Knoxville Zoo

Description

Zoo Knoxville, formerly Knoxville Zoo is a 53-acre zoo located just east of downtown Knoxville, Tennessee, United States, near exit 392 off Interstate 40. The zoo is home to about 800 animals and welcomes over 400,000 visitors each year. Address: 3500 Knoxville Zoo Dr, Knoxville, TN 37914 Opened: 1935 Hours: Closed ⋅ Opens 10AM Fri Thursday10AM–4PMFriday10AM–4PMSaturday10AM–4PMSunday10AM–4PMMonday10AM–4PMTuesday10AM–4PMWednesday10AM–4PMSuggest an edit Unable to add this file. Please check that it is a valid photo. Land area: 53 acres (21 ha) Notable animals: Bashir, Spark, Georgie, Ubuntu, Andi, Joshua, Toto, Al, Ember, Tex, Arya, Teagan, Walter, Little Diamond, Nipper, Tanvir, George, Melody, Obi MOREPlace name: : : Category: : : : Website: : Website: https://www.zooknoxville.org/ Category: Zoo Suggest an editUnable to add this file. Please check that it is a valid photo. Unable to add this file. Please check that it is a valid photo.

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Knoxville Zoo Employees

Employee
Years
Job
Industry
Catherine CJ Johnson Catherine CJ Johnson Cincinnati Area Details
Catherine CJ Johnson's Knoxville Zoo Experience April 2008 - January 2011
Job Searching for my next job!
Industry Professional Training & Coaching
Experience
Gulf World Marine Park  March 2014 - February 2015
PetSmart  November 2011 - February 2014
Knoxville Zoo   April 2008 - January 2011
Ripley's Aquarium of the Smokies  July 2006 - July 2010
North Carolina Aquarium on Roanoke Island  March 2005 - October 2005
Sea Life Park, Hawaii  January 2004 - August 2004

Skills
Scuba Diving - Rescue, Public Speaking, Customer Service, PowerPoint, Teaching, Word, Dog Training, Retail, Wildlife, Pets, Training, Animal Husbandry, Animal Behavior, Animal Welfare, Nonprofits, Animal Training, Event Management, Environmental Education, Management, Research

Education
The Ohio State University   1998 — 2001
BA, Psychology

Winton Woods High School   1993 — 1997
High School Diploma

Dmitry Yampolsky Dmitry Yampolsky Nashville, Tennessee Details
Dmitry Yampolsky's Knoxville Zoo Experience January 2003 - April 2003
Job Higher Education Professional
Industry Higher Education
Experience
University of Rochester  December 2014 - Present
Vanderbilt University Medical Center  January 2014 - Present
Vanderbilt University  2009 - Present
East Tennessee State University  July 2006 - July 2007
East Tennessee State University  May 2005 - August 2005
East Tennessee State University  May 2004 - August 2004
ETSU Psychology Department   May 2003 - August 2003
Knoxville Zoo   January 2003 - April 2003

Skills
Microsoft Office, Troubleshooting, Research, Data Analysis, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Cell Culture, Computer Hardware, Windows 7, Molecular Biology, PCR, Matlab, Microsoft Word, OS X, Windows, Active Directory

Education
East Tennessee State University   2005 — 2006

University of Tennessee-Knoxville   2002 — 2005
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Psychology, Computer Science

LeAnne Jennings LeAnne Jennings Maryville, Tennessee Details
LeAnne Jennings's Knoxville Zoo Experience March 2012 - Present
Job Owner/Writer at The Mama Chronicles blog
Industry Health, Wellness and Fitness
Experience
The Mama Chronicles blog   June 2013 - Present
Self-employed  February 2013 - Present
Knoxville Zoo   March 2012 - Present
Bays Mountain Park   March 2007 - December 2007

Skills
Research, Public Speaking, Fundraising, Community Outreach, Nonprofits, Teaching, Volunteer Management, Grant Writing, Program Development, Event Planning, PowerPoint, Program Evaluation, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Social Media, Microsoft Excel, Editing, Data Analysis, Customer Service, Community Development, Leadership, Coaching, Teamwork, Higher Education, Policy

Education
Tennessee Technological University   1996 — 2000
Bachelor of Science (BS), Geology/Earth Science, General

William Blount High School   1992 — 1996
General, General

Paige Austin Paige Austin West Chester, Ohio Details
Paige Austin's Knoxville Zoo Experience May 2012 - August 2012
Job PA Student at Lincoln Memorial University
Industry Health, Wellness and Fitness
Experience
Fricker's  September 2014 - May 2015
Fort Hamilton Hospital  August 2014 - May 2015
The Thirsty Turtle   September 2013 - May 2014
102.5 The Game   August 2013 - March 2014
University of Tennessee  August 2009 - March 2013
University of Tennessee  July 2012 - October 2012
American Eagle Outfitters  June 2012 - August 2012
Knoxville Zoo   May 2012 - August 2012
Beckett Ridge Aquatics and Tennis   May 2009 - June 2012
Beckett Ridge Aquatics and Tennis   May 2006 - June 2012

Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Cpr Certified, Lifeguarding, Internet, Interviews, IACUC, Athletics, Athletic Performance, Positivity, Highly Dedicated, Hardwork, Dependable Team Player, Leadership, Higher Education, Athletic Training, CPR Certified

Education
University of Tennessee-Knoxville   2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (BS), Animal Sciences

Lincoln Memorial University
Physician Assistant

Beth Powell Beth Powell Vero Beach, Florida Details
Beth Powell's Knoxville Zoo Experience 1994 - 1997
Job Conservation Lands Manager at Indian River County
Industry Environmental Services
Experience
Indian River County  January 2000 - Present
Ijams Nature Center  1997 - 1999
Tennessee Valley Authority  1996 - 1997
Knoxville Zoo   1994 - 1997

Skills
Wetlands, Ecology, Conservation Issues, Natural Resources, Water Quality, Environmental Awareness, Environmental Consulting, Watershed Management, Habitat Restoration, Environmental Science, GIS, Endangered Species, ArcGIS, Endangered Species Act, Sampling, Environmental Monitoring, Environmental Permitting, Natural Resource..., Environmental Issues, Ecological Restoration, Aquatic Ecology, Public Speaking, Soil, Phase I, Wildlife, Mitigation, Environmental Education, Coastal, Wildlife Biology, Invasive Species, Ecosystem Services, Wildlife Management, Land Conservation, Forestry, Fisheries, Environmental..., Environmental Compliance, Water Resources, Biodiversity, Environmental Management, Permitting, Microsoft Excel, Fundraising, Plant Identification, Environmental Planning, Water Management, Botany

Education
University of Tennessee-Knoxville   1991 — 1996
B.S., Environmental Science, Wildlife Fisheries Science, English

University of Florida
Practical Training in GIS for Natural Resource Applications, 2009 & 2011

ESRI
ArcGIS Desktop III: GIS Workflows & Analysis

Lewis Environmental Services
Mangrove Forest Ecology & Restoration Training Course

Ashton Biodiversity & Preservation Institute, Inc.
Mgmt of Tortoise Relocation & Recipient Site Development

Geographic Systems LLC
Cartography Using ArcGIS

Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission
Applied Management of Conservation Lands in Florida

Hillsborough Community College
Ecosystems Restoration & Creation

Florida Division of Forestry
Basic Fire Management (S-190, S-130, I-100, L-180)

University of Florida
ID of Freshwater Wetland Sedges, Grasses & Rushes

Nancy Young Nancy Young New York, New York Details
Nancy Young's Knoxville Zoo Experience 1995 - 2000
Job President at Young Collaborative
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Young Collaborative   2004 - Present
National Resource Network   April 2014 - August 2015
Knoxville Museum of Art  2000 - 2005
Knoxville Zoo   1995 - 2000
Whittle Communications - -Edison Project   1991 - 1994
New York City Comptroller  1989 - 1991

Skills
Non-profits, Fundraising, Grants, Community Outreach, Volunteer Management, Grant Writing, Non-profit Board..., Public Speaking, Public Relations, Media Relations, Event Planning, Strategic Planning, Strategic Communications, Editing, Event Management, Board Development, Nonprofits, Budgets, Press Releases, Annual Giving, Crisis Communications, Grassroots Organizing, Leadership, Community Development, Copy Editing, Team Building, Marketing, Research, Leadership Development, Community Organizing, Program Development, Program Management, Program Evaluation, Non-profit..., Policy Analysis, Marketing Communications, Sponsorship, Philanthropy, Newsletters, Stewardship, Alumni Relations, Public Policy, Proposal Writing, Volunteer Recruiting, Economic Development, Social Services, Policy, Legislative Relations, Workshop Facilitation, Organizational...

Education
The University of Chicago   1979 — 1981
MA, Public Policy

Simmons College - Simmons School of Management   1975 — 1979
BA, Economics/History

Ashley Bolling Ashley Bolling Knoxville, Tennessee Details
Ashley Bolling's Knoxville Zoo Experience June 2011 - April 2012
Job Sales Manager at Chef's Catering
Industry Events Services
Experience
Chef's Catering  April 2012 - Present
Knoxville Zoo   June 2011 - April 2012
Ideacom Technologies   July 2006 - May 2011

Skills
Sales Management, Advertising, Marketing, Cold Calling, Coordinating Events

Education
Tennessee School of Beauty of Knoxville Inc   2002 — 2004
Cosmetology & Estheticis

Mary Moates Mary Moates Greater New York City Area Details
Mary Moates's Knoxville Zoo Experience May 2012 - August 2012
Job Digital Marketing Assistant at Tor/Forge Books
Industry Publishing
Experience
Tor/Forge Books  August 2015 - Present
Tor/Forge Books  May 2015 - August 2015
The Highland Echo  June 2013 - May 2014
Maryville College  November 2012 - May 2014
Maryville College Theatre   January 2011 - May 2014
Moxley Carmichael  May 2013 - August 2013
The Highland Echo  June 2012 - May 2013
Knoxville Zoo   May 2012 - August 2012
The Highland Echo  August 2011 - May 2012
Athens Area Council For Arts   May 2011 - August 2011

Skills
Publishing, Editing, Press Releases, Public Relations, Social Media, Copy Editing, Media Relations, Creative Writing, Newspapers, AP Style, Integrated Marketing, Social Media Outreach, Publicity, Public Speaking, Microsoft Office, InDesign, Writing, Adobe Creative Suite, English Literature, Market Research, Blogging, Event Planning

Education
New York University   2014 — 2016
Master of Science (M.S.), Publishing: Digital and Print Media

Maryville College   2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Writing/Communications; Theatre Studies, cum laude

McMinn Central High School   2007 — 2010

Amanda Sherrod Amanda Sherrod Chicago, Illinois Details
Amanda Sherrod's Knoxville Zoo Experience May 2007 - August 2007
Job Project Manager at DigitasLBi
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
DigitasLBi  May 2014 - Present
Moxie  May 2013 - May 2014
JWT  March 2009 - May 2013
BBDO  February 2009 - March 2009
Young & Rubicam  June 2008 - August 2008
Strategic Insights  May 2007 - August 2007
Knoxville Zoo   May 2007 - August 2007
The Tombras Group  2005 - 2007

Skills
Campaigns, Research, Integrated Marketing, Advertising, Digital Strategy, Interactive Marketing, Digital Marketing, Digital Media, Online Advertising, Social Media, Marketing Communications, Facebook, Creative Strategy, Account Management, Public Relations, Project Management, Brand Development

Education
DePaul University - Charles H. Kellstadt Graduate School of Business   2015 — 2017
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Concentrations in Product Management and Leadership & Change Management

University of Tennessee-Knoxville   2004 — 2008
Communications, Advertising

Herb Roberts Herb Roberts Greater Memphis Area Details
Herb Roberts's Knoxville Zoo Experience 1980 - 1983
Job Cofounder at Pacific Bird Conservation
Industry Recreational Facilities and Services
Experience
Pacific Bird Conservation   April 2012 - Present
Memphis Zoo  May 1986 - Present
Little Rock Zoo  1983 - 1986
Knoxville Zoo   1980 - 1983

Skills
Management, Animal Husbandry, Wildlife, Non-profits, Community Outreach, Fundraising, Public Speaking, Research, Event Management, Social Media, Teaching, Public Relations, Editing, Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Conservation Issues, Nonprofits, Higher Education, Ecology, Data Analysis, Birds, Endangered Species, Zoo, Natural History, Biodiversity, Animal Behavior, Grant Writing, Animal Welfare, Environmental Education, Sustainability, Biology, Field Work

Education
The University of Memphis   1986 — 1991
Bachelors, Biology and Management

Kevin Hils Kevin Hils Albany, Georgia Area Details
Kevin Hils's Knoxville Zoo Experience May 2005 - December 2010
Job Zoo Director at Chehaw Wild Animal Park
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Chehaw Wild Animal Park   December 2010 - Present
Knoxville Zoo   May 2005 - December 2010
Columbus Zoo  1992 - 2005

Education
Miami University
B. Phil, Interdisciplinary Studies- Zoological Education

chris kesterson chris kesterson Knoxville, Tennessee Area Details
chris kesterson's Knoxville Zoo Experience November 2009 - Present
Job Actor at Actor / Screenwriter, Martial Arts Instructor, Boxer, Strength Conditioning Coach, Security and VIP Protection,
Industry Motion Pictures and Film
Experience
Knoxville Zoo   November 2009 - Present
Actor / Screenwriter  April 1994 - Present
Kestese Fighting System   August 1992 - Present
MMA/Vale Tudo   June 1996 - October 2004
WBKB Heavyweight Champion   November 1989 - October 1999

Skills
Public Speaking, Firearms, Social Media, Event Planning, Event Management, Public Relations, Teaching, Sports, Social Networking, Editing, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Social Media Marketing, Coaching, Improvisation, Entertainment, Martial Arts, Police, Microsoft Word, Blogging, Sales, Musical Theatre, Boxing, Public Safety, Music, Film, Enforcement, Facebook, Self Defense, Acting, Marketing, Team Building, Marketing Strategy, Advertising, Writing, Entrepreneurship, Fitness, Fitness Training, Personal Training, Athletics, Sports Marketing, Television, Online Marketing, Training, Leadership, Strength Training, Security, MMA, Tactics, Personal Protection

Education
Virginia Beach Police Academy   2008 — 2009
POST, Law Enforcement

Knox County Regional Sheriff Academy   2001 — 2001
POST, Law Enforcement

United States Air Force Community College   1990 — 1994
Bachelor's degree, Military Science and Operational Studies

St. Petersburg College   1993 — 1993
POST FACA, Law Enforcement

Pelissippi State College   1992 — 1992
Political Science and Government

Texas A&M University   1990 — 1990
Political Science and Government

Nancy Berger Nancy Berger San Francisco Bay Area Details
Nancy Berger's Knoxville Zoo Experience December 2006 - August 2009
Job Director of Development at National Center for Youth Law
Industry Fund-Raising
Experience
National Center for Youth Law  October 2010 - Present
Knoxville Zoo   December 2006 - August 2009
Museum of the City of New York  September 2004 - July 2006
Exploratorium  September 1997 - July 2004
Food Bank for Monterey County   1993 - 1994

Skills
Grant Writing, Nonprofits, Non-profits, Volunteer Management, Grants, Stewardship, Fundraising, Philanthropy, Community Outreach, Board Development, Prospect Research, Annual Giving, Fundraisers, Non-profit..., Planned Giving, Program Development

Education
Tulane University   1990 — 1993
B.S., Anthropology

Carrie McConkey Carrie McConkey Knoxville, Tennessee Area Details
Carrie McConkey's Knoxville Zoo Experience May 2013 - November 2014
Job Director of Development at Catholic Charities of East Tennessee
Industry Fund-Raising
Experience
Catholic Charities of East Tennessee  December 2014 - Present
Knoxville Zoo   May 2013 - November 2014
Maryville College  November 2009 - May 2013
Maryville College  August 2007 - November 2009
Marriott Business Services  February 2007 - July 2007
The University of Tennessee  July 2004 - January 2007
Carrie Flynn Bridal Couture   June 1993 - August 2003

Skills
Public Speaking, Fundraising, Event Planning, Customer Relations, Customer Service, Interviews, Leadership, Community Outreach, Recruiting, Nonprofits, Human Resources, Leadership Development, Training, Career Counseling, Resume Writing, Public Relations, Relationship Management, Temporary Placement, Social Media, Event Management, Management, Social Networking, Project Planning, Strategic Planning, PowerPoint, Teaching, Strategy, Non-profits, Team Building, Entrepreneurship, Higher Education, Grant Writing

Education
Haslam College of Business at the University of Tennessee   2005 — 2007
Master of Science, Human Resource Development

Carson-Newman University   1988 — 1992
Bachelor of Science, Family and Consumer Sciences

Carly Hill Carly Hill Greater Nashville Area Details
Carly Hill's Knoxville Zoo Experience May 2010 - July 2010
Job Marketing Coordinator at Nashville Sports Leagues
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Nashville Sports Leagues  May 2015 - Present
Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery  March 2013 - Present
Nashville Sports Leagues  January 2015 - April 2015
Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery  March 2014 - January 2015
BigRide Entertainment   March 2012 - January 2013
Kahlua Bay   May 2011 - September 2012
Fizz Marketing Group   October 2011 - February 2012
Office of Minority Student Affairs  September 2010 - June 2011
Knoxville Zoo   May 2010 - July 2010
Nashville Zoo  June 2007 - August 2009

Skills
Event Planning, Public Relations, Event Management, Editing, Press Releases, Social Media, InDesign, Word, Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Facebook, Social Networking, Media Relations, YouTube, Speech Writing, Newsletters, Social Media Marketing, Public Speaking

Education
Belmont University   2014 — 2016
Master's degree, Sport and Fitness Administration/Management

University of Tennessee-Knoxville   2006 — 2011
BS in Communications, Public Relations

Kristine Jansen Kristine Jansen Knoxville, Tennessee Area Details
Kristine Jansen's Knoxville Zoo Experience March 2012 - February 2013
Job Marketing Research Specialist at Radio Systems Corp
Industry Consumer Services
Experience
Radio Systems Corp  March 2013 - Present
Knoxville Zoo   March 2012 - February 2013
Barking Hound   June 2010 - February 2012
Snapz Photo Booth   April 2009 - February 2012
Zoo Atlanta  January 2011 - January 2012
Shiloh Veterinary Hospital  May 2009 - May 2010

Skills
Customer Service, Public Speaking, Microsoft Office, Word, Research

Education
Georgia Institute of Technology   2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Science, Biology with Business Option

Will Becker Will Becker Saint Louis, Missouri Details
Will Becker's Knoxville Zoo Experience March 2000 - April 2007
Job Media Relations Consultant at Byrne PR
Industry Public Relations and Communications
Experience
Byrne PR   November 2013 - Present
The Salvation Army  July 2007 - November 2013
Knoxville Zoo   March 2000 - April 2007
March of Dimes  July 1999 - March 2000

Skills
Internal Communications, Public Relations, Media Relations, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Budgets, Crisis Communications, Event Management, Fundraising, Marketing, Sponsorship, Strategic Planning, Strategic Communications, Leadership, Management, Press Releases, Event Planning

Education
Middle Tennessee State University   1993 — 1998
Bachelor's degree, Communication and Media Studies

Justin Plummer Justin Plummer New Orleans, Louisiana Details
Justin Plummer's Knoxville Zoo Experience March 2011 - August 2012
Job English Major and Aspiring Educator at Tulane University
Industry Research
Experience
Tulane University  August 2012 - Present
Oak Ridge National Laboratory  June 2013 - August 2013
S.A.F.E. Management at Ford Field   January 2013 - February 2013
Knoxville Zoo   March 2011 - August 2012

Skills
Statistics, Acting, PowerPoint, Social Media, Public Speaking, Research, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, Editing, Sound Mixing

Education
Tulane University   2012 — 2016
Pending BS, Cell/Cellular and Molecular Biology

Webb School of Knoxville   2006 — 2012
High School Diploma

Kylie Kucinsky Kylie Kucinsky Tazewell, Tennessee Details
Kylie Kucinsky's Knoxville Zoo Experience August 2013 - Present
Job Intern at Knoxville Zoo
Industry Museums and Institutions
Experience
Knoxville Zoo   August 2013 - Present
CROW - Center for the Rehabilitation of Wildlife   January 2013 - June 2013
Catalyst Marketing Design  May 2012 - December 2012
Bark Place Chicago   April 2011 - May 2012

Skills
Microsoft Office, GIS, GPS navigation

Education
Loyola University of Chicago   2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Science (BS), Biology with Ecology emphasis

Maegan Eichinger Maegan Eichinger Charlotte, North Carolina Area Details
Maegan Eichinger's Knoxville Zoo Experience June 2010 - August 2010
Job Recreational Program Director at Dance Productions Gastonia
Industry Performing Arts
Experience
Dance Productions Gastonia   July 2013 - Present
Catawba Valley Community College  January 2014 - June 2014
Carolina Panthers  May 2012 - April 2013
XPO Logistics, Inc.   October 2012 - February 2013
Split Second Sound Entertainment   August 2012 - January 2013
ASU Technology Support Services   May 2011 - August 2012
Knoxville Zoo   June 2010 - August 2010

Skills
Photoshop, Public Relations, Time Management, Marketing, Illustrator, InDesign, Creative Problem Solving, Enthusiastic..., Leadership, People-oriented, Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Team Leadership

Education
University of North Carolina at Wilmington   2015 — 2018
Masters of Coastal and Ocean Policy, Marine Conservation/Restoration Planning

Appalachian State University   2008 — 2012
Bachelors of Sciences, Advertising, 3.75

Christopher Juday Christopher Juday Riverside, Illinois Details
Christopher Juday's Knoxville Zoo Experience December 2004 - July 2014
Job Focused Professional
Industry Hospitality
Experience
Independent subcontractor  February 2015 - August 2015
Knoxville Zoo   December 2004 - July 2014
Chicago Zoological Society/Brookfield Zoo  November 1998 - November 2004
North Shore Lights Catering   March 1996 - September 1998

Skills
Sales, Catering, Food & Beverage, Event Planning, Event Management, Fundraising, Public Speaking, Customer Service, Nonprofits, Public Relations, Community Outreach, Meeting Planning, Microsoft Office, Strategic Planning, Budgets, Team Building, PowerPoint, Training, Social Media Marketing, Marketing, Microsoft Word, Outlook, Hospitality, Social Media, Research, Volunteer Management, Leadership, Customer Satisfaction, Time Management, Management, Sales Management, Food, Restaurants, Menu Development, Microsoft Excel, Hospitality Management

Education
Southwest Missouri State University   1988 — 1991
BS, Education

Triton College   1986 — 1988
AA, Liberal Studies

Morgan Chambers Morgan Chambers Jefferson City, Tennessee Details
Morgan Chambers's Knoxville Zoo Experience March 2012 - August 2012
Job Student at Walters State Community College
Industry
Experience
Rusty Wallace Toyota   August 2012 - Present
Knoxville Zoo   March 2012 - August 2012

Education
East Tennessee State University   2015 — 2017
Elementary Education and Teaching

Walters State Community College   2013 — 2015
Elementary Education and Teaching

Katheryn Harris Katheryn Harris Lakeland, Florida Details
Katheryn Harris's Knoxville Zoo Experience March 2003 - July 2003
Job Shorebird Biologist
Industry Renewables & Environment
Experience
Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission  April 2015 - Present
American Bird Conservancy  April 2014 - September 2014
Legends of Gatlinburg   June 2009 - March 2014
Conservian/Coastal Bird Conservation   April 2013 - June 2013
Great Ecology  May 2006 - August 2006
Knoxville Zoo   March 2003 - July 2003

Skills
Scuba Diving, Photography, Wildlife Photography, Studio Photography, Wildlife Management, Sustainable Forest..., Toxicology, Environmental micro, Prescribed Fire, Fisheries Management, Wildlife Rehabilitation, Wildlife Conservation, Wildlife Biology, Forest Ecology, Fisheries Science, Ornithology, ArcGIS, Environmental Science, Ecology

Education
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga   2010 — 2015
Master's degree, Environmental Science

University of Tennessee-Knoxville   2002 — 2007
Bachelor's degree, Wildlife and Fisheries Science

Emily Stuart Emily Stuart Strawberry Plains, Tennessee Details
Emily Stuart's Knoxville Zoo Experience February 2015 - July 2015
Job Wildlife,Environmental : Looking for new opportunities
Industry Renewables & Environment
Experience
Knoxville Zoo   February 2015 - July 2015
Cumberland Mountain Research Center   August 2014 - December 2014
Discover Life in America   May 2014 - July 2014

Skills
Wildlife Biology, Ornithology, Herpetology, Research, Microsoft Excel, Ichthyology, Wildlife, Field Work, Biodiversity, Social Media, Data Entry, Natural Resources, Science, Environmental Awareness, Ecology, Environmental Policy, Environmental Science, Biology, Public Speaking, Water Quality, Laboratory

Education
New England College   2015 — 2017
Master’s Degree, Management/Sustainability

Lincoln Memorial University   2011 — 2014
Bachelor’s Degree, Wildlife Biology

Walters State Community College   2007 — 2010
Associate's Degree, Biology/Biological Sciences, General

Kimberly Agee Kimberly Agee Greater Nashville Area Details
Kimberly Agee's Knoxville Zoo Experience July 1990 - June 1992
Job Admissions Enrollment Data Coordinator at Belmont University
Industry Human Resources
Experience
Belmont University  September 2015 - Present
New Life Academy  September 2010 - April 2015
Team Wilson Real Estate   2014 - 2014
Bible Harris Smith CPA   1994 - 1995
National Book Warehouse  January 1994 - June 1994
EquiKnox Tack   January 1993 - January 1994
Knox County Animal Humane   January 1992 - January 1993
Knoxville Zoo   July 1990 - June 1992
Tennessee Wildlife Resource Agency  September 1990 - May 1992

Skills
Nonprofits, Public Speaking, Animal Behavior, Teaching, Middle School, Natural History, Ecology, Retail, High School Students, Team Leadership, Office Management, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Quicken, Marine Conservation, Land Conservation, Microsoft Office, Apple Products, Environmental Awareness, Environmental Science

Education
University of Tennessee-Knoxville   1990 — 1992
Bachelor's Degree, Wildlife and Fisheries Biology

Tennessee Technological University   1987 — 1990
BS, Wildlife and Fisheries Management

Kegan Rinard Kegan Rinard Knoxville, Tennessee Area Details
Kegan Rinard's Knoxville Zoo Experience August 2013 - November 2013
Job Cirruspath
Industry Information Services
Experience
Cirruspath  April 2015 - Present
Hertz Local Edition  October 2014 - April 2015
Maryville College Academic Support Center   February 2014 - May 2014
Maryville College  August 2010 - May 2014
Knoxville Zoo   August 2013 - November 2013
The Rush Fitness Complex  February 2011 - August 2011

Skills
Creative Writing, Public Speaking, Journalism, Editing, Public Relations, Acting, Literary Criticism, Resume Writing, Microsoft Office, Literary Fiction, News Writing, Digital Media, Community Theatre, Google API, Salesforce.com, CRM Integration

Education
Maryville College   2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Writing/Communications

Jefferson County High School   2008 — 2010
High School Diploma, Standard Curriculum

Kathryn Salyers CTRS Kathryn Salyers CTRS Washington D.C. Metro Area Details
Kathryn Salyers CTRS's Knoxville Zoo Experience February 2009 - May 2009
Job at DPR Arlington County
Industry Recreational Facilities and Services
Experience
Arlington County Department of Parks and Recreation   December 2012 - Present
Yellowstone Behavioral Health Center   September 2011 - September 2012
Wyoming State Hospital  September 2010 - August 2011
University Specialty Hospital  February 2010 - June 2010
Bradford Woods  August 2009 - May 2010
Bradford Woods  May 2009 - July 2009
Knoxville Zoo   February 2009 - May 2009
South Doyle High School  March 2008 - April 2009
Big Vanilla Athletic Club  February 2005 - April 2009
Cornerstone of Recovery   September 2008 - December 2008

Skills
Word, Excel, Microsoft Office, Supervisory Skills, PowerPoint, Team Building, Customer Service, Social Media, Teamwork, Treatment, Therapeutic Recreation, Wellness, Outlook, Social Networking, First Aid, Hospitals, Recreation Planning, Facebook, Recreation, Fitness, Community Outreach, Cpr Certified, Leadership, Microsoft Word, CPR Certified, Microsoft Excel

Education
University of Wyoming   2012 — 2012
Kinesiology and Health

University of Tennessee-Knoxville   2007 — 2009
B.S. Education, Therapeutic Recreation

Anne Arundel Community College   2005 — 2007
Associates of Arts, General Studies

Lydia Owens Lydia Owens Knoxville, Tennessee Details
Lydia Owens's Knoxville Zoo Experience March 2014 - November 2014
Job Student at Virginia CollegeSchool of Business and Health
Industry
Experience
Knoxville Zoo   March 2014 - November 2014
Shoney's Restaurants & Franchising   May 2012 - August 2012

Skills
Customer Service

Education
Virginia College-School of Business and Health   2015 — 2016

Heather N. Tidwell Heather N. Tidwell Knoxville, Tennessee Details
Heather N. Tidwell's Knoxville Zoo Experience June 2012 - August 2012
Job Simulation Training Specialist at Carolinas Healthcare System
Industry Public Relations and Communications
Experience
Carolinas HealthCare System  August 2015 - Present
UT Center for Advanced Medical Simulation   August 2014 - June 2015
Knox County Health Department  May 2014 - August 2014
The University of Tennessee at Knoxville  August 2013 - July 2014
Fulton County Schools  January 2013 - August 2013
University of Tennessee Veterinary Teaching Hospital   February 2011 - December 2012
Knoxville Zoo   June 2012 - August 2012
Walt Disney World  August 2011 - January 2012
Reverse-A-Purse, Inc.   January 2005 - December 2010

Skills
Corporate Communications, Interpersonal..., Client Confidentiality, Account Management, Collections, Logistics, Microsoft Office, Animal Welfare, Animal Handling, Outstanding time..., Team-oriented, Work Well Independently, Problem Solving, Animal Work, Social Networking, Interpersonal..., Teamwork, Time Management, Customer Service

Education
University of Tennessee-Knoxville   2013 — 2015
Master’s Degree, Communication and Information, 4.0

University of Tennessee-Knoxville   2009 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Communication Studies, 3.53

Georgia Perimeter College   2008 — 2009
4.0

Teal Ranney Teal Ranney Greater New York City Area Details
Teal Ranney's Knoxville Zoo Experience March 1986 - December 1989
Job Small animal veterinarian Central New Jersey
Industry Veterinary
Experience
small animal veterinary practice   1990 - Present
Philadelphia Zoo  February 1990 - April 1990
Knoxville Zoo   March 1986 - December 1989

Skills
Veterinary, Veterinary Public Health, Veterinary Medicine, Animal Nutrition, Animal Husbandry, Anesthesia, Animal Behavior, Animal Welfare, General Surgery, Dental Care, hike, Indoor Cycling, Gardening, music, Cooking, anatomy and physiology, College Teaching, Animal Work, Pets, Wildlife, Medicine, Client Education, Soft Tissue Surgery, Dental Prophylaxis, Avimark, Exotic Animals, Nutrition, Dogs, Euthanasia, Social Media, Laboratory Animal..., Vaccinations, Internal Medicine, Microsoft Office, Rabbit, Leadership

Education
University of Tennessee College of Veterinary Medicine   1987 — 1990
Doctor of Veterinary Medicine

West Virginia University   1983 — 1985
Master's program, Animal Nutrion/biochemistry

Queen's University Belfast   1984 — 1984
animal nutrition

University of Vermont   1976 — 1980
Bachelor's Degree, Biology/Biological Sciences, General

Sarah Tharp Sarah Tharp Saint Louis, Missouri Details
Sarah Tharp's Knoxville Zoo Experience May 2010 - December 2010
Job Zoo Keeper at Saint Louis Zoo
Industry Museums and Institutions
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

E. Blake Brandon E. Blake Brandon Chattanooga, Tennessee Details
E. Blake Brandon's Knoxville Zoo Experience May 2010 - July 2010
Job Sales Associate at Sterling Jewelers
Industry Higher Education
Experience
Sterling Jewelers  February 2014 - Present
Jones Printing Co   June 2013 - February 2015
Fort Sanders Health and Fitness Center -Tennis Dept.   June 2011 - June 2013
Abercrombie & Fitch  March 2009 - December 2010
Knoxville Zoo   May 2010 - July 2010

Skills
Research, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Public Speaking, Teamwork, Social Media, Customer Service, Teaching, Event Planning, English, Community Outreach, Time Management, Sales, Social Networking, Critical Thinking, Data Entry, Facebook, Retail, Leadership, Marketing

Education
The University of Tennessee at Chattanooga   2013 — 2015
Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.), Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

University of Tennessee-Knoxville   2008 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Anthropology, 3.89

Katie Van Winkle Katie Van Winkle Morrisville, New York Details
Katie Van Winkle's Knoxville Zoo Experience March 2013 - September 2013
Job Production Associate at Marquardt Switches
Industry Automotive
Experience
Theater  August 2007 - Present
WEBTEC Converting, the Scapa Group of Companies   February 2014 - November 2014
Knoxville Zoo   March 2013 - September 2013
Marquardt Switches  February 2011 - December 2011

Skills
Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Manufacturing, SAP, Documentation, Acting, Stage Management, Theatrical Production, Machine Operation, Assistant Directing-...

Education
State University of New York College of Agriculture and Technology at Morrisville   2007 — 2009
Associate of Science (A.S.), Business Administration

Mitzi Booher Mitzi Booher Knoxville, Tennessee Area Details
Mitzi Booher's Knoxville Zoo Experience December 2014 - Present
Job Staff Accountant with the Knoxville Zoo
Industry Accounting
Experience
Knoxville Zoo   December 2014 - Present
Brookhaven Retreat, LLC   December 2013 - September 2014
Brookhaven Retreat  February 2013 - September 2014
Accurate Paper Box Inc.   June 2001 - February 2013
McMurry & Co.   November 1999 - September 2000
Breazeale & Associates   June 1997 - November 1999

Skills
Bank Reconciliation, Payroll, Accounting, Financial Statements, Accounts Payable, Customer Support, Customer Engagement, Sales support, Supervision Of Personnel, Creative Writing, Human Resources, Operations Management, Production Managment

Education
King University Bristol, TN   2015 — 2016
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Human Resources Management and Accounting

King College   2012 — 2013
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Business Administration and Management, General

Pellissippi State Community College   1993 — 1996
Associates Degree, Marketing & Management

Samantha Southard Samantha Southard Knoxville, Tennessee Area Details
Samantha Southard's Knoxville Zoo Experience October 2014 - Present
Job Assistant Director of Guest Services at Knoxville Zoological Gardens
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Knoxville Zoo   October 2014 - Present
Knoxville Zoo   December 2012 - October 2014
South Church Street Animal Hospital   September 2010 - August 2012
Middle Tennessee State University  August 2009 - August 2012

Skills
Animal Science, Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Research, Animal Husbandry, Computer Skills, Braille, Extensive work with...

Education
University of Tennessee-Knoxville   2012 — 2014
Bachelor's Degree, Animal Science, Biology

Middle Tennessee State University   2009 — 2012
Animal Science Pre-Veterinary Medicine

Portia M. Greenlee Portia M. Greenlee Knoxville, Tennessee Area Details
Portia M. Greenlee's Knoxville Zoo Experience January 2013 - May 2013
Job Clinic Receptionist at UT Medical Center
Industry Hospital & Health Care
Experience
Blackberry Farm  October 2013 - November 2014
University of Tennessee Plant Sciences   May 2012 - August 2013
Knoxville Zoo   January 2013 - May 2013
Calhoun's Restaurant  April 2010 - October 2011
Norwood Veterinary Hospital   March 2009 - August 2010

Skills
Research, Public Speaking, Customer Service, Windows, Agriculture, Food Safety, English, Strategic Planning, Time Management, Teamwork, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Animal Husbandry, Physiology, Teaching

Education
Pellissippi State Community College   2014 — 2015
Pre-Nursing Studies

University of Tennessee at Knoxville   2008 — 2013
B.S. in Animal Science, Animal Science

Alison Travis Alison Travis Knoxville, Tennessee Area Details
Alison Travis's Knoxville Zoo Experience November 2006 - Present
Job Director of Marketing & Education at Knoxville Zoo
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Knoxville Zoo   November 2006 - Present
Virginia Zoo  November 2004 - November 2006
Columbus Zoo & Aquarium   August 2001 - November 2004

Skills
Social Media, Marketing Communications, Media Relations, Public Relations, Advertising, Customer Service, Social Media Marketing, Event Management, Marketing, Marketing Strategy, Blogging, Event Planning, Sponsorship, Newsletters, Email Marketing, Integrated Marketing, Online Marketing, Trade Shows, Press Releases, Direct Marketing, Facebook, Online Advertising, Digital Marketing

Education
University of Findlay   2002 — 2006
MBA, Organizational Management, 4.0

Franklin University   1990 — 1993
Bachelor of Science, Communication

Sharon Moore Sharon Moore Knoxville, Tennessee Area Details
Sharon Moore's Knoxville Zoo Experience March 2010 - Present
Job Director of Development at Knoxville Zoo
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Knoxville Zoo   March 2010 - Present
Big Brothers Big Sisters of East Tennessee  October 2006 - February 2010
Avalon Center: Domestic Violence & Sexual Assualt Program   February 1993 - September 2006
University of Pittsburgh: Center for Cultural Resource Reconnaissance   January 1991 - January 1993

Skills
Fundraising, Non-profits, Program Development, Community Development, Public Speaking, Grants, Board Development, Grant Writing, Non-profit..., Volunteer Management, Marketing, Media Relations, Annual Giving, Stewardship, Press Releases, Community Outreach, Nonprofits, Management, Event Planning, Philanthropy, Public Relations, Proposal Writing, Strategic Planning, Editing, Social Media, Organizational..., Marketing Strategy, Newsletters, Event Management, Staff Development, Marketing Communications, Leadership Development

Education
Clarion University of Pennsylvania   1986 — 1990
B.S., Communications

Karen (Kaz) Lockwood Karen (Kaz) Lockwood Greater Boston Area Details
Karen (Kaz) Lockwood's Knoxville Zoo Experience January 2003 - May 2003
Job
Industry Veterinary
Experience
New England Wildlife Center  October 2013 - April 2014
New England Wildlife Center  May 2013 - October 2013
Customs and Border Protection  January 2004 - June 2012
Accredo Health  July 2003 - December 2003
Knoxville Zoo   January 2003 - May 2003

Skills
Nonprofits, Animal Care, Social Media, Community Outreach, Research, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Proofreading, Fundraising, Public Speaking, Editing

Education
Boston College   2008 — 2010

University of Tennessee-Knoxville   1999 — 2003
Bachelor of Arts

Allison Cleveland-Roberts Allison Cleveland-Roberts Tampa, Florida Details
Allison Cleveland-Roberts's Knoxville Zoo Experience January 1997 - August 1997
Job Assistant Dean, College of Arts and Sciences at University of South Florida
Industry Higher Education
Experience
University of South Florida  August 2010 - Present
University of South Florida  August 2008 - August 2010
University of South Florida  June 2003 - August 2008
Knoxville Zoo   January 1997 - August 1997
Sea World, Orlando  May 1996 - January 1997

Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, English, Windows, Research, Outlook, Teaching, Public Speaking, Field Work, Student Success, Presentations, Management, Higher Education, Communication

Education
Lehigh University   1997 — 2003
Ph.D., Behavioral and Evolutionary Biology

Florida Southern College   1994 — 1996
Bachelor of Science (BS), Psychology

St. Petersburg College   1992 — 1994
Associate of Arts (AA), Liberal Arts

Damon Rispoli Damon Rispoli Knoxville, Tennessee Area Details
Damon Rispoli's Knoxville Zoo Experience 2015 - 2015
Job Public Policy Professional
Industry Public Policy
Experience
Knoxville Zoo   2015 - 2015
Knox County District Attorney   September 2005 - December 2005

Education
University of Colorado School of Law   1998 — 2001
Juris Doctor, Law

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Linda Reedy Linda Reedy Knoxville, Tennessee Area Details
Linda Reedy's Knoxville Zoo Experience 2000 - 2001
Job Academic Dean, Concord Christian School
Industry Education Management
Experience
Concord Christian School   July 2006 - Present
Grace Christian Academy  June 2000 - June 2006
Knoxville Zoo   2000 - 2001
Calvary Baptist School  September 1994 - June 2000
Defenderfers Art Gallery   July 1991 - September 1994
Wildlife Rescue Inc.   1989 - 1991
Temple Heights Christian School   1988 - 1991

Skills
ACSI Regional..., ACSI and AdvancEd..., Accreditation consultant, Educational Leadership, Instructional Design, Classroom Management, Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development, Teacher Training, Teaching, K-12, Staff Development, Classroom, Educational Technology

Education
Newburgh Theological Seminary   2004 — 2006
MA Christian Education, Christian Education

Bob Jones University   1984 — 1988
BS Art Education

Jill Ross Jill Ross Wytheville, Virginia Details
Jill Ross's Knoxville Zoo Experience 2001 - 2002
Job Development Services Coordinator, WCC Educational Foundation at Wytheville Community College
Industry Higher Education
Experience
Wytheville Community College  December 2010 - Present
Virginia House of Delegates  November 2008 - December 2010
Ferrum College  May 2008 - December 2009
Ferrum College  February 2007 - November 2008
United States Senate  September 2002 - January 2007
University of Tennessee  2002 - 2002
Knoxville Zoo   2001 - 2002
Delegate Bill Carrico (currently Senator Carrico)   August 2001 - November 2001

Skills
Fundraising, Grant Writing, Higher Education, Public Relations, Editing, Government, Newsletters, Teaching, Community Outreach, Non-profits, Public Speaking, Event Planning, Leadership, Volunteer Management, Social Media, Research, Program Development, Grants, Training, Management, Community Development, Proposal Writing, Nonprofits, Journalism, Political Campaigns, Event Management, Leadership Development, Student Affairs, Facebook, Media Relations, Public Policy, Press Releases

Education
University of Tennessee-Knoxville   2000 — 2002
M.S., Communication

Emory and Henry College   1996 — 2000
B.A., English and Mass Communication

Val Doyle Val Doyle Knoxville, Tennessee Details
Val Doyle's Knoxville Zoo Experience March 1996 - Present
Job Guest Services Operations Manager/Retail Buyer at Knoxville Zoo
Industry Leisure, Travel & Tourism
Experience
Knoxville Zoo   March 1996 - Present
Fred Silber Co   April 1980 - October 1995

Skills
Event Management, Retail Buying, Negotiation, Customer Service, Inventory Management, Retail, Purchasing, Budgets, Management

Education
Lansing Community College   1973 — 1974
N/A, Legal Research

Everett High School   1971 — 1973