MEGAN TRUJILLO
Oakdale,Connecticut
Summary
Dedicated Education & Conservation Program Specialist with over 5 years experience in community engagement, program coordination and conservation education working at a non-profit organization. Adept at coordinating events, conducting outreach and promoting important environmental issues. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills and ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Education & Conservation Program Specialist
Mystic Aquarium
2021.09 - Current
- Build and sustain strong relationships between internal and external educational collaborators and served as liaison between course directors and learners.
- Manage Education & Conservation department data and reports, including efficient set up, problem solving and operation of Tessitura Networks software.
- Departmental administration including tracking and maintaining department supplies, calendars, gas receipts, program directions and internal requests for resources.
- Event coordination and support for member and conservation events.
- Foster collaborative efforts to schedule, host, and facilitate events and identify further opportunities to reach members of the community.
- Assist with classroom curriculum, future education and conservation programs as well as class set-up, execution of class activities, and coordination of events.
- Receive, answer and accurately process incoming calls, emails and questions related to an Aquarium visit, program or event.
- Coordinate learner and customer-facing web pages and resources required to meet student and institution needs.
- Provide grant support including expense tracking, PO creation, data analysis, and coordinating with grant partner organizations and members.
Education & Conservation Instructor (Part-time)
Mystic Aquarium
2019.05 - 2021.09
- Instructed students on various marine science and conservation topics during many different types of programming, including outreach, birthday parties, overnights and other community engagement events for people of all ages.
- Shifted between formal and informal methods of teaching to keep students engaged.
- Incorporated exciting and engaging activities to achieve student participation and hands-on learning.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
Quality Control Specialist and Lab Analyst
Phoenix Environmental Lab
2018.08 - 2021.09
- Maintained laboratory certifications for several states
- Conducted audits in all lab departments for various EPA and Standard methods to make sure all specified method and regulatory requirements are met
- Reviewed data and release analytical reports to clients
- Documented and executed detailed test plans and test cases and summarized and logged audit findings for reporting purposes
Education & Conservation Volunteer
Mystic Aquarium
2017.10 - 2019.05
- Supported the preschool education program known as Sea School in daily activities and special events
- Prepared materials for class activities and art projects.
- Supported student physical, mental, and social development using classroom games and activities.
Education & Conservation Intern
Mystic Aquarium
2017.05 - 2017.08
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to individual students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Maintained positive attitude and affirmatively communicated with each student.
- Assisted teachers with classroom management and document coordination to maintain positive learning environment.
Education
Graduate Certificate - Environmental Education
Hamline University
Saint Paul, MN Bachelors of Science - Biology, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
University Of Connecticut
Storrs, CTHigh School Diploma -
Bacon Academy
Colchester, CTSkills
- Excellent written & verbal communication
- Project management & tracking
- Community engagement & education
- Relationship building
- Strategic planning
- Public speaking
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
- Proficient in Tessitura Software
- Report creation & data analysis
Accomplishments
- Co-chair for Education & Audience Development Community group through Tessitura Network working with non-profit organizations all over the world to better utilize their software for their organizational goals.
- Board member on the Mystic Aquarium Sarah Delano Scholarship Committee reviewing scholarship applications and deciding recipients with the board.
Timeline
Education & Conservation Program Specialist
Mystic Aquarium
2021.09 - Current
Education & Conservation Instructor (Part-time)
Mystic Aquarium
2019.05 - 2021.09
Quality Control Specialist and Lab Analyst
Phoenix Environmental Lab
2018.08 - 2021.09
Education & Conservation Volunteer
Mystic Aquarium
2017.10 - 2019.05
Education & Conservation Intern
Mystic Aquarium
2017.05 - 2017.08
Graduate Certificate - Environmental Education
Hamline University
Bachelors of Science - Biology, Ecology and Evolutionary Biology
University Of Connecticut
High School Diploma -
Bacon Academy
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