Allison O'Donnell
Slippery Rock,PA
Summary
Driven to provide exceptional public service to help people explore and connect to natural areas. Knowledge of resource management strategies and basic species identification. Natural leader and love for the environment.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Gift Shop Associate
Keystone Safari
08.2023 - Current
- Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
- Prioritized helping customers over completing other routine tasks in park.
- Volunteered for extra shifts during holidays and other busy periods to alleviate staffing shortages.
- Set up for different shift correctly and in a timely manner (reindeer, giraffe, mining, etc.).
- Became educated on the animals at each feeding station.
Camp Counselor/Facilitator
Clemson University
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
- Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities including outdoor rockwall, giant swing, archery, teams course and more.
- Implemented rules and regulations to enforce discipline and compliance while maintaining a campy environment.
- Kept track of allergies and dietary restrictions, verifying correct meals and snacks were given to campers.
- Assisted with maintenance and upkeep of campgrounds to promote clean environment.
- Obtained lifeguard and CPR/First Aid training.
Homestead and Facilities Intern
Slippery Rock University- Macoskey Center
05.2022 - 12.2022
- Assisted in leading volunteer days.
- Planned and maintained the health of the learning garden.
- Used proper PPE to help maintain part of 83 acres of land including weed whacking and zero turn/push mowing.
- Efficiently set up, worked, and tore down an on campus farmstand
- Preformed chicken and quail husbandry by providing cage cleanings, enrichments, cage upgrades, etc.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Park And Resource Management
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
Slippery Rock, PA12.2023
Skills
- Customer service
- Facilitation
- Problem-Solving
- Adaptable
- Group and independent work
- Working with the public/different ages
- Field work
- Leadership
- Research
Certification
- Wildlife Research CITI Training (2023)
- Working with the IACUC Training (2023)
- CPR/First Aid Certification (2023)
- Lifeguard Certification (2023)
- Stop the Bleed (2022)
- Leave No Trace Educator Certification (2020)
Timeline
Gift Shop Associate
Keystone Safari
08.2023 - Current
Camp Counselor/Facilitator
Clemson University
05.2023 - 08.2023
Homestead and Facilities Intern
Slippery Rock University- Macoskey Center
05.2022 - 12.2022
Bachelor of Science - Park And Resource Management
Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania
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