Minnesota Zoo Foundation

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Address: 13000 Zoo Blvd, Apple Valley, MN 55124 Hours: Closed ⋅ Opens 9AM Tuesday9AM–6PMWednesday9AM–6PMThursday9AM–6PMFriday9AM–6PMSaturday9AM–6PMSunday9AM–6PMMonday9AM–6PMSuggest an edit Unable to add this file. Please check that it is a valid photo. Phone: (952) 431-9237: : Category: : : : Place name: : Website: Website: http://mnzoo.org/ Category: Non-Profit Organization 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. · Own this business? Questions & answers Ask a questionBe the first to ask a question Add a photoThanks for sharing!Your photo will be posted publicly on Google.Contribute MoreDoneUpload public photos of Minnesota Zoo Foundation Posting publicly on the Web Write a review Reviews"Enjoyed watching the bears play and swim." "All the seats are very close and the sound is great." "Extremely disappointing for price if admission and state budgets for." View all Google reviews

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Minnesota Zoo Foundation Employees

Employee
Years
Job
Industry
Elisabeth Comeaux Elisabeth Comeaux Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Elisabeth Comeaux's Minnesota Zoo Foundation Experience September 2014 - Present
Job Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations at Minnesota Zoo Foundation
Industry Performing Arts
Experience
Minnesota Zoo Foundation   September 2014 - Present
Minnesota Opera  October 2013 - September 2014
Consortium Carissimi   April 2010 - June 2014
Minnesota Opera  August 2007 - October 2013
St. Olaf College  August 2006 - July 2007
St. Olaf College  August 2004 - February 2006
Self-Employed  January 1985 - January 2004
Self-Employed  June 1985 - January 2003

Skills
Fundraising, Business Management, Arts Administration, Change Management, Audience Development, Cultivating..., Negotiation, Budgeting, Corporate Sponsorships, Opera, Business Strategy, Grant Writing, Music, Management, Singing, Strategic Planning, Budgets, Sponsorship, Non-profits, Public Speaking, Musical Theatre, Nonprofits, Music Education, Classical, Music Theory, Theatre, Community Outreach, Annual Giving, Public Relations, Leadership, Stewardship, Fundraisers, Performing Arts, Grants, Community Development, Proposal Writing, Philanthropy, Volunteer Management, Marketing

Education
University of St. Thomas - Opus College of Business   2010 — 2010
MiniMBA for NonProfit Organizations, Business Management

University of St. Thomas - Opus College of Business   2003 — 2009
Master of Business Communication, Business Communication

University of Saint Thomas - School of Business   2006 — 2007
Certificate, Fund Development

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   1980 — 1985
Bachelor of Music, Vocal Performance

Elisabeth J Hayes Elisabeth J Hayes Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Elisabeth J Hayes's Minnesota Zoo Foundation Experience February 2006 - January 2007
Job Associate Producer ▪ MAKE
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
▪ MAKE   November 2014 - Present
Caribou Coffee  July 2012 - April 2014
Caribou Coffee  August 2011 - July 2012
Caribou Coffee  March 2009 - August 2011
Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Greater Twin Cities  February 2007 - June 2008
Minnesota Zoo Foundation   February 2006 - January 2007
Resource Center of the Americas  December 2005 - April 2006
Minnesota Zoo Foundation   August 2005 - January 2006

Skills
Training, Fundraising, Team Management, Management, Event Planning, Organizational..., Public Speaking, Leadership, Marketing, Nonprofits, Strategic Planning, Building Relationships, Marketing Communications, Communication, Relationship Management, System Development, Events, Idea Person, Graphic Design, Driving Results, Interpersonal Skill, Close Attention to..., Raiser's Edge, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Customer Service, Philanthropy

Education
Hamline University   2000 — 2005
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Anthropology Major / Conflict Studies Minor (Emphasis in Inter-cultural Communication)

Minneapolis College of Art and Design   2009 — 2010
Certificate in Graphic Design – Three of six semesters completed, Graphic Design

Breck School   1986 — 2000
High School Diploma

John Dirks John Dirks Minneapolis, Minnesota Details
John Dirks's Minnesota Zoo Foundation Experience June 2015 - September 2015
Job Digital Marketing Intern at Monkey Island Inc.
Industry Financial Services
Experience
Monkey Island Inc.   September 2015 - Present
Minnesota Zoo Foundation   June 2015 - September 2015
Advantage Signs & Graphics   June 2015 - August 2015
Sapphire Consulting  December 2014 - June 2015
Man Cave Craft Meats   May 2014 - August 2014
Child Care  May 2012 - January 2014
CBM Distribution   July 2011 - September 2013

Skills
Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Customer Service, Social Media, Time Management, Public Speaking

Education
University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management   2012 — 2016
BSB - Bachelor of Science in Business CSOM, Major: Finance, Minor: Marketing & Entrepreneurial Management, Senior

Apple Valley High School, Minnesota   2009 — 2012

Karis Ritenour Karis Ritenour Madison, Wisconsin Details
Karis Ritenour's Minnesota Zoo Foundation Experience June 2010 - August 2010
Job Caregiver Horses and Dogs
Industry Farming
Experience
Student Conservation Association  June 2011 - September 2011
Foreign Type Cheesemakers Association   2011 - 2011
Minnesota Zoo Foundation   June 2010 - August 2010

Education
Beloit College   2007 — 2011
Bachelors of Science, Evolution, Ecology, and Behavioral Biology, 3.75

Charlene Erickson-Knox Charlene Erickson-Knox Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Charlene Erickson-Knox's Minnesota Zoo Foundation Experience December 2009 - April 2012
Job Grants Specialist | Researcher | Consultant | Grantwriter
Industry Fund-Raising
Experience
Somalia Rebuild Organization   July 2015 - Present
Freelance Consultation   January 2008 - Present
Individual Minnesota Artist   October 2014 - November 2014
Grants Specialist with Madison Choral Project   February 2014 - September 2014
Prairie's Edge Humane Society   December 2013 - February 2014
Minnesota Center Chorale   July 2010 - August 2012
Minnesota Zoo Foundation   December 2009 - April 2012
Prairie's Edge Humane Society   August 2007 - May 2010
The Nature Conservancy  November 2008 - July 2009
Minnesota State Arts Board  June 2008 - September 2008

Skills
Program Development, Community Outreach, Volunteer Management, Philanthropy, Program Evaluation, Public Speaking, Youth Development, Event Planning, Fundraisers, Policy Analysis, Community Organizing, Public Policy, Community Development, Fundraising, Nonprofits

Education
University of Saint Thomas - School of Business   2007 — 2007
Series Certificate, Fundraising & Fund Development in Nonrprofts

Hamline University   2002 — 2005
Masters, Masters of Arts in Liberal Studies

Concordia College
BA, Music, English

Anna Burnham Anna Burnham Saint Paul, Minnesota Details
Anna Burnham's Minnesota Zoo Foundation Experience September 2014 - December 2014
Job Interactive and Graphic Designer
Industry Design
Experience
University of Northwestern - St. Paul  September 2014 - December 2014
Minnesota Zoo Foundation   September 2014 - December 2014

Skills
Web Design, Web Development, Layout, Graphic Design, Graphics, Adobe Creative Suite, Art, Drawing, Studio Art, Performing Arts, Theatre, Set Design, Costume Design, Digital Photography, Customer Service, Public Speaking, Social Media, HTML, CSS, Mac, PC, Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Dreamweaver

Education
University of Northwestern - St. Paul   2012 — 2014
Bachelor's Degree, Graphic Design- Interactive Emphasis

Matthew Detjen Matthew Detjen Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Matthew Detjen's Minnesota Zoo Foundation Experience May 2014 - September 2014
Job Orientation Leader at University of Minnesota
Industry Environmental Services
Experience
University of Minnesota  May 2015 - Present
Doran Companies  March 2014 - Present
University of Minnesota  May 2013 - Present
Zarkower Lab   March 2014 - August 2015
Minnesota Zoo Foundation   May 2014 - September 2014
Papa Murphy's International  October 2011 - October 2012
City of Northfield  2010 - 2012

Skills
PADI Advanced Open..., Pet First Aid, First Aid, CPR Certified, AED, Relationship Building, Animal Care, Animal Husbandry, Animal Behavior, Public Speaking, Elementary Education, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Public Education, Guided Tours, Team Building

Education
University of Minnesota   2012 — 2016
Masters, Animal Science

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Animal Science & Marine Biology

Josh Le Josh Le Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Josh Le's Minnesota Zoo Foundation Experience January 2011 - May 2011
Job Communications Manager at Minnesota Zoo
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Minnesota Zoo  September 2015 - Present
Minnesota Zoo  April 2012 - September 2015
MKG - Experiential Marketing  September 2011 - April 2012
Minnesota Zoo AZUL   February 2011 - April 2012
Minnesota Zoo  March 2007 - September 2011
Minnesota Zoo  May 2011 - August 2011
Minnesota Zoo Foundation   January 2011 - May 2011
Molly Cool's Seafood Tavern   August 2010 - February 2011

Skills
Social Media Marketing, Social Media Strategist, Crisis Communications, Organizational..., Event Management, Event Planning, Marketing Communications, Community Outreach, Strategic Partnerships, Strategic Planning, Grant Writing, Marketing Strategy, Marketing Research, Sponsorship Activation, Financial Sponsors, Corporate Events, Client Development, Concert Production, Social Networking, Non-profit Board..., Social Media, Marketing, Media Relations, Fundraising, Creative Direction, Newsletters, Sponsorship, Press Releases, Public Relations

Education
University of Minnesota Crookston   2007 — 2011
B.S., Business Organizational Management, Marketing

University of Minnesota Duluth

Hawaii Pacific University

Burnsville High School   2004 — 2007

Jessica Eckdahl Jessica Eckdahl Minneapolis, Minnesota Details
Jessica Eckdahl's Minnesota Zoo Foundation Experience May 2006 - September 2009
Job Implementation Specialist, TADS Technology Group
Industry Higher Education
Experience
TADS Technology Group  October 2013 - Present
Marquette University  August 2012 - June 2013
Marquette University  January 2013 - May 2013
Alverno College  August 2012 - December 2012
Reliability Management Group (RMG)   September 2010 - August 2012
St. Catherine University  June 2012 - July 2012
Marquette University  August 2011 - May 2012
University of St. Thomas  September 2009 - September 2010
Minnesota Zoo Foundation   May 2006 - September 2009

Skills
Student Affairs, Student Development, Student Services, Writing Skills, Higher Education, Research, Writing, Customer Service, Study Abroad, International Education, Enrollment Management, Admissions, Program Development

Education
Marquette University   2011 — 2013
Master's Degree, Higher Education/Higher Education Administration

University of St. Thomas   2006 — 2010
Bachelor's Degree, History, Business

Royal Holloway, University of London   2008 — 2008
History, Political Science, International Relations

Ashley Kaiser Ashley Kaiser Saint Francis, Minnesota Details
Ashley Kaiser's Minnesota Zoo Foundation Experience February 2010 - May 2010
Job Expeditor
Industry Packaging and Containers
Experience
Delkor Systems  November 2012 - Present
Freelance Graphic Design and Marketing   March 2010 - Present
Midwest Cellular  September 2011 - November 2012
Midwest Cellular  September 2010 - September 2012
Vanity (clothing)   April 2010 - May 2011
Best Buy  June 2010 - September 2010
Minnesota Zoo Foundation   February 2010 - May 2010
Central Lakes College  January 2009 - May 2010
Hellings Food Pride   August 2008 - February 2010

Skills
Graphic Design, Customer Service, Marketing, Sales, Social Media, Digital Printing, Adobe Creative Suite, Mac, Inventory Management, Inventory Control, Photography, Graphics, Online Advertising, Illustrator, Management, Customer Satisfaction, Advertising

Education
University of Minnesota-Crookston   2014 — 2018
Bachelor's Degree, Marketing - Minor in Business Management

Central Lakes College-Brainerd   2014 — 2016
Associate of Science (A.S.), Communication Art and Design

Central Lakes College-Brainerd   2008 — 2010
Associate's Degree, Graphic Communications

Pierz Healy High School   2002 — 2008
General Studies, General Studies

Abby Guthmann Abby Guthmann Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Abby Guthmann's Minnesota Zoo Foundation Experience June 2013 - September 2013
Job Animal Admissions Representative at Animal Humane Society
Industry Environmental Services
Experience
The MedEx Group, Inc   June 2013 - Present
Animal Humane Society  October 2014 - Present
Northwoods Wildlife Center  April 2015 - June 2015
Guthrie Theater  October 2014 - April 2015
Wolf Park  July 2014 - October 2014
Lawrence University  April 2013 - June 2014
Bon Appetit Food Service   September 2010 - March 2014
Minnesota Zoo Foundation   June 2013 - September 2013
Lawrence University Center for Teaching and Learning  2013 - 2013
Como Zoo and Conservatory  June 2011 - September 2011

Skills
PowerPoint, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Research, Public Speaking, Community Outreach, Outlook, Data Entry, Critical Thinking, Supervisory Skills, Time Management, Teamwork

Education
Lawrence University   2010 — 2014
Bachelor's degree, Biology, Studio Arts, 3.9

Krystal Dailey Krystal Dailey Saint Paul, Minnesota Details
Krystal Dailey's Minnesota Zoo Foundation Experience 2011 - 2013
Job Veterinary Technology Graduate working at the University of Minnesota
Industry Veterinary
Experience
Minnesota Zoo Foundation   2011 - 2013

Skills
Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Computer Proficiency, Restraint, Animal Husbandry, Animal Science, Drawing Blood, X-ray, Animal Nutrition, Surgical Assisting, Hematology, Medical Terminology, Equine Nutrition, Equine Reproduction, Veterinary Medicine, Animal dental care, Dental Prophylaxis, Email, Avimark, Heavy Lifting, Dogs, Animal Work, Biology

Education
Minnesota School of Business-Lakeville   2011 — 2013
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant

Rochester Community and Technical College   1999 — 2001
Veterinary Medicine

Dan Hartman Dan Hartman Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Dan Hartman's Minnesota Zoo Foundation Experience May 2009 - August 2010
Job Audio Engineer / Producer / Artist
Industry Education Management
Experience
ISD 191 Burnsville-Eagan-Savage School District  November 2014 - Present
911 Studios   December 2013 - Present
ISD 191 Burnsville-Eagan-Savage School District  December 2010 - Present
Minnesota Zoo Foundation   May 2009 - August 2010
Lancer Hospitality  May 2009 - August 2010

Skills
Curriculum Design, Curriculum Development, Differentiated..., Teaching, Teacher Training, Instructional Design, ESL, Language Arts, Customer Service, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, Leadership, Social Media, Event Planning, Research, Fundraising, Teamwork, Management, Community Outreach, Event Management, Communication, Team Building, Music, Nonprofits, Editing, Marketing, Multimedia, Advertising, Higher Education, Photoshop, Recording, Film, Program Development, Training, Coaching, Public Speaking, Social Media Marketing, Staff Development, Tutoring, Sales, Outlook, Public Relations, Inventory Management, Strategic Planning, Classroom, Writing, Spanish, Marketing Strategy

Education
Institute of Production and Recording   2015 — 2018
Associate of Arts (AA), Music & Film Production, Commercial, & Broadcasting.

Alexandria Technical College   2010 — 2012
Bachelor of Laws (LLB), Pre-Law Studies, Human Behavior, Communications.

Laura Kerwin Laura Kerwin Colorado Springs, Colorado Area Details
Laura Kerwin's Minnesota Zoo Foundation Experience May 2012 - August 2012
Job Zoo keeper actively seeking employment
Industry Environmental Services
Experience
Happy Cats Haven   April 2015 - August 2015
Happy Cats Haven   January 2014 - April 2015
Wildtracks  September 2014 - November 2014
The Belize Zoo and Tropical Education Center   November 2013 - December 2013
Pueblo Zoo   January 2013 - March 2013
Minnesota Zoo Foundation   May 2012 - August 2012
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo  2010 - 2010
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo  April 2009 - September 2009

Skills
Environmental Education, Conservation Issues, Wildlife, Ecology, Field Work, Environmental Science, Environmental Awareness, Biology, Sustainability, Community Outreach, Nonprofits, Research, Wildlife Conservation, Zoology, Animal Husbandry, Animal Training, Public Speaking, Teaching

Education
Colorado State University-Pueblo   2015 — 2018
Bachelor of Science (BS), Biology, General

Pikes Peak Community College   2009 — 2013
Associates of Science, Zoo Keeping Technologies

Jaemee Schroeder Jaemee Schroeder Minneapolis, Minnesota Details
Jaemee Schroeder's Minnesota Zoo Foundation Experience February 2013 - April 2013
Job Merchandise Presentation Business Analyst at Target
Industry Apparel & Fashion
Experience
Target  June 2015 - Present
Coolibar, Inc.   June 2014 - August 2014
Minnesota Zoo Foundation   February 2013 - April 2013
Abercrombie & Fitch  August 2011 - January 2013

Skills
Customer Service, Time Management, Retail Sales, Visual Merchandising, Illustrator, InDesign, Photoshop, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Retail Buying, Product Development, Event Planning, Team Leadership, Loss Prevention..., Fashion, Highly detail oriented, Organization &..., Public Speaking, Merchandising, Event Management, Management, Apparel, Retail, Teamwork

Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   2011 — 2015
Retail Merchandising BS Apparel Emphasis

Waseca High School   2007 — 2011
High School Diploma

Robert Freeman Robert Freeman Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Robert Freeman's Minnesota Zoo Foundation Experience July 2010 - December 2013
Job Government Relations, HealthPartners
Industry Government Relations
Experience
HealthPartners  October 2005 - Present
Bloomington Chamber of Commerce  January 2010 - Present
Minnesota Zoo Foundation   July 2010 - December 2013
MN House   January 2002 - October 2005

Skills
Change Management, Legislation, Grassroots Organizing, Community Outreach, Public Policy, Campaigns, PACS, Non-profits, Fundraising, Strategic Communications, Legislative Relations, Management, Media Relations, Community Development, Crisis Communications, Research, Speech Writing, Public Affairs, Community Organizing, Policy, Government, Political Consulting, Strategic Planning, Policy Analysis, Program Development, State Government, Public Health, Leadership, Public Speaking, Nonprofits, Politics, Press Releases, Health Policy, Message Development, Grant Writing, Social Media, Public Relations, Grants, Political Science, Internal Communications, Coalitions, Political Campaigns, Volunteer Management, Economic Development, Philanthropy, Program Evaluation, Event Planning, Political Communication, Newsletters, Proposal Writing

Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   2003 — 2005
Masters, Political Science

Keele University   1997 — 1999
BS, American Studies/Psychology

University of Maryland College Park   1997 — 1997
study abroad

Reading Grammar   1988 — 1995

Alison E. Roberts, CFRE Alison E. Roberts, CFRE Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Alison E. Roberts, CFRE's Minnesota Zoo Foundation Experience July 2011 - Present
Job Gift Officer at Children's Cancer Research Fund
Industry Fund-Raising
Experience
Children's Cancer Research Fund  July 2015 - Present
Minnesota Zoo Foundation   July 2011 - Present
Bentz Whaley Flessner  May 2012 - July 2015
Minnesota Orchestra  October 2006 - May 2012
Walker Art Center  June 2006 - September 2006

Skills
Planned Giving, Estate Planning, Annual Fund, Relationship Building, Donor Identification,..., Donor Data Tracking,..., Board of Directors..., Project Management, Excellent Verbal &..., Event Management, Charities, Nonprofits, Annual Giving, Fundraising, Stewardship, Philanthropy, Prospect Research

Education
St. Olaf College   2002 — 2006
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Interdisciplinary Fine Arts and Management Studies

Indiana University-Purdue University at Indianapolis
The Fund Raising School at the School of Philanthropy

University of St. Thomas   2011 — 2012
Fundraising Certificate Series, Fund Development

Thomas Jefferson High School

Kristina Brust Kristina Brust Saint Paul, Minnesota Details
Kristina Brust's Minnesota Zoo Foundation Experience May 2015 - Present
Job Design Intern at Minnesota Zoo and Nordic Ware
Industry Design
Experience
Nordic Ware  May 2015 - Present
Minnesota Zoo Foundation   May 2015 - Present
Design Replace   June 2014 - August 2014
Wildlife Rehabilitation Center of Minnesota  June 2014 - August 2014

Skills
Adobe Creative Suite, Illustration, Microsoft Excel, Photoshop, PowerPoint, Teamwork, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Customer Service, Research

Education
St. Olaf College   2012 — 2016
Design, Management & Marketing

Mahtomedi High School   2008 — 2012

Megan Hard Megan Hard Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Megan Hard's Minnesota Zoo Foundation Experience August 2009 - July 2014
Job Events Program Manager at Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity  August 2014 - Present
Minnesota Zoo Foundation   August 2009 - July 2014
Minnesota Zoo Foundation   January 2008 - August 2009
Minnesota Zoo Foundation   November 2007 - January 2008
University of Minnesota Duluth Athletic Department  May 2006 - August 2006
Labovitz School of Business and Economics   January 2006 - May 2006
Hutchinson Parks and Recreation Department   November 2000 - December 2003

Skills
Event Planning, Social Media Marketing, Social Media, Marketing Communications, Fundraising, Public Relations, Event Management, Press Releases, Public Speaking, Advertising, Marketing, Project Management, Sponsorship, Email Marketing, Strategic Communications, Marketing Strategy

Education
Bond University   2006 — 2006
Study Abroad Program, International Marketing

University of Minnesota-Duluth   2004 — 2006
B.B.A., Marketing

The College of St. Scholastica   2002 — 2003
Post-Secondary

Jaime Friscia Jaime Friscia Princeton Junction, New Jersey Details
Jaime Friscia's Minnesota Zoo Foundation Experience May 2014 - August 2014
Job Summer Camp Counselor Intern at San Diego Zoo Global
Industry Environmental Services
Experience
Helper Squad   May 2014 - Present
San Diego Zoo Global  June 2015 - August 2015
Minnesota Zoo Foundation   May 2014 - August 2014
Wildlife Rehabilitation Center of Minnesota  June 2013 - September 2013
Mercer Junior Rowing Club   June 2011 - August 2012
Mercer County Wildlife Center   June 2010 - August 2012
PRISM Physical Therapy   May 2009 - August 2012
The Seeing Eye  2008 - 2011
Animal Placement of Windsor (APAW)   June 2009 - August 2009

Skills
Dogs, Dog Training, Wildlife, Leadership, Data Entry, Birds, Wildlife Management, Volunteering, Animal Behavior, Animal Welfare, Coaching, Community Outreach, Program Development, Pets, Event Planning, Management, Public Speaking, Nonprofits, Animal Work, Editing

Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   2011 — 2016
Environmental Science, Policy and Management (ESPM) with a minor in Communication Studies

West Windsor-Plainsboro High School South   2007 — 2011

Don Boesen Don Boesen Owatonna, Minnesota Details
Don Boesen's Minnesota Zoo Foundation Experience December 2012 - June 2013
Job IT System Technician at Cinch Connectivity Solutions
Industry Information Technology and Services
Experience
Cinch Connectivity Solutions  October 2014 - Present
Pantheon Computer Systems  June 2013 - September 2014
SmartSource, Inc  June 2013 - June 2014
Insight Enterprises, Inc., thru Barbeau Enterprises   March 2013 - June 2013
Minnesota Zoo Foundation   December 2012 - June 2013
Truth Hardware  January 1998 - October 2011
SPX Corporation  March 1988 - January 1998
IBM  July 1987 - March 1988

Skills
Photography, Photoshop, Photojournalism, Troubleshooting, Prioritization, Escalation skills, Analytical problem..., Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, English, Digital Photography, Customer Relations, Technical Support, Documentation, Microsoft Excel, Customer Service, Technical Documentation, Hardware Installation, PowerPoint, Computer Repair, Project Planning, Microsoft Word, Leadership, Process Improvement, Windows XP Pro, Product Development, Windows 7, Analysis, Cross-functional Team..., Desktop Computers, Software Documentation, Computer Hardware, Office 2010, Software Installation, Printers, Help Desk Support, Windows Vista, Escalation, Technical Writing, Organization &..., XP, Teamwork, Team Leadership, Computer Maintenance, Coaching, Hardware Support, Analytics, Team Building, Laptops

Education
New Horizons Computer Learning Center   2013 — 2013
Certificate of Completion, ITIL Foundations 2011 Edition

Takoda Institute (AIOIC)   2012 — 2013
Certification, Computer Support Specialist

Hawkeye Community College   1981 — 1983
Associates of Applied Science, Electronics Engineering Technology

Columbus High School

Melissa Remick Melissa Remick Hastings, Minnesota Details
Melissa Remick's Minnesota Zoo Foundation Experience August 2006 - May 2013
Job Paralegal at Children's Law Center of Minnesota
Industry Legal Services
Experience
Law Office of Martha J. Sullivan   November 2012 - Present
Children's Law Center of Minnesota  August 2013 - March 2014
Minnesota Zoo Foundation   August 2006 - May 2013

Skills
Executive..., Paralegals, Family Law, Family Mediation, Administrative..., Alternative Dispute..., Notary Public, Mediation, Legal Assistants, Office Equipment, Fax, Dictaphone, Calendars, Timeslips

Education
Inver Hills Community College   2009 — 2013
Associate of Science (A.S.), Paralegal Studies

Catharine Crawford Catharine Crawford Winnetka, California Details
Catharine Crawford's Minnesota Zoo Foundation Experience May 2014 - August 2014
Job Recent graduate from University of MinnesotaTwin Cities
Industry Food & Beverages
Experience
Starbucks  March 2015 - Present
Caribou Coffee  January 2007 - December 2014
Minnesota Zoo Foundation   May 2014 - August 2014
Dairy Queen  September 2006 - December 2007

Skills
Customer Service, Employee Training, Communication, Coaching, Organization Skills, Animal Care, Teamwork

Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   2012 — 2014
Bachelor's degree, Animal Sciences

Minneapolis Community and Technical College   2008 — 2011
Associate of Arts (AA), Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

April Brausen April Brausen Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
April Brausen's Minnesota Zoo Foundation Experience August 2008 - August 2009
Job Assistant Branch Manager at Randstad US, Professionals
Industry Staffing and Recruiting
Experience
Randstad  June 2012 - Present
Buca di Beppo  August 2004 - July 2012
Andiamo Italian Ristorante   December 2010 - May 2011
Minnesota Zoo Foundation   August 2008 - August 2009
Chad Marsolek’s Research Lab University of Minnesota   September 2007 - December 2008

Skills
Recruiting, Sales, Compliance, Staffing Services, Temporary Staffing, Permanent Placement, Customer Service, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Office, Data Analysis, Management, Interviews, Applicant Tracking..., Talent Acquisition, Employee Relations, Human Resources, Leadership, Onboarding, Account Management, Talent Management, Internet Recruiting, Time Management, Microsoft Word

Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   2006 — 2008
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Psychology

Catherine Roman Catherine Roman Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Catherine Roman's Minnesota Zoo Foundation Experience February 2012 - May 2012
Job Assistant Account Executive at Pineapple RM
Industry Public Relations and Communications
Experience
Pineapple RM  January 2015 - Present
Pineapple RM  June 2014 - January 2015
OneVillage Partners  July 2012 - January 2015
Nemer Fieger  January 2014 - March 2014
Guthrie Theater  January 2013 - June 2013
Minnesota Zoo Foundation   February 2012 - May 2012
Scholarship America  September 2011 - December 2011
University of Mississippi Medical Center  June 2010 - August 2010
Aging and Disability Resource Center  June 2009 - August 2009

Skills
Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Public Relations, Press Releases, Editing, Teamwork, Web Editing, Media Events, Social Communication, Web Content, Media Relations, Marketing Communications, Event Planning, Internal Communications, Fundraising, Event Management, Non-profits, Public Speaking, Volunteer Management, Strategic Communications, Writing, Branding & Identity

Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   2007 — 2011
BA, Strategic Communications, Spanish

Brookfield East High School   2003 — 2007

Amanda Cahill Amanda Cahill Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Amanda Cahill's Minnesota Zoo Foundation Experience September 2014 - April 2015
Job Development Associate at Interfaith Outreach & Community Partners
Industry Fund-Raising
Experience
Interfaith Outreach & Community Partners  April 2015 - Present
Minnesota Zoo Foundation   September 2014 - April 2015
Portu-Sunberg Marketing  May 2010 - May 2014
Waymouth Farms  May 2009 - May 2010
PepsiCo - Gatorade  June 2008 - April 2009
Carlson Wagonlit Travel  2007 - 2008

Skills
Sales, Merchandising, Retail, Account Management, Consumer Products, Inventory Management, Competitive Analysis, Product Development, Cross-functional Team..., Event Planning, Nonprofits, Raiser's Edge, Donor Recognition, Grants, Fundraising, Prospect Research

Education
University of St. Thomas   2015 — 2015
Mini MBA for Nonprofit Organizations

University of Minnesota - Carlson School of Management   2004 — 2008
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Marketing

University of St. Thomas - Opus College of Business
Fundraising Certificate Series - In Progress

Kayla Wolfe Kayla Wolfe Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Kayla Wolfe's Minnesota Zoo Foundation Experience September 2011 - May 2012
Job Paraprofessional at Fraser Academy, Bird Care Specialist at Avian Suites
Industry Higher Education
Experience
Fraser Academy  October 2012 - Present
ACCRA Care and Choices for Children Inc.   June 2012 - Present
Avian Suites   February 2011 - Present
PETCO Animal Supplies, Inc.   September 2012 - January 2013
Tracy Aviary  May 2012 - August 2012
Minnesota Zoo Foundation   September 2011 - May 2012
University of Minnesota  October 2009 - April 2012
Minnesota Zoo Foundation   May 2011 - August 2011
Dodge Nature Center  September 2010 - December 2010
The Raptor Center  May 2010 - August 2010

Skills
Microsoft Office, Public Speaking, Teaching, Education, PowerPoint, Social Media, Curriculum Design, Nonprofits, Research, Event Planning, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, Editing, Community Outreach, Data Analysis, Data Entry, Facebook

Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   2008 — 2012
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Conservation Biology

Melinda Conness Melinda Conness Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Melinda Conness's Minnesota Zoo Foundation Experience May 2006 - Present
Job Director of Finance & Administration at Minnesota Zoo Foundation
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Minnesota Zoo Foundation   May 2006 - Present

Skills
Grants, Volunteer Management, Nonprofits, Philanthropy, Event Planning, Non-profits, Strategic Planning, Fundraising, Community Outreach, Grant Writing, Microsoft Excel, Program Development, Microsoft Office, Social Media, Budgets, Public Speaking, Organization Skills, Finance, Policy Development

Education
Lewis and Clark College
B.S., Psychology

University of St. Thomas
Mini MBA in Non-Profit Management

Britta Anderson Britta Anderson Providence, Rhode Island Area Details
Britta Anderson's Minnesota Zoo Foundation Experience September 2010 - May 2011
Job Graduate Student at University of Rhode Island
Industry Environmental Services
Experience
Salve Regina University  June 2015 - August 2015
E3 Environmental, LLC  February 2013 - March 2015
Progressive Associates Inc.   May 2011 - February 2013
Minnesota Zoo Foundation   September 2010 - May 2011
Matt Entenza Campaign for Governor   February 2010 - May 2010

Skills
Environmental Awareness, Environmental..., Environmental Compliance, Environmental Policy, Environmental Science, Water Resources, ArcGIS, Microsoft Office

Education
University of Rhode Island   2015 — 2017
Biological and Environmental Sciences M.S.

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   2008 — 2011
Bachelor's Degree, Environmental Sciences, Policy and Management, Summa Cum Laude

Matt Haar Matt Haar Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Matt Haar's Minnesota Zoo Foundation Experience May 2013 - August 2015
Job Director of Sales and Marketing at DEG Dynasty Music Products
Industry Fund-Raising
Experience
Dynasty / DEG Music Products   August 2015 - Present
Self-Employed  2003 - Present
Minnesota Zoo Foundation   May 2013 - August 2015
O'Gorman High School  August 2012 - May 2013
Great Plains Zoo and Delbridge Museum of Natural History   February 2012 - May 2013
Coffea Roasterie   February 2011 - January 2012

Skills
Event Planning, Fundraising, Team Leadership, Social Media, Nonprofits, Volunteer Management, Microsoft Office, Business Planning, Research, Customer Service, Teaching, Public Speaking, Curriculum Design, Grants, Public Relations, Management, Community Outreach

Education
Augustana College   2007 — 2011
B.A. Summa Cum Laude, Philosophy, Classics, Religion

Hyderabad Central University   2008 — 2008
Philosophy, Religion

St. Olaf College   2006 — 2007
English, Biology

Maddie Rae Smith Maddie Rae Smith Nashville, Tennessee Details
Maddie Rae Smith's Minnesota Zoo Foundation Experience June 2015 - August 2015
Job Student at Belmont University
Industry Design
Experience
Minnesota Zoo Foundation   June 2015 - August 2015
Stone Ward  June 2014 - August 2014
Gap Inc./Banana Republic   July 2013 - September 2013

Skills
Graphic Design, Social Media, Social Networking, Event Planning, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Public Speaking, Social Media Marketing, Customer Service, Microsoft Excel, Facebook, Event Management, Time Management

Education
Belmont University   2011 — 2015
Design and Visual Communications, General, Junior

Eastview High School

Emma Cummings-Krueger Emma Cummings-Krueger Minneapolis, Minnesota Details
Emma Cummings-Krueger's Minnesota Zoo Foundation Experience May 2015 - August 2015
Job University Communications Media Relations Assistant at St. Lawrence University
Industry Public Relations and Communications
Experience
St. Lawrence University  August 2015 - Present
St. Lawrence University  August 2013 - Present
Omicron Delta Kappa  August 2015 - Present
The Hill News  September 2012 - Present
St. Lawrence University  January 2015 - Present
Minnesota Zoo Foundation   May 2015 - August 2015
St. Lawrence University  August 2013 - August 2015
People Making Good PR  June 2014 - August 2014
Big Night Entertainment Group  May 2014 - August 2014
City Pages  May 2013 - August 2013

Skills
Copy Editing, News Writing, Public Speaking, Sports Writing, Social Networking, Microsoft Office, Editorial, Photoshop, InDesign, WordPress, French, MovableType, Fundraising, Animal Training, Childcare, Open Table, Vocus, Positive Work..., Team Leadership

Education
St. Lawrence University   2012 — 2016
Bachelor’s Degree, Majors: English-Writing, Environmental Studies & Minor: Asian Studies., GPA: 3.6/4.0

New York State Independent College Consortium for Study in India   2014 — 2014
Bachelor’s Degree, Environmental Studies, GPA: 4.0/4.0

Southwest Senior High   2008 — 2012
International Baccalaureate (I.B.) Diploma, GPA: 3.9/4.0

Sarah Henely Sarah Henely Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Sarah Henely's Minnesota Zoo Foundation Experience July 2014 - Present
Job Director, Philanthropy at Scholarship America
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Scholarship America  February 2015 - Present
Minnesota Zoo Foundation   July 2014 - Present
Animal Humane Society  September 2014 - February 2015
Animal Humane Society  February 2014 - September 2014
Animal Humane Society  September 2011 - February 2014
Animal Humane Society  September 2010 - August 2011
Sexual Violence Center  May 2009 - August 2011
Animal Humane Society  February 2010 - August 2010

Skills
Fundraisers, Persuasive Writing, Annual Giving, Donor Relations, Philanthropy, Raiser's Edge, Stewardship, Fundraising, Planned Giving, Volunteer Management, Donor Research, Capital Campaigns, Grants, Prospect Research, Social Media, Editing, Annual Fund, Event Planning, Program Development, Community Outreach, Public Speaking, Board Development, Community Development, Data Entry, Grant Writing, Alumni Relations, Event Management, Strategic Planning, Public Relations, Non-profits, Newsletters, Media Relations, Facebook, Press Releases, Strategic Communications, Leadership, Donor Engagement, Nonprofits, Training, Major Gift Development, Major Gift Cultivation, Community Organizing, Volunteer Recruiting

Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   2006 — 2009
B.S., Family Social Science, Social Justice

Fergus Falls High School

The Fundraising School

Allison Schumacher Allison Schumacher Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Allison Schumacher's Minnesota Zoo Foundation Experience May 2015 - August 2015
Job StudentAthlete at the University of Minnesota
Industry Environmental Services
Experience
University of Minnesota  September 2013 - Present
Minnesota Zoo Foundation   May 2015 - August 2015
University of Minnesota  June 2014 - June 2014
Rochester Park and Recreation   June 2012 - August 2013

Skills
Teamwork, Time Management, Animal Care, Marine Biology, Community Outreach, Microsoft Word, Public Relations, PowerPoint, Social Media, Biology, Marine Conservation, Conservation Biology, Environmental Science, Team Leadership

Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   2013 — 2017
Conservation Biology, Marine Biology

Samantha Blakeley Samantha Blakeley Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Samantha Blakeley's Minnesota Zoo Foundation Experience May 2012 - August 2012
Job Customer Operations Representative at Land O'Lakes, Inc
Industry Veterinary
Experience
Land O'Lakes, Inc.   May 2015 - Present
Fun City Dogs   February 2013 - May 2015
Gentle Doctor Veterinary Clinic   March 2012 - May 2015
Animal Humane Society  March 2014 - September 2014
Paws & Pals Premier Pet Resort   August 2011 - February 2014
Wildlife Rehabilitation Center of Minnesota  May 2013 - August 2013
Minnesota Zoo Foundation   May 2012 - August 2012
Valleyfair Family Amusement Park  May 2011 - August 2011
Sonic Drive-In  June 2008 - August 2010

Skills
Critical Thinking, Time Management, Team Leadership, Conflict Resolution, Event Planning, Animal Science, Animal Behavior, Animal Work, Reliable, Conscientious, Teamwork, Communication Skills, Laboratory, Veterinary Medicine, Communication

Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   2011 — 2014
Bachelor of Science, Animal Science

Hendrix College   2010 — 2011
Biology

Clayton Thurmes Clayton Thurmes Minneapolis, Minnesota Details
Clayton Thurmes's Minnesota Zoo Foundation Experience May 2011 - September 2013
Job Accountant at Minneapolis Golf Club
Industry Accounting
Experience
Minneapolis Golf Club  September 2014 - Present
Ayrshire Electronics  May 2014 - September 2014
Internal Revenue Service  January 2014 - April 2014
Minnesota Zoo Foundation   May 2011 - September 2013

Skills
Microsoft Office, Peachtree, QuickBooks, ProSystem fx Tax, Guest Services, Accounting, JOnAS

Education
University of Minnesota-Duluth   2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Accounting

Alyx Grabinger Alyx Grabinger Minneapolis, Minnesota Details
Alyx Grabinger's Minnesota Zoo Foundation Experience September 2012 - December 2012
Job Marketing Manager at Allee
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Allee   July 2012 - Present
St. Joseph the Worker  August 2011 - May 2013
Minnesota Zoo Foundation   September 2012 - December 2012
Archivers  February 2008 - March 2012

Skills
Highly organized, Excellent at..., Excellent verbal and..., Proficient in Microsoft..., Good with people of all..., Excellent at assessing..., Blogging, Journalism, Social Media Marketing, Social Media

Education
College of St. Catherine   2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Science Communications

St. Olaf College   2009 — 2010

University of St. Thomas

Benjamin Dose Benjamin Dose Minneapolis, Minnesota Details
Benjamin Dose's Minnesota Zoo Foundation Experience June 2014 - December 2014
Job 2014 SPQR Fellowship Award
Industry Architecture & Planning
Experience
Weisman Art Museum  September 2012 - Present
Minnesota Zoo Foundation   June 2014 - December 2014
Common Roots Catering  May 2013 - January 2014
Perkins Family Restaurant & Bakery  May 2012 - January 2014
Weisman Art Museum  September 2011 - September 2012
Martin Luther College  July 2009 - August 2012

Skills
Drawing, AutoCAD, Photoshop, SketchUp, Illustrator, Photoshop Rendering, Revit, Microsoft Project, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, 3D Modeling, Kerkythea, PowerPoint, Event Planning, Graphic Design, Writing

Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   2011 — 2015
Bachelor of Science, Architecture, 12

Minnesota Valley Lutheran High School   2007 — 2011
High School Diploma

Michael Wegmann Michael Wegmann Chicago, Illinois Details
Michael Wegmann's Minnesota Zoo Foundation Experience June 2014 - August 2014
Job Student at Loyola University of Chicago
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Infozone Intelligence LLC   May 2015 - Present
Loyola University Chicago Office of the Bursar   August 2012 - Present
Cannon River Winery  June 2012 - Present
Minnesota Zoo Foundation   June 2014 - August 2014

Skills
Database Modeling, Social Media Marketing, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Normalization

Education
Loyola University Chicago   2012 — 2016
Marketing/ Information Systems, Junior

Angela Norlen Angela Norlen Burnsville, Minnesota Details
Angela Norlen's Minnesota Zoo Foundation Experience September 2009 - March 2010
Job Photographer at Angelina Faye Photography LLC
Industry Internet
Experience
Angelina Faye Photography LLC   May 2014 - Present
The Nerdery  July 2013 - Present
The Nerdery  February 2013 - July 2013
The Nerdery  May 2010 - February 2013
Minnesota Zoo Foundation   September 2009 - March 2010

Skills
CSS, Front-end, User Experience, Web Development, HTML 5, JavaScript, jQuery, Web Design, HTML, CSS3, XHTML, Information Architecture, Interaction Design, Git, Expression Engine, Photography, User Interface Design, Web Standards

Education
The Art Institutes International-Minnesota   2007 — 2010
Bachelor's degree, Web Design and Interactive Media

St. Cloud State University   2005 — 2007
Advertising

David Roland David Roland Saint Paul, Minnesota Details
David Roland's Minnesota Zoo Foundation Experience December 2011 - March 2012
Job Student at Gustavus Adolphus College
Industry Law Practice
Experience
Apple Valley Arts Foundation   December 2009 - August 2012
U.S. Senator Amy Klobuchar   January 2012 - June 2012
Gifted and Talented Advisory Council   January 2010 - May 2012
Minnesota Zoo Foundation   December 2011 - March 2012

Skills
Legal Research, Legal Writing, Research, PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Office, Public Speaking, Microsoft Excel, Social Media, Litigation, Event Planning, Westlaw, Nonprofits, Volunteer Management, Fundraising

Education
Gustavus Adolphus College   2012 — 2016
Bachelor of Science (BS), Political Science and Government, Environmental Studies

The School of Environmental Studies   2010 — 2012

Anne Weber-Smith Anne Weber-Smith Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Anne Weber-Smith's Minnesota Zoo Foundation Experience June 2013 - Present
Job Director of Major Gifts at Minnesota Zoo Foundation
Industry Fund-Raising
Experience
Minnesota Zoo Foundation   June 2013 - Present
Carlson School of Management, University of Minnesota  August 2011 - May 2013
Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity  May 2007 - August 2011
Minnesota Children's Museum  May 2003 - April 2007

Skills
Fundraising, Non-profits, Event Planning, Volunteer Management, Major Gift Campaigns, Nonprofits, Budgets, Event Management, Annual Giving, Strategic Planning, Major Gift Development, Community Outreach, Grants, Major Gift Cultivation, Philanthropy, Major Gift Solicitations, Community Development, Customer Service, Grant Writing, Program Development, Alumni Relations, Program Evaluation, Coaching, Prospect Research, Marketing Communications, Board Development, Capital Campaigns, Non-profit..., Stewardship

Education
Marquette University

University of Minnesota-Twin Cities
Bachelor, Journalism/Public Relations

Hil Albuquerque Hil Albuquerque Waltham, Massachusetts Details
Hil Albuquerque's Minnesota Zoo Foundation Experience May 2005 - August 2005
Job Senior Designer at McKinsey & Company
Industry Management Consulting
Experience
McKinsey & Company  May 2013 - Present
Valparaiso University  March 2011 - May 2013
Concordia University, St. Paul   July 2007 - August 2010
University of Minnesota Duluth  January 2007 - May 2007
University of Minnesota Duluth  September 2005 - December 2006
Minnesota Zoo Foundation   May 2005 - August 2005
Carlson and Kirwan, Inc.   July 2000 - November 2004
University of Minnesota Duluth  September 1998 - May 2000
Harrod Advertising, Inc.   July 1997 - July 1998

Skills
Graphics, Advertising, Integrated Marketing, Adobe Creative Suite, InDesign, Graphic Design, Illustrator, Layout, Dreamweaver, QuarkXPress, Web Design, Mac, HIL, Social Media, Illustration, Brochures, Logo Design, Publications, Typography, Branding & Identity, Posters, User Interface Design, Corporate Branding, User Experience, WordPress, Publishing, Photography, Information Architecture, Creative Strategy

Education
University of Minnesota-Duluth   1998 — 2006
M.F.A., Graphic Design

University of Minnesota-Duluth   1994 — 1997
B.F.A., Graphic Design

Xavier Institute of Management   1990 — 1991
Diploma in Computer Science

University of Mumbai   1989 — 1991
M.S., Geology

University of Mumbai   1986 — 1989
B.S., Geology

Hanna Gensler Hanna Gensler Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Hanna Gensler's Minnesota Zoo Foundation Experience January 2010 - November 2010
Job Convention Housing Planner at Aimia
Industry Events Services
Experience
Aimia Inc  August 2014 - Present
Medtronic, Inc.   September 2012 - July 2013
Parasole Dining at the W  June 2010 - August 2012
Minnesota Zoo Foundation   January 2010 - November 2010
Flashpoint Academy  April 2007 - April 2010
Broadcast Cable Financial Management Association   November 2006 - July 2007
Kendall College  August 2005 - November 2006
Hyatt Lisle  October 2003 - August 2005

Skills
Event Management, Corporate Events, Marketing, Trade Shows, Hospitality, Budgets, Sales, Food & Beverage, Event Planning, New Business Development, Hotels

Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign   1999 — 2003
Bachelor of Science, Hospitality Management

April Becker April Becker Dallas, Texas Details
April Becker's Minnesota Zoo Foundation Experience 2001 - 2002
Job UT Southwestern
Industry Higher Education
Experience
UT Southwestern Medical Center at Dallas  August 2011 - Present
University of North Texas  2008 - 2011
The Heard Museum (Consultant)   2008 - 2010
University of North Texas  2007 - 2009
The Denver Zoo   2006 - 2007
The Denver Zoo   2004 - 2005
Natural Encounters, Inc.   2003 - 2003
Minnesota Zoo Foundation   2001 - 2002

Skills
Microsoft Office, College Teaching, Psychology, Copy Editing, Research, Public Speaking, Data Analysis, Science, Organizational Behavior, Teaching, Higher Education, Animal Behavior, Program Management, Non-profits, Statistics, SPSS, Experimental Design, Data Collection, Applied Behavior..., Autism Spectrum...

Education
UT Southwestern Medical   2011 — 2016
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD), Neuroscience

University of North Texas   2008 — 2011
Master of Science (MS), Applied Behavior Analysis, 4.0 GPA

Colorado State University   1999 — 2003
Bachelor of Science (BS), Zoology/Animal Biology, 3.9 GPA

Barbara Ali Barbara Ali Greater Boston Area Details
Barbara Ali's Minnesota Zoo Foundation Experience 2013 - Present
Job Student at Clark University
Industry Arts and Crafts
Experience
Minnesota Zoo Foundation   2013 - Present

Education
University of saint Thomas   2007 — 2011
Masters, Art history

Clark University   1975 — 1979

Bry Nagan Bry Nagan Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Bry Nagan's Minnesota Zoo Foundation Experience January 2006 - August 2007
Job Development Associate Events at Children's Hospitals and Clinics of Minnesota
Industry Fund-Raising
Experience
Children's Hospitals and Clinics Foundation   March 2013 - Present
Mounds Park Academy  September 2007 - January 2014
Saint Therese Foundation   August 2012 - March 2013
MInnesota Zoo Foundation   January 2006 - August 2007
Ordway Center for the Performing Arts  August 2005 - January 2006

Skills
Microsoft Office, Fundraising, Customer Service, Editing, Customer Relations, Excel, Planning, Word, Coordination, Database Management, Databases, Event Management, Non-profits, PowerPoint, Volunteer Management, Access, Community Outreach, Nonprofits, Grant Writing, Event Planning, Teaching, Annual Giving, Microsoft Excel

Education
Macalester College   2000 — 2004
BA, Art History

Tasslyn Magnusson Tasslyn Magnusson Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Tasslyn Magnusson's Minnesota Zoo Foundation Experience April 2005 - May 2007
Job Former Director of Donor and Alumni Relations, Mounds Park Academy
Industry Fund-Raising
Experience
Mounds Park Academy  July 2013 - July 2014
Mounds Park Academy  May 2007 - July 2013
Minnesota Zoo Foundation   April 2005 - May 2007
Resource Center of the Americas  July 2004 - April 2005

Skills
Volunteer Management, Fundraising, Non-profits, Grant Writing, Annual Giving, Planned Giving, Public Speaking, Philanthropy, Nonprofits, Teaching, Program Development, Museums, Grants, Prospect Research, Alumni Relations, Editing, Community Outreach, Non-profit..., Program Evaluation, Major Gift Development, Board Development, Higher Education, Community Development, Event Planning, Capital Campaign..., Media Relations, Event Management, Capital Campaigns, Youth Development, Non-profit Board..., Board Relations, Staff Development, Stewardship, Annual Fund, Donor Recognition, Donor Management, Donor Research, Leadership, Strategic Planning, Solicitation, Volunteering, Endowments, Raiser's Edge, Moves Management, Community Engagement, Research, Writing, Non-profits...

Education
Hamline University   2015 — 2017
Master of Fine Arts (MFA) Writing for Children and Young Adults

Case Western Reserve University   1997 — 2004
PhD, History

Hamline University   1994 — 1996
MA, Liberal Studies

University of Minnesota - Morris   1992 — 1994
BA, History, English

Saint Paul Academy and Summit School
High School

Kim Bowman Kim Bowman Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Kim Bowman's Minnesota Zoo Foundation Experience May 2010 - February 2013
Job Senior Major Gifts Officer & Planned Giving Principal at Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota
Industry Fund-Raising
Experience
Lutheran Social Service of Minnesota  May 2013 - Present
Magnum Chorum   1993 - Present
Minnesota Zoo Foundation   May 2010 - February 2013
Minneapolis Rotary Club   July 2009 - June 2010
Science Museum of Minnesota  November 2009 - March 2010
Minneapolis Institute of Arts  2003 - 2009
St. Olaf College  1995 - 2000
Bowman and Brooke LLP  1989 - 1995

Skills
Planned Giving, Annual Giving, Philanthropy, Fundraising, Stewardship, Board Development, Major Gift Development, Writing, Music, Charitable Gift..., Endowments, Major Gift Solicitations, Nonprofits, Strategic Planning, Leadership Development, Program Development, Estate Planning, Volunteer Management, Prospect Research, Charitable Gift Planning, Capital Campaigns, Alumni Relations, Grants, Fundraisers, Non-profit..., Raiser's Edge, Charities

Education
University of Saint Thomas - School of Business   2000 — 2002
MBA, Finance, General

St. Olaf College   1984 — 1988
B.A., Political Science, Russian Studies

Jennine Duda Jennine Duda Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Jennine Duda's Minnesota Zoo Foundation Experience July 2004 - January 2005
Job Operations and Finance Manager Minnesota State Fair Foundation
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Minnesota State Fair Foundation   December 2008 - Present
BWBR Architects  August 2008 - November 2008
Gale Mansion   September 2006 - August 2008
CCFA  January 2005 - September 2006
Minnesota Zoo Foundation   July 2004 - January 2005

Skills
Event Management, Fundraising, Event Planning, Volunteer Management, Marketing, Leadership Development, Leadership, Social Media

Education
University of Saint Thomas   1993 — 2008
MBA

The University of South Dakota   1987 — 1990
BA, Mass Communication

Brenda Teats Brenda Teats Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Brenda Teats's Minnesota Zoo Foundation Experience January 2011 - Present
Job Director of Individual Giving at Minnesota Zoo Foundation
Industry Fund-Raising
Experience
Minnesota Zoo Foundation   January 2011 - Present
Minnesota Zoo Foundation   March 2008 - January 2011
Weisman Art Museum, U of MN   April 2006 - February 2008
Bell Museum of Natural History  1994 - 1999

Skills
Fundraising, Philanthropy, Nonprofits, Community Outreach, Stewardship, Annual Giving, Program Management, Board Development, Leadership Development, Volunteer Management, Program Development, Planned Giving, Public Policy

Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   1991 — 1994
BA, Life Science

Normandale Community College   1989 — 1990

Winona State University   1987 — 1989
Biology, General

David Romans David Romans Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
David Romans's Minnesota Zoo Foundation Experience July 2011 - Present
Job Medical Director and Chair, Department of Emergency Medicine, Allina Health Unity Hospital
Industry Medical Practice
Experience
Mercy Unity Foundation   October 2014 - Present
Emergency Physicians Professional Association  September 2013 - Present
Emergency Physicians Professional Association  October 2012 - Present
Minnesota Zoo Foundation   July 2011 - Present
Emergency Physicians Professional Association  July 2007 - Present
Albert Einstein Medical Center  July 2003 - June 2007

Skills
Medicine, Physicians, Emergency Medicine, EMR, Healthcare, Board Certified, Hospitals, Medical Education, Critical Care, Clinical Research, Urgent Care, Internal Medicine, Healthcare Management, ACLS, Quality Improvement, Pediatrics, Public Health, Healthcare Information..., Surgery, PALS

Education
Des Moines University   1999 — 2003
D.O., Medicine

Iowa State University   1997 — 1999
Biochemistry

Drake University   1995 — 1997
B.S., Biology

University of Iowa   1993 — 1995
Biology

Emily Wacker Emily Wacker Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Emily Wacker's Minnesota Zoo Foundation Experience 2011 - Present
Job Managing Attorney at CPA Global
Industry Legal Services
Experience
CPA Global  2010 - Present
Minnesota Zoo Foundation   2011 - Present
Susanin Widman & Brennan   2008 - 2009
Swartz Campbell  2006 - 2008
Bucks County Court of Common Pleas  2005 - 2006

Skills
Litigation Support, Civil Litigation, Employment Law, Litigation, Legal Research, Legal Writing, Document Review

Education
Villanova University School of Law   2002 — 2005
J.D.

Luther College   1998 — 2002
B.A., Economics, Psychology

Shanna Zuelch Shanna Zuelch Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Shanna Zuelch's Minnesota Zoo Foundation Experience June 2005 - September 2005
Job Content Writer
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
Invitations by Dawn, Inc.   February 2015 - Present
The Occasions Group  2005 - January 2015
Black Rabbit Books  November 2007 - November 2010
Minnesota Zoo Foundation   June 2005 - September 2005

Skills
Newsletters, Editing, Social Media, Copywriting, Proofreading, InDesign, Direct Mail, Copy Editing, Email Marketing, Direct Marketing, Blogging

Education
Minnesota State University, Mankato   2001 — 2005
Bachelor's of Science, Mass Communications

Minnesota State University, Mankato   2001 — 2005
Bachelor of Science (B.S.), Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs

Jan Mainz Jan Mainz Rochester, Minnesota Area Details
Jan Mainz's Minnesota Zoo Foundation Experience 2006 - 2010
Job Veterinary Technician
Industry Veterinary
Experience
Treasure Island Resort & Casino  May 2008 - July 2010
Minnesota Zoo Foundation   2006 - 2010
The Bergquist Company  October 2002 - February 2006

Skills
Veterinary, Customer Service, Research, PET, Animal Care, Dogs, Pet Care, Animal Health, Animal Husbandry, Toxicology, Pets, Animal Behavior, Animal Welfare

Education
University of Wisconsin-River Falls   2004 — 2007
none, Animal Health Technologist

University of Minnesota-Waseca   1972 — 1974
AAS, Veterinary Technician

Rochester Community and Technical College   1971 — 1972

Rita Cantu-Wells Rita Cantu-Wells St. Cloud, Minnesota Area Details
Rita Cantu-Wells's Minnesota Zoo Foundation Experience April 2011 - July 2011
Job SDX at Wolters Kluwer Financial Services
Industry Financial Services
Experience
Anna Marie's Alliance  June 2011 - Present
Minnesota Zoo  May 2011 - Present
Wolters Kluwer Financial Services  August 2010 - Present
Secure Documents   August 2010 - Present
Minnesota Zoo Foundation   April 2011 - July 2011
Catholic Charities  January 2010 - March 2010
Catholic Charities  January 2010 - March 2010
Big Lots  May 2004 - December 2009
Casey's Gas Station   October 2002 - May 2003
First Data Corporation  November 2000 - January 2003

Education
Minnesota School of Business-St.Cloud   2007 — 2011
AAS, Criminal Justice

Minnesota School of Business
Associate in Applied Science Degree, Criminal Justice

Tanner Gatewood Tanner Gatewood Saint Paul, Minnesota Details
Tanner Gatewood's Minnesota Zoo Foundation Experience August 2012 - September 2012
Job P.O.S. at Kohler Co.
Industry Graphic Design
Experience
Crystal Cabinets Inc   January 2015 - Present
Walmart  September 2013 - January 2015
Kohl's Department Stores  October 2012 - September 2013
Minnesota Zoo Foundation   August 2012 - September 2012
Minnesota Historical Society  May 2012 - June 2012
Finish Line Bar and Cafe   June 2009 - July 2010

Skills
3D Studio Max, Animation, 3D Modeling, Video Games, Illustration, Character Animation, Photoshop, Game Design, Modeling, Texturing, Zbrush, Concept Design, Computer Animation, Unreal Editor, Game Development, Level Design, Art

Education
Brown College   2010 — 2013
Game Design and Development, Game Design and Development

Kevin Van Sloun Kevin Van Sloun Minneapolis, Minnesota Details
Kevin Van Sloun's Minnesota Zoo Foundation Experience August 2012 - September 2012
Job Game Programmer
Industry Entertainment
Experience
Activision  August 2014 - November 2014
Magiccom Inc   September 2013 - August 2014
Minnesota Zoo Foundation   August 2012 - September 2012
Minnesota Historical Society  April 2012 - May 2012
Hoglund Bus Co   June 2006 - August 2006
Hoglund Bus Co.   June 2005 - August 2005

Skills
3D Studio Max, Game Design, Unity3D, Unreal Engine 3, Level Design, 3D Modeling, Blender, Video Games, UV mapping, Unreal Editor, Game Mechanics, C#, JavaScript, Game Development, Audacity, Computer Animation, Character Animation, Texturing, Gameplay, Game Programming, 3D modeling software, Programming, CAD, Game Testing, Teamwork, Computer Repair, Windows, AutoCAD, Inventor, Pro Engineer, Java, Eclipse, Storyboarding, Mudbox, High Poly Modeling, Animation, Game Art, Texture Artist, Computer Graphics, Concept Design, Modeling, Computer Games, Low Poly Modeling, Unreal Engine, Solidworks, Web Games, ActionScript, Flash, Quality Assurance

Education
Brown College   2010 — 2013
Bachelor of Science (BS), Game and Interactive Media Design

Hennepin Technical College   2008 — 2013
Associate of Arts and Sciences (A.A.S.), Civil Drafting and Civil Engineering CAD/CADD

BJ Schoeberl BJ Schoeberl Denver, Colorado Details
BJ Schoeberl's Minnesota Zoo Foundation Experience May 1984 - February 2004
Job Curator of Primates and Carnivores at Denver Zoo
Industry Nonprofit Organization Management
Experience
Denver Zoo  February 2004 - Present
Minnesota Zoo Foundation   May 1984 - February 2004
Minnesota Zoological Foundation   May 1984 - January 2004

Skills
Wildlife, Research, Animal Husbandry, Event Planning, Volunteer Management, Grant Writing, Nonprofits, Animal Behavior, Animal Welfare, Fundraising, Conservation Issues, Animal Work, Community Outreach, Ecology, Environmental Education, Public Speaking

Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   1969 — 1973
Bachelor's degree, Animal Sciences

Niles West High School   1965 — 1969
Animal Science

Mark Messier Mark Messier South Saint Paul, Minnesota Details
Mark Messier's Minnesota Zoo Foundation Experience April 2005 - October 2005
Job Store Manager at NAPA Auto Parts (GPC)
Industry Automotive
Experience
NAPA Auto Parts  September 2004 - Present
Minnesota Zoo Foundation   April 2005 - October 2005

Education
Metropolitan State University   2008 — 2010
Bachelor’s Degree, Psycholgy and Human Resource Management

St. Cloud State University   2005 — 2009
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Psychology

Bryn Ford-Jacoby Bryn Ford-Jacoby Saint Paul, Minnesota Details
Bryn Ford-Jacoby's Minnesota Zoo Foundation Experience June 2014 - September 2014
Job Resource Development Administrative Assistant at Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity
Industry Construction
Experience
Twin Cities Habitat for Humanity  January 2015 - Present
Minnesota Zoo Foundation   June 2014 - September 2014
Minnesota Zoo Foundation   February 2014 - May 2014

Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   2009 — 2013
Bachelor’s Degree, English Language and Literature, General

Ashley Haller Ashley Haller Burnsville, Minnesota Details
Ashley Haller's Minnesota Zoo Foundation Experience June 2015 - Present
Job Intern at Minnesota Zoo Foundation
Industry
Experience
Minnesota Zoo Foundation   June 2015 - Present

Education
Gustavus Adolphus College   2012 — 2016
Bachelor's Degree, International Business and Classics and Classical Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics

Lakeville South High School   2008 — 2012
High School