Rachel Abercrombie

Experience

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  Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History

  Jun 2002 - Aug 2004

  Nature Adventures Instructor

  •Collaboratively planned, prepared, and lead science camp activities•Coached teen volunteers and instructor assistants(This summer camp for elementary school age students ran from June to August. I instructed for three consecutive summers during my summer breaks while a full-time student.)

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  Viva! USA (a non-profit animal rights advocacy group)

  Jan 2004 - Jan 2005

  Office Assistant

  •Supported all office functions •Provided reception •Assisted with research, event coordination, volunteer and donor outreach•Maintained donor and client database

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  Whole Earth Festival

  Jan 2005 - May 2005

  Meal Coordinator

  •Coordinated meals for staff, volunteers, performers, and presenters for multi-day festival•Planned menu•Secured donations •Directed serving area /meal delivery volunteers(This was a seasonal festival support position.)

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  Recreation Programs Department, City of Davis

  May 2006 - Aug 2006

  Camp Counselor

  •Collaboratively planned and lead camp activities •Proactively managed camp participant behavior & safety•Lead high school aged volunteers

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  Market Garden, UC Davis

  Jan 2007 - Jun 2007

  Farm Worker

  •Assisted in all aspects of vegetable farming and harvest for Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program•Oriented new staff, interns, and community volunteers

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  Santa Barbara Museum Of Natural History

  Aug 2007 - Jun 2008

  Curratorial Assistant, Entomology

  •Arranged and photographed dead insects for museum collection

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  Sound Experience

  Jun 2008 - Aug 2008

  Galley Coordinator, Summer

  •Oversaw all galley (ship kitchen) activities including: menu planning, grocery delivery coordination, and food safety practices•Lead volunteers and participants in group meal preparation•Acted as part of ship's emergency response team•Participated in group activities, lessons, and community building (This was a seasonal crew position aboard a historic schooner. Programming was primarily multi-day summer overnight programs focused on experiential learning in sailing, environmental awareness, and leadership.) Show less

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  Dioji K-9 Resort and Athletic Club

  Sept 2008 - Oct 2009

  Dog Daycare Associate

  •Provided customer service •Played dog nanny / chauffeur

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  White's Pet Hospital

  Dec 2009 - Nov 2011

  •Assisted with patient care and treatment•Communicated with clients •Maintained patient records •Provided reception for busy veterinary clinic including: taking detailed messages and handling multiple phone lines•Scheduled patient appointments for up to five doctors•Prepared prescriptions and invoices•Maintained patient records and hospital database •Organized/cleaned exam rooms and lobby throughout day

  • Veterinary Assistant

    Jan 2011 - Nov 2011

  • Veterinary Receptionist

    Dec 2009 - Jan 2011
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  Dog Adoption & Welfare Group (DAWG)

  Nov 2011 - Apr 2012

  Volunteer Veterinary Assistant

  •Assisted Clinic Coordinator and Veterinarian with procedures•Monitored patient anesthesia and recovery

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  Santa Barbara Museum of Natural History

  Mar 2012 - May 2012

  •Collaboratively planned, prepared, and lead science camp activities•Coached teen volunteers and instructor assistants(This was a series of spring break camps for elementary school age students.) •Provided front office reception •Sold museum admissions, memberships, and gift store items•Updated membership information in Raiser’s Edge database(This was a temporary position filling in for an employee out on medical leave.)

  • Nature Adventures Instructor (Spring Camps)

    Mar 2012 - May 2012

  • Visitor Services Temp

    Mar 2012 - Apr 2012
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  Orfalea Foundation

  Apr 2012 - Aug 2014

  Highlight: subbed in for backpacking & college tours with REACH students (high school age)•Managed full cycle of granting process and GIFTS grant management database•Provided reception and office support•Planned events•Supported executives•Coordinated board packet process •Provided reception and office support•Assisted with events

  • Foundation Coordinator & Grants Administrator

    Oct 2012 - Aug 2014

  • Foundation Assistant

    Apr 2012 - Oct 2012
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  Independent Contractor

  Oct 2014 - Jun 2017

  Grant Consultant / Database Support

  •Developed grant proposals & researched funding opportunities•Data entry, database reconciliation, support

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  Mayfield Senior School

  Aug 2016 - Jun 2017

  • Substitute Teacher

    Sept 2016 - Jun 2017

  • Assistant Cross Country Coach

    Aug 2016 - Oct 2016
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  Flintridge Prep

  Sept 2016 - Jun 2017

  Substitute Teacher
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  Abercrombie Family Zoo

  Oct 2017 - now

  Kid wrangler

  mom & primary kid wrangler for our family

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  AUDACIOUS FOUNDATION

  Nov 2018 - Apr 2020

  Grant Manager