Jared Cowdrey
Rochester,MI
Summary
I am a highly motivated individual with a passion for conservation and education. Seeking an opportunity that utilizes my animal knowledge and people skills, especially youth to educate the importance of conservation. Eager to learn, research, and grow.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Safari Camp Instructor
Detroit Zoological Society
05.2024 - Current
- Greeted guests with warmth and professionalism for friendly, helpful service
- Time management staying on time to ensure projects were completed
- Problem solving with other employees, kids, projects not being completed
- Working with all ages and abilities, using effective communication
- Explanation of animals and conservation efforts to all
- Writing performance reviews of employees to help them grow and build confidence
- Responsible for safety, engagement, well-being of campers and teaching pair
- Curriculum building and design to effectively communicate program and outcomes
Seasonal Instructor
Detroit Zoological Society
05.2024 - Current
- Greeted guest with warmth and professionalism
- Effectively communicate programs designed for people of all ages
- Tabling events for public engagement of what the zoo does for conservation, animals, and nature
- Communicated with people of all backgrounds and ethnicity
Project Manager Intern
Capture Tech
- Production and Deployment of BCP rolls
- Keep team on task to reach deadline
- Maintaining water filtration systems
- Sample Collection; water, Sediment, Biochar and processing samples
- Uptake of BCP rolls at end of summer for future fertilizer use
- Processing BCP into fertilizer
Small Business Owner
Jared's Lawn Service
Rochester Hills, MI
08.2018 - 01.2024
- Assisted customers in curating tailored landscape designs
- Established and Maintained a customer base of over 125 clients with five-star customer services; the customer base grew by 12% each year
- Operated landscaping equipment with a focus on safety and machine longevity
- Performed equipment maintenance and repairs
- Skilled at working both independently and collaboratively in a team environment
Alpine Ski Coach
Stoney Creek High School and Thunderbolt
Rochester/Clarkston, MI
10.2019 - Current
- Developed and delivered effective and engaging coaching sessions to improve performance
- Detailed safety guidelines and procedures regarding activities
- Established clear benchmarks for performance and monitored individual and team progress
Education
B.S - Ecology, Evolution and Environmental Biology
Oakland University
Personal Information
- Relocation: 1
- Availability: Willing to relocate, excited about new opportunities
Profile
Willing to relocate, excited about new opportunities
Skills
- Goal setting expertise
- Group dynamics
- Physical conditioning
- Public speaking
Portfolio
Ideas for campers
Older camper ideas
Conservation ideas to engage children
Timeline
Safari Camp Instructor
Detroit Zoological Society
05.2024 - Current
Seasonal Instructor
Detroit Zoological Society
05.2024 - Current
Alpine Ski Coach
Stoney Creek High School and Thunderbolt
10.2019 - Current
Small Business Owner
Jared's Lawn Service
08.2018 - 01.2024
B.S - Ecology, Evolution and Environmental Biology
Oakland University
Project Manager Intern
Capture Tech