Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Award and Recognitions
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Peri Wiser

Howell,New Jersey

Summary

Dedicated Environmentalist with expertise in conservation and education, focused on engaging communities in local wildlife and habitat preservation. Experienced in planning events and leading outdoor activities, promoting resource conservation and animal welfare. Effectively facilitates learning for visitors of all ages about environmental stewardship and sustainable practices.

Overview

1
1
Certification
9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Seasonal Naturalist

Manasquan Reservoir Environmental Center at Monmouth County Parks
Howell Township, NJ
05.2023 - Current
  • Developed and led educational kayak and boat tours, nature hikes, and animal presentations to engage park visitors and students in environmental awareness.
  • Welcomed and oriented visitors, providing information and answering questions to enhance their experience and understanding of the park.
  • Maintained enclosures and provided animal husbandry for reptiles and amphibians, ensuring their health and well-being in the environmental center.
  • Water quality testing, monitoring and informing visitors of water treatment procedures
  • Conducted lab activities focused on collecting and examining micro and macro invertebrates using microscopes
  • Camp Counselor: ensured the safety of up to 15 children during hands-on activities and outdoor exploration

*Hours per week in spring/summer 35/week

*Hours per week in off season 15/week

Customer Service & Plant and Grounds Work

The Herbary at Bear Creek
Howell Township, NJ
06.2022 - 08.2022
  • Garden design for new and existing customers
  • Maintain the health and appearance of the plants for sale as well as the farm animals

* Hours 20/week

Kitchen & Counter Staff

Corsi's Pizza
10.2017 - 06.2022
  • Processed customer orders to ensure timely service
  • Took customer orders, operated cash register, resolved customer complaints
  • Coordinated onboarding for new staff to enhance training experience

*Hours 25/week

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Environmental Studies, Women, Gender & Sexuality Studies

The College of New Jersey
Ewing, NJ
12-2025

University of Delaware
Newark, DE
02-2024

High School Diploma -

Howell High School
06-2020

Skills

  • Environmental interpretation and education
  • Conservation outreach
  • Problem solving and time management
  • Organizational skills
  • Leadership and team collaboration
  • Communication skills

Award and Recognitions

  • Staff Member of the Season at Manasquan Reservoir Environmental Center, Summer 2024

Certification

  • HSI Life Support 2025
  • American Canoe Association Paddlesports 2025
  • LYT Yoga 200 Hour Yoga Teacher Training Yoga Alliance 2026

Accomplishments

  • Staff Member of the Season at Manasquan Reservoir Environmental Center 2024

Timeline

Seasonal Naturalist

Manasquan Reservoir Environmental Center at Monmouth County Parks
05.2023 - Current

Customer Service & Plant and Grounds Work

The Herbary at Bear Creek
06.2022 - 08.2022

Kitchen & Counter Staff

Corsi's Pizza
10.2017 - 06.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Environmental Studies, Women, Gender & Sexuality Studies

The College of New Jersey

University of Delaware

High School Diploma -

Howell High School
Peri Wiser