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Holland, Mi

Cadiz, Kentucky

- Create and present a variety of interpretive programs for public of all ages using tangible and intangible concepts to help guests make intellectual and emotional connections to environmental resources through hands-on learning- Train new employees and volunteers- Assist in the daily care of over 40 species of live animals such as herps, birds of prey, and mammals including maintenance of animal exhibits and the preparation and delivery of diets- Handle birds of prey daily for interpretive programs- Train animals for use in educational programs, such as an opossum and coyotes- Coordinate special events- Manage native gardens

Libertyville, Illinois

- Led thematic walks and programs for adults and children- Developed and taught environmental education classes for students grades 2-9, including outreach programs visiting schools and libraries- Led summer day camps based on environmental education topics- Assisted at festivals and work days- Managed summer day camp volunteers- Used props, visual aids, stories, songs, and audio equipment during programs

Golden Pond, Ky

- Led environmental education programs, often using live animal ambassadors, for school children grades 2-12 and the public- Organized and managed a festival attended by 1,800 people- Provided quality customer service to the public, teachers, event coordinators, and camp guests- Created and maintained interpretive displays and exhibits- Led interpretive programs off site, transporting patrons via 12 passenger vans, canoes and on foot

- Cared for children ages 3 months to 5 years- Worked with children on motor skills, shapes, game, colors, alphabet, and numbers

Round Lake, Illinois

- Greeted, visited with museum guests, and answered their questions- Cared for animals and museum areas- Helped at park district events and environmental education programs

- Sell clothing and outerwear to customers- Assist with implementation of floor layouts- Keep stock in order

- Develop and lead educational programs- Lead and assist with developed programs- Assist with manual labor necessary on sites

Libertyville, Illinois

- Designed detailed residential landscape plans and sold installations to clients- Managed installation crews on site- Acted as an on-site customer service representative- Used CAD to create drawings and make proposals

Spring Grove, Illinois

- Managed the design department's scheduling and procedures- Designed high-end residential landscape plans and completed all price quotes- Presented landscape designs and led customers through installation process- Processed all information regarding permits for installation work

Franklin Park, Illinois

- Created landscape designs and proposals for residential clients- Scheduled and supervised crews during the installation of plants and hardscapes

Bs, Horticulture With A Specialty In Design

Activities and Societies: Pi Alpha Xi member, Horticulture Club - garden head and member, Studied abroad at Wageningen University.

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