Experience

Bergen County Department of Parks & Recreation

• United States
• Recreational Facilities
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Principal Park Naturalist/Zoo's Head of Education

  • Dec 2022 - Present

  • Supervises staff engaged in conducting tours, classes, field trips, events at the Bergen County Zoo • Plans the daily, weekly and monthly work programs and develops effective work methods • Highlights animal ecosystems, ecology and conservation measures to classes, visitors and outreach groups • Prepares, identifies appropriate subject matter for educational/instructional presentation, and outlines content and appropriate lesson plans. Evaluate quality, content and activities and changes to current standards • Prepares budget for dept. recommends fee schedules, orders materials and supplies for programsMaintain positive relationships within the work environment. Positively promotes and fosters work that improves department function and productivity.Works to meet and exceed the AZA guidelines for animal welfare. Supports the Bergen County’s Zoo vision and mission statement • Actively participate to improve job knowledge and professional development through conferences, seminars and workshops. • Dependable and willing to work flexible hours, weekends and holidays • Manage Docent program so they are a productive work force in the zoo • Schedule, guide- full time, seasonal and per diem staff and make sure all properly trained in handling animals safely for the public Show less



Cora Hartshorn Arboretum & Bird Sanctuary

• United States
• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Environmental Educator

  • Mar 2018 - Dec 2022

  Camp coordinator, teach classes for all ages, assist with forest restoration, participate in citizen science programs, maintain website and social media, research and apply for grants, and assist with animal husbandry.

• Grant Researcher and Animal Caretaker

  • Dec 2017 - Mar 2018



Turtle Back Zoo

• United States
• Retail Art Supplies
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Program Specialist

  • Aug 2016 - Jan 2020

  Build program curriculum for groups of all ages, communicate with schools, schedule programming, assists in care of animals, organize events, and educate classes on all topics related to zoos and animals such as; history of zoos, zoo design, conservation, enrichment, animal adaptations, and animal habitats. Build program curriculum for groups of all ages, communicate with schools, schedule programming, assists in care of animals, organize events, and educate classes on all topics related to zoos and animals such as; history of zoos, zoo design, conservation, enrichment, animal adaptations, and animal habitats.



Kean University

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Ecology Professor

  • Aug 2016 - Dec 2017

  Develop curriculum, lectures and exams, create and organize laboratory experiments for undergraduate students. Develop curriculum, lectures and exams, create and organize laboratory experiments for undergraduate students.



Sunrun

• United States
• Renewable Energy Semiconductor Manufacturing
• 700 & Above Employee

• Field Energy Advisor

  • Aug 2015 - Jan 2016

  Educating and encouraging homeowners to take advantage of the financial and environmental benefits of implementing solar energy efficiency plans. Educating and encouraging homeowners to take advantage of the financial and environmental benefits of implementing solar energy efficiency plans.



Primate Ecology Lab

• Rutgers University New Brunswick

• Lab Assistant

  • Jan 2015 - Jun 2015

  Assisted in the preparation urea isotope tests and analysis, and trained undergraduate students. Assisted in the preparation urea isotope tests and analysis, and trained undergraduate students.



Internal Medicine Office

• Springfield, New Jersey

• Doctors Assistant and Office Manager

  • Sep 2012 - Jan 2014

  Coordinated physician’s schedule, updated and maintained medical records, represented physician and patients with pharmacists and insurance companies, processed and screened incoming patients and tracked finances of the office. Coordinated physician’s schedule, updated and maintained medical records, represented physician and patients with pharmacists and insurance companies, processed and screened incoming patients and tracked finances of the office.



University of Maryland

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Undergraduate Lab Position

  • Jan 2011 - May 2012

  Filtered, measured pH, performed total solids and weighed or measured soil and water samples. Filtered, measured pH, performed total solids and weighed or measured soil and water samples.



Maryland Hillel

• United States
• Religious Institutions
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Student Weekend Dining Manager

  • Sep 2010 - May 2012

  Managed dining hall and oversaw meal service for 300 plus students, supervised a staff of 10 students. Managed dining hall and oversaw meal service for 300 plus students, supervised a staff of 10 students.



NYC Department of Environmental Protection

• Intern

  • Jun 2009 - Aug 2009

  Conducted research, analyzed and summarized environmental reports. Conducted research, analyzed and summarized environmental reports.