Wendy Block
West Palm Beach,FL
Summary
Dynamic curator with a proven track record at Wendy Block, excelling in public engagement and exhibit preparation. Leveraged expertise in animal care to successfully manage diverse species and nurture wildlife, showcasing strong problem-solving and organizational skills. Committed to fostering community outreach and delivering impactful storytelling through innovative exhibits.
Overview
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Certification
50
50
years of professional experience
Work History
Curator
Wendy Block
06.1976 - 07.2026
Owned and operated a successful real estate company before selling it. Cared for diverse animals, including spiders, lizards, ducks, birds, and an octopus. Successfully raised sea horses and bettas, managing 32 betta tanks at one time. Nursed injured wildlife, including raccoons, opossums, and iguanas. Maintained aquatics knowledge with experience in pumps, filters, and heaters. Currently caring for two axolotls, a hamster, and 13 turtles in ponds. Bred two litters of standard poodles, demonstrating breeding best practices. Provided care for feral cats residing behind the home.
Education
Realtor -
Gold Coast School of Real Estate
Boca Raton, FLBachelor of Science - Graphic And Digital Design
The University of Miami
Coral Gables, FL08.1991
Skills
- Cataloguing and documentation
- Interpretation and storytelling
- Visual literacy
- Public engagement
- Expertise in subject matter
- Oral communication
- Exhibit preparation
- Preservation techniques
- Office management
- Creative direction
- Teamwork
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Critical thinking
- Organizational skills
- Active listening
- Effective communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Decision-making
- Collaborative teamwork
- Detail-oriented
- Relationship building
- Team building
- Public relations
- Task prioritization
- Self motivation
- Interpersonal skills
- Analytical thinking
- Goal setting
- Professionalism
- Public speaking
- Inventory control
- Adaptability
- Written communication
- Professional demeanor
- Problem-solving aptitude
- Event planning
- Negotiation
- Vendor relations
- Community outreach
- Historical research
- Volunteer coordination
- Visitor services
Affiliations
Wild Cargo, Petco, PetSmart, Exotic animal conservation and Morph Market.
Certification
Realtor license
Timeline
Curator
Wendy Block
06.1976 - 07.2026
Realtor -
Gold Coast School of Real Estate
Bachelor of Science - Graphic And Digital Design
The University of Miami