Vice President/Director of Programs & Operations

• Jan 2022 - Present

Director Of Operations

• Aug 2020 - Jan 2022

Director of Animal Care

• Nov 2012 - Jul 2020

• Daily husbandry of over 3,300 injured wild patients including but not limited to; feeding, cleaning, and medicating. Performed initial exams and medical treatments on new patients of over 130 different species including; birds, mammals, reptiles and amphibians.• Evaluated animal patient cases for potential release. Release rates for patients increased by over 20% on average with my case management. • Maintained accurate records for annual reporting, permits and licensing for the organization. Wrote and updated over 25 protocols and procedures for the wildlife hospital.• Maintained schedules and job responsibilities for 2 full-time animal care staff, 2-3 seasonal animal care staff, 18 animal care interns and 140 animal care volunteers annually. • Recruited, trained and managed adult animal care volunteers. Hire, train and manage animal care interns annually. Hire, train and manage seasonal staff.• Encouraged team building between volunteers, interns and staff. Taught continuing education classes for interns and volunteers featuring basic and advanced rehabilitation topics.• Raised wildlife awareness through presenting informative and engaging presentations to the public using live animal ambassadors including; birds of prey, mammals, reptiles and amphibians.• Worked in cooperation with the Board of Directors to maintain non-profit’s annual operation budget. Create monthly reports to the Board of Directors and maintained the organization's strategic plan.• Networked with other licensed wildlife rehabilitators for transfer of patients when necessary.• Improvined relationships with donors, supporters and our local community at annual fundraising events. Assisted in the organization of large fundraising events to bring in annual revenue.

Animal Care Staff - Wildlife Rehabilitator

• Mar 2009 - Nov 2012

• Daily husbandry of over 3,300 injured wild patients including but not limited to; feeding, cleaning, and medicating. Performed examinations and medical treatments on new patients. • Assisted center veterinarian with patient surgeries and post-care. • Attended national symposiums to continue my personal education and enhance over 15 protocols and procedures at Wildlife In Need, including our drug formulary. • Answered thousands of phone calls from the public dealing with wildlife conflict and management.

Adjunct Professor of Biology, Animal Behavior Department

• Jan 2019 - May 2020

• Created and developed a new course: Fundamentals of Wildlife Rehabilitation. Prepared course materials such as syllabus, homework assignments, and hands on lab opportunities on specimens. • Challenged and motivated undergraduate students through in-depth lectures, discussions and hands on lab work on topics of wildlife rehabilitation. • Evaluate and grade students’ class work assignments and give final assessments • Created and developed a new course: Fundamentals of Wildlife Rehabilitation. Prepared course materials such as syllabus, homework assignments, and hands on lab opportunities on specimens. • Challenged and motivated undergraduate students through in-depth lectures, discussions and hands on lab work on topics of wildlife rehabilitation. • Evaluate and grade students’ class work assignments and give final assessments

Visitor Services - LTE

• Apr 2017 - Oct 2017

• Working at entrance stations, campgrounds or other visitor contact stations. • Register campers, sell admission stickers and provide customer service regarding the specific park. • Manage daily sticker account and remit all revenues in a timely manner. • Maintain accurate records regarding camper and campsite information. • Use electronic cash registers and computerized reservation and reporting systems. • Working at entrance stations, campgrounds or other visitor contact stations. • Register campers, sell admission stickers and provide customer service regarding the specific park. • Manage daily sticker account and remit all revenues in a timely manner. • Maintain accurate records regarding camper and campsite information. • Use electronic cash registers and computerized reservation and reporting systems.

Animal Care Intern

• May 2008 - Feb 2009

• Daily husbandry of injured wild patients including but limited to; feeding and cleaning. • Administered proper medications and vaccinations and assisted with medical treatments and initial examinations. • Maintained daily accurate patient records. • Took part in the rescue and transportation of wildlife. General facility cleaning and upkeep. • Daily husbandry of injured wild patients including but limited to; feeding and cleaning. • Administered proper medications and vaccinations and assisted with medical treatments and initial examinations. • Maintained daily accurate patient records. • Took part in the rescue and transportation of wildlife. General facility cleaning and upkeep.

Customer Service Manager and Cashier

• Apr 2004 - Dec 2006