Provide reading assistance to low- to mid-level readers in first and second grade to increase vocabulary and reading fluency.

Managed development, delivery, and assessment of education, conservation, and sustainability programs for visitors and staff.• Launched Education program refresh that improved staff proficiency and cross-functionality, increased visitor engagement, and reinvigorated interdepartmental relationships.• Navigated operational changes by transitioning school programs to self-guided experiences; solicited and incorporated teacher and team feedback.• Introduced Marine Science Careers program and preschool lesson plans, resulting in excellent survey ratings, repeat visitation, and increased staff development.• Expanded community partnerships and brand awareness through stormwater education, habitat cleanups/restoration, sea turtle nesting walks, and horseshoe crab nesting surveys.• Led Orlando attractions to achieve Merlin Sustainability Award for local conservation initiatives; exceeded fundraising goal for SEA LIFE Trust’s global conservation projects.

By investing in our children today, we’re strengthening our community tomorrow. Our vision is to ensure, through community investment, that OCPS will be the top producer of successful students in the nation.• Serve the ninth largest school district in the U.S., impacting more than 200,000 students and 13,000 teachers• Convey business experience, accountability and transparency to the Foundation’s programs and initiatives• Participate in board meetings, committees, fundraising and public awareness activities

Directed the Education department, averaging 125 to more than 225 employees seasonally, to achieve program, participant and revenue milestones in a competitive market. Proactive, positive leadership nurtured creativity and accountability, resulting in high satisfaction scores from guest and employee surveys.• Created education plans for attractions and identified key messages that increased guest awareness of SeaWorld’s animal rescue and conservation programs.• Elevated value and impact of educational experiences on millions of park guests which distinguished SeaWorld Education programs as a brand differentiator in guest surveys and media reviews.• Instructed 100,000+ education program participants annually, including the company’s largest school field trip program and day camp, with positive evaluations from teachers and families.• Strengthened SeaWorld’s 35-year relationship with Orange County Public Schools; received Florida Department of Education Commissioner’s Business Recognition Award, June 2016.• Collaborated with partners to host events which expanded SeaWorld’s community relations efforts.• Evaluated grant requests for the SeaWorld & Busch Gardens Conservation Fund which determined funding levels for conservation education and sustainable livelihood projects.• Wrote and compiled rigorous zoological accreditation applications and participated in interviews with inspection teams which contributed to successful industry certifications.• Edited digital and print marketing materials for SeaWorld Education programs which improved alignment with brand and customer awareness.

Managed school program, tour and camp operations and reconciled budgets which increased efficiency, profitability and alignment with business expectations.• Led department through a change and transition in leadership. Created a positive work environment with clear and progressive action plans that improved morale and employee survey results.• Analyzed survey and sales data to identify and prioritize enhancements to SeaWorld Education programs which increased guest value and participation.