Karalyn Aronow, Msc, Cawa Email & Phone Number

Oakland, CA, US

Oakland, California

• Responsible for setting organizational policies and strategic goals for a large nonprofit organization
• Oversee all operations in 10 departments: Volunteer Services, Humane Education, Oakland Shelter, Dublin Shelter, Medical Support, Foster Care, Facilities and IT, Humane Advocacy, Customer Care, and Behavior and Training
• Lead monthly Operations Team and Leadership Team meetings and make final operational decisions
• Participate in Executive Committee meetings
• Manage, motivate, and develop a staff of 9 direct reports and 50 professionals with responsibility for recruiting, supervision, training, performance management, and leadership development
• Develop new programs and work closely with other community agencies and organizations including overseeing contracts with government agencies

• Responsible for setting organizational policies and strategic goals for a large nonprofit organization
• Oversee all operations pertaining to in-house animals including: Animal Intake (three municipal contracts and owner surrenders), Animal Care (including foster/rescue), Adoptions, and Animal Behavior (both internal and.
• Responsible for leading weekly Operations Team meetings and making final operational decisions
• Participate in Senior Leadership and Board of Director meetings
• Create program materials and procedures for four departments and was fully responsible for budgeting and operational management of all departments
• Manage a staff of 45 professionals with responsibility for selection, supervision, training, correcting deficiencies, and staff evaluations

Portland, Oregon Area

• Provided leadership, direction, and inspiration in all areas of a young and growing nonprofit organization
• Created growth in all charity programs: Classroom Pets, Pets for Veterans, Companions for Seniors, Group Home Pets, and Pet Visits
• Developed and managed a comprehensive pet foster and volunteer program which won recognition from the CEO and owner of our sister organization for its success and training curriculum materials
• Cultivated a culture of philanthropy and volunteerism in the workplace; grew from 2% to over 70% of team members from our sister organization volunteering or donating
• Established the online presence of the charity through Google Ad Grants, social media creation and oversight, and press releases

I worked at three universities as a Graduate Teaching Assistant. I taught a wide range of courses in the biological sciences and served on a special assignment to assist in developing a new course with active learning integration. I also led many outreach committees and was regularly involved in science for the public events. Some courses taught include.

Tallahassee, Florida

• Served as the program manager of a government run animal care facility
• Supervised a staff of Correctional Officers and inmates assigned to the animal care team
• Created and implemented a Training Facility and Program Curriculum and recognized, evaluated, and solved training or behavioral problems in departmental horses
• Oversaw the volunteer program for mounted posse members and students interested in equine management and training, encouraging participation, development, and professionalism
• Problem solved to develop innovative and budget-conscious solutions to improve facility weaknesses

Tallahassee, Florida

• Performed pre-adopting screening to dogs upon intake to identify potential behavioral or medical concerns
• Provided behavior modification before adoption and worked with foster volunteers to continue training
• Offered post-adoption coaching, consultations, and private training on dog behavior concerns
• Conducted extensive community outreach on proper animal care and training and developed comprehensive educational programs

Tallahassee, Florida Area

• Directly responsible for the successful operation of a busy scientific research lab
• Provided training and supervision to postdocs, graduate students, and interns conducting research
• Constantly developed and updated protocols based on new techniques, procedures, and equipment
• Managed a large grant-based budget with complex constrains and oversaw financial planning

Tallahassee, Florida

• Oversaw care, enrichment, and habitat maintenance for the zoo’s farm and education animals
• Conducted daily inspections of the facilities and constantly monitored the condition of all animals
• Presented educational information to school groups and the public about the zoo’s animals
• Collaborated with managers and biologists to plan interpretive and environmental education programs

Tallahassee, Florida

• Responded to emergency calls of sick, injured, dangerous, and pest wildlife
• Provided emergency medical care and worked with a veterinarian to establish long-term recovery plans for each rescued animal
• Presented education about native species and assisted with public outreach during events

Master’S Degree, Biology/Biological Sciences, General

Master’s Thesis: "Snake venom composition, adaptation, and evolution: Comparative transcriptomic and proteomic analyses of venoms from the.

Bachelor’S Degree, Biology/Biological Sciences, General

Activities and Societies: Magna Cum Laude. Minors in Chemistry and Psychology. Completed an Undergraduate Honors Thesis: "The Effect of.

Master’S Degree, Animal Behavior And Ethology

Academic focuses: Animal welfare of zoo and domestic animals; animal behavioral syndromes, individual differences, and “personality”; and.