Christopher Eschbacher
Syracuse
Summary
Dynamic and passionate professional with experience at SUNY ESF camp, excelling in conservation education and environmental monitoring. Proven ability to engage students in sustainability through hands-on learning and problem-solving. Strong team collaboration and outdoor skills, ensuring safety and fostering a deeper connection with nature. Committed to promoting conservation and sustainability initiatives.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Camp Counselor
SUNY ESF camp at Museum Of Science And Technology
Syracuse
06.2025 - Current
- Support outdoor activities that engage 9th-grade students in exploring sustainability, environmental engineering, and climate change solutions, while enhancing hands-on learning experiences, directing inquiry and problem-solving, and cultivating a deeper connection with the local environment.
Docent Volunteer
Rosamond Gifford Zoo at Burnet Park
Syracuse
03.2012 - Current
- Educated public on conservation through presentations of biofacts and guided animal exhibit tours.
Monitored animals including African porcupines and Amur leopards to ensure optimal health.
Prepared diets for diverse species to meet nutritional requirements.
Cared for livestock such as alpacas and goats during youth volunteer experience.
Prepared Food Assistant Chief
Wegmans
East Syracuse
08.2020 - 09.2024
- Supported customers, facilitated food preparation and cooking processes, and ensured the cleanliness of the kitchen, equipment, and dishes to maintain a safe and efficient workspace
Education
Bachelor of Science - Aquatic And Fisheries Science: Envir Bio
SUNY Environmental Science And Forestry
Syracuse05-2025
Skills
- Environmental monitoring
- Species identification
- Team collaboration
- Conservation education
- Problem solving
- Outdoor skills
- Hiking safety
- Conservation and sustainability
- First aid
- Safety guidelines
- Behavioral assessment
- Planning and scheduling
Internships
- Biology Research Experience this Winter at SU (1 week internship as a lab assistant studying zebrafish spinal cord development, observed protein production from specific genes, and activated or deactivated genes to examine the effects on development
- Oliverio LAB at SU (2 week internship, cultivated various fungal strains in Petri dishes and mapped the genomes of different yeast strains using PCR technology to study their role in food production, including their use in sourdough and yogurt.
References
References available upon request.
Work Type
Full TimeWork Location
On-SiteTimeline
Camp Counselor
SUNY ESF camp at Museum Of Science And Technology
06.2025 - Current
Prepared Food Assistant Chief
Wegmans
08.2020 - 09.2024
Docent Volunteer
Rosamond Gifford Zoo at Burnet Park
03.2012 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Aquatic And Fisheries Science: Envir Bio
SUNY Environmental Science And Forestry
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