Lincoln Park Zoo
Lincoln Park Zoo is a 35-acre zoo located in Lincoln Park in Chicago, Illinois. The zoo was founded in 1868, making it among the oldest zoos in North America. It is also one of a few free admission zoos in the United States. The zoo is an accredited member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums. Address: 2001 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60614, USA Area: 14 ha Opened: 1868 Hours: Closed ⋅ Opens 10AM Thursday10am–5pmFriday10am–5pmSaturday10am–5pmSunday10am–5pmMonday(Martin Luther King Jr. Day)10am–5pmHours might differTuesday10am–5pmWednesday10am–5pmSuggest an edit Unable to add this file. Please check that it is a valid photo. Notable animals: Daxin, Jack, Keo, Bushman, Marta, Kwan, R1, Adelor, Optimus Prime, Goliath, Anana, Xing Fu, Taza, Lee, Manny, Sahar, Mengyao MORE Did you know: For 150 years Lincoln Park Zoo has connected people with nature in the heart of Chicago. lpzoo.orgCategory: : : : Website: Place name: : : : Website: http://www.lpzoo.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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The University of Chicago July 2013 - Present
Lincoln Park Zoo April 2011 - June 2013
Lincoln Park Zoo November 2009 - April 2011
Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum June 2007 - October 2009
Quad Communities Development Corporation September 2006 - June 2007
Skills
Volunteer Management, Non-profits, Museums, Public Speaking, Nonprofits, Non-profit..., Strategic Planning, Program Evaluation, Philanthropy
Education
DePaul University 2005 — 2007
Master of Science, Public Service Management
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Science, Human Development
Epic September 2013 - Present
Crimson Hexagon November 2012 - September 2013
Lincoln Park Zoo March 2013 - August 2013
Smithsonian Institution July 2012 - January 2013
Friends of the National Zoo June 2012 - July 2012
Smithsonian Institution January 2012 - July 2012
Follett Higher Education Group July 2011 - July 2012
Boston Museum of Science April 2011 - June 2011
Boston Museum of Science August 2010 - June 2011
Boston Museum of Science June 2010 - April 2011
Skills
Museum Education, Editing, Exhibit Scriptwriting, Interpretation, Museum Collections, Exhibit Design, Public Speaking, Event Planning, Volunteer Management, Program Development, Research, Informal Education, Sewing, Proofreading, Event Management, Art Exhibitions
Education
The George Washington University 2011 — 2012
M.A.T., Museum Education
Harvard University 2010 — 2010
Graduate coursework, Museum Studies
Boston University 2006 — 2010
B.S., Magazine Journalism
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center June 2013 - Present
PetSmart September 2011 - Present
Woodland Park Zoo March 2011 - November 2011
Biota Pacific Environmental Sciences March 2011 - September 2011
Lincoln Park Zoo May 2010 - September 2010
Skills
Anthropology, Primate Behavior, Wildlife Conservation, Animal Care, Animal Husbandry, Animal Behavior, Biology, Veterinary, Human Evolution
Education
Oxford Brookes University 2008 — 2009
Master of Science (MSc), Primate Conservation
Central Washington University 2004 — 2008
B.S., Anthropology; Primate Behavior and Ecology
JPMorgan Chase Bank, N.A. August 2014 - Present
Contract Attorney January 2010 - July 2014
Lincoln Park Zoo August 2012 - February 2013
Squire, Sanders & Dempsey October 2006 - February 2009
Carlile Patchen & Murphy LLP May 2004 - September 2006
Skills
Philanthropy, Community Development, Non-profits, Online Research, Real Estate Transactions, Project Management, Westlaw, Real Estate, Negotiation, Budgets, Mergers & Acquisitions, Nonprofits, Legal Research, Copy Editing, Fact-checking, LexisNexis, Proofreading, Strategic Planning, Contract Negotiation, Corporate Communications, Grant Proposals, Legal Writing, Corporate Law
Education
Capital University Law School 2002 — 2005
Juris Doctor - Summa Cum Laude, Law
The Hebrew University 1993 — 1994
Visiting Graduate Student, Biblical History and Archaeology
The Ohio State University 1988 — 1992
Bachelor of Arts, History
Olentangy 1984 — 1988
Diploma, College/University Preparatory and Advanced High School/Secondary Diploma Program
Lincoln Park Zoo April 2014 - Present
Lincoln Park Zoo November 2013 - March 2014
HOLLY HUNT August 2013 - March 2014
Lincoln Park Zoo March 2013 - November 2013
Holly Hunt November 2007 - July 2013
Lincoln Park Zoo March 2012 - March 2013
Lincoln Park Zoo January 2012 - April 2012
Lincoln Park Zoo June 2011 - October 2011
Skills
Museums, Public Speaking, Interpretation, Zoo, Children, PowerPoint, Word, Access, Animals, Conservation Issues, Tour Development, Program Development, Program Facilitation, Nature Play, Furniture, Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Environmental Education, Museum Education, Nonprofits, Informal Education, Spanish, Training, Volunteer Management, Animal Handling, Early Childhood..., Visitor Experience, Exhibit Design, Leadership, Teaching, Research, Microsoft Word, Adobe Creative Suite, Ecology, Biology, Community Outreach, Animal Behavior, Fundraising
Education
Western Illinois University 2011 — 2013
Post Baccalaureate Certificate, Zoo and Aquarium Studies, 4.0 GPA
Bowling Green State University 2003 — 2007
B.S., Biology, Environmental Science, Spanish
Grant Park Music Festival November 2014 - Present
Lincoln Park Zoo May 2011 - November 2014
Chicago Symphony Orchestra September 2010 - May 2011
Chicago Symphony Orchestra July 2007 - September 2010
Chicago Symphony Orchestra February 2007 - July 2007
Seman Violins, Inc November 2004 - February 2007
Skills
Volunteer Management, Event Planning, Event Management, Music, Stewardship, Non-profits, Arts Administration, Editing, Writing, Nonprofits, Philanthropy, Sponsorship, Grants, Fundraising, Public Relations, Program Development, Administrative..., Museums, Theatre, Community Outreach, Public Speaking, Raiser's Edge, Donor Recognition, Management, Grant Writing, Budgets, Press Releases, Proposal Writing, Non-profit..., Social Media, Board Development, Annual Giving
Education
Creighton University 2000 — 2004
Bachelor's Degree, Music and French
Niles West High School 1996 — 2000
Francis W. Parker School August 2013 - Present
John G. Shedd Aquarium December 2011 - Present
Lincoln Park Zoo March 2013 - September 2013
ICF Group June 2011 - September 2012
McGill University November 2008 - June 2009
Skills
Economics, Public Speaking, Data Analysis, Statistics, Research, Museum Education, Java, Stata, Theatre, Microsoft Office, Data Collection, Econometrics, Community Outreach, Marketing, Teaching, Editing, Nonprofits, Social Media
Education
DePaul University 2013 — 2015
Master of Education (M.Ed.), Elementary Education and Teaching
McGill University 2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts, Honors Economics
Cite Scolaire Gaston Crampe 2005 — 2006
C.I.E.E. High School, Study Abroad-France
Boston University March 2015 - Present
C. Jones Scientific Visuals August 2014 - Present
High Impact November 2014 - November 2014
Smithsonian Institution, Museum of Natural History September 2014 - September 2014
University of Illinois at Chicago September 2013 - May 2014
University of Illinois at Chicago September 2012 - May 2014
Lincoln Park Zoo April 2011 - August 2011
The Trust for Public Land March 2011 - May 2011
REI November 2010 - January 2011
Chicago Public Interest Research Group November 2010 - November 2010
Skills
Editing, Grant Writing, Microsoft Excel, Nonprofits, Data Entry, Research, Photoshop, Microsoft Office, Teaching, Public Speaking, PowerPoint, Event Planning, Higher Education, Social Media, Adobe Creative Suite, Community Outreach, Web Design, Graphic Design, 3D Studio Max
Education
Carleton College 2012 — 2014
Bachelor of Arts, Biology; Cinema and Media studies
University of Illinois at Chicago 2012 — 2014
Master's degree, Biomedical Visualization
Lincoln Park Zoo January 2013 - Present
Portage Park Animal Hospital February 1998 - Present
University of Illinois at Chicago August 2008 - August 2012
St. Scholastica Accademy August 2004 - June 2006
Skills
Research, Biology, Ecology, Field Work, Science, Foreign Languages, Public Health, Data Analysis, Physiology, Teaching, Statistics, Veterinary, Access, Scientific Writing, Lifesciences, Life Sciences, Public Speaking, Higher Education, Nonprofits, Grant Writing
Education
University of Illinois at Chicago 2008 — 2016
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.)
DePaul University 2003 — 2006
DePaul University 1999 — 2003
Bachelor of Science (B.S.)
Red Coat Farm April 2011 - Present
Painted Pony Studios October 1992 - Present
@properties October 2009 - January 2011
Chicago Conservation Corps September 2007 - January 2009
Century 21 Sussex & Reilly 2006 - 2009
Graphic Artists Guild 1994 - 2003
Lincoln Park Zoo 1995 - 1998
IPS 1990 - 1992
Skills
Equestrian, Graphic Arts, Selling, Advertising, Social Media, Marketing, Administrative..., Hands-on Training, Training, Office Administration, Volunteer Management, Facility Management, International Travel, Event Planning, Large Scale Event..., Communication Skills, Writing, Interpersonal Savvy, Microsoft Office, InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Leadership, Fundraising, Publishing, Management, Teaching, Social Networking, Graphic Design, Newsletters, Music, Photography, Sales, Editing
Education
DePaul University 2014 — 2016
Master’s Degree, Social and Cultural Foundations of Education, GPA 3.86
DePaul University 1981 — 1985
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Music, GPA 3.69
Chesterton High School 1977 — 1981
Horizon Science Academy December 2014 - Present
Glen Ellyn School District 41 August 2014 - Present
CASE DuPage June 2014 - July 2014
Glen Ellyn School District 41 March 2014 - June 2014
Universidad Santo Tomás June 2013 - February 2014
Universidad Santo Tomás March 2013 - February 2014
KinderCare September 2011 - August 2012
Lincoln Park Zoo May 2011 - September 2011
Berkeley School District September 2010 - September 2011
Elmhurst College Reading Club September 2010 - December 2010
Skills
Teaching, Curriculum Development, Curriculum Mapping, Curriculum Planning, Assessment Centers, Collaborative Planning, Collaborative Leadership, Environmental Education, Educational Technology, Time Management, Differentiated..., Curriculum Design, Writing, Public Speaking, Mentoring, Microsoft Office, Editing, Word, Problem Solving, English, Budgeting, Public Relations, Classroom Instruction, Customer Retention, Customer Service, Organizing, Scheduling, Excel, PowerPoint, Planning, Social Media, Social Networking, Flexible Working, Budgets, Classroom, Staff Development, Blogging, ESL, Training, Facebook, Tutoring, Classroom Management
Education
National Louis University 2014 — 2015
Master's Degree, ESL and Bilingual Endorsement
Elmhurst College 2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Elementary Education and Teaching
Glenbard West
Glenbard West
@properties January 2007 - Present
Glenwood Avenue Arts Festival January 2009 - February 2014
Lincoln Park Zoo April 2012 - October 2012
The Second City October 1984 - April 2007
Columbia College Chicago July 2005 - November 2005
Edgewater Community Council June 2000 - October 2000
Skills
National Association of..., Green Real Estate, Negotiation, Real Estate, Arts Administration, Luxury, Non-profits, Residential Homes, Fundraising, Investment Properties, REO, Sellers, Nonprofits, Condos, Home Staging, Sales, Marketing, Buyer Representation, Training, Customer Service, Event Planning, Entrepreneurship, Marketing Strategy, Event Management, Public Relations, Selling, Management, Community Outreach, Time Management
Education
Oak Park River Forest High School
Oak Park River Forest High School
Oak Park River Forest High School
The School of the Art Institute of Chicago 1979 — 1981
BFA, Photography, Fabric Design, Ceramics, Color Theory, Performance and Art History
Columbia College Chicago 1979 — 1980
General Studies, Photography
Minneapolis College of Art and Design 1976 — 1977
General Studies, Art History, Photography, The History of Women in Art
Partners in Policy Making sponsored by the Illinois Planning Council on Developmental Disabilities 1996 — 1996
Graduate of the Program and Received a Certificate, Disability Advocacy
Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies 2013 — 2013
Grant Writing Certificate, Arts Administration
Lincoln Park Zoo May 2014 - July 2014
Plato Daycare February 2013 - December 2013
LifeStyle Physical Therapy and Balance Center September 2013 - November 2013
Skills
Biology, Childcare, Animal Welfare, Cpr Certified, Classical Ballet, Healthcare, Medical Terminology, Physical Therapy, Administrative...
Education
DePaul University 2011 — 2015
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Biology/Biological Sciences
F.C. Tucker Company, Inc. November 2014 - August 2015
The Vogue Theater February 2013 - August 2015
Zara November 2010 - August 2012
Lincoln Park Zoo March 2010 - August 2012
Community Bank September 2008 - January 2010
Tourdesign Creative Services August 2008 - October 2008
Skills
Customer Service, Social Media, Entertainment, Social Networking, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Pop Culture, Receptionist Duties, Advertising, Basic Photoshop
Education
Columbia College Chicago 2007 — 2008
N/A, Photography
The Second City Training Center
Lincoln Park Zoo August 2014 - Present
Lincoln Park Zoo June 2014 - August 2014
Mrs. Owl's Tutors March 2014 - May 2014
Encinitas Union School District September 2013 - May 2014
Johns Hopkins University June 2013 - July 2013
Ville de Montréal April 2011 - November 2012
Forest Preserve District of Kane County June 2009 - August 2010
Mad Science of Montreal and Ottawa September 2009 - May 2010
FLOCANADA INC. May 2008 - June 2009
Ball Horticultural Company June 2007 - August 2008
Skills
Public Speaking, Curriculum Design, Scientific Writing, Scientific Analysis, Field Work, Public Relations, Education, Gardening, Horticulture, Garden, Sustainability, PowerPoint, Botany, Plant Identification, Science, Landscaping, Volunteer Management, Environmental Education, Research
Education
Concordia University 2006 — 2012
Bachelor of Science Honors, Biology
Batavia High School 2002 — 2006
Environmental Defense Fund May 2012 - Present
Carolina Ballet March 2011 - May 2012
Chicago Park District July 2002 - September 2005
Lincoln Park Zoo May 2001 - July 2002
Skills
Office Administration, Database Administration, Donor Management, Environmental Policy, Executive..., Meeting Scheduling, Travel Planning, Grant Writing, Access, Education, Teen Services, Environmental Science, Public Speaking, Administrative..., Administrative..., Leadership, Nonprofits, Event Planning, Fundraising, Community Outreach, Research
Education
DePaul University 2005 — 2009
Master of Arts (M.A.), Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
University of Wisconsin-Madison 1997 — 2001
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Biological Aspects of Conservation
Advanced Dental of Dyer, PC October 2012 - Present
Advanced Dental of Dyer June 2001 - October 2012
Lincoln Park Zoo January 1996 - November 1998
Skills
Management, Teaching, Healthcare, Event Planning, Community Outreach, Research, Fundraising, Microsoft Office, Social Media, Staff Development, Public Speaking, Nonprofits, Strategic Planning, Editing, Social Networking, Customer Service, Coaching, Volunteer Management, Grant Writing, Marketing
Education
DePauw University 1985 — 1989
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Elementary Education and Teaching
Ursuline Academy 1981 — 1985
Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy June 2012 - Present
Boston University January 2010 - May 2011
Consulate General of France in Boston June 2010 - August 2010
Fragomen, Del Rey, Bernsen & Loewy January 2008 - December 2009
Laner Muchin September 2006 - December 2007
Epstein Becker & Green, P.C. June 2005 - July 2006
Education Nationale de France September 2004 - June 2005
Lincoln Park Zoo February 2004 - August 2004
KaVo June 2003 - August 2003
Skills
Fluent in French..., Experience w/broad..., Strong research,..., Key Account Management, Social Sciences, Vendor Relations, Communication Strategy, EU, Research, French, Writing, International Relations, Microsoft Office, Public Speaking, Editing, PowerPoint, SPSS, Data Analysis, Qualitative Research, Policy Analysis, Spanish
Education
Boston University 2010 — 2011
Master of Arts, International Relations, International Communication
Northwestern University 2000 — 2004
Bachelor of Arts, Communication (Media & Rhetoric), International Studies, French
Unemployed March 2015 - Present
Friends of the National Zoo April 2013 - October 2013
Museum of Science and Industry April 2011 - May 2012
University of Chicago June 2006 - June 2011
Lincoln Park Zoo September 2008 - February 2009
Skills
Retail, Non-profits, Arts Administration, Museums, Performing Arts, Dance, Classical Ballet, Modern Dance, Videography, Event Videography, Video Editing, Final Cut Pro, Final Cut Express, Nonprofits, Management, Sales
Education
Columbia College Chicago 2011 — 2012
Da Beads, Inc. June 2014 - May 2015
Da Beads, Inc. October 2012 - May 2014
SmartRevenue May 2012 - December 2013
DePaul University (Department of Management) August 2011 - March 2013
Lincoln Park Zoo May 2009 - July 2011
Lloyd A Stage Nature Center June 2008 - May 2009
Detroit Zoological Society June 2008 - May 2009
World Bird Sanctuary April 2007 - June 2008
Michigan State University August 2004 - May 2006
Skills
Non-profits, Customer Service, Client Relations Skills, Data Analysis, Data Management, Organization, Fundraising, Raiser's Edge, RegOnline, QuickBooks, Project Coordination, Account Management, Non-profit Consulting, Qualitative &..., Quality Management, Basics of Supply Chain..., Market Research, Employment Law, Public Speaking, Microsoft Office, Project Management, Teaching, Program Management, Management, Training, Museums, Research, CRM, Time Management
Education
DePaul University 2011 — 2013
MBA, Operations Management
Michigan State University 2003 — 2006
Bachelor of Science, Zoology
Lincoln Park Zoo May 2015 - Present
The Field Museum December 2013 - April 2015
The Field Museum September 2012 - June 2014
The Field Museum July 2011 - August 2013
Oriental Institute November 2012 - December 2012
The Field Museum November 2011 - July 2012
The Field Museum May 2007 - July 2012
The Field Museum May 2006 - July 2012
DePaul University March 2012 - June 2012
The Field Museum November 2011 - December 2011
Skills
Museums, Museum Collections, History, Cataloging, Archival Research, Anthropology, Educational Outreach, Volunteer Management, Non-profits, Community Outreach, Research, Museum Education, Qualitative Research, Art Handling, Archives, Archaeology, Ethnography, Public Speaking, Nonprofits, Historic Preservation, Photography, Cultural Anthropology
Education
Johns Hopkins University Advanced Academic Programs 2014 — 2015
Master's Degree, Museum Studies, graduate
DePaul University 2010 — 2013
Bachelor's degree, Anthropology
Amos Alonzo Stagg High School 2006 — 2010
Foley & Lardner LLP July 2012 - Present
Examiner.com June 2011 - July 2012
eBay January 2002 - July 2012
Civic Staffing/Avon Products September 2011 - June 2012
ComEd / Exelon September 2002 - June 2006
Office Team/CommonwealthEdison April 2002 - September 2002
Lincoln Park Zoo May 1999 - October 2001
Tree House Animal Foundation June 1998 - December 1998
Loyola University Medical Center September 1991 - June 1998
Skills
Software, Troubleshooting, COBOL, IBM Mainframe, SQL, T-SQL, JCL, DB2, .NET, Visual Basic, Visual Studio, Visual C++, Microsoft Office, Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle SQL, Toad, HTML, AJAX, OS/390, ASP.NET, Unix, IBM Utilities, Crystal Reports, Customer/1, Utility Industry, Advantex, Software Documentation
Education
DePaul University Chicago 2003 — 2007
Information Systems
DePaul University Chicago 2001 — 2002
Certification, Mainframe Programming and System Design
Loyola University of Chicago 1994 — 2001
BS, Psychology
Capri Garfield Ridge School of Beauty Culture
Cosmetology, Hair Styling/Stylist and Hair Design, A
Eagles Learning Center July 2013 - Present
The Asian Center of Grand Rapids December 2008 - Present
Huntington Learning Center November 2012 - July 2013
Bergen County Genealogical Society September 2012 - December 2012
Eagles Learning Center September 2012 - November 2012
Lincoln Park Zoo March 2012 - August 2012
TutorJam.com March 2011 - March 2012
Big Bob's Pizza & Italian Cafe September 2006 - April 2010
Hikone City Hall May 2006 - August 2006
Skills
Writing, Excel, Teaching, Tutoring, Research, Editing, Proofreading, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Reference Data, Computer Hardware, Public Relations, Invoicing, Order Management, Sales Order Processing, Cultural Differences, Japanese culture, Asian Studies, History, Historical Research, PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Training, Cultural Diversity
Education
Northeastern Illinois University 2010 — 2012
Master's degree, History, Graduate
Calvin College 2004 — 2008
BA, History, Asian Studies
University of Illinois at Chicago June 2011 - August 2011
Lincoln Park Zoo 2009 - 2011
Walk About Wildlife Park July 2010 - August 2010
Skills
SPSS, Microsoft Office
Education
DePaul University 2007 — 2011
Cognitive Neuropsychology, Psychology and Biology
DuPage County Animal Care and Control 2015 - Present
Friends of DuPage County Animal Care & Control Foundation December 2006 - 2015
DuPage Convalescent Center Foundation September 2005 - December 2006
Lincoln Park Zoo March 2005 - September 2005
National Restaurant Association 2001 - 2005
BroadVision 2000 - 2001
Divine InterVentures 1999 - 2000
Platinum Technology 1996 - 1999
Skills
Non-profits, Volunteer Management, Event Planning, Grant Writing, Event Management, Board Development, Community Outreach, Public Speaking, Public Relations, Fundraisers, Social Media, Creative Writing, Marketing Communications, Social Media Marketing, Fundraising, Donor Management, Board Relations, Marketing, Program Development, Team Building
Education
DePaul University 1992 — 1996
BS, International/Global Studies
East Leyden High School 1988 — 1992
Accelerated Rehabilitation Centers September 2013 - Present
Global Brigades, Inc. December 2011 - Present
Institute of Cultural Affairs June 2012 - September 2012
Lincoln Park Zoo June 2012 - August 2012
DePaul University September 2011 - November 2011
Chicago Initiative for Research and Recruitment in Undergraduate Science June 2010 - September 2011
Skills
GIS, Water Quality, Soil Science, Soil Sampling, Telemetry, Wildlife Monitoring, Community Outreach, Sustainable Development, Sustainability..., Urban Ecology, Public Speaking, Organization, Volunteer Management, Nonprofits, Environmental Policy, Wildlife
Education
DePaul University 2009 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (BS), Environmental Science
Lincoln Park Zoo November 2011 - Present
Lincoln Park Zoo September 2009 - November 2011
University of Wisconsin-Madison May 2007 - September 2009
Skills
Landscape Ecology, Conservation Biology, Urban Ecology, Mammalogy, Wildlife Biology, Scientific Writing, GIS, Wildlife Population..., University Teaching, Grant Writing, Ecology, Science, Environmental Science, Research, Biodiversity, Wildlife, Nonprofits, Environmental Education, Teaching, Public Speaking
Education
Colorado State University 2003 — 2007
Ph.D., Ecology
University of Wisconsin-Madison 2001 — 2003
Master of Science (MS), Wildlife Ecology
University of Colorado at Boulder 1997 — 2001
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Environmental, Population, and Organismic Biology and Environmental Studies, summa cum laude
Lincoln Park Zoo October 2013 - Present
Lincoln Park Zoo June 2013 - October 2013
Lincoln Park Zoo December 2009 - June 2013
Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum October 2009 - December 2009
Grant Park Music Festival at Millennium Park January 2008 - September 2008
Samantha Fields, Visual Arts January 2007 - June 2007
La Vida Outdoor Education June 2006 - August 2006
Gordon College April 2006 - May 2006
Skills
Volunteer Management, Museums, Non-profits, Grant Writing, Special Events, Program Development, Event Planning, Public Speaking, Writing, Social Media, Strategic Communications, Event Management, Nonprofits, Fundraising, Management, Teaching, Program Management, Training, Time Management, Strategic Planning
Education
Illinois Institute of Technology 2010 — 2013
Masters in Public Administration, Public Administration and Non-Profit Management, 4.0 GPA
DePaul University 2007 — 2009
B.A., Communications
Gordon College 2005 — 2007
Music and Communications
Middlebury Farms, Inc. April 2012 - Present
FarmedHere, LLC November 2014 - January 2015
Growing Power Inc. January 2013 - April 2013
Tallgrass Restoration April 2012 - December 2012
Eden Place Nature Center January 2011 - July 2011
Pottery Barn November 2009 - June 2011
Lincoln Park Zoo April 2009 - October 2009
Willis October 2008 - March 2009
Skills
Ecology, Sustainable Agriculture, Creative Problem Solving, Research, Database Management, Customer Service, Attention To Detail, Project Planning, Persistence
Education
DePaul University 2007 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Environmental Studies/Biology
Lincoln Park Zoo July 2010 - Present
Fairmount Presbyterian Church 2006 - 2010
Ohio Investments LLC 2006 - 2010
Mugzee's Wings and More June 2005 - June 2007
Skills
Business Operations, Facilities Management, Public Speaking, Leading Organizational..., Management Consulting, Employee Training, Entrepreneurship, Hospitality, Strategic Planning, Budgets, Marketing, Customer Service, Management, Leadership, Training, Hiring, Event Planning, Nonprofits, Recruiting, Real Estate, Time Management, Event Management, Fundraising
Education
Cornell University 2001 — 2005
B.S., Hospitality Administration/Management
University High School 1998 — 2001
Chicago Public Schools August 2013 - Present
Chicago Children's Museum 2009 - Present
Lincoln Park Zoo February 2010 - October 2011
Chicago Children's Museum March 2010 - June 2011
Chicago Children's Museum August 2009 - March 2010
Oak Park Art League August 2009 - December 2009
St. John's School 2006 - 2008
Skills
Art, Art Education, Teaching, Art History, Lesson Planning, Museum Education, Printmaking, Photoshop, Arts Administration, Editing, Museums, Visual Arts, Fine Art
Education
Columbia College Chicago 2011 — 2013
M.A.T. Art Education
The School of the Art Institute of Chicago 2005 — 2009
BFA, Performance, Art Therapy, Painting and Drawing
J. Paul Getty Trust July 2015 - Present
Garden Insight January 1995 - Present
Lincoln Park Zoo 2009 - July 2015
Chicago Park District August 2006 - March 2010
California State University Northridge 1992 - 2006
Armstrong Garden Centers, Inc. July 1990 - October 1992
Longwood Gardens April 1987 - November 1987
Skills
Photography, Volunteer Coordination, Horticulture, garden education, •Illinois Pesticide..., •Chicago Wilderness..., Gardening, Nonprofits, Garden, Volunteer Management, Plant Identification, Community Outreach, Event Planning, Greenhouse, Garden Design, Event Management, Landscaping, Tree Planting, Process Scheduler, Landscape Design, Personnel Management, Teaching, Fundraising, Trees, Public Speaking, Landscape Maintenance, Drawing, Microsoft Office, Program Development, Ecology, Environmental Education, Sustainability
Education
Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies 2008 — 2010
MS, Nonprofit Management
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 1987 — 1990
BS, Ornamental Horticulture
Tribune Company's Chicago Now February 2013 - Present
Capital Tails/Pet Media Grop, Inc. June 2012 - Present
Watch312.com December 2011 - Present
The Anti-Cruelty Society November 2008 - April 2015
Microfinance Alliance of ACCION Chicago March 2012 - March 2013
YNPN Chicago October 2009 - October 2011
Lincoln Park Zoo November 2004 - November 2008
Brookfield Zoo 2002 - 2004
Brookfield Zoo 1998 - 2004
Skills
Nonprofits, Community Outreach, Grant Writing, Public Speaking, Fundraising, Non-profits, Volunteer Management, Event Planning, Social Media, Leadership, Management, Editing, Strategic Planning, Social Networking, Media Relations, Program Evaluation, Program Management, Community Development, Event Management, Strategic Communications, Philanthropy, Facebook, Social Media Marketing, Staff Development, Grants, Program Development, Leadership Development, Newsletters, Proposal Writing, Environmental Education, Research, Press Releases, Blogging, Copy Editing, Copywriting, Humane Education, Nonprofit Leadership, Communication Written, Pet First Aid & CPR, Values-Based Leadership, Program Design, Informal Education, Public Relations, Communication
Education
Illinois Institute of Technology 2006 — 2008
Master's, Public Administration, Non-Profit Management
Cochise College 2014 — 2014
Associate's Degree, Intelligence Operations
Benedictine University 2002 — 2004
Bachelor's, Psychology
College of DuPage 2001 — 2002
Associate's, General Education
Broward College 2000 — 2001
North Central College 1997 — 1999
Psychology, Art
Shoreline Sightseeing July 2012 - Present
Disney Cruise Line November 2010 - May 2012
The Chicago International Film Festival August 2010 - November 2010
Lincoln Park Zoo April 2008 - August 2010
The Chicago International Film Festival August 2007 - November 2007
Club Med November 2006 - August 2007
Skills
Choreography, Event Planning, Event Management, Theatre, Film, Fundraising, Entertainment, Marketing, Public Speaking, Training, Festivals, Sales, Tourism
Education
DePaul University 2002 — 2006
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Communication, General, 3.78
Adler Planetarium October 2010 - March 2015
JVS Chicago 2015 - 2015
JVS Chicago 2015 - 2015
Michigan State University February 2010 - December 2010
Lincoln Park Zoo March 2008 - October 2010
Near North Montessori August 2002 - August 2006
MWH Global November 2000 - May 2002
Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum February 1999 - November 2000
The Field Museum October 1997 - February 1999
Grande Prairie Public Library February 1993 - January 1998
Skills
Management, Team Building, Training, Staff Development, Public Speaking, Facilitation, Research, Project Management, Program Management, Workshop Facilitation, Customer Service, Community Outreach, Teaching, Nonprofits, Museum Education, Program Development, Microsoft Office, Science, Museums, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Overcome Obstacles, Adult Education, Classroom, Museum Collections, Creative Services, Creative Solutions, Acrylic Painting, Pottery, Digital Photography, Ceramic Sculpture, Adobe Creative Suite, Aerial Silks, Bicycle, Hiking
Education
IIT Stuart School of Business
Master’s Degree, Non-Profit/Public/Organizational Management, 4.0/4
Governors State University
Master's Degree, Environmental Biology, 3.9/4
Beloit College
Bachelor's Degree, Geology, Art History, Studio Art, 3.5/4
DePaul University September 2015 - Present
DePaul University September 2014 - Present
Global Brigades, Inc. September 2014 - Present
DePaul University August 2014 - Present
DePaul University April 2014 - Present
Lincoln Park Zoo June 2015 - August 2015
Peer Health Exchange April 2013 - June 2015
DePaul University September 2013 - January 2015
Lincoln Park Zoo June 2014 - August 2014
BidPal, Inc January 2013 - July 2014
Skills
Microsoft Word, Data Analysis, Volunteer Management, PowerPoint, Research, Volunteer Recruiting, Leadership, Public Speaking, Photoshop, Microsoft Excel, CSS, Sales, Marketing, Web Design, Communication Skills, Education, Writing, Microsoft Access, SPSS, HTML, JavaScript, Communication, Social Media, Microsoft Office
Education
DePaul University 2012 — 2016
Bachelor of Science (BS), Psychology: Cognitive Neuroscience, double minoring in Information Technology and Biology
Insight Behavioral Health Centers September 2015 - Present
Delaware North Companies March 2012 - Present
PLS Financial Services April 2015 - September 2015
JPMorgan Chase March 2013 - April 2013
Lincoln Park Zoo March 2012 - September 2012
Skills
Information Systems, Business Analysis, Team Leadership, Computers, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, HTML 5, Retail Sales, Customer Service, PowerPoint, Teamwork, Microsoft Word, Leadership, Time Management, Social Media, Event Planning, Project Management, Event Management
Education
DePaul University 2011 — 2015
Bachelor's Degree, Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance
Linköping University 2014 — 2014
Bachelor's Degree, Business Administration, Management and Operations
Ecole de Commerce Européenne Lyon 2013 — 2013
Business Administration and Management, General
Lincoln Park Zoo May 2012 - Present
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Outlook, Customer Service, Retail Sales, PowerPoint, Proficient Typing Skills, Legal Documents
Education
City Colleges of Chicago-Malcolm X College 2014 — 2016
Associate of Science (A.S.)
Ashworth College 2011 — 2013
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant
Children's Home + Aid February 2013 - Present
Pink Pearl Creative April 2009 - Present
National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation April 2010 - March 2013
Lincoln Park Zoo March 2009 - June 2009
Ketchum PR December 2008 - March 2009
Ketchum PR September 2008 - December 2008
The Walt Disney Company August 2007 - September 2008
McCann Erickson June 2005 - September 2005
Mills James Productions June 2003 - September 2003
Skills
Strategic Communications, Event Planning, Social Media Marketing, Media Relations, Research, Graphic Design, Writing and Editing, Public Relations, Program Management, Fundraising, Event Management, Email Marketing, Marketing, Advertising, Outstanding..., Press Releases, Web Design, Nonprofits, Editing, Social Media
Education
The Ohio State University 2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Arts, English Major, Minor in Theatre
Bath Spa University 2006 — 2006
Summer Program, Literature and Theatre
Indiana University Bloomington 2004 — 2004
Journalism Institute Summer Training
Brookfield Zoo January 2015 - Present
Brookfield Zoo September 2013 - Present
Brookfield Zoo June 2012 - September 2013
Lincoln Park Zoo May 2010 - August 2010
Skills
Animal Work, Customer Service, Community Outreach, Food Service, Teamwork, Time Management, Organization, Build Strong..., Friendly Personality, Eco Friendly, Volunteer Management
Education
Concordia University 2010 — 2014
Bachelor's, ScienceThesis/Dissertation
Harold Washington College
St. Scholastica Academy - Chicago
Viacom May 2015 - Present
Viacom July 2014 - May 2015
Viacom May 2013 - August 2013
Bucknell Hockey Team October 2011 - October 2012
Lincoln Park Zoo May 2012 - August 2012
Lincoln Park Zoo May 2011 - August 2011
Abercrombie & Fitch August 2009 - August 2011
Skills
Fundraising, Mandarin, Raiser's Edge, Microsoft Office, Classical Piano, Community Service, Organization, Time Management, Leadership, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Social Media, Google Docs
Education
Bucknell University 2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Arts, International Relations, East Asian Studies
Latin School of Chicago 1996 — 2010
High School
Empower Retirement August 2015 - Present
Ascent Therapy Clinics July 2015 - Present
Principal Financial Group April 2015 - Present
Principal Financial Group February 2014 - Present
Power Life Yoga April 2015 - July 2015
Lincoln Park Zoo March 2013 - June 2013
Lettuce Entertain You Restaurants September 2012 - April 2013
Oneota Golf and Country Club March 2005 - August 2011
Skills
Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Mac OS, Safari, Internet Explorer, Apple, Organization, Public Speaking, Communication, Outlook, Vocus, Public Relations, Fundraising, Social Media, Customer Service, Market Planning, Event Planning, Press Releases, Writing, Retail, Marketing Research, Advertising, Leadership
Education
DePaul University 2011 — 2013
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Communication Studies
CIMBA 2011 — 2011
Communication Studies, International Business
University of Iowa 2009 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Communication Studies
Lincoln Park Zoo November 2012 - Present
my home January 2006 - Present
your home 2001 - Present
Moving Station May 2010 - October 2012
Education
DePaul University
Baker Demonstration School August 2014 - Present
North Park Village Nature Center July 2012 - September 2014
Baker Demonstration School August 2013 - June 2014
Citizen Schools November 2012 - June 2013
Cuyahoga Valley Environmental Education Center August 2011 - May 2012
Lincoln Park Zoo June 2011 - August 2011
James H. Barrow Field Station November 2010 - May 2011
Vince Shute Wildlife Sanctuary June 2010 - August 2010
Skills
Informal Education, Lesson Planning, Animal Handling, Animal Nutrition, Youth Mentoring, Cpr Certified, First Aid, Customer Service
Education
DePaul University 2013 — 2015
Master of Education (M.Ed.), Elementary Education and Teaching
Hiram College
B.A, Environmental Studies; Environmental Education
Booz Allen Hamilton May 2014 - Present
The Cadmus Group May 2011 - April 2014
Indiana University Office of Sustainability May 2010 - December 2010
Hoosier Environmental Council May 2010 - September 2010
Environmental Law & Policy Center June 2009 - August 2009
Lincoln Park Zoo June 2008 - August 2008
Lincoln Park Zoo August 2006 - June 2007
John G. Shedd Aquarium June 2004 - August 2004
Skills
Environmental Policy, Environmental Science, Energy Efficiency, Energy Conservation, Demand-side Management, Sustainability, Program Evaluation, Research, Data Analysis, Technical Writing, Proposal Writing, SAS, Environmental Consulting, Project Management, Fundraising, Policy, Analysis, Energy, Government
Education
Indiana University Bloomington 2008 — 2010
MPA/MSES, Environmental Policy & Natural Resource Management, Applied Ecology
Northwestern University School of Continuing Studies 2006 — 2007
Post-baccalaureate Certificate, Pregraduate Business Administration
Cornell University 2002 — 2006
B.S., Animal Science
Lincoln Park Zoo October 2012 - Present
Premier Designs May 2012 - January 2015
Lincoln Park Zoo August 2010 - October 2012
Rolling Meadows High School August 2007 - May 2012
Chicago Zoological Society May 2007 - August 2010
Freelance 2004 - 2010
AWIS Magazine 2006 - 2009
Chicago Zoological Society April 2008 - November 2008
Scanlon Corporate Communications June 2004 - July 2005
Skills
Public Speaking, Editing, Public Relations, Writing, Research, Journalism, Spanish, Grant Writing, Science, Nonprofits, Program Management, Event Planning, Program Development, Teaching, Volunteer Management, Magazines, Feature Articles, Blogging, Higher Education, Microsoft Office, Social Media, History, Customer Service
Education
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 2005 — 2007
M.S., Science and Technology Studies
Butler University 2000 — 2004
B.A., Journalism/Public Relations; Spanish
Center for Cross-Cultural Study 2003 — 2003
Spanish Language and Culture
James B. Conant High School 1997 — 2000
Synetro Group April 2014 - Present
Lincoln Park Zoo September 2011 - April 2014
NDH Group, Ltd. January 2010 - September 2011
Navigon October 2007 - November 2009
Brunswick Corporation January 2007 - October 2007
Brunswick Corporation January 2006 - January 2007
Blackman Kallick November 2004 - January 2006
RSM McGladrey April 2002 - November 2004
PwC Consulting October 2000 - April 2002
Skills
Financial Reporting, Internal Controls, Accounting, CPA, Financial Analysis, Auditing, GAAP, SEC filings, Forecasting, Mergers, Financial Modeling
Education
DePaul University - Charles H. Kellstadt Graduate School of Business 2002 — 2005
MS, Accounting
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign - College of Business 1996 — 2000
BS, Business Administration - Management Information Systems
Cystic Fibrosis Foundation January 2015 - Present
Lincoln Park Zoo April 2001 - December 2014
Group III Promotions January 1996 - March 2001
Skills
Event Planning, Event Management, Sales, Fundraising, Sponsorship, Media Relations, Hospitality, Public Relations, Email Marketing, Social Networking, Trade Shows, Press Releases, Nonprofits, Social Media, Public Speaking, Corporate Events, New Business Development, Social Media Marketing, Marketing, Grants, Marketing Communications, Leadership, Philanthropy, Community Outreach, Online Marketing, Strategic Planning, Facebook, Account Management, Marketing Strategy, Blogging, Advertising, Online Advertising, Management, Budgets, Integrated Marketing, Volunteer Management, Publicity, Newsletters, Digital Marketing, Corporate Communications, Brand Development, Copywriting, Fundraisers, Strategic Communications, Annual Giving, Board Relations, Stewardship, Board Development
Education
Bradley University 1990 — 1994
Bachelor of Science, Communications and Spanish
Chicago Park District May 2012 - Present
University of Illinois Extension 2009 - Present
Lincoln Park Zoo April 2011 - October 2011
Treasure Island Market September 2010 - February 2011
Columbia College Chicago 2007 - 2010
Columbia College Chicago September 1992 - 2010
Columbia College Chicago September 1986 - July 2006
Skills
Volunteer Management, Event Planning, Event Management, Writing Skills, Editing Newsletters, Horticulture, Creative Problem Solving, Purchasing, Teaching Experience, Administrative Support, Coordination, Creative Writing, Non-profits, Newsletters, Grant Writing, Nonprofits, Policy, Administrative..., Fundraising, Budgets, Marketing, Higher Education, Grants, Social Networking, Social Media Marketing, Public Speaking, Public Policy, Public Relations, Editing, Community Outreach, Teacher Training, Teaching, Research, Press Releases, Copy Editing, Blogging, Program Development
Education
Columbia College Chicago 2002 — 2007
MFA, Fiction Writing
Roosevelt University 1991 — 1993
MA, Political Science
University of North Texas 1981 — 1985
BA, Radio/TV/Film
Waubonsee Community College May 2014 - Present
Elgin Community College January 2013 - Present
Aurora University August 2012 - Present
Lincoln Park Zoo May 2010 - May 2011
Skills
Qualitative &..., Animal Welfare, Animal Behavior, Animal Care, Environmental Awareness, Environmental Science, Environmental Education, Environmental Issues
Education
Northeastern Illinois University 2010 — 2012
M.S. in Biology, Animal Behavior and Ethology
Aurora University 2007 — 2009
B.A., Biology
Waubonsee Community College 2002 — 2005
A.A., English
CTC/US Department of State September 2014 - Present
Pall Mall Partners June 2013 - August 2013
International Sommer Universität Kassel May 2012 - August 2012
Boston College Sustainability Department September 2011 - May 2012
Lincoln Park Zoo June 2011 - August 2011
Becoming We the People May 2011 - August 2011
Skills
Teaching, Public Speaking, Research, Team Leadership, International Relations, Analysis, Report Writing, Writing, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Customer Service, Teamwork, Photoshop, Social Media, English, German, Stata, Web Design, Windows, Event Planning, Time Management, Leadership
Education
Boston College 2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Economics, History, and German
Lincoln Park Zoo March 2009 - September 2012
Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum August 2011 - June 2012
The Wild Dolphin Project May 2012 - May 2012
Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Research, PowerPoint, Public Speaking, Editing, Data Entry, Windows, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, Photoshop, Teaching, English, Troubleshooting
Education
DePaul University 2007 — 2012
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Lincoln Park Zoo August 1998 - Present
The Walt Disney Company November 1996 - Present
Herbalife January 1992 - Present
Dr. Kevin Reagan,D.C. 1990 - 1994
O'Lanagans 1982 - 1993
South Shore Bank 1980 - 1983
Skills
Public Speaking, Social Networking, Personal Development, Wellness, Fundraising, Event Planning, Retail, Social Media, Fitness, Nonprofits, Customer Service, Coaching, Event Management, Social Media Marketing, Team Building
Education
Bradley University 1973 — 1975
English
Hawaii Health Data Warehouse October 2010 - Present
Lincoln Park Zoo September 2007 - December 2009
Takeda Pharmaceuticals May 2007 - August 2007
University of Illinois at Chicago August 2002 - September 2006
University of Illinois at Chicago August 2001 - August 2002
The Ohio State University August 1999 - August 2001
Skills
Infectious Diseases, Molecular Biology, Science, Immunology, Epidemiology, Public Health, Microbiology, Statistics, Data Analysis, Cell Biology, Research, SAS, Biostatistics, Lifesciences, Scientific Writing
Education
University of Illinois at Chicago 2001 — 2007
PhD, Epidemiology and Biostatistics
Duke University 1997 — 1999
MS, Microbiology
Hampshire College 1993 — 1997
BA, Natural Sciences
LeitHaus Studios Chicago November 2013 - Present
Mr. Singer & the Sharp Cookies 2005 - Present
Lincoln Park Zoo June 2004 - Present
Old Town School of Folk Music December 2002 - February 2014
Rogers Park Montessori School June 2004 - May 2007
Skills
Music, Songwriting, Singing, Music Production, Recording, Music Education, Band, Rock, Musicians, Leadership, Social Media, Public Speaking, Festivals, Jazz, Musical Theatre, Bass, Entertainment, Performing, Vocal, Performing Arts, Percussion, Theatre, Improvisation, Composition, Blues, Music Theory, Piano, Arts Administration, Orchestral Music, Songs, Studio Recording, Guitarist, Fundraising, Guitar
Education
Columbia College Chicago 1997 — 2000
BA, Music and Sound Recording
The Recording Workshop 1996 — 1996
Audio Engineering
Lincoln Park Zoo April 2015 - Present
CVS Pharmacy 1999 - 2007
Skills
Pharmaceutical Industry, Medication Therapy..., Pharmacy Technicians, Pharmacy Benefit..., Compounding, Medicare Part D, Prescription, Typing, Customer Service, Mail Order Pharmacy, Prior Authorization, Medical Terminology, Dosage Calculations, Pharmacy, Pharmacy Automation, Violin
Education
City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College 2015 — 2022
Music Performance, General
City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College 2015 — 2016
Associate in Science Biological Studies Focus, Biological Studies Focus, Freshman
City Colleges of Chicago-Wilbur Wright College 1995 — 2007
Diploma Pharmacy Technician, Pharmacy Technician/Assistant
Prosser Vocational High School 1989 — 1993
Diploma in Secretarial, Secretarial
Lincoln Park Zoo May 2015 - August 2015
Eastern Michigan University September 2013 - April 2015
Denver Zoo May 2013 - August 2013
Denver Zoo November 2012 - May 2013
Denver Zoo August 2012 - December 2012
Denver Zoo June 2012 - August 2012
Urban Peak December 2007 - May 2012
The Salvation Army August 2005 - August 2007
Private family February 2004 - August 2005
Skills
Research, Teaching, Ecology, Nonprofits, Public Speaking, Higher Education, College Teaching, Curriculum Design, Science Education, GIS, Ornithology, Telemetry, Microsoft Office, Environmental Education, Education, Mammal trapping, Program Development, PowerPoint, Databases, Data Entry, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Non-profits, Animals, Curriculum Development, Customer Service, Classroom Management, Animal Work, Secondary Education, Herpetology, Snakes, Amphibians, Birds, Rodents, Field Biology, Conservation Biology
Education
Eastern Michigan University 2013 — 2015
Master of Science (MS), Ecology, Evolution, and Organismal Biology
Metropolitan State University of Denver 2008 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Biology
Calvin College 2002 — 2005
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Sociology
Refined Gentleman Music, LLC June 2013 - Present
HOW, Inc (non-profit) December 2014 - July 2015
Chicago Children's Museum August 2005 - November 2014
Lincoln Park Zoo June 2014 - October 2014
Clear Channel Communications January 2011 - June 2011
Industry Works December 2007 - December 2010
Industry Works Inc November 2007 - December 2010
The Core DJs Worldwide December 2007 - November 2010
Carmel Music & Entertainment March 2005 - November 2006
AEMMP Records - Columbia College January 2006 - May 2006
Skills
Integrated Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Marketing Communications, Public Relations, Adobe Creative Suite, Facebook, Brand Management, Strategic Communications, Advertising, Editing, Marketing Research, Brand Awareness, Customer Service, Event Management, Marketing, Microsoft Office, Sponsorship, Strategy, Social Networking
Education
Roosevelt University 2009 — 2011
Master of Science, Integrated Marketing Communications
Columbia College Chicago 2002 — 2006
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Entertainment / Music Management
Lincoln Park Zoo July 2015 - Present
Freelance May 2012 - Present
Someoddpilot March 2015 - June 2015
Sandbox Industries October 2013 - March 2015
Sandbox Industries July 2012 - October 2013
American Apparel January 2010 - July 2012
Digital Kitchen January 2010 - May 2010
Columbia College Chicago August 2007 - May 2009
Skills
Illustrator, Drawing, Digital Illustration, Typography, Illustration, Storyboarding, Photoshop, Graphic Design, Adobe Creative Suite, After Effects, Art Direction, Printmaking, Layout, High Organizational..., InDesign, Animation, Mac, Concept Design, Art, Office Management, General Office..., Photography, Creative Direction, Logo Design, Advertising, Wireframes, Web Design
Education
Columbia College Chicago 2005 — 2009
BFA, Illustration
Savannah College of Art and Design 2008 — 2008
Study Abroad in Lacoste, France summer 2008 session, Illustration
CSS Industries, Inc.- Berwick Offray April 2014 - Present
Press Enterprise, Inc. May 2013 - April 2014
Chelsea & Scott, Ltd. February 2008 - October 2012
Sullivan Goulette Wilson Ltd. April 2006 - October 2011
Lincoln Park Zoo August 2007 - February 2008
Haggin Marketing August 2006 - June 2007
Ambrosi & Associates / SHAWK! February 1998 - August 2006
Skills
Adobe Creative Suite, Video Editing, Music Industry, Pre-press, Retouching, 4-color Process, Color Matching, Music Production, Print Production, Catalogs, Mac, InDesign, Color Correction, Graphic Design, Adobe Acrobat, Photography, Color Management, Photoshop, Graphics, Digital Photography, Photo Editing, Art Direction, Dreamweaver, Advertising, Art, Posters, Production Management, Digital Video, Voice Over, Voice Acting, Guitarist, Bassist, Image Manipulation, Image Editing, Layout, CMYK, Proof, Direct Mail, Print, QuarkXPress, Production Managment, Digital Asset Management, Illustrator
Education
Columbia College Chicago 1990 — 1993
BA, Computer Graphic Arts/Digital Imaging
Western Illinois University 1987 — 1990
Industrial Education & Technology
Lincoln Park Zoo August 2015 - Present
Cleveland Metroparks Zoo 2007 - July 2015
Penn State University August 2005 - August 2007
Skills
Conservation Issues, Science, Biology, Research, Field Work, Animal Behavior, Environmental Science, Zoo, Environmental Awareness, Animal Husbandry, Ecology, Wildlife
Education
Case Western Reserve University 2007 — 2015
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Biology
Pennsylvania State University 2001 — 2005
Bachelor's Degree, Biology, Graduated with Distinction
Case Western Reserve University September 2002 - Present
Cleveland Metroparks February 2002 - Present
Cleveland Metroparks Zoo 2002 - Present
Lincoln Park Zoo September 1998 - January 2002
Zoo Atlanta September 1993 - August 1998
Skills
Animal Behavior, Animal Welfare, Science, Life Sciences, Grant Writing, Conservation, Science Communication, University Teaching, Creative Writing, Photography, Conservation Issues, Museums, Environmental Science, Wildlife, Environmental Awareness, Lifesciences, Environmental Education, Ecology, Primates, Animal Work, Research
Education
Georgia Institute of Technology 1993 — 1999
PhD, Experimental Psychology - Animal Behavior
Bowling Green State University 1988 — 1992
BA, Psychology
Filter Photo September 2015 - Present
LATITUDE Inc Chicago May 2015 - Present
Hedrich Blessing Photographers 2013 - Present
Transit Tees April 2014 - August 2015
Cameras for Kids on Pine Ridge Indian Reservation June 2014 - June 2014
Lincoln Park Zoo March 2012 - June 2013
Freelance December 2012 - December 2012
Faulty Express January 2012 - May 2012
Southeast Observer Newspaper March 2012 - March 2012
Skills
Image Editing, Photojournalism, Photoshop, Studio Lighting, Architecture photography, Digital SLR and Film, Medium Format, Lightroom, Time Management, Photo Editing, Photoshop CS6, Large Format, Cultural Studies, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Organizing, Multitasker, Film Scanning, Anthropology, Culture, Photography, Darkroom
Education
Columbia College Chicago 2010 — 2013
Bachelors of Art, Major: Photography/ Minor: Cultural Studies
Kansas City Art Institute 2009 — 2010
Bachelors in Fine Art, Photography
Viking Cruises February 2015 - Present
Celtic Women International December 2014 - Present
Triton College November 2014 - February 2015
Clarks July 2014 - November 2014
Cumulus Media April 2014 - April 2014
Dominican University August 2013 - January 2014
Lincoln Park Zoo October 2013 - December 2013
YMCA of Metropolitan Chicago October 2013 - December 2013
Quick International Courier February 2013 - July 2013
Addison Ice 2011 - 2013
Skills
Music Editing, Creative Problem Solving, Public Speaking, Skate, Facebook, Social Networking, Creative Writing, Event Planning, Social Media, Time Management, Photoshop, Blogging, Teamwork, Adobe Creative Suite, Event Management, Photography, Critical Thinking, Social Media Marketing, InDesign, Graphic Design, Advertising, WordPress, Team Leadership
Education
Dominican University 2010 — 2013
Bachelor's degree, Cultural Media Communications, Theatre Arts
Lincoln Park Zoo February 2011 - Present
Skills
Research, Social Media, Event Planning, Event Management, Public Relations, Teaching, Fundraising, Nonprofits, Editing, Outdoor Adventures, Outdoor Recreation, Hiking, Rock Climbing, Weddings, Wedding Planning, Corporate Events, Customer Engagement, Customer Service, Events Coordination
Education
Bradley University 2007 — 2010
Bachelor's degree, Public Relations
Cornell University 2011 - Present
The Field Museum 2011 - Present
The Field Museum 2007 - 2011
Lincoln Park Zoo 2009 - 2010
Skills
Ecology, Science, Research, Molecular Biology, Statistics, Museums, Data Analysis, Grant Writing, Community Outreach, Nonprofits, Museum Education, Evolutionary Biology, Phylogenetics, Scientific Writing, Biodiversity
Education
Cornell University 2011 — 2016
PhD, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology, Population Medicine and Diagnostic Sciences
University of Chicago 2005 — 2009
B.A., Biological Sciences
Lincoln Park Zoo May 2015 - Present
Urban Leash, LLC March 2015 - May 2015
Rivet News Radio May 2014 - August 2014
57th Street Art Fair June 2014 - June 2014
Organizing For America May 2012 - August 2012
Skills
Creative Writing, Sports Reporting, Analysis, Photoshop, Audio Recording, Social Networking, Journalism, Storytelling
Education
Columbia College Chicago 2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Journalism
Anna Maria Locke January 2013 - Present
Lincoln Park Zoo April 2013 - September 2014
The Morton Arboretum August 2012 - April 2013
United Township School District March 2012 - May 2012
The Nature Conservancy June 2011 - December 2011
Penn State University August 2009 - May 2011
US Fish and Wildlife Service June 2008 - August 2009
Skills
Spatial Analysis, Geography, ArcGIS, Cartography, GIS, ArcMap, Remote Sensing, Environmental Science, Data Collection, GPS, Ecology, Data Analysis, ESRI, Field Work, Project Management, Informal Education, Nature Education, Natural Resource..., Conservation Biology, Forest Ecology, Landscape Ecology, Plant Identification, Teaching, Supervisory Experience, Biodiversity, Environmental Education, Wellness Coaching
Education
Penn State University 2009 — 2011
Master of Science (MS), Geography
Augustana College 2005 — 2011
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Biology, General
Lincoln Park Family September 2013 - August 2014
Lincoln Park Zoo June 2013 - July 2014
Eastern Illinois University August 2009 - December 2012
GLASS (Guyana Lesley Abroad Service Semester) June 2012 - July 2012
Higher Plain Executive Placement May 2011 - August 2011
Lincoln Park Zoo May 2010 - September 2010
Lincoln Park Zoo May 2010 - September 2010
MediCap Pharmacy August 2007 - March 2009
Skills
Environmental Science, Research, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Banner, C-Board, Sales Nexus, Public Speaking, Animal Behavior, Ecology, Management, Recruiting, Teaching, Customer Service
Education
Eastern Illinois University 2009 — 2012
Environmental Biology, Biological Sciences
Norwegian American Hospital April 2013 - Present
affinia November 2007 - April 2013
Lincoln Park Zoo May 2005 - November 2007
Skills
Microsoft Excel, Customer Service, Microsoft Word, Engineering
Education
Eastern Illinois University
Lincoln Park Zoo December 2014 - Present
USA Swimming Foundation August 2011 - August 2014
Chicago Foundation for Women November 2007 - August 2011
Slack Barshinger July 2006 - November 2007
Dartmouth College June 2005 - June 2006
Skills
Fundraising, Event Planning, Non-profits, Volunteer Management, Leadership, Advertising, Nonprofits, Grant Writing, Grants, Philanthropy, Program Development, Community Outreach, Strategic Communications, Event Management, Management, Board Development, Public Relations, Annual Giving
Education
Dartmouth College 2002 — 2006
Bachelor of Arts, English; Women's and Gender Studies
The Fund Raising School
University of Chicago - Graham School of Continuing Studies
Certificate, Financial Decision Making
Steinhardt Global Programs & Academic Initiatives, New York University October 2014 - Present
A.U.A. Language Center October 2012 - April 2014
DePaul University Career Center April 2011 - June 2012
Lincoln Park Zoo May 2010 - August 2010
Reading In Motion June 2009 - August 2009
Skills
Microsoft Office, Social Media, Microsoft Excel, Facebook, Excel, Mac OS X, OS X, Event Management, English Teaching, International Education, Public Speaking, Customer Service
Education
New York University 2014 — 2015
Master's degree, International Education
DePaul University 2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Science in Business, Marketing, Minor in Sociology, Graduation with Honors: Cum Laude
Chagrin Falls High School 2004 — 2008
Ballard High School August 2007 - Present
Waggener Traditional High School August 1999 - August 2007
Pleasure Ridge Park High School August 1998 - August 1999
Lincoln Park Zoo June 1996 - August 1996
University of Wisconsin-Madison September 1995 - June 1996
Brookfield Zoo January 1995 - February 1995
Skills
Curriculum Design, Science, Lesson Planning, Educational Leadership, Teaching, Teacher Training, Biology, Secondary Education, Word, PowerPoint, Public Speaking, Classroom Instruction, Curriculum Development, Problem Solving, Science Education, Educational Technology, Tutoring, Life Sciences, Professional Learning..., Animal Husbandry, Zoology, Microsoft Office
Education
Dominican University 1996 — 1997
Certification, Education- Secondary
University of Massachusetts, Amherst 1991 — 1995
B.S., Zoology
Schawk!, Inc. August 2012 - Present
Bernard Hodes Group February 2006 - September 2009
Cyberdyne Systems August 2001 - December 2005
New Control April 1998 - May 2000
Artisan For Hire December 1994 - March 1998
Media Options April 1991 - October 1994
Columbia College Chicago 1989 - 1990
Columbia College Chicago 1989 - 1990
Lincoln Park Zoo 1987 - 1990
Kranzten Studios 1983 - 1986
Skills
Mac, Typography, QuarkXPress, Layout, Brochures, Posters, Pre-press, Graphic Design, Adobe Creative Suite, Illustration, Graphics, Illustrator, File Preparation, Image Manipulation, InDesign, Adobe Acrobat, Catalogs, Direct Mail, Advertising, Banners, Color Correction, Creative Direction
Education
Columbia College Chicago 1986 — 1990
Cinematography and Film/Video Production, 3.0
Cheetah Conservation Fund Director of Institutional AdvancementThe Ancona SchoolAugust 2013 - February 2015
Association of Fundraising Professionals, Chicago Chapter January 2013 - December 2013
Year Up July 2012 - April 2013
World Wildlife Fund March 2009 - July 2012
CARE February 2006 - March 2009
Lincoln Park Zoo 2002 - 2005
American Red Cross August 1999 - January 2002
American Lung Association November 1996 - August 1999
Stephen Dunn & Associates 1994 - 1995
Skills
Fundraising, Non-profits, Planned Giving, Philanthropy, Volunteer Management, Grant Writing, Program Development, Community Outreach, Stewardship, Grants, Board Development, Non-profit..., Annual Giving, Capital Campaigns, Annual Fund, Nonprofits, Alumni Relations, Program Evaluation, Fundraisers, Donor Recognition, Capacity Building, Community Development, Prospect Research, Public Speaking, International..., Newsletters, Proposal Writing, Social Entrepreneurship, Board Relations, Event Planning, Leadership, Strategic Communications, Raiser's Edge, Non-profit Board..., NGOs, Community Organizing, Public Policy, Corporate Social..., Volunteer Training, Charities, Strategic Planning, Volunteer Recruiting, Coalitions, Policy Analysis
Education
Boston University School of Law 1988 — 1991
Doctor of Law (J.D.), um, law?
University of Delaware 1984 — 1988
B.A., International Relations
Winston Churchill High School 1982 — 1984
high school
Lincoln Park Zoo May 2015 - August 2015
Perry S Marshall and Associates March 2014 - May 2015
Dream Chicago January 2013 - December 2014
Greater Chicago Church June 2009 - June 2012
Berwyn South District 100 September 2005 - June 2009
Circle Rock Preparatory School August 2003 - June 2005
Skills
Public Speaking, Lesson Planning, Curriculum Development, Classroom, Non-profits, Classroom Management, Youth Ministry, Teaching, Volunteer Recruiting, Volunteer Management, Visionary, Self-starter, Discipleship, Elementary Education, Nonprofits, Fun, Arts, Prophecy
Education
Concordia University-River Forest 1999 — 2003
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Elementary Education and Teaching
Lincoln Park Zoo September 2015 - Present
Lincoln Park Zoo November 2012 - August 2015
School of the Art Institute of Chicago September 2011 - November 2012
Synergy Legal Professionals September 2010 - July 2011
Center for Disability and Elder Law September 2010 - April 2011
The Salvation Army of Dane County November 2009 - July 2010
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity June 2008 - August 2008
Skills
Event Planning, Fundraising, Philanthropy, Stewardship, Non-profits, Planned Giving, Nonprofits, Raiser's Edge, Board Relations, Annual Giving, Capital Campaigns, Proposal Writing, Donor Recognition, Research, Donor relations, Program Development, Leadership, Event Management
Education
DePaul University College of Law 2006 — 2009
J.D., Law
University College Dublin 2008 — 2008
Law
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 2002 — 2005
B.A., History, Psychology
Chicago Zoological Society/Brookfield Zoo Traveling Zoo CoordinatorLincoln Park Zoo1997 - 1999
Lincoln Park Zoo 1988 - 1997
Skills
Non-profits, Museums, Environmental Education, Grant Writing, Grants, Nonprofits, Volunteer Management, Fundraising, Community Outreach, Stewardship, Program Development, Philanthropy, Annual Giving, Leadership, Public Speaking
Education
Eastern Illinois University 1981 — 1985
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
Tulsa Zoo 2013 - Present
Tulsa Community College January 2003 - Present
Holy Family Cathedral 2009 - 2013
Tulsa Zoo November 1984 - 2012
Lincoln Park Zoo October 1990 - May 1991
Skills
Teaching, Curriculum Development, University Teaching, Lecturing, Research, Public Speaking, zoological management, Event Planning
Education
DePaul University 1990 — 1991
Philosophy
Oklahoma State University 1979 — 1984
B.S., Wildlife Research
Lincoln Park Zoo December 2014 - Present
The Frances Xavier Warde School August 2014 - December 2014
Lincoln Park Zoo May 2013 - December 2014
Arts for All August 2012 - June 2014
Lab42 [Sandbox Industries] May 2011 - May 2013
Research Now [acquired Peanut Labs] January 2011 - April 2011
Peanut Labs January 2008 - December 2010
Energy BBDO 2006 - 2007
Draftfcb 2004 - 2006
Draftfcb 2003 - 2004
Skills
Customer Insight, Marketing Research, Market Research, Integrated Marketing, Social Media, Advertising, Interactive Marketing, Social Media Marketing, Marketing Communications, Marketing Strategy
Education
American College of Education 2013 — 2015
Master of Arts (M.A.), Elementary Education and Teaching
University of Michigan 1999 — 2003
BA, Communication Studies
Lincoln Park Zoo January 2013 - Present
Education
DePaul University 2010 — 2011
Endorsement, Bilingual and Multilingual Education/ESL
National Louis University 2008 — 2009
Master's Degree, Elementary Education and Teaching
University of Evansville 2000 — 2004
Bachelor's Degree, Mass Communication/Media Studies
Chicago Public Schools September 2000 - Present
Kenwood Academy September 2000 - Present
Lincoln Park Zoo June 2006 - July 2006
Sullivan High School September 1996 - May 2000
ARAI MIDDLE SCHOOL January 1999 - January 2000
SENN ACADEMY January 1995 - June 1995
JOYCE KILMER ELEMENTARY SCHOOL November 1994 - June 1995
Skills
Classroom Instruction, Classroom Management, Lesson Planning, Differentiated..., Educational Leadership, Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development, Secondary Education, K-12, Tutoring, Teacher Training, Teaching, Curriculum Mapping, Mathematics Education, Staff Development, Middle School, Algebra
Education
Concordia University 2011 — 2013
M. S, Mathematics Education / Type 75 Endorsement
Illinois Institute of Technology 2005 — 2006
Master of Education (MEd), Mathematics Teacher Education
Loyola University Chicago 1994 — 1997
Master of Education (M.Ed.), Curriculum and Instruction
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1974 — 1977
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Psychology
Lincoln Park Zoo August 2005 - Present
Chicago All Stars 2006 - 2012
Splish Splash Waterpark 1999 - 2004
Niles Park District 1991 - 1999
Skills
Safety Committee, Contract Negotiation, Operating Budgets, Revenue Streams, Develop Policy and..., Human Resources, Membership Acquisition..., Sales, Customer Service, Staff Management, Team Leadership, Event Management, Retail, Public Relations, Operations Management, Marketing, Management, Leadership, Hotels, Hospitality Management, Hospitality Industry, Hospitality, Fundraising, Food, Event Planning
Education
Eastern Illinois University 1990 — 1993
B.A., English
Oakton Community College 1988 — 1990
A.A., Liberal Arts
Sonoma Land Trust August 2015 - Present
Northern Rockies Conservation Cooperative June 2013 - June 2015
Yale School of Forestry & Environmental Studies August 2012 - June 2015
Yale School of Forestry & Environmental Studies May 2014 - November 2014
Northern Sierras Fisher Reintroduction Project June 2014 - July 2014
Lincoln Park Zoo June 2011 - July 2012
Skills
Conservation Biology, Wildlife, Wildlife Management, Conservation Issues, Conservation Project..., Population Viability..., Policy Sciences, Environmental Science, Ecology, Research, Environmental Policy
Education
Yale University School of Forestry and Environmental Studies 2012 — 2014
Master of Environmental Science, Wildlife Conservation and Management
DePaul University 2008 — 2011
B.A., Environmental Studies
B Paleo, LLC April 2013 - Present
Skoolbo Pte Ltd August 2014 - May 2015
Voss PR January 2009 - May 2014
Binny's Beverage Depot November 2011 - January 2012
The Ritz-Carlton Chicago (A Four Seasons Hotel) 1999 - 2001
Lincoln Park Zoo April 1999 - June 1999
Equity Group Investments and Affiliated Companies September 1990 - January 1999
Skills
Public Relations, Customer Service, Marketing, Marketing Communications, Marketing Strategy, Event Planning, Sales, Market Research, Event Management, Strategic Planning, Editing, Fundraising, Management, Press Releases, Wine Education
Education
Wine & Spirits Education Trust London 2012 — 2014
Baptiste Institute
Certification - Baptiste Power Vinyasa Yoga Teacher Training - L1
French Wine Society
French Wine Scholar (FWS)
The Culinary Institute of America, St. Helena, CA
Certification
The Physical Mind Institute
Certified Pilates Instructor
DePaul University
Bachelor's Degree
Feeding America August 2015 - Present
Feeding America January 2014 - August 2015
Illinois College of Optometry 2013 - 2014
The Art Institute of Chicago 2011 - 2013
North Shore Senior Center 2009 - 2011
Lincoln Park Zoo 2008 - 2008
McCormick Tribune Foundation 2008 - 2008
Historic Columbia Foundation 2007 - 2007
School Town of Highland 2005 - 2006
United States Marine Corps 2000 - 2004
Skills
Non-profits, Management, Nonprofits, Strategic Planning, Social Media, Event Planning, Volunteer Management, Fundraising, Microsoft Office, Project Management
Education
Columbia College Chicago 2005 — 2014
Master of Arts Management, Arts, Entertainment, and Media Management
Ohio Northern University 1996 — 2000
Bachelor of Music, Music Performance
National Aquarium Baltimore 2005 - Present
Angell Animal Medical Center 2002 - 2004
Lincoln Park Zoo 2000 - 2002
Shedd Aquarium 2000 - 2002
Smithsonian National Zoo 1999 - 1999
Skills
Veterinary, Public Speaking, Medicine, Animal Welfare, Veterinary Medicine, Research, Grant Writing, Surgery, Marketing Strategy, Scuba Diving, Pets, Science, Animal Husbandry, Leadership Development, Strategic Planning, Nonprofits
Education
Tufts University 1993 — 1997
DVM, Veterinary
Bryn Mawr College 1988 — 1992
BA, Political Science
Jam Theatricals May 2005 - Present
Lincoln Park Zoo February 2000 - February 2004
Education
Creighton University 1993 — 1997
Standard Market February 2010 - Present
West Highland Capital Partners February 2010 - Present
Lincoln Park Zoo 2014 - 2014
Wm. Bolthouse Farms, Inc. February 2003 - February 2010
Skills
Competitive Analysis, Consumer Products, Product Development, Marketing, Retail, Merchandising
Education
Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management 2007 — 2010
Master of Business Administration (MBA), Marketing, Management & Strategy, Entrepreneurship, Analytical Consulting
Calvin College 1999 — 2003
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Business
GRCHS
Whole Foods Market June 2012 - Present
Lincoln Park Zoo September 2010 - June 2012
John G. Shedd Aquarium June 2006 - April 2011
MacLean-Fogg Company November 2002 - June 2006
CSC Healthcare June 1996 - July 1998
Education
The University of Chicago Booth School of Business 2000 — 2002
MBA
Brown University 1992 — 1996
B.A.
Francis W. Parker 1988 — 1992
Francis W. Parker School 1978 — 1992
National Marine Mammal Foundation March 2004 - Present
New England Aquarium 1998 - 2004
Lincoln Park Zoo 1996 - 1998
Riverbanks Zoo and Garden 1992 - 1996
Skills
Animal Care, Animal Behavior, Animal Work, Animal Welfare, Animal Husbandry, Wildlife, Animal Training, Veterinary, Animal Nutrition, Pets, Scuba Diving, Maritime, Wildlife Rehabilitation, Science, Exotic Animals, Biology, Conservation Issues, Pet Sitting, Wildlife Management, Birds, Zoo, Wildlife Conservation, Marine Mammals, Wildlife Biology, Ethology, Animal Communication, Enrichment, Clicker Training, Primates, Primatology
Education
Southern Illinois University, Carbondale 1990 — 1992
Master of Science (M.S.), Zoology/Animal Biology
Eastern Illinois University 1986 — 1990
B.S. Zoology
CuriOdyssey May 2013 - Present
IKEA Group March 2013 - June 2013
Lincoln Park Zoo November 2007 - November 2010
The Peggy Notebaert Nature Museum, Chicago Academy of Sciences 2006 - 2008
Skills
Event Planning, Research, Non-profits, Marketing, Online Advertising, Accounting, Nonprofits, Facebook, Community Outreach, Leadership, WordPress, Volunteer Management, Editing, Catering, Management, Budgets, Customer Service, Supervisory Skills, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Museums, Outlook, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Social Networking, Team Leadership, Event Management, Fundraising, Retail, Strategic Planning, Microsoft Excel, Public Relations, Teamwork, Marketing Communications, Public Speaking
Education
City College of San Francisco 1987 — 1990
Franklin and Marshall College July 2012 - Present
Lincoln Park Zoo May 2005 - May 2012
Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities 1997 — 2003
PhD, Animal Behavior
Duke University 1992 — 1996
BS, Biology, Psychology
Lincoln Park Zoo December 2012 - November 2013
Sheyman for Congress April 2011 - April 2012
Flowerbooking, Inc January 2011 - April 2011
Foresight Design Initiative January 2011 - April 2011
The Lewin Group November 2008 - May 2010
Skills
Non-profits, Public Policy, Sustainability, Research, Data Analysis, Political Science, Community Outreach, Political Communication, Grant Writing, Political Philosophy, Exhaust, Fundraising, Policy Analysis, Environmental Awareness, Politics, Volunteer Management, Audio Transcription, Africa, Nonprofits, Program Development, Grants, Zoo, Environmental Issues, Political Consulting, Pollution, College, Air Pollution, Pollution Prevention, Environmental Policy, Public Speaking, Transcription, Political Campaigns, Social Entrepreneurship, Transcription Services, Program Evaluation, Environmental Health
Education
Brown University 2005 — 2008
B.S., Environmental Science
Self-Employed October 2014 - Present
Illinois Department of Insurance February 2014 - September 2014
Self Employes March 2007 - January 2014
Lincoln Park Zoo April 2002 - September 2007
Skills
Public Policy, Politics, Legislation, Strategic Communications, Policy Analysis, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Grassroots Campaigning, Animal Husbandry, Animal Behavior, Animal Welfare, Animal Training
Education
DePaul University 2004 — 2004
Jean's Toffee November 2011 - Present
Lincoln Park Zoo August 2005 - April 2009
Education
Eastern Illinois University 1997 — 2001
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Journalism
The Catherine Cook School January 2013 - Present
The Catherine Cook School October 2012 - January 2013
500 Festival January 2010 - October 2012
Lincoln Park Zoo May 2009 - August 2009
Indiana Senate Majority Campaign Committee August 2008 - December 2008
Speakers Lab – Butler University August 2006 - December 2008
Butler University August 2005 - December 2008
500 Festival, Inc January 2008 - June 2008
Honors Office – Butler University May 2006 - January 2008
Skills
Event Planning, Event Management, Public Relations, Fundraising, Social Media, Public Speaking, Marketing Communications, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Email Marketing, Marketing, Budgets, Sponsorship, Newsletters, Training, Management
Education
Butler University 2005 — 2008
BA
Lorenzo de Medici 2007 — 2007
Study Abroad Experience
St. Ignatius College Prep 2001 — 2005
Honors College Prep Diploma
FXW 1992 — 2001
Constellation Brands October 2014 - Present
Constellation Brands June 2012 - October 2014
Chicago Botanic Garden 2010 - 2011
Frank Lloyd Wright Preservation Trust 2009 - 2010
McCormick Freedom Museum January 2006 - 2009
Lincoln Park Zoo 2003 - 2007
Skills
Non-profits, Event Planning, Customer Service, Word, Microsoft Office, Editing, Excel, Fundraising, Public Speaking, PowerPoint, Writing, Event Management, Social Media, Customer Relations, Research, Microsoft Excel, Program Management, Management, Data Entry, Nonprofits, Recruiting, Retail
Education
Columbia College Chicago 2002 — 2007
BA, Musical Theatre
Near North Montessori
Ounce of Prevention Fund September 2014 - Present
Ounce of Prevention Fund September 2011 - August 2014
Ounce of Prevention Fund September 2008 - August 2011
DePaul University June 2007 - June 2008
Lincoln Park Zoo June 2005 - December 2006
Skills
Raiser's Edge, Higher Education, Staff Development, Community Development, Event Planning, Event Management, Fundraising, Annual Giving, Prospect Research, Sphere, Volunteer Management, Major Donors
Education
DePaul University 2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Arts
Lincoln Park Zoo January 2007 - January 2007
LessonLab Research Institute, Pearson Achievement Solutions October 2005 - April 2006
Marine Mammal Commission November 2004 - October 2005
Silver Bank 2005 “More North Atlantic Humpbacks” Research Cruise on NOAA Ship Gordon Gunter February 2005 - February 2005
Silver Bank 2004 “More North Atlantic Humpbacks” Research Cruise on NOAA Ship Gordon Gunter January 2004 - January 2004
Northeast Fisheries Science Center, National Marine Fisheries Service May 2003 - August 2003
The Whale Center of New England May 2001 - August 2002
Skills
Marine Biology, Ecology, Science
Education
Boston University 2002 — 2004
M.A., Biology - Marine Science
University of Wisconsin-Madison 1994 — 1998
B.S., Natural Sciences - Wildlife Ecology
Lincoln Park Zoo June 2010 - Present
2009 CIRRUS, DePaul University June 2009 - Present
2010 Depaul University January 2010 - June 2010
Woodstock Equestrian June 2005 - October 2008
Education
DePaul University 2008 — 2013
dual Bachelor's of Science, Environmental Science; Urban Ecology and Conservation Biology and Biology; Ecology and Evolution
Prairie Ridge High School
University of Chicago August 2009 - March 2011
Carnegie-Knight News21 Intiative June 2008 - August 2008
University of Chicago September 2006 - August 2007
Lincoln Park Zoo January 2006 - September 2006
Northwestern University September 2000 - July 2006
Education
Northwestern University 2007 — 2008
MSJ, New Media Journalism & Science Journalism
Denison University 1996 — 2000
BS, Biology
Lincoln Park Zoo September 2014 - Present
Museum of Science and Industry October 2011 - September 2014
Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Divison of Wildlife August 2010 - September 2011
The Ohio State University September 2008 - June 2010
Cleveland Metroparks 2006 - 2010
Skills
Teaching, Program Development, Program Management, Microsoft Office, Excel, Website maintenance, Databases, Adobe, Research, Community Outreach, Volunteer Management, Science Education, Environmental Education, Ebooks, Text Editing, Earth Science, Environmental Science, Staff Development, Grants
Education
The Ohio State University 2008 — 2010
M.S., Evolution, Ecology, and Organismal Biology
Case Western Reserve University 2006 — 2008
B.A., Biology
University of Colorado Boulder September 2013 - Present
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign August 2008 - June 2013
Fulbright Garcia-Robles, National Geographic 2007 - 2008
Dartmouth College 2003 - 2007
WorldPoint ECC, Inc. 2005 - 2006
Lincoln Park Zoo 2004 - 2006
John G. Shedd Aquarium June 2001 - August 2001
Skills
Research, Ecology, Field Work, Science, PCR, Molecular Biology, Biology, Microbiology, Statistics, R, Life Sciences, Teaching
Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 2008 — 2013
Ph.D., Ecology, Evolution and Conservation Biology
Dartmouth College 2003 — 2007
Bachelor of Arts, Biology, Psychology
Lincoln Park Zoo September 2010 - Present
Spertus Institute of Jewish Studies March 2012 - December 2012
Shedd Aquarium September 2011 - February 2012
Chicago Cubs March 2011 - September 2011
Adler School of Professional Psychology February 1997 - March 2010
Skills
Cataloging, Library, Interlibrary Loan, Circulation, Teaching, Bibliographic..., Research, Mental Health, Psychology, Grant Writing, Public Speaking, Books, Academic Libraries, Community Outreach, Library Science, Higher Education, Information Retrieval, Collection Development, Library Instruction, LibGuides, Young Adults, Integrated Library..., Special Collections, Librarians, Virtual Reference, Library Reference, Serials, Reader's Advisory, Library 2.0, OCLC Connexion, Library Research, Libraries
Education
Dominican University 1985 — 1989
MA, Library & Information Science
DePaul University
Master's degree, Sociology
Lincoln Park Zoo August 2015 - Present
American Cancer Society September 2014 - September 2015
American Cancer Society September 2013 - September 2014
American Cancer Society January 2011 - September 2013
Citizens United for Research in Epilepsy (CURE) 2009 - January 2010
Rush University Medical Center June 2008 - January 2009
Skills
Non-profits, Fundraising, Event Planning, Volunteer Management, Event Management, Public Relations, Teaching, Social Media, Nonprofits, Community Outreach, Annual Giving, Customer Service, Public Speaking, Training, Leadership, Strategic Communications, Recruiting, Grants
Education
DePaul University 2004 — 2008
B.A., Communications
DePaul University 2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Arts, Communications
Colorado State University May 2014 - September 2014
Sierra Veterinary Clinic April 2011 - August 2013
Lincoln Park Zoo November 2009 - August 2011
Lincoln Park Zoo September 2006 - October 2009
Lincoln Park Zoo July 2006 - September 2006
Hyde Park Animal Hospital October 2005 - June 2006
Skills
Grant Writing, Research, Science
Education
Colorado State University 2012 — 2016
Doctorate of Veterinary Medicine, Livestock, wildlife/conservation medicine
Colorado School of Public Health 2011 — 2015
Masters in Public Health, Epidemiology
The University of Chicago 2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts, Biological Sciences
University of Dar es Salaam 2007 — 2008
Study abroad, Ecology and Human Origins Program; Swahili instruction
Lincoln Park Zoo June 2015 - July 2015
Lincoln Park Zoo January 2015 - June 2015
Lincoln Park Zoo April 2014 - January 2015
Lincoln Park Zoo September 2007 - April 2014
Skills
Raiser's Edge, Non-profits, Volunteer Management, Fundraising, Museums, Management, Guest Service Management, Operations Management, Research
Education
DePaul University 2003 — 2007
BA, Communications
Linda Patchett 1996 - Present
Evanston Public Library January 2013 - Present
Evanston Public Library February 2012 - Present
Evanston Public Library January 2010 - Present
Individual Trust July 2010 - 2014
Baker Demonstration School September 2008 - 2014
District 65 August 2006 - June 2008
Frank Reilly Elementary School September 2001 - August 2006
Chicago Botanic Garden November 1995 - August 2000
Lincoln Park Zoo January 1992 - November 1995
Skills
Library, Research, Teaching, Curriculum Design, Community Outreach, Collection Development, Fundraising, Event Management, Editing, Public Speaking, Leadership, Nonprofits, Grants, Curriculum Development, Training, Library Instruction, Grant Writing, Program Management, Library Reference, Program Development, Reader's Advisory, Programming, Libraries
Education
Dominican University 2000 — 2002
Masters, Library and Information Science
Indiana University, Bloomington
B.A., Elementary Education/Special Education
Lincoln Park Zoo August 2015 - Present
AdvoCare July 2015 - Present
PETCO Animal Supplies, Inc. November 2014 - Present
Magnificent Mutts Rescue February 2014 - Present
John G. Shedd Aquarium September 2013 - Present
Randall Oaks Zoo May 2015 - August 2015
Chicago Zoological Society/Brookfield Zoo July 2014 - October 2014
Santa's Village Azoosment Park June 2012 - July 2014
Walgreens May 2007 - August 2007
Skills
Cpr Certified, Social Media, Research, PowerPoint, Data Entry, Critical Thinking, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Customer Service, Public Speaking, Animal Care, Animal Training, Animal Behavior, Animal Nutrition, Animal Husbandry, Nonprofits, Time Management, Fundraising, Wildlife Rehabilitation, Training, Animal Welfare, Leadership, Environmental Education, Community Outreach
Education
Elmhurst College 2007 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Psychology
Triton College 2008 — 2010
Certification, Pharmacy Technician/Assistant and Nursing Assistant
Montini Catholic High School 2003 — 2007
High School, General Studies
St. Domitilla 1991 — 2003
Diploma, None
Northwest Trek Wildlife Park February 2015 - Present
Oklahoma City Zoo October 2010 - February 2015
Santa Barbara Zoo August 1999 - October 2010
Friends of the Island Fox April 2006 - September 2010
Disney's Animal Kingdom January 1998 - July 1999
Lincoln Park Zoo July 1993 - January 1998
Brookfield Zoo 1987 - 1993
Skills
Non-profits, Fundraising, Public Relations, Strategic Planning, Organizational..., Project Management, Museums, Research, Public Speaking, Volunteer Management, Social Media, Community Outreach, Marketing, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Program Management, Teaching, Conservation Issues, Grants, Marketing Strategy
Education
DePaul University 1990 — 1995
MA, Conservation Park Management
California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo 1981 — 1984
BS, Environmental and Systematic Biology
Lincoln Park Zoo April 2013 - Present
Garden City Group, LLC May 2013 - August 2015
Schulte Roth & Zabel LLP January 2010 - June 2012
Skills
Legal Research, Legal Writing, Litigation
Education
Boston University School of Law 2006 — 2009
Juris Doctor (J.D.), Honors in the Concentration in Litigation and Dispute Resolution
The George Washington University 2002 — 2006
B.A., Psychology
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center 2006 - September 2014
Zoo New England April 2000 - September 2014
Equid TAG 2011 - 2014
Equid TAG 2011 - 2014
AZA 1985 - 2014
AZA 1985 - 2014
AZA 1985 - 2014
Lincoln Park Zoo July 1987 - March 2000
Brookfield Zoo April 1985 - July 1987
Skills
Animal Behavior, Conservation Issues, Animal Husbandry, Curating, Natural History, Exhibit Design, Zoos, Animal Management, Animal Training, IACUC member, Municipal Election..., Ecology, Environmental Education, Museums
Education
DePaul University 1980 — 1984
B.S. Biological Sciences, Biology, General
DePaul University 1980 — 1984
Bachelor of Science (BS), Biological Sciences
Cicero IL August 2012 - Present
The Field Museum October 2007 - August 2012
Lincoln Park Zoo 2000 - 2007
Lincoln Park Zoo 2000 - 2007
Lincoln Park Zoo 2000 - 2007
Skills
Museums, Museum Education, Volunteer Management, Grant Writing, Non-profits, Nonprofits, Grants, Program Management, Higher Education, Program Development, Community Outreach
Education
Clarke College
Bachelor's degree, Social Work
DePaul University
M.Ed., Elementary Education
Lincoln Park Zoo May 2013 - Present
Education
Aurora University 2006 — 2010
Bachelors of Science, Biology, General
Sugar-Sheets July 2013 - Present
Chicago Public School November 1992 - Present
Lincoln Park Zoo June 1987 - November 1992
Skills
Curriculum Development, Educational Leadership, Classroom, Curriculum Design, Classroom Management, Community Outreach, Lesson Planning, Differentiated..., K-12, Public Speaking, Nonprofits, Event Planning, Customer Service, Tutoring
Education
Loyola University Chicago 2002 — 2009
ABD, Educational Administration and Supervision
Columbia College Chicago 1999 — 2001
Master of Arts in Teaching (M.A.T.), Elementary Education and Teaching
Mundelein College
Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.), Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Joliet Junior College January 2003 - Present
Disney's Animal Kingdom August 1999 - January 2002
Lincoln Park Zoo August 1995 - August 1999
Skills
Higher Education, Teaching, Curriculum Development, Student Development, University Teaching, Student Affairs, Veterinary, Curriculum Design, Distance Learning, College Teaching, Grant Writing, Nonprofits
Education
Governors State University 2010 — 2012
MS, Environmental Biology
Arizona State University 1993 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Anthropology
Bel Rea Institute of Animal Technology 1993 — 1995
Associate of Arts and Sciences (A.A.S.); CVT, Veterinary Technology
Lincoln Park Zoo March 2012 - June 2015
DePaul University September 2012 - December 2013
Skills
Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Nonprofits, Microsoft Excel, Public Speaking, Event Planning, Fundraising, Research, Event Management, Facebook, Volunteer Management, Customer Service, Data Entry, Social Media, Sales
Education
DePaul University 2011 — 2015
Environmental Science
Thornton Fractional South High School 2007 — 2011
Lincoln Park Zoo March 1999 - Present
Anti-Cruelty Society June 1990 - March 1999
Education
Eastern Illinois University 1986 — 1990
Bachelor of Science (BS), Zoology/Animal Biology
Lincoln Park Zoo January 2013 - June 2013
Kankakee Public Library May 2012 - August 2012
Education
DePaul University 2012 — 2016
Bachelor of Science (BS), Digital Cinema
National Institutes of Health, NIMH March 2013 - June 2014
Center for Talent Development, Northwestern University 2011 - 2014
National Institutes of Health, NIMH July 2012 - March 2013
Bryn Mawr College September 2011 - May 2012
Friends School Haverford January 2012 - March 2012
Northwestern University 2010 - 2011
Lincoln Park Zoo May 2008 - July 2008
University of Chicago 2006 - 2008
Education
Washington University in St. Louis
Neuroscience
Bryn Mawr College 2008 — 2012
Bachelor's degree, Biology and Psychology
Gail Borden Public Library District December 2013 - Present
Glenside Public Library June 2005 - Present
Glenside Public Library July 1999 - December 2013
Lincoln Park Zoo August 2010 - January 2011
Skills
Library, Library Science, Public Libraries, Library Research, Library Reference, Community Outreach, Spanish-speaking, Experience Working with..., Childrens' Literature, Positive Team Player, Microsoft Office, Friendly Personality, Information Literacy, Young People, Cataloging, Library Instruction, Electronic Resources, Information Retrieval, Microsoft Publisher, Customer Service, Reading, Dependable Team Player, Collection Development
Education
Northern Illinois University 2003 — 2005
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Biology, General
College of DuPage 1999 — 2003
Associate of Science (A.S.), Biology, General
Interstate Bloodbank October 2011 - Present
Cosley Zoo September 2009 - October 2011
Lincoln Park Zoo December 2010 - May 2011
Camp Indian Trails June 2008 - August 2010
St. Francis High School February 2009 - June 2009
St. Francis High School January 2007 - March 2007
Skills
Process Improvement, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Management, Vendor Management, Team Leadership, Team Building, Microsoft Office, Supply Chain, PowerPoint, Logistics, Team Management
Education
National Louis University 2008 — 2010
Master of Arts (M.A.), Secondary Education and Teaching
Augustana College, Rock Island, Illinois 2002 — 2006
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Biology, History
The Limited October 2014 - Present
Sunglass Hut October 2014 - Present
Lincoln Park Zoo April 2013 - February 2014
Nordstorm Rack 2013 - 2014
Rainforest Cafe, London May 2013 - October 2013
Crocs, Inc February 2013 - August 2013
Walmart February 2012 - December 2012
Rush University Medical Center August 2006 - August 2012
Victoria Secret August 2011 - February 2012
Skills
Customer Service, Sales, Management, Retail, Microsoft Office, Merchandising, Training, Microsoft Excel, Sales Management, Teamwork, Customer Satisfaction, Microsoft Word, Leadership, Time Management, Team Building, PowerPoint, Social Media, Recruiting, Team Leadership, Retail Sales, Loss Prevention, Event Planning, Inventory Management, Visual Merchandising, Marketing
Education
DePaul University 2009 — 2014
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Business Administration, Management and Operations
ACE TECHNICAL CHARTER 2005 — 2009
DIPLOMA, GENERAL STUDIES
XSELL Technologies January 2015 - Present
DePaul University July 2014 - Present
Lincoln Park Zoo April 2014 - September 2014
Skills
Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Social Media, Microsoft Excel, Sales, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Social Media Marketing, Social Networking, Teamwork
Education
DePaul University 2013 — 2017
International and Intercultural Communication