Carly DeCaprio
Goshen,NY
Summary
Compassionate childcare worker with experience in fostering safe and nurturing environments for children of various age groups. Skilled in developing educational and engaging activities to promote physical, emotional, and social development. Strong ability to communicate effectively with parents to align on care goals and expectations. Influenced positive behavior changes and developmental progress through empathetic and supportive interactions.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Board Secretary
The Lackawaxen River Conservancy
Pike County, PA
02.2023 - Current
- Record and maintain board minutes, resolutions, reports, and other documents related to board activities.
- Update existing webpages with new content or changes in design elements.
- Develop and implement strategies to increase community engagement in local events.
Guest Experience Keeper
Essex County Turtle Back Zoo
West Orange, New Jersey
03.2024 - 12.2024
- Coordinated with multiple departments to ensure seamless communication and collaboration for optimal guest and animal safety at interactive exhibits, including pony rides, touch tank, giraffe feed, and butterfly tent.
- Provided essential care to farm animals, including goats, pigs, alpacas, miniature zebus, donkeys, chickens, Jacob sheep, and ponies, in the form of staff cleaning, feeding, and wellness checks.
- Trained new staff members on company policies, procedures, and guest service standards, ensuring consistent delivery of high quality experiences.
Animal Behavior Graduate Researcher
Mueller Lab at Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ
01.2024 - 04.2025
- Contributed to the maintenance of a clean work environment by following standard operating procedures for sanitation.
- Provided daily care and husbandry of laboratory animals, including feeding, watering, cleaning cages, monitoring health and behavior.
- Supervised undergraduate assistants who assisted in setting up experiments or cleaning up after class.
Animal Behavior Graduate Researcher
The Turtle Back Zoo and Borgerson Lab at Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ
01.2024 - 05.2024
- Observed animals during experiments to detect any changes in behavior or condition.
- Worked successfully with diverse group of coworkers to accomplish goals and address issues related to our research.
- Conducted comprehensive research and data analysis to support strategic planning and informed decision-making.
Executive Director Assistant
Mahwah Environmental Volunteer Organization (MEVO)
Mahwah, NJ
12.2022 - 03.2024
- Secured funding from public and private sources through grant writing activities or other fundraising efforts.
- Created engaging content for multiple social media platforms, such as Instagram and Facebook.
- Approached customers and engaged in conversation through use of effective interpersonal and people skills at a local farmers' market.
- Established relationships with local businesses and organizations to promote collaboration.
Education
Master of Science - Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
Montclair State University
Montclair, NJ12-2025
Bachelor of Arts - Social Sciences
Dominican University New York
Orangeburg, NY05.2022
Skills
- Behavioral observation
- Community engagement
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Child development
- Reliability and punctuality
Timeline
Guest Experience Keeper
Essex County Turtle Back Zoo
03.2024 - 12.2024
Animal Behavior Graduate Researcher
Mueller Lab at Montclair State University
01.2024 - 04.2025
Animal Behavior Graduate Researcher
The Turtle Back Zoo and Borgerson Lab at Montclair State University
01.2024 - 05.2024
Board Secretary
The Lackawaxen River Conservancy
02.2023 - Current
Executive Director Assistant
Mahwah Environmental Volunteer Organization (MEVO)
12.2022 - 03.2024
Master of Science - Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
Montclair State University
Bachelor of Arts - Social Sciences
Dominican University New York
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