Representative for Aurora, Keycraft, Hammond's Candies, iScream and a variety of toys, gifts, souvenirs, puzzles, brain teasers, craft kits, and gamesManages Front Range territory from Fort Collins along the I25 Corridor through Denver and Colorado Springs as well as Evergreen, Idaho Springs, Littleton, Arvada and everything in between

Handle, interact with, and take care of 30+ non-releasable raptors, representing over 20 species of eagles, owls, falcons, hawks and one vulture on a regular basis.Present 3-8 lectures a week at schools across the front range to educate students in groups of 10-200 ranging in age from pre-school to middle school about birds of prey. In charge of all aspects of animal husbandry and enrichment including: Maintenance of living space by repairing perches, cleaning mews and facilitating proper seasonal living conditions for certain species. Creating menu based on bird’s dietary requirements, prepping food, feeding and providing water for all raptors. Fly raptors on a creance for exercise and to prevent muscle atrophy.Lead numerous educational programs and booths at both public and private events. Educate and interact with general public through one on one questioning, quick informational talks on a microphone or full lecture programs.Train all new volunteers on proper handling, how to retrieve and put away bird species from their individual mew safely, and how to correctly tie a double falconers knot for leashing birds. Supervise 1-7 of our 40+ volunteers with varying degrees of bird handling experience at lectures and events. Perform hands-on training with new birds to get used to stepping up and standing on a glove, wearing a hood and being moved in and out of kennels for transportation purposes.Make close observation of animal behavior, weight, eating habits, and daily amount of food consumed to ensure safety and health of each animal. Aid in grooming (talon clipping and beak coping) and medical application of ointments and bandaging. Keep in close contact with employers and co-workers about observations and any concerns regarding health and behavior.Observe bird equipment such as anklets, jesses, swivels and leashes for deterioration. Aid in making of new anklets and jesses as well as outfitting the birds with the new equipment.

Provided support for family programming by developing program activities, organizing materials and supplies, assisting with program execution and reconciliationProvided support for adult programs and classes by serving as the main customer service representative for presenters and participants during programs; processing/verifying registrations, performing audiovisual setup and breakdown; facilitating smooth execution of programs; and performing reconciliation dutiesFacilitated the execution of off-site outreach events and seasonal organization-wide eventsResearched free media outlets and uploaded event details to advertise for Hudson Gardens' Christmas light showAssisted with the training, supervision and coordination of Education Department volunteers

Engaged and educated children (preschool to fifth grade) on the ecology and wildlife of the prairie as well as the cultural heritage of the Cheyenne Indians and the early pioneer settlersHandled and presented live ambassador animals such as a bull snake, spotted salamander, and western box turtle while ensuring safety of both animals and childrenFacilitated a creative learning environment that is safe and effective while encouraging active participationInformed visitors of ecological benefits of restorative grazing and holistic management to improve and preserve our local grasslandsAided in social media marketing through photographing and uploading media content to Instagram

Assisted program managers with coordination and administration of the Wetland Reserve Program Aided in the closing of over 6,000 acres of land in Tennessee now devoted to conservationDrafted and reviewed documentation that ensures funding integrity and program accountability for the procurement of preliminary and final title opinions, environmental record searches, boundary surveys, title insurance and closing servicesCoordinated work throughout acquisition process with agency personnel, Conservation Partners, realtors, land surveyors, attorneys, closing agencies and farm managers

Hiked along steep terrain within the 287-acre preserve where I identified, photographed and catalogued over 160 species of wildflowers, amphibians and reptiles, ferns, woody plants and invasive exotic plants into iNaturalist in order to digitize species list for the ongoing Floracliff Biodiversity ProjectObserved and recorded plant phenology events from leafing out, flowering and fruiting throughout the summerAssisted with invasive species removal of garlic mustard, winter creeper and honeysuckle, macroinvertebrate sampling in order to determine water quality and educational hikes and workshops