Shelby Fischer
West Palm Beach,FL
Summary
Detail-oriented program manager with expertise in administrative coordination, environmental education, and public engagement. Skilled in organizing events, managing records, and facilitating communication with donors, sponsors, and community stakeholders. Passionate about fostering environmental stewardship through outreach, education, and effective organizational leadership.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Program Manager
Community Greening
01.2023 - Current
- Manages and coordinates all Community Greening programs, serving as the primary point of contact for program-related inquiries
- Oversees scheduling, planning, and execution of activities
- Oversees hiring and training processes, ensuring successful onboarding of team members
- Maintains records, manages grant reporting, and tracks program expenditures
- Assists in social media content creation and community outreach efforts
Zookeeper
Lion Country Safari
04.2021 - 01.2023
- Coordinated daily care, behavioral monitoring, and enrichment activities for chimpanzees, lesser apes, and small primates
- Managed detailed records of animal health and behavior using ZIMS software
- Led team meetings to assess animal welfare and implement best practices
- Developed and introduced new safety protocols for primate care
- Planned and and led educational programs and public engagement efforts
Animal Care Specialist
Rare Species Conservatory Foundation (RSCF)
07.2018 - 03.2021
- Provided hands-on support for the conservation of endangered species, including hand-rearing Florida grasshopper sparrows
- Organized and managed communication for field research projects
Environmental Education Intern
Audubon's Corkscrew Swamp Sanctuary (CSS)
11.2017 - 05.2018
- Managed educational programming and led guided tours for school groups and the public
- Conducted monthly bird surveys and contributed research data for conservation initiatives
- Assisted with social media outreach and event coordination for Audubon’s annual Christmas Bird Count
- Developed educational materials and visitor signage
Environmental Educator
Busch Wildlife Sanctuary
01.2015 - 11.2017
- Engaged diverse audiences through live animal demonstrations and interactive presentations at schools, community centers, and sanctuary tours
- Developed programs and led guided tours around the sanctuary, educating visitors about native species, conservation efforts, and habitat preservation
Education
Master of Arts - Biology
Miami University
Oxford12.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Interdisciplinary Studies
Florida Atlantic University
08.2013
Skills
- Administrative & Office Management
- Project & Program Management
- Customer & Stakeholder Relations
- Communication & Outreach
- Financial & HR Support
- Event Planning & Logistics
- Technical Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Teams, Google Workspace
- Problem-Solving & Adaptability
Achievements
- Published article: Fischer, S. (2018). "Corkscrew Sightings: Corkscrew Swamp is Place to Celebrate Year of the Bird." Spotlight News Mag
- Vice President of the American Association of Zoo Keepers (AAZK) chapter at Lion Country Safari (2022)
- Partnered with non-profit CECCOT (Tambopata, Peru) and Project Dragonfly to institute a forest school fostering environmental stewardship in local elementary students (2019)
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