, Microsoft Office, Event Planning, Facebook, PowerPoint, Fundraising, HubSpot

Education
University of Michigan   2011 — 2015
Bachelor of Science (BS), Biopsychology, Cognitive, Neuroscience

John Cabot University   2014 — 2014
Study Abroad Program, Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies

Experience
The Greening of Detroit  October 2013 - May 2015
Little Forks Conservancy   January 2013 - October 2013
Detroit Zoological Society   August 2012 - November 2012
Detroit Zoological Society   May 2012 - August 2012

Skills
Water Quality, Watershed Management, Invasive Species, ArcGIS, Microsoft Office, Non-profits..., Certified Pesticide..., GPS, Mac, Databases, Team Leadership, Research, Data Analysis, Community Engagement

Education
Columbia University in the City of New York   2015 — 2016
Master of Public Administration (MPA), Environmental Science and Policy

Grand Valley State University   2009 — 2012
Bachelor of Science (BS), Biology/Biological Sciences, General

Cedar Crest College   2008 — 2009
Biology, General

Experience
University of Michigan  August 2014 - Present
Michigan Adoption Resource Exchange   March 2012 - August 2014
Travis Pointe Country Club  April 2008 - October 2012
Detroit Zoological Society   August 2011 - December 2011

Skills
Recruiting, Event Planning, Customer Service, Organizational..., Data Entry, Writing, Drafting Press Releases, Content Managed Websites, Appointment Scheduling, Delegation, Research, Publicity, Event Management, Public Relations, Community Outreach, Newsletters, Press Releases, Social Media, Microsoft Excel

Education
Eastern Michigan University   2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts and Sciences, Public Relations, Communications

Pioneer High School

Pioneer High School

Experience
Ford Motor Company  November 2012 - Present
Wayne State University  2007 - 2012
Detroit Zoological Society   1998 - 2007

Education
Henry Ford Community College   2002 — 2007
Associate of Science (AS), Energy Management and Systems Technology/Technician

Experience
Issue Media Group  October 2014 - Present
Detroit Zoological Society   April 2014 - October 2014
Coop Himmelb(l)au   May 2013 - August 2013

Skills
Editing, Social Networking, Resume Writing, Publishing, Publications, Magazines, Research, Multimedia, Interviews, Copy Editing, AP Style, Onboarding, Recruiting, Employee Relations

Education
Wayne State University   2011 — 2013
Master of Arts, Human Resource Management, Employment and Labor Relations, 3.7

Michigan State University   2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts, Journalism

Aarhus Universitet   2009 — 2009
Michigan state university study abroad program, English Literature

Experience
Arbor Beverage Company   June 2015 - Present
Special Tree Rehabilitation System  December 2013 - Present
Great Lakes Wine & Spirits  November 2014 - June 2015
Culver Academies  June 2014 - August 2014
Washtenaw Community College  March 2014 - May 2014
Alma College  September 2010 - December 2013
Detroit Zoological Society   May 2013 - August 2013
Detroit Zoological Society   May 2012 - August 2012
Ikea  December 2009 - August 2010
Community Bowling Center   January 2007 - October 2009

Skills
Teaching, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Time Management, Critical Thinking, Microsoft Word, Research, Public Speaking, Microsoft Excel, Teamwork, Higher Education, Customer Service, Social Media, Student Affairs, Editing, Community Outreach, Creative Writing, Data Entry, Leadership, Event Planning, Nonprofits, Social Networking, Event Management, Team Leadership, Fundraising, Sales, Marketing

Education
Alma College   2010 — 2013
Bachelor of Education (BEd), Education

Eastern Michigan University   2006 — 2008

Experience
Houston Zoo  May 2014 - Present
Kansas City Zoo  April 2011 - May 2014
Audubon Nature Institute  November 2010 - March 2011
Wildlife Infirmary   December 2009 - October 2010
Recreation Department  May 2006 - October 2010
Michigan State University  August 2007 - 2010
Detroit Zoological Society   May 2009 - August 2009

Skills
Animal Husbandry, Animal Welfare, Animal Behavior, Animal Work, Cleaning, Training, Enrichment, Public Speaking, Skilled Labor, Zoology, Animals, Teaching

Education
Michigan State University   2007 — 2010
BS Zoology, Concentraion in Zoo and Aquarium Science

Henry Ford Community College   2004 — 2007
Associates Degree, Liberal Arts

Dearborn High School   2000 — 2004
Diploma

Experience
Cengage Learning  March 2012 - Present
Drexel University iSchool   July 2008 - Present
Detroit Zoological Society   October 2013 - Present
National Information Standards Organization   September 2012 - Present
Oracle (InQuira acquired by Oracle)   January 2011 - March 2012
Deloitte  July 2009 - January 2011
Dow Jones (EMG)   November 2007 - July 2009
Phena Partners LLC   September 2006 - November 2007
Deloitte  May 2000 - September 2006
Self-employed  January 2000 - May 2000

Skills
Knowledge Management, Information Management, Taxonomy, Information Architecture, Program Management, Content Management, Enterprise Content..., Library, Metadata, Web Content Management, Business Process, Web 2.0, Controlled Vocabularies, Information Retrieval, Intranet, Enterprise Search, Library Science, Content Strategy, User Experience, Usability Testing, Cataloging, Technical Writing, Information Literacy, Archives, Library Management, Online Research, Usability, Collection Development, E-Learning, Records Management, Digital Libraries, Content Development, Books, Libraries, Strategy, Project Management

Education
Drexel University   1999 — 2001
MBA, Business Management

Drexel University   1994 — 1996
MLIS, Library and Information Science

University of Delaware   1990 — 1993
BS, Chemistry

The Johns Hopkins University   1978 — 1982
BA, Social Anthropology

Experience
GVSU Public Relations Student Society of America   March 2014 - Present
GrandPR  January 2014 - Present
GVSU Center for Adult and Continuing Studies   September 2013 - Present
Keller Williams Plymouth Canton Market Center  May 2015 - September 2015
The Henry Ford  May 2015 - August 2015
Walt Disney World  January 2015 - May 2015
Detroit Zoological Society   May 2012 - July 2014

Skills
Public Speaking, Social Media, Teamwork, Event Planning, Leadership, Social Networking, Time Management, Fundraising, Volunteer Management, Customer Service, Facebook, Networking, Social Media Marketing, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Public Relations, Event Management, Blogging, Community Outreach

Education
Grand Valley State University   2012 — 2016
Advertising and Public Relations, Business Management

Imperial College London   2014 — 2014
British Culture & Communications

Experience
Alta Equipment Company  February 2012 - Present
Crimboli   March 2011 - January 2012
Detroit Zoological Society   June 1999 - February 2011
Baker College  2010 - 2011
United States Air Force  August 1979 - August 1991
United States Air Force  August 1979 - August 1991

Skills
Purchasing, Personnel Development, Contract Negotiation, Customer Service, Strategic Planning, Public Speaking, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Customer Relations, Inventory Management, Research, Budgeting, Operations Management, Team Leadership, Mentoring, Supervisory Skills, Business Management, Budgets, Management, Personal Development, Sales, Human Resources, Time Management, Training, Event Planning, Sales Operations, Leadership, Team Building, Outlook, Automotive

Education
Baker College Business and Corporate Services   2007 — 2011
Bachelor, Business Administration

Experience
Guardian Angel's Pet Sitting   November 2008 - March 2015
Healthy Pet Veterinary Hospital   December 2009 - June 2011
Banfield, The Pet Hospital  September 2006 - November 2008
Detroit Zoological Society   January 2005 - April 2005
Nucci Veterinary Clinic   2003 - 2004

Skills
Psychology, Behavioral Health, Behavior Modification, Pets, Veterinary, Clinical Research, Client Education, Small Animal Medicine, Exotics, Veterinary Hospital..., Exotic Animals, Veterinary Medicine, Restraint, Animal Behavior, Animal Welfare, Animal Work, Animal Husbandry, Dogs, Animal Nutrition, Dental Prophylaxis, Anesthesia, Pet Sitting, Dog Walking, Animal Training, Wildlife Rehabilitation, Laboratory, Radiology, Medical Records, Vaccines, Venipuncture, Catheters, Wildlife, Euthanasia, Urinalysis, Veterinary Public Health, Veterinary Pathology, Surgical Assisting, Vaccinations, Time Management

Education
Baker College Online and Graduate Studies   2014 — 2016
Bachelors of Science of Psychology, Psychology

Macomb Community College   2003 — 2005
Associates of Applied Science, Veterinary Technicianology/Technician

Experience
Detroit Zoological Society   March 2013 - Present
Bath & Body Works  March 2012 - May 2013
7-Eleven  December 2010 - July 2012
Burlington Coat Factory  September 2010 - December 2010

Skills
Inventory Management, Microsoft Office, Purchasing, Logistics, Cashiering, Teaching, Data Entry, Customer Service, Supply Chain Management, Merchandising, Retail, Loss Prevention

Education
Macomb Community College   2010 — 2013
Associates, Business Administration

Imlay City High   2002 — 2006
High School Diploma

Experience
Spectrum Health  December 2009 - August 2015
PMI Western Michigan Chapter   April 2010 - August 2013
Detroit Zoological Society   March 2009 - July 2009
Ford Motor Company  2004 - 2008
Ford Motor Company  2000 - 2004
Visteon Automotive Systems  1997 - 2000
Ford Motor Company  1996 - 1997
National TechTeam  1993 - 1996
Computer Horizons  1989 - 1992
Eidelman Associates, Inc   May 1986 - July 1989

Skills
Program Management, Process Improvement, Vendor Management, Business Process..., Project Management, IT Strategy, CRM, PMP, Project Portfolio..., Integration, Strategy, Change Management, Healthcare, Leadership, IT Management, PMO, Project Planning, MS Project, Management, Certified Project..., Visio, Six Sigma, Analysis, Budgets, Team Building, Outsourcing, SDLC, Project Delivery, Healthcare Management, Software Development, Business Analysis, Cross-functional Team..., Software Project..., Security, Business Process, Software Documentation, Testing, Quality Management, Process Engineering, Business Intelligence, Forecasting, System Administration, Training, Governance, Team Leadership, Contract Negotiation, Enterprise Software, ERP, Lean Healthcare

Education
Harvard School of Public Health
Certificate Program

Central Michigan University   1998 — 2000
MSA

Eastern Michigan University   1987 — 1989
BBA

Experience
Detroit Zoological Society   May 2015 - Present
United Way for Southeastern Michigan  February 2014 - Present
Greenfield Village   July 2013 - January 2014
Albion College  October 2010 - May 2013
Ferndale DDA   May 2012 - July 2012
Detroit Zoo  July 2011 - August 2011

Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Customer Service, Research, Teamwork, Social Media, Public Speaking

Education
Albion College   2009 — 2013
Bachelor's degree, Psychology

Atlantic Community High School   2005 — 2009
International Baccalaureate Diploma

Experience
Secure-24  February 2014 - Present
Stefanini  August 2012 - February 2014
Detroit Zoological Society   April 2011 - April 2013

Skills
ITSD, ITIL, Customer Service, IT Operations, IT Strategy, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Technologies, Microsoft Office..., SharePoint, CRM, System Administration, Network Administration, WAN, Access, System Deployment, Information Technology, Windows 7, Networking, Enterprise Software, Business Process, Service Delivery

Education
ITT Technical Institute-Troy   2012 — 2014
Associate of Arts and Sciences (A.A.S.), Network and System Administration/Administrator, Sophomore

Experience
Detroit Zoological Society   March 2014 - Present
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill  July 2011 - April 2013
Global Scholars Academy  2013 - 2013
Hallmark Cards  July 2005 - July 2011
Oakland Community College  September 2009 - May 2010
ART of Leadership   September 2006 - October 2008

Skills
Public Speaking, Non-profits, Community Outreach, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Volunteer Management, Program Development, Teaching, SPSS, Nonprofits, Leadership, Marketing, Management, Project Planning, Time Management, Event Planning, Training, Team Leadership, Advertising

Education
Wayne State University   2015 — 2017
Masters, Social Work

North Carolina Central University   2010 — 2013
Bachelors of Art, Psychology

Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University   2001 — 2003

Experience
Humane Society of Huron Valley  December 2014 - Present
University of Michigan Health System  September 2013 - October 2014
University of Michigan Health System  January 2009 - September 2013
University of Michigan Health System  September 2007 - January 2009
American Cancer Society: Huron Valley Division   October 2005 - September 2007
Ann Arbor YMCA  April 2005 - October 2005
Detroit Zoological Society   January 2005 - June 2005
Ann Arbor Art Center  May 2003 - September 2003

Skills
Fundraising, Public Relations, Social Media, Microsoft Office, Event Management, Stewardship, Leadership, Volunteer Management, Program Development, Community Outreach, Research, Event Planning, Public Speaking, Annual Giving, Marketing, Grants

Education
Eastern Michigan University   2000 — 2004
Bachelor's Degree, Public Relations and Marketing, 2.9 GPA

Dexter High School   1996 — 2000
High School, High School Certificate of Competence Program, 2.9 GPA

Experience
Detroit Zoological Society   May 2015 - Present
Detroit Zoological Society   April 2014 - May 2015
Walt Disney World  June 2012 - January 2013
GVSU Campus Dining  April 2011 - April 2012
GVSU Campus Dining  August 2010 - April 2011

Skills
Social Networking, Customer Service, Event Planning, Event Management, Public Relations, Public Speaking, Leadership, Hospitality, Creativity, Problem Solving, Guest Recovery, Cash Handling, Facebook, PowerPoint, Social Media, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Time Management, Teamwork, Microsoft Office, Galaxy

Education
Grand Valley State University   2008 — 2012
B.A., Advertising and Public Relations

Warren Mott High School   2004 — 2008

Experience
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden  April 2008 - Present
Detroit Zoological Society   October 2006 - April 2008

Education
DePauw University   2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science

Experience
Grace Public Relations Group   June 2011 - Present
Commissione Giovani   January 2010 - Present
Detroit Zoological Society   May 2009 - August 2009
Habitat for Humanity  January 2009 - May 2009

Skills
Microsoft office, Account Management, Social Media, Publicity, Research, Integrated Marketing, Ap Style, Press Releases, Media Relations, Cision, Public Relations, Newsletters, Facebook, Event Planning, Social Networking, Event Management, Social Media Marketing, Crisis Communications, Editing, Strategic Communications, Public Speaking, Advertising, InDesign

Education
Central Michigan University   2005 — 2009
BA, Integrated Public Relations

Central Michigan University   2005 — 2009
Bachelor's, Integrated Public Relations

Experience
ADE Incorporated   September 2015 - Present
R.J. Conlin Marketing and Design   January 2015 - July 2015
Detroit Zoological Society   January 2015 - May 2015
Central Michigan University  January 2013 - December 2014
Equity Education Management Solutions   May 2014 - September 2014
Hungry Howie's Pizza, Inc.   May 2014 - August 2014
Clix Portrait Studios  August 2010 - February 2011

Skills
Graphic Design, Public Speaking, Leadership, Event Planning, Adobe Creative Suite, Communication, Group Work, Journalism, Social Media, Time Management, Social Networking, Facebook, Public Relations, Digital Photography, Customer Service, Microsoft Office

Education
Central Michigan University   2011 — 2015
Bachelor's Degree, Intergrative Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication, Graduated

Experience
Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design  September 2013 - Present
Rocky Mountain College of Art + Design  May 2013 - September 2013
Remilon, LLC  May 2011 - June 2013
Planned Parenthood of the Rocky Mountains  April 2011 - October 2011
bieMedia  October 2010 - March 2011
AmeriCorps National Civilian Community Corps  October 2009 - July 2010
Marx Layne Marketing and Public Relations   January 2009 - April 2009
Oakland University Student Program Board   June 2008 - December 2008
Detroit Zoological Society   May 2008 - August 2008

Skills
Press Releases, Newsletters, Public Relations, Publicity, Advertising, Volunteer Management, Public Speaking, New Media, Spanish, Budgets, Customer Service, Storytelling, Cpr Certified, Emergency Management, Event Planning, Fundraising, Community Outreach, Social Media, Nonprofits, Facebook, Social Media Marketing

Education
Oakland University
Bachelor of Arts, Journalism; Public Relations

Community College of Denver   2012 — 2013
Graphic Design

Michigan State University

Experience
East Mississippi State Hospital  August 2015 - Present
IBT Consulting   January 2013 - Present
East Mississippi State Hospital  February 2013 - July 2015
Detroit Zoological Society   December 2008 - December 2010
Association of Midwest Museums   1999 - 2010
Detroit Science Center  July 2001 - December 2008
Cranbrook Institute of Science  January 1994 - June 2001
University of Michigan  January 1991 - December 1993
Noble & Greenough School  January 1987 - January 1990

Skills
Strategic Planning, Public Relations, Museums, Non-profits, Public Speaking, Event Management, Event Planning, Customer Relations, Teaching, Team Building, Customer Service, Community Outreach, Problem Solving, Organizational..., Proposal Writing, Negotiation, Change Management, Fundraising, Budgets, Nonprofits, Leadership, Management, Volunteer Management, Grant Writing, Program Development, Research, Grants, Social Media, Editing, Microsoft Office, Community Development

Education
University of Michigan   1997 — 2000
Master, Public Administration

Fitchburg State College   1981 — 1984
Bachelor of Science, Communications/Media

Experience
PVK Innovations   August 2011 - Present
Detroit Zoological Society   January 2011 - January 2014
Cranbrook Educational Community  September 2011 - September 2012
General Motors Powertrain  August 1968 - November 2008
Independence Township  May 1985 - September 1989
Clarkston Community Schools  January 1984 - January 1988

Skills
Cpr Certified, Long Distance Running, Tutoring, Painting, Automotive Repair, Integration, Microsoft Office, Operations Management, Team Leadership, Product Development, Teaching, Fundraising, Project Management, Sales, Online Training..., Change Management, Team Building, Process Improvement, Program Management, Management, Nonprofits, Strategic Planning

Education
Wayne State University   1983 — 1986
Master's degree, Engineering Management

Kettering University   1968 — 1973
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Engineering

Experience
Walgreens  April 2014 - Present
Locher Designs   January 2007 - Present
One Spirit One World   March 2015 - August 2015
Detroit Zoological Society   February 2014 - May 2014
Lakeview Party Store   October 2013 - May 2014
Checkers Drive In Restaurants  February 2013 - February 2014
White Palace   February 2013 - March 2013
Mario's Italian Restaurant  October 2012 - November 2012
Valvoline Instant Oil Change  June 2009 - March 2010
Pizza Papalis   November 2008 - January 2009

Skills
Graphic Design, Logo Design, Adobe Creative Suite, Mac, Illustrator, InDesign, Social Media, Typography, Adobe Acrobat, Graphics, Web Design, Banners, Advertising, Photoshop, Flash, OS X, Photography, Posters, Art Direction, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, QuarkXPress, Digital Photography, Facebook, Vector Illustration, Layout, Dreamwork, Microsoft Excel, Acess, Sociology, Typewriter, Computer-savvy, Computer Graphics, Pre-Design, Outlook, Widows, MacBook, Mouse, Firefox, Google Adwords, Typing, Android, Business Cards, Flyers, Packaging, Brochures, Dreamweaver, Web Applications, Applications, Customer Service

Education
Independence University   2013 — 2015
Bachelor of Graphic Arts, Graphic Design, 3.50

Stevens-Henager College- Online   2011 — 2013
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Graphic Design, 2.95

Grayling Adult Ed   2002 — 2003
GED, GED

Experience
Follett Higher Education Group  July 2011 - Present
Freelance / Graphic Design Services  January 2007 - Present
Brite Logistics, Inc.   August 2009 - February 2011
Detroit Zoological Society   2008 - 2009

Skills
InDesign, Photoshop, Adobe Creative Suite, Graphic Design, Illustrator, Web Design, Business Cards, Flyers, Corporate Identity, Typography, Illustration, Email Marketing, Motion Graphics, SEO, Interaction Design, User Interface Design, Corporate Branding, Concept Development, User Experience, WordPress, Graphics

Education
Lawrence Technological University   2006 — 2009
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Graphic Design

Oakland Community College   2003 — 2006
Computer Science/Graphic Design

Vytautas Magnus University   2001 — 2003
Computer Science

Experience
Detroit Zoological Society   April 2015 - Present
Search Optics  September 2014 - March 2015
Baker College  June 2011 - August 2014
Family Youth Interventions  April 2014 - June 2014
Macomb County Community Services Agency   April 2011 - June 2011
Catholic Services of Macomb  January 2010 - March 2010

Skills
Microsoft Office, Team Building, Performance Motivation, Customer Service, Administrative..., Office Management, Telephone Skills, Recruiting, Management, Data Entry, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Event Planning, Time Management, Teamwork

Education
Baker College of Clinton Township   2011 — 2014
Bachelor of Human Service, Human Services, General

Baker College of Clinton Township   2008 — 2011
Associate of Applied Science Degree, Human Services

Experience
Five Brothers Default Management Solutions  September 2013 - June 2015
Detroit Zoological Society   April 2011 - July 2013
Detroit Zoological Society   October 2009 - April 2011
Detroit Zoological Society   May 2009 - October 2009
Detroit Zoological Society   June 2008 - August 2009
Detroit Zoolo   January 2009 - April 2009
Ferris State University  May 2007 - December 2008
Ferris State University  May 2007 - December 2008
Affirmations  April 2002 - October 2005

Skills
Training Delivery, Training & Development, Employee Training, Team Building, Team Leadership, Cross-functional Team..., Cross-cultural, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Outlook, Diversity, Positive Team Player, Large Scale Events, Public Safety, Presentations, Creative Problem Solving, Multi Tasking, Prioritize Workload, Professional..., Deadline Oriented, Self Management, Highly motivated..., Security Management, Brochures, Customer Service, Interviews, Innovation, Observation, Problem Solving, Training, Event Planning, Microsoft Excel, Nonprofits

Education
Ferris State University   2002 — 2009
Bachelor of Science, Recreation Leadership and Management

Baker College   1996 — 1999
Associate of Applied Science, Corrections Officer

Experience
Detroit Zoological Society   October 2012 - Present
University of Michigan  September 2010 - September 2012
University of Michigan  July 2006 - September 2010
University of Michigan Health System  November 2005 - July 2006
American Red Cross of Washtenaw County  May 2005 - October 2005
Pfizer  June 1996 - May 2005

Skills
Fundraising, Higher Education, Non-profits, Volunteer Management, Research, Program Development, Editing, Library, Data Analysis, Social Media, Prospect Research, Nonprofits, Online Research, Philanthropy, Training, Leadership, Fundraisers

Education
Eastern Michigan University   2003 — 2005
Master of Liberal Studies, Women's Studies

Eastern Michigan University   1997 — 2002
Bachelor of Science, English Literature; Minor in Women's Studies

Experience
Saint Louis Zoo  November 2013 - Present
Detroit Zoological Society   March 2011 - November 2013
Knoxville Zoo  May 2010 - December 2010
Lee Richardson Zoo  August 2009 - May 2010
The Toledo Zoo & Aquarium  May 2009 - September 2009

Skills
Nonprofits, Research, Animal Husbandry, Wildlife, Animal Behavior, Conservation Issues

Education
Macquarie University   2006 — 2007
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Ecology and Evolutionary Biology

Western State Colorado University   2002 — 2006
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Biology

Experience
Henry Ford Learning Institute  March 2015 - Present
City of Huntington Woods  January 2015 - Present
Owen and Abbey LLC   May 2014 - Present
Huntington Woods Community Fund   January 2006 - December 2014
Detroit Zoological Society   June 2011 - September 2014
Cranbrook Institute of Science  July 2008 - June 2011
Cranbrook Educational Community  September 2006 - July 2008
College for Creative Studies  April 2003 - June 2006
Case Western Reserve University  January 2001 - March 2003
Cleveland Institute of Art  October 1997 - January 2001

Skills
Annual Giving, Fundraising, Donor Relations, Special Events, Stewardship, Alumni Relations, Museums, Grant Writing, Non-profits, Event Planning, Strategic Planning, Public Relations, Public Speaking, Writing, Research, Volunteer Management, Event Management, Direct Mail, Nonprofits, Newsletters, Community Outreach, Grants, Board Development, Community Development, Planned Giving, Marketing, Program Development, Program Management, Non-profit..., Media Relations, Proposal Writing, Higher Education, Raiser's Edge, Editing, Social Media, Strategic Communications, Press Releases, Non-profit Board..., Community Organizing, Volunteering, Social Networking, Donor Recognition, Philanthropy, Management, Leadership, Marketing Communications, Fundraising Campaign...

Education
BUILD Institute   2015 — 2015
Certificate, Social Entrepreneurship

Weatherhead School of Management at Case Western Reserve University   2001 — 2003
MBA candidate, Business/Non-profit Management

Central College   1984 — 1988
Bachelor of Science, Business Administration and Management, General

Experience
Detroit Zoological Society   August 2009 - Present
Discount Auto Salvage   January 2011 - January 2015

Skills
Security, Incident Command, Surveillance, Physical Security, Investigation, Criminal Justice, Criminal Investigations, Private Investigations, Nonprofits, Customer Service, Event Planning, Microsoft Office, Research, Public Speaking

Education
Macomb Community College   2005 — 2008
Associate of Science (AS), Criminal Justice/Police Science

Experience
Peg Tallet Strategic Consulting   2012 - Present
Michigan Women's Foundation  2013 - Present
Detroit Zoological Society   2009 - 2012
The Henry Ford  2004 - 2010

Skills
Non-profits, Fundraising, Media Relations, Strategic Planning, Public Relations, Marketing Strategy, Marketing Communications, Nonprofits, Advertising, Event Management, Strategic Communications, Event Planning, Press Releases, Public Speaking, Volunteer Management, Grant Writing, Newsletters, Community Outreach, Philanthropy, Community Development, Social Media, Grants, Crisis Communications, Internal Communications, Editing, Annual Giving, Stewardship, Sponsorship, Program Development

Education
St. Mary's College/Notre Dame
BA

State University of New York at Binghamton
MBA, Arts and Non-profit Administration

Experience
Everist Genomics   2011 - Present
Detroit Zoological Society   2003 - Present
Toastmasters International  1999 - Present
National Equipment Leasing Corporation/HT Leasing   2010 - 2011
United States Census Bureau  2009 - 2010
University of Michigan  2008 - 2008
Quintiles  2007 - 2007
Midwest Leasing Group   2005 - 2007
Pfizer  1997 - 2002
Warner-Lambert/Parke-Davis  1990 - 1997

Skills
Public Speaking, Biotechnology, Microbiology, Purchasing, Capital Equipment..., Outsourcing, Project Management, Contractual Agreements, Clinical Trial..., Medical Devices, Molecular Diagnostics, Pharmaceutical Industry, Customer Service..., Business Development, Sales and Marketing

Education
Bowling Green State University   1994 — 1998
M.B.A., Business

Cass Technical High School

Eastern Michigan University
Microbiology, Business and continuing education

Kettering University
Business

University of Michigan
B.S., Microbiology

Washtenaw Community College
business, fine arts and continuing education

Experience
Ingham County Intermediate School District   July 2013 - Present
Mid Ohio Educational Service Center  August 2012 - July 2013
Ohio Internship   August 2011 - June 2012
Kent State University  August 2009 - June 2011
Kent State University  April 2010 - May 2011
Maple Heights School District   August 2010 - December 2010
Kent State University  September 2009 - April 2010
Michigan State University  January 2009 - May 2009
Adolescent Diversion Project  August 2008 - May 2009
Detroit Zoological Society   June 2004 - May 2009

Skills
Psychology, Teaching, Research, Interventions

Education
Kent State University   2009 — 2012
Education Specialist, School Psychology

Kent State University   2009 — 2010
Masters of Education, School Psychology

Michigan State University   2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Science, Psychology

Experience
ITC Holdings Corp.  February 2015 - Present
Detroit Zoological Society   June 2014 - Present
ITC Holdings Corporation   January 2011 - February 2015
ITC Holdings Corporation   March 2009 - January 2011
Constellation Energy  January 2006 - March 2009
DTE Energy  February 2003 - December 2005
Illinois Commerce Commission  May 1998 - January 2003
State of Illinois  October 1995 - May 1998
Illinois Commerce Commission  May 1994 - October 1995
Illinois Commerce Commission  October 1992 - May 1994

Skills
Energy Policy, Renewable Energy, Energy, Energy Markets, Electricity Markets, Regulations, Economics, Energy Regulation, Industrial Organization, Business Strategy, Demand Response, Electric Power, Electricity, Energy Efficiency, Energy Management, Natural Gas, Policy, Smart Grid, Strategic Planning, Strategy

Education
University of Illinois at Chicago   1999 — 2007
Ph.D.

Illinois State University   1991 — 1992
M.S.

Illinois State University   1989 — 1991
B.S.

Experience
The Taubman Company  October 2014 - Present
The Taubman Company  August 2013 - October 2014
Crain's Detroit Business  September 2012 - August 2013
BNP Media  October 2011 - September 2012
BNP Media  October 2010 - October 2011
BNP Media  February 2007 - October 2010
Frontline Marketing Group   May 2006 - February 2007
Detroit Zoological Society   May 2005 - April 2006

Skills
Email Marketing, Advertising, Marketing Communications, Project Management, Microsoft Office, Trade Shows, Events, Graphic Design, Social Media, Press Releases, Direct Marketing, Integrated Marketing, Marketing, Strategy, Publications, Copywriting, Newsletters, Online Advertising, Social Media Marketing, Publishing, Digital Marketing, Digital Media, Online Marketing, Public Relations, Direct Mail, Marketing Strategy, Media Relations, B2B, Sponsorship, Lead Generation, Corporate Communications, Magazines, Digital Strategy, Facebook

Education
Central Michigan University   2002 — 2005
BAA, Event Planning, Advertising

Experience
University of Detroit Mercy  April 2012 - Present
University of Detroit Mercy  January 2007 - April 2012
University of Detroit Mercy  January 2007 - September 2009
Detroit Zoological Society   2004 - 2007
University of Detroit Mercy  February 2001 - August 2004
Trinity Health  May 1994 - February 2001
Mackinac Island Chamber of Commerce   January 1991 - January 1994

Skills
Organizational..., Data Analysis, Teaching, Alumni Relations, Microsoft Excel, Customer Service, Management, Marketing, Facebook, Blogging, Annual Giving, Microsoft Office, Public Speaking, Grants, Grant Writing, Newsletters, Community Development, Non-profits, Event Planning, Proposal Writing, Project Management, Public Relations, Philanthropy, Event Management, Marketing Communications, Prospect Research, Program Development, Editing, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Publicity, Volunteer Management, Fundraising, PowerPoint, Community Organizing, Research, Budgets, Media Relations, Stewardship, Database Admin, Leadership Development, Board Development, Community Outreach, Statistics, Press Releases, Fundraisers, Higher Education, Workshop Facilitation, Program Evaluation, Strategic Planning

Education
University of Detroit Mercy   2001 — 2012
Counseling and Addiction Studies

Grand Valley State University   1977 — 1980
BS, Hospitality/Tourism Managment

Experience
University of Michigan Museum of Art  March 2015 - Present
Water Hill Juice Company, organic and cold-pressed   January 2015 - Present
Columbia University  March 2012 - August 2014
University of Michigan, Office of Student Publications   September 2009 - March 2012
Michigan Youth Arts   August 2008 - April 2009
Ann Arbor Summer Festival  January 2005 - August 2008
Detroit Zoological Society   October 2002 - January 2005
Ability First  September 1998 - August 2001
Muse [X] Editions   October 1997 - August 1998
Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles  October 1994 - July 1997

Skills
Innovative Problem..., People Skills, Goal Oriented, Strategic Thinking, Event Management, Philanthropy, Higher Education, Fundraising, Non-profit Fund..., Nonprofits, Editing, Stewardship, Fundraisers, Grant Writing, Major Gifts, Grants, Annual Giving, Community Outreach, Alumni Relations, Event Planning, Program Development, Public Speaking, Volunteer Management

Education
Indiana University-Purdue University at Indianapolis   2008 — 2009
Graduate Work, Philanthropic Studies

University of California, Los Angeles   1990 — 1994
BA, Art History

Ostsee Gymnasium Timmendorfer Strand

Experience
Montana State Fund  April 2009 - Present
Detroit Zoological Society   March 2006 - April 2009
ADVO, Inc.   1990 - 2001
Marketing Force, Inc.   1993 - 1996

Education
California State University-East Bay   1969 — 1971

Experience
Detroit Zoological Society   March 2014 - Present
China Exploration and Research Society   November 2008 - February 2014
Zoological Society of London  April 2007 - June 2008

Skills
Biodiversity, Ecology, Field Work, Natural Resource..., Conservation Issues, Environmental Policy, Wildlife, Environmental Science, Conservation Biology, Environmental Education, Climate Change, Birds, Ecosystem Services, Environmental Awareness, Environmental Impact...

Education
Columbia University in the City of New York   1997 — 2004
PhD, Physical Anthropology

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign   1991 — 1995
BS, Ecology, Ethology and Evolution

Experience
Trinity Health (HQ Michigan)   February 2015 - Present
SSDC Services  January 2013 - January 2015
Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Detroit   May 2010 - November 2012
Detroit Zoological Society   January 2007 - September 2009
YMCA of Metropolitian Detroit   2003 - 2007

Skills
Financial Reporting, Finance, Budgets, Nonprofits, General Ledger, Fundraising, Strategic Planning, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Grants, Microsoft Word, Outlook, Public Speaking, Customer Service, Accounting, Financial Analysis, Access

Education
Indiana University-Purdue University at Indianapolis   1998 — 1999
Certified Public Accounting, Accounting

University of South Alabama   1978 — 1983
Bachelor of Science (BS), Economics

Experience
Chrysler  October 2010 - Present
Detroit Zoological Society   2009 - 2010
Ford Motor Company  September 2009 - December 2009
The Mannik & Smith Group, Inc   April 2004 - February 2009

Education
University of Michigan-Dearborn   2006 — 2010
MBA, businees/ supply chain management

Lehigh University   1998 — 2001
BS, Civil Engineering

Rivier College

Experience
Rosehill Fire Department   April 2015 - Present
Coastal EMS   December 2014 - Present
Hart EMS Medical Services, PLLC   August 2003 - November 2014
Detroit Zoological Society   1999 - 1999

Skills
Microsoft Office, Public Speaking, Fundraising, Event Planning, Customer Service, Leadership Development, Microsoft Excel, Nonprofits, Community Outreach, Leadership, Teaching, Healthcare, Non-profits, Team Building, PowerPoint, Volunteer Management

Education
Michigan State University   1997 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Health/Health Care Administration/Management

Cass Technical High School   1993 — 1997
Diploma, Business Administration

american military university
Master of Arts (M.A.), Emergency & Disaster Management

Garrett-Evangelical Theological Seminary

Experience
RedRover  March 2014 - Present
RedRover  April 2011 - Present
United Animal Nations   March 2007 - April 2011
Sierra Forever Families (formerly Sierra Adoption Services)   June 2003 - February 2007
Sacramento Public Library Foundation   October 2002 - May 2003
Detroit Zoological Society   September 1999 - September 2002
International Hockey League  February 1996 - September 1999

Skills
Grant Writing, Direct Mail, Major Donor Cultivation, Non-profits, Volunteer Management, Fundraising, Editing, Fundraisers, Philanthropy, Research, Raiser's Edge, Public Policy, Board Development, Nonprofits, Press Releases, Social Media Marketing, Grants, Annual Giving, Stewardship, Community Outreach, Event Planning, Social Media, Non-profit..., Public Speaking

Education
Macomb Community College   1997 — 1999

Experience
Ford Motor Company  December 2014 - Present
Ciber  December 2014 - Present
Kelly Services  March 2014 - December 2014
LenderLive Network  January 2013 - December 2013
LenderLive Network  May 2012 - January 2013
Nuspire  March 2012 - May 2012
Detroit Zoological Society   October 2006 - November 2011
CompUSA  August 2004 - October 2006
Best Buy  December 1999 - May 2004
Eastern Michigan University - Academic and Technology Integration Services   September 2000 - May 2002

Skills
Customer Service, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Word, Non-profits, Outlook, Access, Microsoft Word, Computer Hardware, Help Desk Support, Technical Support, Windows, Service Desk, Team Building, Sales, Windows 7, System Administration, Software Documentation, Troubleshooting, Editing, Windows XP, Training, Process Improvement, Teamwork, Networking, Software Installation, Hardware, Call Centers

Education
Oakland Community College   2004 — 2012
Associate's Degree, Computer Information Systems: Information Technologies For Homeland Security Option

Oakland Community College   2004 — 2010
Associate's Degree, Computer Information Systems: Computer Support Option

Oakland Community College   2004 — 2010
Associate's Degree, Computer Support Engineering Technology

Eastern Michigan University   2000 — 2003

Experience
contract  May 2014 - Present
Hmd inc.(hazardous materials diving incorporated   March 2012 - Present
Detroit Zoological Society   2015 - 2015
Detroit Zoological Society   2015 - 2015
lowridez mobile electronics and performance   September 2005 - October 2010

Skills
Hazardous Materials, Automotive Aftermarket, Structural Firefighting, Automotive Repair, Hazmat Operations, Makes & Models, Auto Body, Fanuc, Fanuc Robots, Robot Programming, UAV, Unmanned Vehicles

Education
Madonna University   2011 — 2015
Emergency Management (fema), Emergency Management

Macomb Community College
General studies associates degree/ fire science degree, general studies and fire science for firefighting

Experience
Auburn University  August 2009 - May 2014
International Crane Foundation  February 2009 - July 2009
Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute  September 2008 - December 2008
Detroit Zoological Society   May 2008 - August 2008
Albion College  2004 - 2008

Skills
Environmental Awareness, Environmental Science, Ecology, Field Work, Research, Qualitative Research, Land Trusts, Conservation Issues, Conservation Easements, Experimental Design, GIS, ArcGIS, Statistics, Forestry, Scientific Writing, Public Speaking

Education
Auburn University   2009 — 2014
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Human Dimensions of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences

Albion College   2004 — 2008
Bachelor's Degree, Biology, Psychology

Experience
Plante Moran  March 2012 - Present
Detroit Zoological Society   June 2009 - March 2012
Cleveland Metroparks  May 2008 - October 2008
Cleveland Metroparks  May 2006 - May 2008

Education
John Carroll University   2005 — 2009
BA, English

Experience
Detroit Zoological Society   February 2012 - Present
Olympia Entertainment - Detroit Red Wings & Tigers  November 2009 - August 2011
Michigan Opera Theatre  September 1999 - November 2008

Skills
Entertainment, Event Management, Event Planning, Fundraising, Public Relations, Sales, Social Media Marketing, Customer Service, Hospitality, Leadership, Management, Marketing, Social Media, Social Networking, Sponsorship

Education
Central Michigan University

Experience
Kohl's Department Stores  May 2006 - Present
Kohls  May 2006 - Present
Detroit Zoological Society   April 2011 - October 2011

Skills
Merchandising, Customer Service, POS, Retail, Excel, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Access, Word, Customer Satisfaction, Customer Relations

Education
Macomb Community College   2005 — 2012

Oakland University   2010 — 2011

Baker College of Clinton Township   2007 — 2010

Baker College

Macomb Community College
Hospitality Management

Oakland University

Experience
CSL  May 2012 - Present
CSL Plasma  2012 - 2012
Verizon Wireless  January 2006 - June 2010
Veizon Wireless   January 2006 - June 2010
Detroit Zoological Society   May 2002 - October 2005
Detroit Zoological Institute   May 2002 - October 2005
GM Onstar  October 2004 - February 2005
KB Toys  November 2003 - January 2004
Whole Life   June 2000 - March 2001
1/2 Off Card Shop   April 1997 - October 1999

Education
Everest University-South Orlando   2011 — 2014
Associate's degree, Computer Programming

Kettering High School
High School Diploma

Kettering School of Cosmetology

Macomb Oakland Regional Center

Experience
Detroit Zoological Society   December 2008 - Present

Skills
Exhibit Design, Museum Collections, Museums, InDesign, Adobe Creative Suite, Photography

Education
Antioch University New England - Current Student
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Environmental Science

Eastern Michigan University
Bachelor's degree, Earth Science

Eastern Michigan University
Bachelor's degree, Aquatic and Terrestrial Ecosystems in Biology, 2nd Major Geography with minors in Conservation

Wayne State University
Master's degree, Biology

Experience
New York & Company  November 2013 - November 2013
The United States Army  May 2004 - May 2011
Detroit Zoological Society   May 2004 - July 2004

Education
Bauder College   2012 — 2014

Brown Mackie College-Atlanta   2012 — 2012
Criminal Juctice