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This role involves increasing financial support for Zoo New England's operations and programming through strategic fundraising and relationship-building.

South Salem, NY

My role as the Wolf Conservation Center's Development and Special Events Coordinator involved the planning and execution of a variety of fundraising endeavors to support the WCC's work in wildlife conservation, education, and advocacy. This included directing special events, maintaining donor relationships, writing and managing grant requests, and.

El Yunque National Forest, Puerto Rico

Collected and interpreted data on the abundance and distribution of terrestrial snail and phasmid populations in response to natural habitat destruction in El Yunque National Forest, Puerto Rico. Acted as lead researcher of a four-person team.

Storrs, CT

Assisted students with live sham implant and castration surgeries on rats.Taught students surgical preparation, aseptic technique, administering drugs to animals, animal handling and restraint, surgical processes, suturing and maintaining proper cleanliness of the laboratory setting.

Traveled throughout Connecticut to independent and chain pet retailers to market a healthy alternative to popular dog and cat foods. Utilized extensive background in pet nutrition and to educate buyers on the importance of a healthy, fortified diet. Gained extensive skills in marketing, customer service, and consumer relations. Gave a seminar on pet.