Live Animal Manager

• Jan 2021 - Present

Assistant Outreach Instructor

• Jun 2019 - Present

Americorps Member

• Sep 2018 - Jun 2019

Environmental Education and Volunteer Coordinator. Implement in-class & field trip curriculums in 11 elementary school classrooms in six counties Create and present K-12 outreach program for libraries, schools, outreach events Engage 80+ volunteers in hurricane relief, trail building days, educational days, and fundraising Organized Reaves Chapel Community Volunteer Day Coordinated State Parks Salmon Creek Natural Area Dedication ceremony Environmental Education and Volunteer Coordinator. Implement in-class & field trip curriculums in 11 elementary school classrooms in six counties Create and present K-12 outreach program for libraries, schools, outreach events Engage 80+ volunteers in hurricane relief, trail building days, educational days, and fundraising Organized Reaves Chapel Community Volunteer Day Coordinated State Parks Salmon Creek Natural Area Dedication ceremony

Americorps Member

• Feb 2018 - Aug 2018

Design and run a Sixty Second Science corner engaging visitors in science concepts Lead 100+ groups of children in learning about basic science, animals, and the environment Provide 10 educational after-school programs to low-income communities Program and present science topics on NOAA’s Science on the Sphere Lead guests through a contained butterfly garden Facilitate positive guest experiences Design and run a Sixty Second Science corner engaging visitors in science concepts Lead 100+ groups of children in learning about basic science, animals, and the environment Provide 10 educational after-school programs to low-income communities Program and present science topics on NOAA’s Science on the Sphere Lead guests through a contained butterfly garden Facilitate positive guest experiences

Field Technician; IAQ Office Manager

• Jul 2015 - Aug 2018

Investigate 500+ homes and commercial businesses for indoor air quality, moisture, or fungal issues Interpret and analyze lab samples for indications of home health Write reports based on findings with recommendations of mitigation practices Schedule jobs with customers Manage 5+ employees schedules Calibrate and maintain 4 sets of equipment Train 3 new employees Investigate 500+ homes and commercial businesses for indoor air quality, moisture, or fungal issues Interpret and analyze lab samples for indications of home health Write reports based on findings with recommendations of mitigation practices Schedule jobs with customers Manage 5+ employees schedules Calibrate and maintain 4 sets of equipment Train 3 new employees

Aquarium Assistant

• Aug 2013 - May 2015

Managed 200 gallon salt water fish tank. Fed, cleaned, and cared for live corals and tropical fish. Managed 200 gallon salt water fish tank. Fed, cleaned, and cared for live corals and tropical fish.

Zoology Intern

• Jun 2012 - Aug 2012

Cared for, prepped food and enrichment, cleaned up after, and assessed physical health of all animals on a rotational basis. Each week I'd switch to new area of the zoo. Areas included: Reptiles and Birds, African Mammals, Petting Area, and Office Management. Created an enrichment plan for birds of prey including research backing the toy selection, categorization of tasks, and calendar of events. Cared for, prepped food and enrichment, cleaned up after, and assessed physical health of all animals on a rotational basis. Each week I'd switch to new area of the zoo. Areas included: Reptiles and Birds, African Mammals, Petting Area, and Office Management. Created an enrichment plan for birds of prey including research backing the toy selection, categorization of tasks, and calendar of events.

Herpetologist Intern

• May 2011 - Aug 2011

Cared for native western north carolina reptiles, amphibians, small and large mammals Prepped diets and enrichment activities Researched enrichment ideas Presented daily animal segments to the public Cared for native western north carolina reptiles, amphibians, small and large mammals Prepped diets and enrichment activities Researched enrichment ideas Presented daily animal segments to the public