Elyssa Scheck Email & Phone Number

Massachusetts, United States

Massachusetts, United States

•Creating and implementing the annual public program and engagement plans for Trustees' South Shore properties and overseeing and managing all public and private programs. •Developing and implementing between 30-40 public programs per month offering a detailed and diverse offering of high-quality learning experiences focused on ecological conservation, art, sustainable farming and gardening and recreational activities, as well as children's activities, festivals, outdoor concerts, and barnyard programs.•Developing partnerships with local experts, vendors, and artisans to build new and interesting program offerings.•Spearheading the implementation of sensory-friendly programs at the Trustees and working to empower others to create sensory-friendly programs at their own locations/organizations through presentations and step-by-step guidance. •Partnering with organizations focused on diversity, inclusion, and equity to run inclusive programs. •Expanding volunteer opportunities and growing the volunteer community and membership base through public programming channels. • Implementing Weir River Farm and World’s End’s marketing plan, encompassing all print and digital marketing efforts.•Daily and weekly upkeeping of Weir River Farm and World’s End’s Facebook, Instagram, and email accounts, as well as collecting, storing, and creating new content for these platforms on a planned schedule.

Greater New York City Area

PROGRAM COORDINATOR/CAMP DIRECTOR • MARCH 2018 - PRESENT•Directed all summer camp preparation and running including implementing weekly camp sessions for grades K-9, managing camp budget, expenditure, and camper scholarships, managing all camper registrations, paperwork, and communications with guardians, and hiring, training, and managing seasonal staff including summer naturalists, a first aid director, and volunteers.•Recruited, trained and coordinated center volunteers including the Teen Board for grades 9-12 which actively engaged a group of 20-25 students in conservation and outreach activities. •Managed Audubon’s three largest events and programs, including the Fall Festival and Hawk Watch which draws three thousand people annually.•Developed outreach endeavors and marketing strategies to generate public interest and participation in center activities and to increase visitor traffic.ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION SPECIALIST • APRIL 2015 - January 2017•Collaborated with U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service employees, Audubon staff, and other partners to facilitate the implementation of the Schoolyard Habitat (SYH) Program throughout Connecticut. •Prepared and led monthly team meetings and workshops with schools to ensure the successful completion of program goals, including the creation of wildlife habitats in schoolyards and teacher training sessions. •Developed a comprehensive resource guide designed to assist schools through the SYH program process. •Managed Audubon’s email and social media platforms; wrote articles and other content for the center’s newsletters and website; and created flyers, event calendars, and other media to promote public programs.•Managed the Schoolyard Habitat listserv platform through which I compiled and sent out monthly newsletters.

•Managed ASA’s social media platforms and wrote articles and other content for newsletters and website.•Liaised with partner organizations to improve their communication strategies.•Created and disseminated surveys to collect and analyze data from organization participants to determine the most effective communication strategies.•Collected and analyzed data from social media and used results to improve communication and outreach.•Spearheaded a seed grant fundraising campaign.

Greater New York City Area

•Helped develop a PowerPoint presentation designed to educate high school seniors about difficult issues such as campus safety, sexual assault, abusive relationships, and the influence of drugs and alcohol•Attended public speaking training sessions and subsequently delivered presentations to large groups of seniors•Assisted with fundraising events by providing support during set-up, ensuring that the event ran smoothly, speaking with attendees, and collecting donations

Santa Fe, New Mexico Area

•Provided daily husbandry and veterinary services for patients including: medical assessments, administering medications and injections, calculating drug dosages, intake exams, identifying and interpreting injuries on radiographs, and determining and implementing correct treatment plans for new intakes•Carried out lab and office tasks as needed, such as answering questions from the public and determining the PCV and TP of patients

Master'S Of Science, Global Wildlife Health And Conservation

Activities and Societies: Spent time working with veterinarians and zoo keepers at Bristol ZooCourses: Wildlife Diseases and Integrated.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Biology/Biological Sciences, General

Activities and Societies: Teaching Assistant: Vertebrate Zoology Teaching Assistant: Biology Junior SeminarConcentration in Evolutionary.

Study Abroad, Marine Biology; Animal Behavior; Global Studies

Activities and Societies: Shipboard Family Program Port volunteer experienceSeptember-December 2010 Ports: Spain; Morocco, Ghana, South.