Developed, delivered, and evaluated revenue-generating programs for youth and family audiences; pivoted existing programs to a fully online format as well as envisioned and executed brand-new virtual experiences as a result of COVID planning; managed external partnerships for collaborative programs; trained and supervised part- and full-time staff and volunteers to deliver new programs; oversaw transition and maintenance of over $750k in shared budgets

In addition to the duties as Manager of Public Engagement, below: Lead the public programs team and reported to the Chief Learning and Engagement Officer; managed a budget of over $500k; worked closely with other departments to achieve museum-wide goals; advocated for public experience programs as they relate to the transitional vision of the museum; developed internal and external partnerships; managed adult-education programs2019 Recipient: Patriot's Award for Outstanding Support of Servicemembers

In addition to the duties as Special Exhibits Educator, below: Managed a team of 5 full-time and 30 part-time employees and 100 volunteers in public programs and public spaces; worked collaboratively with other managers to deliver educational programming; developed and implemented 40-50 public events per year; worked closely with exhibits and marketing teams to develop front-line experiences for museum guests; maintained training to handle and display museum collection artifacts and documents safely

Managed the rotating changing exhibits gallery; supported museum operations; taught science and natural history topics to guests; maintained training to handle and present a live animal collection including birds, mammals, reptiles, and invertebrates

Taught natural history topics to groups and guests in an informal learning setting; topics included paleontology and dinosaur science, earth and climate science, biology, ecology, and zoology, scientific inquiry and practice, and other natural history topics

Performed retail and visitor services tasks, interacted and taught museum guests, supervised educational overnight programs, researched and developed label copy and tour content for the “Drawn to the Water” art exhibition, assisted with graphic design and installation functions

Developed zoo exhibits and public events, created zoo-related educational activities and lesson plans, interacted with and taught zoo guests and school groups, supervised, recruited, and trained staff and volunteers, handled animals at public events, oversaw animal welfare (2011 and 2012 Nominee: Philadelphia Zoo Award for Employee Excellence)

Prototyped a gallery backpack guide, performed archival research, developed hands-on educational activities

Designed a camp program for elementary and middle school students, wrote lesson plans for camp activities, interacted with camp contacts, scheduled camp programming

Taught preschool to high school subjects, oversaw student welfare, participated in school and community events

Seasonal position over 3 summers.Designed a camp program for elementary and middle school students, taught natural history topics, ran educational hands-on activities, oversaw camp activities, facilitated student research projects

Taught English to high school students, developed supplementary lesson plans for general institute use, taught extracurricular subjects including science and art, participated in school events

Taught English to preschool and elementary students, developed supplementary lesson plans for general institute use, taught extracurricular subjects including science and art, participated in school events

I have been fortunate to work in many capacities from the time I was a teenager. These experiences enriched me in many ways, not least gaining skills in time management, attention to detail, collaboration, empathy, customer satisfaction, and plain old hard work. While none have become my career, all made me the person I am today and I am proud to include them in my scope of work. Real to Reel Video Productions, Wallingford, CT, videographer and video editorPotsdam Food Co-op Carriage House Bakery, Potsdam, NY, bakery assistantReachout Crisis Hotline, Potsdam, NY, phone operator and counselorSUNY Potsdam Office of Admissions, Potsdam, NY, tour guide and recruitment representativeSUNY Potsdam Anthropology Department, Potsdam, NY, office assistant and tutorEben's Hearth Family Restaurant, Potsdam, NY, serverMountainside Special Events, Meriden, CT, catering staffBuck-a-Book, Chesire, CT, clerk and stocking staffMotophoto, Wallingford, CT, clerk and photo developerBush, Mazzuco, Carbone, Dunham, and other families, Wallingford, CT, babysitter