Kristen M. Kellar

Experience

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  U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)

  May 2003 - Aug 2003

  Seasonal Field Technician

  As a Seasonal Field Technician, I carried out all field protocols for studying disease (sylvatic plague) in populations of endangered Utah prairie dogs, as a precursor for reintroduction efforts of endangered Black-footed ferrets. Research activities included: trapping, handling, weighing, collecting blood samples, ear tagging, radio collaring, performing census surveys, tracking and monitoring populations using radio telemetry equipment, and collecting data.

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  University of Colorado

  Jan 2004 - Aug 2006

  As an Undergraduate Research Assistant, I assisted in all facets of research projects focused on post 1988 fire regeneration of conifers in the Greater Yellowstone Ecosystem (GYE), including bird-conifer mutualism, nocturnal rodent seed dispersal patterns, conifer seedling survival and disease biology. Efforts included: Wild animal behavioral monitoring, trapping, and handling, field and lab data collection, database creation and maintenance, data analysis, conference presentations, manuscript & grant writing and review. Show less

  • Undergraduate Research Assistant: Forest Ecology Lab

    Sept 2003 - Aug 2006

  • Biology Teaching Assistant: Majors and Non-Majors Biology Labs

    Jan 2004 - Jun 2006
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  Denver Zoological Foundation

  Jan 2007 - Jan 2009

  Volunteer Educational Guide & Keeper's Assistant: Primate & Pinniped Department

  As an Environmental Educator, I implemented fun, interactive, and age-appropriate educational experiences for guests, age 1-adult, that focused on animal behavior and ecology, as well as wildlife conservation efforts and concerns.As a Keeper's Assistant, I prepared daily diets and enrichment items for the zoos primate collection. Additionally, I performed behavior watches and collected data on animal behavior for primate and pinniped keeper's.

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  Denver Public Schools

  Jan 2007 - Jan 2008

  Early Childhood Education Paraprofessional

  As an ECE Para professional, I provided support to licensed teachers in a bilingual early childhood education classroom. I focused on creating incredible first school experiences for children ages 3-5.

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  Jefferson County, Colorado

  Jan 2007 - Jan 2007

  Seasonal Naturalist: Lookout Mountain Nature Center

  As a Seasonal Naturalist, I led trail based educational experiences for ages 2-adult focusing on Colorado Front Range Biology, Ecology, and Conservation. Additionally, I coordinated 2 large-scale environmental conservation oriented community events, and developed ecology focused curriculum that could be adapted for a variety of ages groups.

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  Resource Central

  Jan 2008 - Jan 2008

  Seasonal Water Conservation Educator

  As a Water Conservation Educator, I audited residential landscape water usage to educate homeowners about how they could dramatically decrease their water consumption, conserve natural resources, and save money in the process. I also educated homeowners about sprinkler maintenance and xeriscaping best practices.

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  Butterfly Pavilion

  Jan 2008 - Jan 2009

  Environmental Educator

  As an Environmental Educator, I focused on creating unique educational experiences with guests age 1-adult that centered around rainforest and wildlife conservation.

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  Petco

  Dec 2009 - Oct 2012

  As Operation Manager, I managed the people side of this large scale pet supply retailer, and was responsible for surpassing store sales targets, associate hiring and termination, associate development and coaching, as well as scheduling, associate training, and Dog Trainer mentoring. I created incredible customer experiences by listening and connecting with pet parents and helping to educate them about the needs of their pets and providing solutions that best addressed those individual needs.As IPDM, I was responsible for maintaining in-stock product levels and inventory for this large scale pet product retailer. I managed shipping and receiving of product coming into and out of the store. Show less

  • Operations Manager & Inventory Pricing Department Manager

    Aug 2010 - Oct 2012

  • Certified Dog Trainer

    Dec 2009 - Jan 2012
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  University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus

  Dec 2009 - Dec 2010

  Opthalmic Research Lab Manager

  As a Lab Manager, I managed the finances and facilitated the administrative activities of this pharmaceutical research lab. This included project management, event planning and coordination, manuscript editing, grant writing, allocations and management, supply ordering, and managing travel expenditures and reservations.

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  Greenwood Wildlife Rehabilitation Center

  Aug 2011 - Jun 2012

  Externship

  As an Extern with Greenwood, I created and facilitated team building and empowerment events and activities. This supported efforts to shift the culture of the organization towards honoring the personal sustainability of its staff members. Additionally, I provided care and husbandry to the sick, orphaned and injured wild birds and mammals that entered the facility.

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  Geese Guys, LLC

  Oct 2012 - Nov 2018

  Program Manager: Wildlife Biologist

  President of Geese Guys, a for-profit business committed to humanely mitigating wildlife conflict through education and direct action. While in this role, I built the operations procedures and protocols from the ground up and managed a team of 8 people and 11 working canines. During my tenure, I increased revenue from 20k to 325k while an increasing the client base by 900%. I was featured on OPB Think Out Loud, Local TV Broadcast interviews, the Oregonian, Oregon Live and USA Today. Additionally, I served as professional consultant on urban park development projects to proactively prevent wildlife conflict within an urban setting. Show less

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  Wild Familiar,LLC

  Nov 2017 - now

  Business Owner
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  United Employers Association

  Jun 2019 - Jan 2021

  Member Service Representative
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  Capitol Land Trust

  Jul 2021 - now

  Operations Manager