Blake Shockley

Experience

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  Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden

  Mar 2015 - Mar 2019

  Guest Services

  Make time-friendly transactions, communicate effectively with customers and co-workers. Ability to move to different jobs or stations efficiently.

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  Shock’n aw Photography

  Jan 2016 - now

  Photographer

  I specialize in Seniors, Engagements, and Headshots. It's my goal to offer high-quality, affordable photography for all.

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  Lowe's Companies, Inc.

  Feb 2019 - May 2021

  • Sales Floor Department Supervisor

    Feb 2021 - May 2021

  • Fulfillment Lead

    Oct 2020 - Feb 2021

  • Head Cashier

    Dec 2019 - Oct 2020

  • Cashier

    Feb 2019 - Dec 2019
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  Aspen Dental

  May 2021 - Feb 2022

  Office Manager

  Managed all non-clinical staff including, front desk staff and a lab technician. Managed daily patient schedules, consulted patients on proposed treatment plan, charted with the doctor, maintained a positive customer relationship and resolved any customer issues. Trained an Assistant Office Manager and PSR.

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  Mesker Park Zoo & Botanic Garden

  Feb 2022 - now

  Manage the Events and Membership & Development CoordinatorsSpearhead the planning/execution of the annual black-tie gala Supervise accruals, time off requests, and payroll for FT non-profit employeesFundraise for the Evansville Zoological SocietyOperating, Event sponsorships, Advertising revenue, Membership revenueOversee the city vs. non-profit marketing, events, and development budgetsCurate annual plan for community outreach and engagement opportunitiesPartner with zoo departments to identify and promote education and conservation projectsCurate engaging campaigns that increase revenue-generating attractions, membership sales, and overall zoo attendanceBuild and nurture intra- and interdepartmental relationshipsCollaborate with the board of directors and stakeholdersImplement an annual marketing plan in conjunction with the marketing agencyManage social media, website, and all aspects of brand managementCreate & schedule marketing campaigns for event promotions, new exhibits, and various announcements Organize all press releases and coordinate on-air/media appearances Manage CRM database and donor relationsUpdate, maintain, and train staff on brand identity and usage on and off-siteDesign & publish Zoo Lovers magazine and e-newslettersAnalyze monthly marketing performance reports and work with marketing agency to adapt campaigns for the best ROINetwork with various donors and businesses for zoo sponsorships or on-site capital improvementsAdvocate for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion across the park and among staff Show less

  • Marketing Director

    Jun 2022 - now

  • Events & Administrative Coordinator

    Feb 2022 - Jun 2022