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Anastasia Leftwich
Coeburn,VA
Overview
11
years of professional experience
Work History
William King Museum Of ArtAbingdon, VA
Assistant Director of Youth and Family Education
09.2023 - Current
Job overview
- Oversaw daily operations within the education department by carrying out a range of administrative, financial, and industry-related tasks
- Developed long-term plans and policies and use education philosophies to develop programs
- Represented the museum in a variety of settings, such as business and civic engagements
- Develop community outreach programs ensure children from all types of backgrounds can benefit from the museum programs
- Delivered Van Gogh Outreach lessons in Native American cultures, Greece, Rome, and China to children in second and third grade across the many counties in Southwest Virginia
- Taught art history along with carrying out an art project coordinating with the history lesson or art theory subject to weekly homeschool children of many ages
- Taught art history and art theory related to nature to children at forest school in warmer months
- Helped develop activities for summer camps
- Created and maintained reports on operational performance metrics
Department Of Conservation And RecreationSaint Paul, VA
Interpretive Park Ranger
05.2020 - 07.2023
Job overview
- Developed, organized, facilitated and promoted diverse recreational interpretive programs utilizing local historical, ecological, and cultural resources
- Facilitated group discussions among participants during interpretive programs
- Inspected equipment used in interpretive programs for safety purposes prior to use
- Created and distributed promotional material related to interpretive programming and events
- Gave public presentations to schools and community groups
- Maintained records of visitor attendance at interpretive programs and compiled data from surveys to evaluate effectiveness of interpretive programs
- Researched best practices in interpretation techniques for use in program development and attended professional development workshops and seminars
- Conducted daily maintenance activities large and small
- Performed routine inspections of trails, campsites, buildings, and other areas within the park
- Collaborated with local organizations on joint projects related to conservation efforts
United States Postal Service, USPSAbingdon, VA
Rural Carrier Associate
02.2017 - 05.2020
Job overview
- Sorted incoming mail and packages into designated categories for further processing and distribution
- Loaded mail and packages onto vehicle for delivery
- Inspected vehicle prior to operation to ensure they are in proper working condition and complied with safety regulations
- Collected outgoing mail from post office boxes or from customers at their residences or places of business.
- Monitored route conditions, such as traffic and weather, to ensure safe navigation along with observing road rules to maintain safe driving record
- Sold stamps and money orders to mail customers along daily route
- Obtained signatures for registered, certified and insured mail
- Cleaned and checked over vehicle after completion of daily deliveries
- Maintained accurate records of daily activities including deliveries, pickups, mileage and other pertinent information
- Entered change of address orders into computers to process forwarding address stickers
- Provided customer service by answering inquiries regarding postal regulations, rates, forms and other related services
Virginia Department of CorrectionsMarion, VA
Complimentary Workforce
08.2015 - 06.2017
Job overview
- Assisted with the handling of wildlife species for various research projects
- Conducted surveys to monitor population size, health, and habitat of animals in the field
- Performed necropsies on deceased animals to determine sickness prepared specimens for laboratory analysis
- Identified potential conflicts between humans and wildlife and proposed solutions
- Provided technical assistance to researchers regarding wildlife management issues
- Monitored environmental conditions to assess impact on local wildlife populations.
- Responded to public inquiries about local wildlife populations or regulations
- Organized educational programs focused on conservation
- Worked with landowners to develop plans that benefit both human activity and local wildlife populations
- Provided subject matter expertise at conventions and conferences
- Served as an ambassador for the organization at community outreach events
- Helped with prep, set up, and breakdown of community and public events
- Promoted resources through printed marketing material, email newsletters and social media campaigns
- Maintained fish hatchery tanks and monitored water temperature, oxygen levels, and pH balance
- Conducted health checks on fish in hatchery tanks and identified any signs of disease or stress
- Tracked inventory levels of feedstock materials such as eggs or juvenile fish
- Fed adult fish a variety of diets according to established schedules
- Assisted with the stocking by transferring fish from holding tanks using nets and other tools
- Collected biological samples from adult fish for testing purposes
- Harvested mature fish from holding tanks for sale or transfer to other facilities.
United States Postal Service, USPSNora, VA
Relief Postmaster
02.2013 - 03.2015
Job overview
- Assisted with the daily operations of a post office, including sorting and delivering mail.
- Provided customer service to patrons seeking postal services.
- Conducted financial transactions related to postage fees and other products offered by the United States Postal Service.
- Organized incoming mail into appropriate bins for processing.
- Processed outgoing mail and packages for Postal Boxes and delivery
- Maintained accurate records of all postal funds collected from customers
- Performed administrative tasks such as filing paperwork and updating customer accounts in the system
- Managed inventory levels of stamps, envelopes, boxes, and other supplies needed for daily operations
- Coordinated retail product display, stocking and pricing
- Responded to customer inquiries about postal rates, tracking numbers, and other related topics
- Resolved any customer complaints or issues that arose during their visit to the post office.
- Monitored staff member adherence with regulations and procedures.
Education
Southwest Community CollegeCedar Bluff, VA
Certificate from Outdoor Interpretation & Education
08.2020
Southwest Community CollegeCedar Bluff, VA
Certificate from Outdoor Recreation
08.2020
Southwest Community CollegeCedar Bluff, VA
Certificate from Adventure Tourism
08.2020
Southwest Community CollegeCedar Bluff, VA
Certificate from Guide Essentials
08.2020
Mountain Empire Community CollegeBig Stone Gap, VA
Associate of Applied Science from Computer Aided Drafting
08.2012
Skills
- Former intern at Clinch River State Park
- Certified in Wilderness First Aid and First Aid
- CPR and AED certified by the American Red Cross
- Mental Health First Aid certified by The National Council for Mental Wellbeing
- Certified Project Wild Instructor by The Virginia Department of Wildlife Resources
- Certified in Kayaking & Canoeing by American Canoe Association
- Certified Interpreter by the National Association for Interpretation
- Certified Leave No Trace Instructor
- Long term volunteer for Virginia Department Of Game and Inland Fisheries
- Proficient with Microsoft Office, especially Publisher & Word
- Award winning and published photographer
- Extensive background in maintenance including landscaping, carpentry, painting, building, concrete, removal of trees and invasive species of trees and plants, doing maintenance in eco sensitive areas
- Can work independently and/or part of a team
- Interested in any on the job training opportunities and willingness to continue education for roles
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Assistant Director of Youth and Family Education
William King Museum Of Art
09.2023 - Current
Interpretive Park Ranger
Department Of Conservation And Recreation
05.2020 - 07.2023
Rural Carrier Associate
United States Postal Service, USPS
02.2017 - 05.2020
Complimentary Workforce
Virginia Department of Corrections
08.2015 - 06.2017
Relief Postmaster
United States Postal Service, USPS
02.2013 - 03.2015
Southwest Community College
Certificate from Outdoor Interpretation & Education
Southwest Community College
Certificate from Outdoor Recreation
Southwest Community College
Certificate from Adventure Tourism
Southwest Community College
Certificate from Guide Essentials
Mountain Empire Community College
Associate of Applied Science from Computer Aided Drafting
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