Robin Carey

Experience

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  Mister McGregor's Garden Daycare and Preschool

  Aug 2005 - Sept 2006

  Teacher - Infant & Toddler

  At MMG I was responsible for overseeing groups of children aged 18-32 months in educational, creative, and developmental play. Teachers rotated on a weekly basis responsibility for developing lesson plans. We were also responsible for basic daily tasks such as meal serving and light cleaning.

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  Family Video

  Apr 2006 - Nov 2007

  Customer Service Representative

  -Assisted customers, assisted with paperwork, and managed the store as needed. -Cash handling

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  Family Video

  Feb 2008 - Apr 2008

  Shift Leader

  -Supervised staff, assisted customers, and assisted with paperwork. -Supported the management team as needed including training new employees, receiving new inventory and maintaining inventory records. -Cash handling

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  Saginaw Children's Zoo

  Apr 2008 - Aug 2019

  -Created and defined the conservation department-Identified and managed conservation projects throughout the full project life cycle-Member of the executive management team; demonstrated core company values-Created and implemented department Strategic Plan, aligned with the organization's Strategic Plan-Developed Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and ensured compliance throughout organization-Managed department budget-Provided program and staff evaluations-Compiled and submitted formal reports-Interpreted and advised on industry-specific policy and legislation Show less

  • Conservation Manager

    Jul 2016 - Aug 2019

  • Manager of Zoo Experiences

    Sept 2014 - Jul 2016

  • Education Supervisor

    Sept 2010 - Sept 2014

  • Zookeeper

    Apr 2008 - Sept 2010
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  Denver Zoo Conservation Alliance

  Oct 2019 - May 2022

  Guest Services Specialist

  Managed guest experience through excellent service and support, and identified clients for business and donor development. Achievements of note:-Resolved issues and concerns via call center, in-person and web-based guest and member support-Managed the Adopt-an-Animal program, expanded program features, and increased revenue by 68%-Elevated identified prospects to the fund development team

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  Woldumar Nature Center

  May 2022 - Dec 2023

  Director Of Development

  Orchestrated the fund development vision, planned and executed the fundraising and development strategies, secured financial resources, and strengthened donor relationships. Achievements of note:-Designed the strategic fund development plan to increase individual donor revenue by 27%-Planned and executed fundraising events which increased revenue by 168%-Created sales and marketing campaigns which increased reach by 370%-Secured unique grants in excess of $100,000 and individual donations in excess of $250,000 Show less

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  Oakland Thrive

  Feb 2024 - now

  Strategic Partnerships Coordinator

  As the Strategic Partnerships Coordinator, I recruit and manage relationships with strategic business partners to help all businesses in Oakland County thrive.