Sabrina Hansen
Saint Ann,MO
Summary
Hardworking Naturalist offering 9 years of work experience and extensive knowledge of environmental education and ecology. Currently working full time for the Missouri Dept of Conservation as a Naturalist. Highly organized, responsible and well-versed in Microsoft Office, with top-notch communication and critical thinking skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Naturalist
Missouri Department Of Conservation
07.2022 - Current
- Develops and hosts interpretive programs, guided hikes, and outdoor skills programs on- and off-site and virtually for a diverse audience of MDC stakeholders at August A. Busch Memorial Conservation Area, Rockwoods Reservation, Tower Grove Park, and a variety of other conservation areas, partnership organizations, and schools.
- Plans, organizes, and implements programs and special events individually and with other interpretative staff.
- Communicates and coordinates with volunteers regularly about programs and other interests.
Community Education Assistant
Missouri Department Of Conservation
10.2021 - 07.2023
- Regional coordinator for MDC's Discover Nature Fishing program performing duties such as planning & conducting public programming, purchasing & maintaining program equipment, and enhancing existing programs through visual aids, rewards, & assessments.
- Regional coordinator for MDC's Rod and Reel Loaner Program, communicating and coordinating with local libraries and recreational centers to provide free fishing equipment to the public.
- Training, managing and coordinating a team of volunteer fishing instructors through consistent communication, meetings, and ongoing workshop opportunities.
Outreach & Education Intern
Office Of Sustainability
06.2019 - 04.2020
- Researched, developed and piloted execution of a K-8 environmental education program, including educational content, presentation materials, and corresponding activities centered around various sustainability issues to be used by all future program interns.
- Developed and maintained interpretive wayside signage and lead school groups through onsite outdoor programming, and assisted with place-based education instructor training for local teachers and professors.
- Conducted outreach environmental programming at after-school programs, summer camps, and tabled at city-sponsored events.
- Was offered an extended part-time position working 30 hours per week, but was ultimately laid off due to budget cuts caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.
Cashier
DJ's Deli
05.2021 - 10.2021
- Provided excellent customer service by taking food orders and managing the cash register
- Cleaned and restocked products at the end of every shift as well as making and handling food
- Completed daily recovery tasks to keep areas clean and neat for maximum efficiency
Sales Associate
Mid-America Harley Davidson
05.2019 - 08.2019
- Answered customer questions regarding sizing and accessories and explained how to properly care for merchandise
- Operated cash register for cash, check and credit card transactions with 100% accuracy
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers and promote specific merchandise
- Delivered high level of assistance by locating products and checking store system for merchandise at other sites
- Educated customers on promotions to enhance sales
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join HOG rewards program to promote loyalty, satisfaction and sales numbers
Personal Care Attendant
Helpful Hands In Home Care
08.2018 - 03.2019
- Assisted a person in a wheelchair with their everyday needs, as well as cleaning their residence, providing transportation, and staying overnight with them
- Maintained and operated respiratory machines and medical equipment
- Cultivated an immense sense of responsibility and a great work ethic
- Laundered clothing and bedding and changed linens
Cashier
DJ's Deli
03.2017 - 05.2018
- Provided excellent customer service by taking food orders and managing the cash register
- Cleaned and restocked products at the end of every shift as well as making and handling food
- Completed daily recovery tasks to keep areas clean and neat for maximum efficiency
Retail Sales Associate
Pacific Sunwear
07.2016 - 05.2017
- Skilled using cash register, including processing sales discounts and refunds
- Completed setup, breakdown and product preparation for promotional displays and in-store demonstrations
- Offered each customer top-notch, personal service and polite support to boost sales and customer satisfaction
- Folded and arranged clothing, shoes, and accessories in attractive displays to drive sales
- Educated customers on promotions to enhance sales
- Coordinated efficient restocking of sales floor with current merchandise and accurate signage for current promotions
- Created inviting environment for customers by maintaining store organization and cleanliness
Carhop
Sonic Drive-In
08.2014 - 08.2015
- Maintained professionalism while dealing with high order volumes and quality assurance
- Took orders and managed money, doing mental math with every cash order in the absence of registers
- Performed shift change tasks each day to keep store efficient and neat
- Maintained clean, sanitized and well-organized food preparation zones
- Balanced orders on trays weighing over 5 lbs and delivered them to cars
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Environmental Studies, Geology
University of Missouri - Columbia
Columbia, MOAssociate of Arts -
St. Louis Community College
Kirkwood, MO05.2018
Skills
- Leadership
- Interpretive Program Design & Implementation
- Educational Event Planning
- Volunteer Coordination
- Customer Service
- Operate Audio/Visual Equipment
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Communication & Collaboration
- Networking
- Outdoor Skills- Outdoor Cooking, Paddling, Archery, Orienteering, Fishing, Hiking & Backpacking
- Telemetry Tracking
- Amphibian and Reptile Animal Care
- Field Research Assistance
- Outreach and Tabling at Partnering Events
- Macroinvertebrates Sampling
- Interpretive Exhibit Development & Maintenance
- Basic ASL Language Fluency
Certification
- Certified Interpretive Guide- National Association of Interpretation
- Basic Archery Instructor- National Archery in the Schools Program
- Hunter Education Instructor- MO Dept of Conservation
- Hunter Education- MO Dept of Conservation
- Discover Nature Fishing Instructor & Trainer- MO Dept of Conservation
- Discover Nature Schools: Nature Unleashed- MO Dept of Conservation
- Water Quality Monitoring Level 1- Missouri Stream Team
- First Aid and CPR Certified- Red Cross
- Attended National Association of Interpretation Region 6 Conference- 2023
- Attended Association of Missouri Interpreters Conference- 2022, 2023
- Attended Missouri Environmental Education Association Conference- 2023
- Member of NAI since 2023
- Member of AMI since 2022
Volunteer Experience
- Missouri Stream Team leader, Summer 2019
- Lead and assisted with a weekly cooking class for children with disabilities, Spring 2017
- ACA accredited Outdoor Adventure Course Instructor for girls aged 12-18, 2015-2017
- Summer Camp Counselor for Girl Scouts of Eastern Missouri, 2012-2015
Timeline
Naturalist
Missouri Department Of Conservation
07.2022 - Current
Community Education Assistant
Missouri Department Of Conservation
10.2021 - 07.2023
Cashier
DJ's Deli
05.2021 - 10.2021
Outreach & Education Intern
Office Of Sustainability
06.2019 - 04.2020
Sales Associate
Mid-America Harley Davidson
05.2019 - 08.2019
Personal Care Attendant
Helpful Hands In Home Care
08.2018 - 03.2019
Cashier
DJ's Deli
03.2017 - 05.2018
Retail Sales Associate
Pacific Sunwear
07.2016 - 05.2017
Carhop
Sonic Drive-In
08.2014 - 08.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Environmental Studies, Geology
University of Missouri - Columbia
Associate of Arts -
St. Louis Community College