Andy Mcdowell Email & Phone Number

Provide oversight of three field offices covering 10 counties in north-central Ohio. Direct and manage land protection projects involving land acquisition and conservation easements on biologically diverse natural areas and active agricultural land. Guide fundraising efforts, manage and cultivate strong public and private relationships and serve as the primary liaison for agricultural-related relationships for the Land Conservancy.

Cleveland, Ohio

Began as the Environmental Education Coordinator as the sole education person on staff, 12th person hired, nearly two years prior to opening. Traveled up the food chain which eventually lead to the oversight of exhibits, facilities, security, OMNIMAX Theater and information technology at one of the largest hands-on science center's in the United States.

Park Naturalist at Clear Creek State Park, McConnell's Mill State Park and Moraine State Park. Developed and implemented environmental, historical and natural history education and interpretive programs. Served as a primary emergency medical and rescue responder.

Slippery Rock, Pa

Firefighter and EMT for structural fires, wildfires, medical emergencies and motor vehicle accidents. Areas of expertise and training involved specialized rescue situations including wilderness medicine, search and rescue, man tracking, water and ice rescue, agricultural rescue, wildfires, advanced trauma situations and high angle/rope rescue. At the time I also held various levels of instructor certifications.

Instructor in the Parks & Recreation Management Program. Coordinated and instructed classes in forestry, wildlife management, environmental interpretation & introduction to parks & recreation.

Bachelor Of Science, Environmental Education

Activities and Societies: Working multiple jobs and serving with the community volunteer fire dept/ambulance service left little time.

Associates In Applied Science, Parks And Recreation Management

Activities and Societies: President of Recreation Outings Club, wrote outdoor column for campus newspaper, pool/billiards club (not really.