• 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• Collaborate with Philanthropy and Marketing departments on story generation, donor stewarding, and leading grant procurement and reporting

•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 external)•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•Develop new programs and work closely with other community agencies and organizations•Possess a California Certified Euthanasia Technician certificate

• 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: Evolution, Comparative Vertebrate Anatomy, Animal Behavior, Animal Diversity Laboratory, Young Scholars Program: Biochemistry of the Gene, Biology 1 Laboratory, and Pre-Veterinarian Freshman Interest Group.

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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