Experience
Bluestem Communications   June 2014 - Present
Lake County Forest Preserve District   April 2005 - May 2014
Lake County Forest Preserve District   August 1990 - July 2008
Lake County Forest Preserve District   September 2003 - March 2005
Metro Parks, Serving Summit County  July 1986 - July 1990
Forest Preserve District of DuPage County  July 1981 - July 1986

Skills
Environmental Education, Community Outreach, Government, Policy, Nonprofits, Community Development, Public Policy, Parks, Grant Writing, Fundraising, Policy Analysis, Volunteer Management, Media Relations, Public Speaking, Program Development, Event Planning, Non-profits, Public Relations, Strategic Communications

Education
Roosevelt University   1994 — 1998
Masters in Public Administration with honors

North Carolina State University   1992 — 1993
Certificate, NRPA Revenue Resources Management School

The Ohio State University   1977 — 1981
Bachelor of Science in Natural Resources, with distinction in Environmental Communication

Experience
Appalachian State University  August 2012 - Present
Lake County Forest Preserve District   May 2010 - August 2012

Skills
Leadership, Time Management, Training, Conflict Resolution, First Aid, Critical Thinking, Teamwork, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Research, Problem Solving, SPSS, Computer Maintenance, Ubuntu

Education
Appalachian State University   2011 — 2015
Bachelor of Science (BS), Criminal Justice

Experience
Westlake Christian Academy  July 2014 - Present
Lake County  March 2009 - July 2014
FIRST IMPRESSION WINDOW CLEANING   August 2009 - December 2010
CarMax  July 2007 - February 2008
Lake County Forest Preserve District   April 2003 - July 2005
Lake County Health Department/Child and Family Connections   July 2002 - April 2003

Skills
Customer Relations, Diligent, Teamwork, Sales Process, Leadership Development, Customer Service, Leadership, Process Improvement, Sales, Case Management, Time Management, Community Outreach, Nonprofits, Healthcare, Fundraising, Public Speaking, Teaching, Team Building, Microsoft Office, Strategic Planning

Education
Trinity Evangelical Divinity School   2005 — 2010
MA/CS, Religious Studies

Trinity International University   1998 — 2002
BA, Christian Ministries/Biblical Studies

Experience
YMCA of the Fox Cities  September 2013 - May 2014
Lawrence University  May 2013 - November 2013
Osservatorio Geologico di Coldigioco   August 2013 - October 2013
Lawrence University  March 2013 - May 2013
Lawrence University  May 2012 - November 2012
Lake Bluff Police Department   May 2011 - August 2011
Lake County Forest Preserve District   2009 - 2010
Safe Harbor Humane Society   2008 - 2009
RESCUE Animal Shelter   2003 - 2005

Skills
Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Research, Microsoft Excel, Teamwork, PowerPoint, NI LabVIEW, SketchUp

Education
Lawrence University   2010 — 2014
Bachelor's Degree, Environmental Studies major, Physics minor, cum laude

Warren Township High School   2006 — 2010
High School, College Preparatory; Summa Cum Laude

Experience
Openlands  October 2014 - Present
Evanston Ecology Center  March 2014 - Present
Downers Grove Park District  May 2014 - October 2014
Lake County Forest Preserve District   March 2013 - November 2013
Eastern Illinois University  August 2011 - June 2012
Eastern Illinois University  September 2009 - May 2010

Skills
Microsoft Office, Research, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, Public Speaking, Teaching, Higher Education, ArcGIS, Environmental Science, Ecology, GIS, Critical Thinking, Technical Writing, Outlook, Data Entry, English, Report Writing, Statistics, Data Analysis, Science, Field Work, Editing, Teamwork, University Teaching, Ecological Restoration, Proofreading, Aquatic Ecology, Biology, Environmental Impact..., Sustainability, Wildlife Management, Environmental Awareness, Environmental Education, Laboratory, Wildlife Biology, Wildlife, Fisheries, Wildlife Conservation, Environmental Consulting, Program Development, Natural Resources, Customer Service

Education
Eastern Illinois University   2009 — 2012
M.S. Biological Sciences, Biology/Biological Sciences, General

California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo   2003 — 2009
B.S. Biological Sciences, Biology, Environmental Sciences

Experience
Rapid Displays  August 2011 - Present
Skokie Park District  March 2011 - Present
Self-Employed  November 2009 - Present
Six Flags Great America  September 2010 - November 2014
Entrenomics   March 2011 - July 2011
Lake County Forest Preserve District   December 2009 - December 2010
The Grove National Historic Landmark @ Glenview Park Distict   June 2004 - February 2010
Carthage College  2005 - 2008
Carthage College  2004 - 2008
Hanlon-Lees Action Theatre   June 2006 - August 2006

Skills
Public Speaking, Museums, Research, History, Event Planning, Teaching, Non-profits, Editing, Community Outreach, Volunteer Management, Social Media, Microsoft Office, Proofreading, Sewing, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, Cultural Heritage, Microsoft Excel, Nonprofits, Leadership, Museum Education, Grant Writing, Theatre, Management, Archives, Event Management, Museum Collections, Historic Preservation, Social Networking, Art, Blogging, Curating, Facebook, Art History, Photography, Adobe Creative Suite, Program Development

Education
University of Leicester   2008 — 2009
MA, Museum Studies

Carthage College   2004 — 2008
BA, History

Niles West High School

Experience
Bertog Landscape Company  July 2014 - Present
Wright Landscaping, Inc.   September 2013 - July 2014
Hursthouse Landscape Architects and Contractors  December 2006 - September 2013
Midwest Ecological Landscape Association   October 2010 - August 2011
Rosborough Partners, inc.   2002 - 2006
Lake County Forest Preserve District   2000 - 2002
Rocco Fiore & Sons, Inc.   1997 - 2000

Skills
Public Speaking, Landscape Design, Landscaping, Designing, Design-Build, SketchUp, Photoshop, AutoCAD, Concept Design, Sketching, Creative Writing, Business Writing, Landscape Architecture, Tree Planting, Construction, Site Planning, Garden Design, Horticulture, Planting Plans, Garden, Landscape Construction, Streetscape, Submittals, Landscape Lighting

Education
Penn State University   1992 — 1997
Bachelor's of Landscape Architecture, Landscape Architecture

Experience
Lake County Forest Preserve District   May 2011 - Present
Home  April 2003 - Present

Skills
Public Speaking, Community Outreach, Leadership Development, Grants, Editing, Teaching, Social Media, Microsoft Word, Public Policy, Customer Service, Program Management, Policy Analysis, Event Management, Microsoft Excel, Team Building, Budgets, Leadership

Education
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management   1985 — 1987
Master of Management, Marketing

Sophia University   1965 — 1970
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), History, Economics, Business, Japanese Language

Experience
Allstate  March 2015 - Present
Allstate  July 2013 - March 2015
Caribou Coffee  March 2013 - June 2013
Conservation Corps Minnesota and Iowa  February 2012 - December 2012
City of Saint Paul  October 2010 - August 2011
The Nature Conservancy  June 2010 - March 2011
Minnesota Department of Natural Resources - Fisheries   September 2009 - December 2009
St. Olaf College  June 2009 - July 2009
Lake County Forest Preserves District   June 2008 - August 2008
Lake County Forest Preserve District   July 2007 - August 2007

Skills
Ecology, Sustainability, Community Outreach, Wildlife, Conservation Issues, Environmental Education, Natural Resources, Environmental Policy, Urban Forestry, Ecological Restoration, Chainsaw, Microsoft Office, iOS, HTML, Social Media, Financial Accounting, Economic Statistics, Databases, Leadership

Education
St. Olaf College   2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Environmental Studies, Economics

Experience
Lake County Forest Preserve District   February 2014 - November 2014
Integrated Lakes Management  June 2013 - October 2013
Thomas Jefferson Middle School  August 2007 - June 2013
Lake County Health Department  March 1987 - May 2005

Skills
Environmental Science, Water Quality, Environmental Awareness, Environmental Education, Aquatic Ecology, Science, Research, Wildlife, Chemistry, Management, Teaching, Program Management, Ecology, Wetlands, Earth Science, Environmental Consulting, ArcGIS, Ecological Restoration, Environmental Compliance, Plant Identification

Education
Rockford University   2007 — 2009
Master's Degree, Teaching, K-9

University of Wisconsin-Madison   1985 — 1987
Master of Science, Water Resources Management

St. Mary's University of Minnesota   1978 — 1982
Bachelor's Degree, Environmental Biology

Experience
The Field Museum  March 2014 - Present
The Field Museum  February 2013 - October 2013
The Field Museum  January 2011 - February 2013
Lake County Forest Preserve District   May 2009 - October 2009
US Forest Service  May 2008 - November 2008

Skills
Museums, Museum Education, Research, Community Outreach, Museum Collections, Grant Writing, Nonprofits, Graphics, Non-profits, Design, Scientific Illustration, Programming, Science Education, Event Planning, Team Building, Communication, Internal Communications, InDesign, Photoshop, Adobe Creative Suite, Illustrator, Exhibit Design, Technical Illustration, Science, Conservation Issues, Editing

Education
University of Montana   2004 — 2008
Wildlife Biology, Biology

University of Helsinki   2006 — 2007
Bachelor of Science (BS), Ecology and Evolutionary Biology

Experience
Devil Track Resort   March 2012 - February 2014
Barrington Area Library  April 2009 - March 2011
Lake County Forest Preserve District   August 2003 - April 2009
Lake County  June 2001 - August 2003
North Shore Magazine and Performance Media   March 2000 - June 2001

Skills
Social Media, Press Releases, Graphic Design, Advertising, Public Relations, Creative Direction, Marketing, Newsletters, Adobe Creative Suite, Blogging, Editorial, Crisis Management, Event Planning, Online Marketing, Public Speaking, Project Management, Community Outreach, Editing, Media Relations, Journalism, Branding & Identity, Customer Service, Art History, Layout, Event Management, Photography

Education
Angelo State University
Bachelor of Arts, English, Art, Journalism

Experience
Lake County Forest Preserve District   August 2010 - Present
Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science  September 2007 - September 2010
Gannett Healthcare Group  September 2001 - September 2007
Lake Forest Hospital  October 1998 - September 2001
Eagle Finance Corp.   December 1994 - November 1999
Solo Cup Company  September 1993 - December 1994
Anixter  1992 - September 1993

Skills
Project Management, Management, Team Leadership, Troubleshooting, Integration, Disaster Recovery, Security, Windows Server, Budgets, Servers, Access, Databases, Software Documentation, Analysis, Unix, Leadership, Telecommunications, Cross-functional Team..., Training

Education
DePaul University
MS

DePaul University
BA

Round Lake Senior High

Experience
A.O. Smith   September 2013 - Present
Lake County Forest Preserve District   May 2013 - August 2013
Tekmark Global Solutions  May 2012 - August 2012
Motorola  May 2011 - August 2011
Bass Pro Shops  January 2011 - May 2011
Bass Pro Shops  October 2010 - December 2010
Golf Visions   May 2010 - October 2010

Skills
Technical Support, Testing, Quality Assurance, Computer Hardware, Software Installation, Windows, Team Leadership, Mechanical Engineering, Matlab, Microsoft Excel, Solidworks, PowerPoint, Sheet Metal, Manufacturing, SolidWorks

Education
Marquette University   2011 — 2015
Bachelor of Science (BS), Mechanical Engineering

Experience
Palouse Land Trust   September 2014 - Present
University of Idaho  2007 - Present
University of Idaho  August 2013 - December 2013
University of Idaho  January 2008 - December 2010
Max McGraw Wildlife Foundation  January 2000 - July 2007
Sci-Port: Louisiana's Science Center   February 1998 - October 1999
Lake County Forest Preserve District   1994 - 1995

Skills
Research, Conservation Issues, Gender Studies, Hunting, Outdoor Recreation, Environmental Education, Interpretation, Microsoft Office, Outdoor Education, Grant Writing, Report Writing, Public Speaking, Management, Curriculum Design, Teacher Training, Teaching, Higher Education, Environmental Issues, Women's Studies

Education
University of Idaho   2007 — 2013
PhD, Natural Resources

Northern Illinois University   2003 — 2005
MS Education, Curriculum and Instruction focus on Outdoor Education

Colorado State University   1989 — 1994
Bachelor of Science (BS), Wildlife Biology; minor in Natural Resource Interpretation

Experience
Athletic Revolution Mundelein   March 2014 - Present
B&M Construction and Snow Removal   September 2013 - April 2015
Virtue Advertising   January 2013 - March 2014
Lake County Forest Preserve District   May 2012 - September 2012
Just For Kicks  March 2011 - January 2012
Rockford IceHogs Professional Hockey Team   October 2009 - July 2010
J.A.M. Construction   September 2002 - August 2008
David McSweeney for Congress   April 2004 - October 2004
Sam Goody  November 2001 - August 2002

Skills
Sales, Sports Management, Social Media, Customer Service, Promotions, Fundraising, Sales Management, Leadership, Sports, Management, Marketing, Sponsorship, SEO, Event Management, Event Planning, Public Speaking, Online Advertising, Facebook, Social Media Marketing, Sports Marketing

Education
Northern Illinois University   2009 — 2010
Masters, Sport Management

Central College   2005 — 2008
Bachelors, Political Science, History, Secondary Education

Experience
Conservation Corps Minnesota and Iowa  2015 - Present
National Audubon Society  May 2014 - November 2014
Marbles: The Brain Store  October 2013 - December 2013
Lake County Forest Preserve District   June 2013 - August 2013
North Park University  August 2012 - May 2013
Covenant Point Bible Camp  May 2012 - August 2012

Skills
Certified Pesticide..., ArcGIS, Lifeguarding, Wilderness First Aid, First Aid, Adult CPR, Weed Whipping, Power Auger, Tractor

Education
North Park University   2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Environmental Science

Experience
Lake County Forest Preserve District   April 2013 - Present
Grading Services   January 1997 - Present
Lake County Forest Preserve District   April 1987 - April 2013
Breezy Hill Landscape Design  June 1994 - December 1996
Hayden Tree Farm   February 1985 - December 1995
McGinty Bros., Inc.   February 1984 - April 1987
The Care of Trees (Hendricksen Tree Expert Co.)   April 1983 - November 1983
Lake County Forest Preserve District   April 1982 - April 1983
F.D Clavey Ravinia Nursery   February 1981 - April 1982

Education
College of Lake County   2012 — 2014
Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS), Civil and Environmental Technology

College of Lake County   2011 — 2012
Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS), Construction Management

College of Lake County   1982 — 1992
Associate of Arts and Sciences (AAS), Landscape Design

Experience
Smithsonian Institution, Museum of Natural History  June 2015 - August 2015
Museum of Geology   September 2014 - May 2015
Lake County Forest Preserve District   June 2014 - August 2014
Lake County Forest Preserve District   June 2013 - August 2013

Skills
Public Speaking, Customer Service, Leadership, CPR Certified, Research, Teamwork, Community Outreach, Time Management, Conservation Issues, First Aid, Paleontology

Education
South Dakota School of Mines and Technology   2014 — 2018
Bachelor of Science (BS), Geology

Libertyville High School   2010 — 2014
High School

Experience
Bluestem Ecological Services   September 2015 - Present
Lake County Forest Preserve District   February 2015 - Present
Barrington Park District  May 2014 - February 2015
Illinois Department of Natural Resources  February 2014 - May 2014
WildCountry Outfitters   September 2012 - December 2013
Elgin Public Schools  May 2013 - August 2013
Huntley Park District  May 2008 - September 2012

Skills
Art, Photography, Drawing, Photoshop, Painting, Adobe Creative Suite, Advertising

Education
Illinois State University   2009 — 2014
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Parks and Recreation Administration

Illinois State University   2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (BS), Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies

Experience
Village of Bull Valley   December 2011 - Present
West Suburban Bank  December 2008 - June 2011
First American Bank  2003 - 2008
Lake County Forest Preserve District   2001 - 2007
Household Bank  2001 - 2002
ABN AMRO Bank N.V.   1999 - 2002
Rockford Police Department  1998 - 1999
Amcore Bank, N.A.   1993 - 1998
United States Marine Corps  1987 - 1991

Skills
Local Government, Public Administration, Economic Development, Government, Zoning, Policy, Public Finance, Public Policy, Public Budgeting, Policy Analysis, Community Development, Land Use Planning, Enforcement, Public Safety, Emergency Management, Police, Patrol, Criminal Justice, Private Investigations, Criminal Law, Homeland Security, Firearms, Fraud, Evidence, Emergency Services, Leadership, Protection, Courts, Law Enforcement, Project Planning, Strategic Planning

Education
Miami University
Communication and Media Studies

Police Training Institute
Law Enforcement

Experience
Gulfstream Aerospace  April 2012 - Present
Gulfstream Aerospace  January 2010 - August 2011
Lake County Forest Preserve District   May 2008 - August 2008

Skills
Catia, CFD, Matlab, Aerospace Engineering, Tecplot, Linux, Python, Microsoft Office, Aircraft Design, Engineering, Aerospace, Aerodynamics, Aircraft, Simulink, Aeronautics, SolidWorks, Systems Engineering, Aviation, Composites, Finite Element Analysis

Education
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University   2007 — 2012
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Aerospace, Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University   2007 — 2011
BS, Aerospace Engineering- Astronautics

Experience
Lake County Forest Preserve District   November 2006 - Present
JFNew  January 2006 - November 2006
USGS  March 2000 - March 2006

Skills
Wildlife Biology, Ecological Restoration, Ecology, Natural History, Environmental Science, Ornithology, Conservation Issues, Wetlands, GIS, Wildlife, Wildlife Management, Environmental Policy, Field Work, ArcGIS, Endangered Species, Aquatic Ecology, Biology, Environmental Consulting, Biodiversity, Mitigation, Natural Resource..., Plant Identification, Environmental Awareness, Evolutionary Biology, Birds, Botany, Conservation Biology, Data Collection, Ecosystem Services, Environmental Education, Environmental Issues, Environmental Planning, Fish, Fisheries, Habitat Restoration, Scientific Writing, Sustainability, Vegetation, Water Quality, Watershed Management, Wildlife Conservation, Zoology

Education
Purdue University   2002 — 2004
MS Biology, Restoration Ecology, Herpetology

Valparaiso University   1995 — 1999
Biology, Wildlife Biology

Experience
Sustainability Dashboard Tools, Inc   January 2015 - Present
Lake County Forest Preserve District   February 2014 - November 2014
SPEA Career Development Office   August 2012 - May 2013
Icon Modern, Inc.   June 2011 - August 2011
8760 Engineering LLC   March 2011 - May 2011

Skills
Sustainability, Public Speaking, Data Analysis, Social Media, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Research, Microsoft Word, Leadership, Environmental Science, Social Networking, Customer Service, Management, PowerPoint, Public Relations, Spanish, Marketing, Outlook, Community Outreach, Teaching, Event Management, Time Management, Environmental Awareness

Education
Indiana University Bloomington   2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Science in Public Affairs, Environmental Management

University of Buenos Aires   2012 — 2012
Ciencias Sociales y el Medio Ambiente (Social Sciences and the Environment), 15

Experience
ACL Labs   July 2013 - October 2013
University of Illinois at Chicago  February 2013 - June 2013
Forest Preserve District of Cook County  June 2012 - December 2012
The Field Museum  May 2012 - October 2012
University of Illinois at Chicago  September 2011 - February 2012
CNT Energy  June 2011 - September 2011
Lake County Forest Preserve District   June 2009 - November 2009
Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area   January 2009 - May 2009
University of Chicago  April 2008 - July 2008
University of Colorado Health Sciences Center  February 2005 - September 2007

Skills
GIS, Urban Ecology, Wildlife Biology, Prescribed Fire, Certified Pesticide..., Ecological Restoration, Environmental Planning, Environmental Policy, Wildlife Conservation, Field Work, Molecular Biology, Genetics, Cell Culture, Protein Production, ELISA, Animal Husbandry, real-time PCR, Environmental Research, Climate Action Planning, Climate Change Science, Scientific Writing, Science, Ecology, Biology, Conservation Issues, Environmental Awareness, Sustainability, Wildlife, ArcGIS, Data Collection

Education
University of Illinois at Chicago   2010 — 2011
MUPP, Environmental Planning

University of Colorado Boulder   1999 — 2003
BS, Environmental, Population, Organismal Biology & Molecular, Cellular, Developmental Biology

Experience
Land Between the Lakes Association   August 2011 - Present
Lake County Forest Preserve District   February 2011 - July 2011
Land Between the Lakes National Recreation Area   February 2010 - January 2011
The Chapel  September 2009 - November 2010
Round Lake Park District - Prairie Grass Museum   November 2009 - January 2010
Eddie Bauer  October 2009 - January 2010
Lake County Forest Preserve   August 2008 - January 2010
Rosborough Partners, Inc.   February 2007 - August 2009
Midwest Arbor Corporation   October 2003 - February 2007
Tommy Pollina Landscape Co., INC.   May 2003 - October 2003

Skills
Customer Service, AutoCAD, Horticulture, Scheduling, Proposal Writing, Microsoft Office, Public Speaking, Research, Teaching, Ecology, Landscape Design, Process Scheduler, Training

Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign   1999 — 2003
BS, Horticulture with a specialty in Design

Crete-Monee High School   1995 — 1999

Experience
Lake County Forest Preserve District   March 2012 - Present
The Nature Conservancy  February 2008 - March 2012
Chicago Botanic Garden  March 2003 - February 2008
Gryphon's Pub   1999 - 2002

Skills
Grantwriting, Program Development, Major Gifts, Fundraising, Planned Giving, Non-profits, Grants, Stewardship

Education
Yale University   1999 — 2002
MEM, Social Ecology and Community Development

Northwestern University   1995 — 1999
Bachelor of Arts, Environmental Science, Sociology

Experience
Abraham Lincoln Presidential Library and Museum  September 2014 - Present
African American Museum of Iowa  December 2009 - September 2014
Lake County Forest Preserve District   December 2008 - December 2009
Tutor Time Learning Center  January 2008 - December 2008
Michaels Arts and Crafts  2000 - 2007
Michigan Supreme Court Learning Center   June 2006 - August 2006

Skills
Museum Education, Nonprofits, Museum Planning, Teaching, Community Outreach, Volunteer Management, American History, Museums, Program Management, History, Museum Collections, Public Speaking, Program Development, Research, Editing, Event Planning, Advocacy, Grant Writing, Exhibits, Intern Management

Education
Michigan State University   2002 — 2006
Bachelor of Arts (BA) with honors, History, cognates in Museum Studies and Anthropology

East Grand Rapids High School   1999 — 2002
High School

Experience
Lake County Forest Preserve District   January 2013 - Present
The Gaylord Building   August 2010 - February 2014
Menards  January 2011 - January 2013
The Limited  February 2009 - February 2011
Pactiv (CRT)   November 2009 - April 2010
BP  May 2008 - August 2008

Skills
Recruiting, Human Resources, Talent Acquisition, Interviews, Applicant Tracking..., Payroll, Employee Relations, Onboarding, New Hire Orientations, Benefits Administration, Labor Relations, College Recruiting, Performance Management, Deferred Compensation, Personnel Management, Employee Engagement, Succession Planning, Temporary Placement, Talent Management, HRIS, Job Descriptions

Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign   2007 — 2008
Master of Human Resources and Industrial Relations, Human Resources

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign   2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Science in Liberal Arts and Sciences, Psychology, Speech Communication, and Spanish

Experience
Child's World Play School   August 2014 - Present
Lake County Forest Preserve District   June 2011 - August 2013

Skills
Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Teamwork, Research, Cpr Certified, Time Management, Community Outreach

Education
University of Missouri-Columbia   2012 — 2016
Psychology, Psychology

Unversity of Missouri   2012 — 2016
Psychology

Experience
Uline  July 2015 - Present
Uline  July 2014 - July 2015
Eastern Illinois University  August 2013 - December 2013
Camp Jorn YMCA  May 2013 - August 2013
Camp Jorn YMCA  June 2012 - August 2012
Lake County Forest Preserve District   June 2008 - August 2010

Skills
Marketing Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Product Marketing, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Photoshop, InDesign, Illustrator, Dreamweaver, Microsoft Access, SPSS, Social Networking

Education
Eastern Illinois University   2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Marketing

Eastern Illinois University   2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Marketing

Experience
P.Clifford Miller Landscape Artistry   August 1984 - Present
Lake County Forest Preserve District   1980 - 1982

Skills
Landscape Architecture, Horticulture, Landscape Construction, Natural Areas Management, Garden, Landscaping, Landscape Design, Garden Design, Restoration, Renovation, Sustainability, Residential Homes, Green Building, Submittals, Strategic Planning, Sustainable Design, Construction

Education
Northern Michigan University
Botany and fine arts

Deerfield High Scool

Culver Military Academy

Experience
Lake County Forest Preserve District   September 2005 - Present
The Field Museum  August 1998 - September 2005
Free Lance  1993 - 1998
Kozan Studios   October 1993 - January 1994

Skills
Public Relations, Event Planning, Event Management, Marketing Communications, Nonprofits, Community Outreach, Social Media, Fundraising, Museums, Project Management, Program Development, Art Exhibitions, Museum Collections

Education
American Academy of Art

Columbia College Chicago
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA)

Experience
University of Wisconsin-Madison  August 2015 - Present
Ingersoll Rand  May 2015 - August 2015
Sacramento Area Council of Governments  January 2014 - August 2014
Sacramento Area Council of Governments  July 2012 - December 2013
Sacramento Area Council of Governments  August 2008 - June 2012
Chicago Metropolis 2020  June 2007 - August 2007
Lake County Forest Preserve District   June 2006 - August 2006

Skills
Transportation Planning, Urban Planning, Regional Planning, Policy Analysis, Public Policy, Environmental Planning, Local Government, Land Use Planning, Public Transport, Land Use, Microsoft Office, Sustainability, CEQA, Microsoft Excel, Transit Operations, Government Proposals, Grant Writing, Grant Administration, Contract Management, Budget Monitoring, Budget Setting, Writing, Editing, Environmental Impact..., Workshop Facilitation, Data Analysis, NEPA, Pedestrian Planning, Government, Human Resources, Recruiting, Onboarding, Organizational...

Education
University of Wisconsin-Madison   2014 — 2016
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Strategic Human Resource Management

Marquette University   2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Economics, Urban and Environmental Affairs

Experience
Lake County Forest Preserve District   July 2015 - Present
Oklahoma State University  July 2013 - May 2015
Oklahoma State University  May 2014 - July 2014
PMI Sports Photography  June 2012 - August 2013
Southern Illinois University  October 2008 - December 2010

Skills
University Teaching, Grant Writing, writing for publication, corresponding with..., organizing people and..., managing an organization, administering programs, checking for accuracy, handling complaints, Advising People, Public Speaking, Fundraising, Curating, Essayist, Audio Transcription, Art History, Editing, Cataloging, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Photoshop, Databases, Archives, Management, Telephone Skills, Research, Higher Education, Event Planning, Community Outreach, Conference Speaking, Museums, Teaching, Conferences, PowerPoint, College Teaching, Writing, Donations, Donor Research, Donor Solicitation, planning agendas, editing publications, analyzing data, investigating problems, serving individuals, researching, reading volumes of..., initiating talk with..., remembering information, teaching classes, Visitor Experience

Education
Oklahoma State University   2013 — 2015
Master of Arts (M.A.), Art History, Criticism and Conservation, 4.0

Southern Illinois University, Carbondale   2006 — 2010
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Art History, Criticism and Conservation; Museum Studies

Wauconda High School   2002 — 2006
High School Diploma, General Studies

Experience
GE Appliances  January 2015 - May 2015
Lake County Forest Preserve District   May 2013 - August 2013
Lake County Forest Preserve District   May 2012 - August 2012

Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Customer Service, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Strategic Planning, Leadership

Education
University of Louisville   2013 — 2018

Experience
Peace Corps  August 2012 - Present
Peace Corps  August 2010 - August 2012
Peace Corps  February 2008 - April 2010
Hey and Associates, Inc.   April 2006 - February 2008
Lake County Forest Preserve District   November 2006 - March 2007
City of Fort Collins Colorado  August 2004 - August 2005
City of Aurora Colorado  April 2004 - November 2004

Skills
Cultural Awareness, Natural Resource..., Environmental, Public Speaking, Community Outreach, Diversity & Inclusion, Environmental Awareness, Sustainability, Capacity Building, Program Development, Program Evaluation, Leadership, Community Development, International..., Environmental Science, Policy Analysis, Grant Writing, Climate Change, Environmental Policy, Ecology, Conservation Issues, Sustainable Development, Grants, Public Policy, Proposal Writing, GIS, Economic Development, Program Management

Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign   2011 — 2014
Master of Science (M.S.)

Graduate School USA   2012 — 2014
Graduate Certificate

Northern Illinois University   2006 — 2007
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

Colorado State University   2002 — 2005

Experience
Home  January 2003 - Present
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign  August 1991 - January 2003
Lake County Forest Preserve District   November 1966 - February 1991

Skills
Strategic Planning, Public Speaking, Community Outreach, Research, Photoshop, Project Planning, Event Planning, Leadership Development, Landscape Architecture, Land Use Planning, Comprehensive Planning, Landscape Design, Urban Planning, Sustainable Design, Parks, Urban Design, Community Development, Site Plans, Zoning, GIS, Sustainability, Stormwater Management, Submittals, Garden Design, Mixed-use, Garden, Horticulture, Grant Writing

Education
Lake Forest Graduate School of Management   1978 — 1981
Master of Science (M.S.), Management

Iowa State University   1959 — 1966
Bachelor of Science Landscape Architecture (BSLA) ), Landscape Architecture

Experience
Carthage College  September 2015 - Present
L&L Photography, LLC   November 2012 - Present
Landscape Concepts Management  October 2011 - September 2015
Lake County Forest Preserve District   April 2004 - October 2011
Prairie Crossing Charter School  August 2009 - August 2011

Skills
Landscaping, Triathlon, Customer Service, Public Speaking, Management, Sales, Landscape Design, Horticulture, Retail, Social Media, Employee Relations, Parks, Teamwork, Time Management, Landscape Maintenance, Irrigation, Account Management, Photography

Education
Carthage College   2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Education, Social Science, and Geography, Magna Cum Laude

College of Lake County   2010 — 2012
Certificate, Arboriculture

Experience
Trustmark Companies  February 2015 - Present
www.ryanvollmer.com   January 2015 - Present
Swiftcrate Supplies   September 2014 - Present
Trustmark Companies  November 2010 - Present
Swallow Clothing Co   October 2012 - December 2014
Trustmark Companies  November 2008 - November 2010
Trustmark Companies  November 2007 - November 2008
Trustmark Companies  April 2007 - November 2007
Lake County Forest Preserve District   April 2004 - October 2006

Skills
Access, E-commerce, Account Reconciliation, Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Photoshop, Data Analysis, Outlook, Microsoft Excel, Business Development, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Web Design, Graphic Design, Digital Photography, Music Production, Guitarist, Database Design, Event Planning, Microsoft Access, Shipping, Employee Benefits, Microsoft Word

Education
Columbia Southern University   2014 — 2018
Bachelor's Degree, Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services

College of Lake County
Applied Science

Experience
Independent  October 2010 - Present
DIME  October 2010 - August 2011
Lake County Forest Preserve District   January 2009 - October 2010
International Association of Physicians in AIDS Care   December 2006 - June 2008
International Association of Physicians in AIDS Care   August 2005 - December 2006
International Association of Physicians in AIDS Care   February 2003 - August 2005
Integrated Genomics  September 2000 - February 2003
Moore North America  November 1998 - September 2000
Michigan State University  1994 - 1998

Skills
Benefits Administration, Advertising, Social Media, Public Speaking, Outcomes Reporting, Grant Preparation, Grant Coordination, Print Management, Nonprofits, Non-profits, Recruiting, Microsoft Office, Strategic Planning, Editing, Management, Fundraising, Event Planning, Human Resources

Education
Michigan State University   1994 — 1998
BA, Human Resource Management

Experience
Anne Arundel Community College  March 2014 - Present
College of Lake County  November 1999 - February 2014
College of Lake County  November 1999 - February 2014
Lake County Forest Preserve District   1980 - 1995

Education
DePaul University   1996 — 1999
Bachelors, Business and Government Purchasing

Experience
National Gallery of Art  June 2013 - Present
Smithsonian Institution, Museum of Natural History  October 2012 - November 2013
The George Washington University Museum Studies Program   May 2012 - May 2013
Tudor Place Historic House and Garden  November 2011 - January 2013
Smithsonian Institution, Museum of Natural History  May 2012 - September 2012
United States Senate  May 2012 - August 2012
Vectorquest Fine Art Shipping   July 2010 - July 2011
Lake County Forest Preserve District   July 2009 - July 2010
The Phillips Collection  January 2009 - April 2009
The Spurlock Museum   September 2007 - December 2008

Skills
Museums, Museum Collections, Art History, History, Research

Education
The George Washington University   2011 — 2013
Master of Arts (MA), Museum Studies

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign   2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts, Anthropology

Experience
Houston Zoo  December 2011 - Present
Chicago Zoological Society/Brookfield Zoo  March 2010 - August 2011
Lake County Forest Preserve District   April 2010 - July 2011
The Wildcat Sanctuary  January 2011 - February 2011
Racine Zoo  September 2009 - December 2010
Cosley Zoo  September 2009 - December 2009
Chicago Zoological Society/Brookfield Zoo  May 2009 - September 2009
Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center  December 2006 - September 2008

Education
University of Mary Washington   2002 — 2006
B.S., Biology, Environmental Science

Experience
Aldridge Electric  June 2011 - Present
IMS Infrastructure Management Services  July 2010 - June 2011
Murphy's Pub  February 2007 - July 2010
Lake County Forest Preserve District   June 2009 - August 2009

Skills
Construction Management, Construction, Project Estimation, AutoCAD, Change Orders, Construction Safety, CPM Scheduling, Contractors, Process Scheduler, Civil Engineering

Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign   2006 — 2009
Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering

Experience
Grayslake Park District  November 2000 - Present
Grayslake Community Park District   2000 - Present
Mundelein Park & Recreation District  October 1999 - October 2000
Lake County Forest Preserve District   1993 - 1995

Skills
Early Childhood..., Dance, Government, Community Outreach, Public Speaking, Local Government, Event Planning, Nonprofits, Program Development, Policy, Customer Service, Event Management, Microsoft Office, Fundraising, Volunteer Management, Public Administration, Community Development, Public Relations, Microsoft Word, Social Media

Education
Illinois State University   1997 — 1999
BA, Parks and Recreation

UW - Stevens Point   1995 — 1996

Experience
Boy Scouts of America - Northeast Illinois Council  July 2011 - Present
Lake County Forest Preserve District   October 1989 - Present
Illinois Department of Natural Reserouces   June 1986 - October 1991

Skills
Volunteer Management, Fundraising, Event Management, Community Outreach, Enforcement, Leadership Development, Team Building, Program Management, Nonprofits, Public Speaking, Leadership, Strategic Planning, Program Development, Time Management, Policy, Team Leadership, Training, Law Enforcement

Education
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale   1984 — 1989
Bachelor of Science, Administration of Justice

Experience
American Senior Communities  October 2014 - Present
Advantage Home Health Plus Inc.   September 2013 - July 2014
private home  July 2010 - November 2013
Bass Pro Shops  November 2006 - February 2010
Lake County Forest Preserve District   June 2005 - June 2007

Skills
Nursing, Registered Nurses, CPR Certified, Patient Safety, BLS, Home Care, Medication...

Education
College of Lake County   2007 — 2012
Associate's degree, Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse