Brian William Ogle Email & Phone Number

Orlando, Fl, Us

Melbourne, Florida, United States

Reporting directly to the CEO, responsible for setting the overarching vision, strategy, and theoretical background for the Education Department, including working collaboratively with other departments on zoo-wide initiatives to identify opportunities for education and programming.*Led a rebranding of the department to Conservation Learning and updated reporting structure *Stabilized department finances and diversified portfolio which resulted in the department having a net-positive income *Strategically realigned programmatic portfolio and updated programming across all audiences

Melbourne, Florida, United States

Collaborate in a cross-departmental function to to design, conduct, and provide project-based support for both human dimension research and evaluation initiatives throughout the Zoo to provide insights into organization impact.*Responsible for research design, qualitative data collection and analysis, quantitative data collection, data analysis, and reporting of results to stakeholders.*Develop partnerships to build research capacity, including creating and implementing university partnerships.*Member of the interpretation and graphics committee. Additionally, work collaboratively with teams todesign and conduct research to measure impact on attitude, behavior changes, and exhibitobjectives*Reports research results and publish findings to advance the visitor experience and informalscience education fields.

*Management and administration of all department operations, including the direct supervision of 19 full-time faculty, multiple adjuncts, two academic majors, five minors, and the general education core.

Leesburg, Fl

*Created the Bachelor of Science degree in Anthrozoology (launched in 2016) and grew this program to be the largest major by enrollment.*Taught a variety of courses related to research methods, zoo studies, applied animal management, and educating about animals. *Designed travel programs visiting Alaska, Puerto Rico, and Costa Rica to engage students in wildlife biology and conservation. *Mentored undergraduate researchers resulting in multiple conference presentations and publications.Service to institution:*Founded the Green Team (sustainability committee);*Taught professional development workshops, including managing the new employee training program designed to align all staff to the institution mission;*Member of the Quality Enhancement Plan committee;*Sponsor of multiple student organizations.

Front Royal, Va

*Responsible for overall camp leadership, including supervision and training of 9 staff members*Created new hands-on programming to engage campers in conservation and to teach about the role zoos play in conserving the natural world. *Created family learning activity guides as an extension to camp lesson plans.

Bellevue, Ne

*Evaluated live animal public programing and exhibits*Created protocols for handling and display of live animal collection*Developed training sessions for staff and volunteers on animal handling techniques as well as humane & conservation education program design utilizing live animals*Supported husbandry routine of program animals, including reptiles, amphibians, and small mammals

Omaha, Nebraska

*Responsible for Adoptions Department operations, including 4 satellite adoption centers*Management of adoptable pet inventory*Established new staff and volunteer training modules using modern andragogy techniques*Created new qualitative and quantitative analysis tools to measure performance metrics*Implemented internship program for college students*Developed and delivered unique humane education programming for summer camp*Developed new, creative marketing campaigns for adoptable pets

Omaha, Nebraska, United States

*Significantly increased the number of local youth participating in zoo-sponsored volunteer programs*Created a new transition program for middle school volunteers to increase engagement *Organized and implemented new special events focused on conservation as part of a multi-departmental team*Contributed to a cross-departmental team who designed new curriculum packages for local teachers*Increased the number of guest engagement programs designed to encourage conservation action and increase conservation awareness*Environmental Sustainability Workgroup participant

Omaha’s Henry Doorly Zoo - Omaha, Nebraska Spring 2000-Fall 2006; 2008Volunteer & Seasonal Roles *Presented educational programming to zoo guests*Keeper assistant with various animal crews*Employed in Customer Service and Rides Departments (seasonally 2004-2006)Tanganyika Wildlife Park - Goddard, Kansas Summer 2008*Daily care of exotic felines and rhinos*Presentation of animal shows and keeper chats*Operant conditioning and enrichment developmentBanfield, The Pet Hospital - Papillion, NE Nov 2007 – May 2008

Doctor Of Education (Ed.D.), Education

Overview: The Doctor of Education is a professional practice doctorate designed for practitioners who aspire to positions of influence.

Master'S Degree, Anthrozoology, Gpa: 3.96

Activities and Societies: Institute for the Study of Human-Animal RelationsProgram Overview: The discipline focuses on the examination.

Graduate Certificate, Educational Technologies & Media, Gpa: 3.92

Program Overview: The program is designed to teach students how to use technology in the classroom in a purposeful way to enrich.

Bachelor Of Science, Adult Education, Gpa: 3.52

Program Overview: This program prepares students for instructional responsibilities in professional education settings, such as vocational.

A.A.S, Veterinary Technology, Gpa: 3.0

Activities and Societies: Vet Tech Student Association (president 2007)Courses: Medical Terminology, Principles of Veterinary Technology.