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Raleigh, Nc, Us

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

Jacksonville, Florida, United States

Oversaw Jacksonville Zoo and Gardens' ZooTeen! Program and Group Volunteer opportunities to provide fun, engaging experiences throughout the zoo and community. Led over 600+ volunteers through various programs that involved community engagement, sustainable initiatives, skill workshops, mentoring, and customer service development. Built relationships with 100+ community organizations ranging from schools, corporations, special needs groups, and religious affiliates. Planned and executed zoo-wide events, such as Spooktacular, a Halloween celebration that drew around 40,000 guests.Achievements: Increased ZooTeen! applicant and revenue numbers by over 30%. Increased overall volunteer numbers by over 60%. Created over 80 new longstanding community partnerships to bring financial, marketing, and labor advantages to the zoo.Facilitated the City Nature Challenge, a global bioblitz, across Duval County to engage residents in nature.

Jacksonville, Florida, United States

Provided excellent customer service practices to the Jumbo Shrimp fans and had fun doing it (while watching some baseball).

Jacksonville, Florida, United States

Observed the planning of the Power Up! Zero-Emissions Industry Forum. Reviewed the Sustainability Action Plan for the Authority's 200 bus fleet. Gained insight into sustainability reporting metrics involving zero-emissions, water reduction, waste management, and energy use.

Pine Knoll Shores, North Carolina

Coordinated NC Aquarium at Pine Knoll Shores' Volunteer Program with 200+ individuals to provide educational opportunities, scheduling assistance, performance feedback, and event planning. Of those 200 volunteers, ~50 compromised teen specific programming that focused on marine science, conservation issues, customer service, and public speaking confidence. Educated aquarium guests through 8+ daily public presentations including feedings, live animal encounters, and scripted programs.Achievements: Initiated a year-round program for 30 teenagers to engage the with the community and aquarium throughout the school year.

Jacksonville, Florida, United States

Performed basic animal husbandry including feeding, distributing medication, and weighing. Worked with life support filtration system and water quality testing equipment - provided accurate water quality measurements for all aquatic habitats at facility. Interacted with guests for educational and informal talks about stingrays, conservation, and habitat quality.

Master Of Arts - Ma, Conservation Biology

Focused on sustainable business and how organizations can engage their communities in conservation. Project Dragonfly is an online.

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Biology, General

Focused studies on Environmental Studies and Marine Sciences.