Cameron Kniffen Email & Phone Number

Detroit, Mi, Us

Royal Oak, Michigan, United States

Remote | Oxford, Ohio | Belize | Detroit Zoo

Detroit Zoological Society, in-person branch facilitatorMaster's Capstone (BIO 637 & BIO 639) - Asst. Instructor/DALBelize EE (BIO/IES681) - Asst. Insturctor/CLL

Auburn Hills, Michigan, United States

Detroit Metropolitan Area

Currently working to develop nature education programming and teach recreation skills for community members. Responsible for operating education endeavors in city parks and management of the Hawk Woods Park and Campground. Also, help community members rent facilities and orchestrate solutions when park problems are brought forward by citizens.

Auburn Hills, Michigan, United States

Responsible for balancing and maintaining the department budget, developing inclusive education and athletic programming, working with board members to develop community-oriented initiatives, and managing a large staff. Currently directing the Y-Learning Centers. Also establishing and executing COVID-19 protocols to ensure safe programming for both students and staff members.

Troy, Michigan

Belle Isle, Michigan

Taught programs on wildlife conservation and animal needs at the Detroit Zoo and Belle Isle Nature Center. Presented on native Michigan wildlife and worked with individuals to increase their understanding of how to manage their impact on the Metro Detroit environment. Designed and provided accessible programs for diverse populations including people who are Deaf/hard of hearing, visually impaired/blind, or have a variety of cognitive abilities. Provided training and supervision to volunteers and seasonal staff members. Internship completed December 2018.

Royal Oak, Michigan

Designed and provided accommodations and programs for diverse populations including people who are Deaf/hard of hearing, visually impaired/blind or have a variety of cognitive abilities.

Introduction to Recreation, Parks and Leisure Services & Introduction to Deaf Culture

Mount Pleasant, Michigan

Developed programming focused on native and invasive animals, and policy in Michigan, provided a safe and educational environment for campers, trained and supervised staff, and effectively communicated with staff, campers, and parents.

United States

Created accommodating ways to teach outdoor technical skills to campers who were Deaf/hard of hearing, blind/visually impaired or had juvenile arthritis, provided a safe, fun and educational environment for campers and counselors with diverse abilities, and supervised and trained staff.

Master Of Arts - Ma, Biology, Biological Anthropology

Focus: Natural Resource Management and Water Conservation Policy

Bachelor Of Applied Arts, Outdoor And Environmental Recreation

Activities and Societies: Minor: American Sign Language Rho Epsilon Chi Professional Fraternity PEX Alpha Chapter President and Founder.

High School Diploma

Activities and Societies: Student Government Association - Vice President Multiple Athletics Mathematics Tutor Mariner Drama Theatre Troop.