Benjamin Walters
Ithaca,NEW YORK
Summary
A native Nebraskan and bird enthusiast that is driven by work that makes a positive impact on our natural world. Communications specialist with more than five years experience managing communications that reach millions globally each year for a non-profit organization with a mission centered on bird conservation and education. Former researcher with peer-reviewed publications in avian ecology.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Communications Specialist
Cornell Lab Of Ornithology
Ithaca, NY
08.2016 - Current
- Write, edit, and produce original print and digital content on complex topics to promote the Cornell Lab's Bird Cams program through internal and external communications channels, including magazines, eNewsletters (>100K subscribers), social media (>900K subscribers), and news outlets.
- Research, develop, and write interpretive scientific content that helps deepen people’s understanding of birds, science, and conservation.
- Research and implement new opportunities for increasing viewership/subscribers for program through new social media strategies and by building partnerships.
- Collaborate and foster relationships with Lab staff, external partners, and corporate sponsors to develop communication goals and strategies using various methods of print and/or electronic media.
- Coordinate publicity, recruitment, live streaming events, and fundraising in coordination with marketing and membership staff.
- Develop, implement, and update training programs for volunteers and students.
- Manage 20 to 40 volunteers. Mentor students by assigning and overseeing their work. Recruit and screen new volunteers and students.
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Western University
London, ON
09.2013 - 08.2015
- Partnered with faculty to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.
- Assisted faculty with classroom instruction, exams, and grading.
- Taught tutorials and labs in four undergraduate courses.
Research Technician
University Of Nebraska
Lincoln, NE
05.2009 - 05.2013
- Annotated behaviors in social aviary experiments at the UNL Center for Avian Cognition.
- Maintained birds on feeding regimens to ensure proper motivation for completing research trials.
- Tracked individual progress and moved subjects into new treatment programs.
Education
Master of Science - Biology
Western University
London, ON, Canada08.2015
Bachelor of Science - Animal Science
University of Nebraska - Lincoln
Lincoln, NE12.2011
Skills
- Communications Strategies and Lead Generation
- Newsletter Online Publication Writing
- Web Content Creation
- Digital Media Management
- Social Media
- Adobe Systems Adobe Creative Cloud
- Communication and Inbound Marketing Programs
- Corporate and Non-profit Partnerships
- Multi-tasking and Time Management
- Fundraising Campaign Development
- Internal and External Communications
- MS Office and Communications Software
- Public Speaking
Timeline
Communications Specialist
Cornell Lab Of Ornithology
08.2016 - Current
Graduate Teaching Assistant
Western University
09.2013 - 08.2015
Research Technician
University Of Nebraska
05.2009 - 05.2013
Master of Science - Biology
Western University
Bachelor of Science - Animal Science
University of Nebraska - Lincoln
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