Jerrel Geisler
Magnolia
Summary
Experienced with outdoor education, focusing on fostering environmental awareness and personal growth. Utilizes knowledge of natural environments to create engaging and educational programs for diverse groups. Track record of effective risk management and strong leadership in outdoor settings.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Outdoor Educator/Interpreter
Harris County
10.2017 - Current
- Provide direct informal education and interpretative programs to park visitors, schools and community groups regarding wildlife, nature, and environmental topics
- Specific wildlife presentations on bats, squirrels, and other local wildlife
Senior Communications Specialist / Educator
City of Houston
09.2002 - Current
- Provide direct informal education and interpretative programs to schools and community groups regarding water quality and water resources, water conservation, environmental protection, wetland habitat and water conservation landscaping
- Coordinate annual City of Houston WaterWeek Festival and the Annual Trash Bash
- Public outreach publications, graphics, curriculum development/evaluation and web elements
Superintendent of Visitor Services
City of Houston
03.1999 - 09.2002
- Managed a staff of 30 in the Security and Admissions sections
- Coordinated hiring, training and operations to serve over a million visitors annually
- Coordinated revenue collections of over $2 million per year and handling Customer Services
- Coordinated safety and crisis management activities for the Zoo
Amusements Manager
Landry’s Seafood Inc. – Kemah Waterfront
12.1998 - 03.1999
- Managed the operation, hiring, staffing, safety, and training for all amusement operations at the Kemah Waterfront complex
- Coordinated all reports, budgets, goals, forecasts, and purchases for Amusement Operations
- Managed staff of 15-20 amusement workers
Safety Supervisor
Six Flags Houston (AstroWorld)
08.1997 - 09.1998
- Coordinated general safety processes and efforts
- Supervised safety professionals
- Coordinated repairs, budgets and inspections of fire protection equipment and changes for emergency response and crisis management
Security Training and Recruiting Supervisor
Six Flags Houston (AstroWorld)
03.1985 - 08.1997
- Trained and recruited security staff
- Awarded Outstanding Security Officer of the Year
Education
Bachelor of Arts -
Sam Houston State University
Associate of Arts -
San Jacinto College North
Skills
- Wildlife identification
- Environmental Education
- Outdoor photography
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Leave No Trace principles
Certification
- Certified Interpretive Guide (CIG), National Association for Interpretation, 2011
- Regional Award: Meritorious Service Award, 2020
- National Award: Master Front-line Interpreter, 2021
- Watershed Specialist course
- Facilitator - Project WET, Project WILD, Wonder of Wetlands
- Texas Parks & Wildlife Aquatic Education Program
- Merlin Tuttle’s Bat Conservation Field Workshop, 2023
Professional Memberships
- Bat Conservation International, Member
- Merlin Tuttle’s Bat Conservation, Member
- Informal Science Education Association of Texas, Past-President
- BSA Sam Houston Area Council, STEM/Nova Programs Committee Chair
- BSA Sam Houston Area Council, Conservation Committee, Conservation Award, 2011
Volunteer Experience
- Texas Master Naturalist – 2007-Present (1,500 plus volunteer hours)
- Presentations and interpretive talks at nature sites including native bats and other local wildlife.
- Board Member – Heartwood Master Naturalist
- Past Board Member – Gulf Coast & Heartwood Master Naturalist
- Houston Bat Team – Interpreter Waugh Bridge Bat Colony, Houston
- Huntsville Bat Team – Interpreter and Researcher Huntsville Prison Warehouse Bat Colony, Huntsville
- Texas Parks & Wildlife – Bat Acoustic Monitoring Project (Heartwood MN Lead Contact)
- Heartwood Master Naturalist Speaker’s Bureau
- Provide educational and outreach presentations on Master Naturalist and other Nature Topics.
Timeline
Outdoor Educator/Interpreter
Harris County
10.2017 - Current
Senior Communications Specialist / Educator
City of Houston
09.2002 - Current
Superintendent of Visitor Services
City of Houston
03.1999 - 09.2002
Amusements Manager
Landry’s Seafood Inc. – Kemah Waterfront
12.1998 - 03.1999
Safety Supervisor
Six Flags Houston (AstroWorld)
08.1997 - 09.1998
Security Training and Recruiting Supervisor
Six Flags Houston (AstroWorld)
03.1985 - 08.1997
Associate of Arts -
San Jacinto College North
Bachelor of Arts -
Sam Houston State University
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