Christopher Klaritch Email & Phone Number

Riverhead, New York, United States

Shirley, New York, United States

West Sayville, New York, United States

Managed social media outreach (Facebook and Instagram) for education, advertising, events, etc.Interviewed potential volunteers and employeesManaged the visitor services front desk/gift shopOversaw/ran the Mid-Winter Break Camp, Spring Break Camp, Bay Days Summer Camp, Story Time by the Bay, and the tail end of the Maritime Miler Virtual Challenge fundraiserMaintained contact and engaged with volunteers and affiliated organizations (Retired & Senior Volunteer Program, Association of Professional Volunteer Administrators, K&K Insurance, Volunteer Match, etc.)Organized major annual events such as the Halloween Boat Burning, Seafood Festival, etc.Oversaw booking, refunds, and rebooking for sails on the oyster sloop, Priscilla, a National Historic Landmark

West Sayville, New York, United States

Maintained the cleanliness of all buildings on museum groundsRan admissions and the gift shopOpened and closed the museum grounds/buildingsInteracted with the public and educated them on the museum's exhibits and history

West Sayville, New York, United States

Ran the Bay Day's Summer CampEducated ~20 elementary school age children in topics surrounding marine biology and environmental scienceEnsured the safety of all childrenWorked with 2 junior counselors and 2 counselors in training to implement safe, exciting, and educational activitiesCared for the children on a weekly day long trip to Fire Island and the Sunken Forest, educating them on the forest's unique ecosystemReceived a new group of children every week

Worked with customers in person and on the phone, taking their orders and answering any questions they may have.Maintained the cleanliness of the storefront and restocked merchandise whenever necessary.Worked in food truck for events, festivals, and catering; occasionally made deliveries.

Assisted Dr. Kim Adams in teaching the Diversity of Life II lab at SUNY-ESF.Helped students with understanding various groups of animals, from microscopic to mammals and birds.Assisted with setting up lab equipment and microscope slides weekly.

Bachelor'S Degree, Conservation Biology

High School Diploma