• Provide scheduling services to clients on all types of events within the Student Union building and on campus• Assist and counsel clients with event planning to ensure that their events meet their needs including room selection and set up, audio/visual and tech equipment, catering, parking and building staff as needed• Support and assist the Student Union building manager and event support services supervisor by collecting detailed information on events from clients and clearly communicating that information through meetings, emails and the scheduling system• Inform client of University policies, in particular the use of alcohol and activities of a potentially dangerous nature, as well as ensure that all required liability insurance and licenses are received from the client• Ensure that all event details are accurate and complete in the system and completed with a signed contract• System administrator for the university scheduling software 25Live • Assist in the training of university staff and students in the use of 25Live• Work collaboratively with various departments critical to successful events on campus, such as Catering, Parking, Police and Facilities Management• Use of AIM software to generate work orders for Facilities requests• Use of Traf-Sys People Counting Systems software to monitor traffic within the Student Union building and to create traffic reports for supervisors• Build and maintain positive and productive relationships with University staff and external groups

Garnish began as handmade jewelry using natural stones and a unique perspective. In 2013 I began making Jillbies. A Jillby is a candlestick (or other objets d'art as the mood strikes) made from recycled and repurposed materials.

• Assisted the Director in administering and overseeing the daily operations of the Institute including preparing, organizing and developing materials, information and reports in support of the strategic and operational activities of the CHCI• Supervised staff of three animal technicians and a docent coordinator• Trained students in ethical and safe caregiving of captive chimpanzees• Oversaw CHCI’s Chimposium program - educational workshops open to the public, nearly 6000 people per year visited CHCI through Chimposiums• Oversaw a docent program staffed with paid liaisons and volunteer community and student members• Fundraised to support an annual budget of approximately $140,000• Researched website opportunities and acquired grant to support purchase of a new website with e-commerce and portal functions• Designed and managed website content; set-up and monitor payment gateways and merchant accounts• Designed, wrote and supervised production of marketing and membership materials • Planned and purchased advertising to promote the “Chimposium” program• Oversaw gift shop operations and purchasing• Monitored blog and Facebook page content • Recruit and retain membership for the non-profit organization Friends of Washoe• Designed, implemented and managed assistants to complete a study on the nighttime enrichment preferences of the three chimpanzees living at CHCI – summer 2012• Collaborated on program design and management, including “Understanding Our Next of Kin Curriculum: Continuing Education for Middle School Teachers” CE workshop and “Chimpanzee Watch” summer camp • Represented CHCI, Friends of Washoe and the chimpanzees to the public• Worked with the City of Ellensburg, Kittitas County Chamber of Commerce and Kittitas County Commissioners to obtain lodging tax grant funds and to promote CHCI as a tourism asset to the City and County

• Instructor – PRIM 220: Introduction to Primate Laboratory Procedures• Supervised trainers and monitored student progress

• Created, organized and promoted new educational programs such as “Safety 411” (a safety fair held in a local mall bringing together law enforcement agencies, crime prevention programs, neighborhood groups, and advocacy organizations) and the “Green Series” (series of education programs on green building policies and community conservation issues)• Project creator and coordinator for annual fundraiser “Scrub Your Paws for a Cause” Dog Wash to benefit the Iowa City animal shelter and promote the REALTOR® brand in the community • Grants received: National Association of REALTORS® Smart Growth Grant ($3000) 2008; National Association of REALTORS® Game Changers Grant ($10,000) 2010• Advised on marketing and media strategy• Wrote and designed print materials, television and radio spots• Maintained a working understanding and current knowledge of both Iowa and Illinois real estate laws pertaining to education, licensing and school administration• Responsible for all class activities from scheduling and CEU approvals to hosting courses and record-keeping• Researched new course opportunities to meet member needs in a changing industry• Maintained the website education registration and records system• Administered home study and online education • Assisted members with education requirements and education records• Assisted public with guidance on real estate as a career• Worked cooperatively with the Iowa and Illinois real estate commissions

• Care of multiple species from primates to hoofstock, primarily chimpanzees; includes cleaning, feeding and maintenance of exhibit and indoor enclosures• Trained new keepers in chimpanzee behavior, appropriate animal care and safety protocols• Educated the public on chimpanzees through Keeper Talks and group presentations• Chair of the zoo-wide Animal Conditioning and Training Committee (ACT), established to coordinate and standardize operant conditioning/training programs throughout the zoo• Creator and co-moderator of Inter-ACT, an informal forum for trainers to discuss training issues• Created and submitted the program “Visitor Etiquette: Improving Animal Visibility by Improving Visitor Behavior”