Jennifer Vernon

 Professional Qualifications: Self-motivating and Self-starter mentality Strong leadership, organizational and documentation skills Proficient in the Spanish Language Knowledge in SPSS and MS Office Updated Clearances Social media branding, Advertising and Fundraising experience Knowledge of the criminal justice system Able to make quick and effective decisions under any condition Knowledge in working with children in various settings Experiences in working in a non-profit Education: The Pennsylvania State University Berks Campus – Reading, PA Major: B.A. Applied Psychology Graduation Date: December 20th, 2019 Experience: Animal Rescue League of Berks County – Birdsboro, PA Pet Resource Specialist Perform preliminary behavior and medical assessments to be shared with appropriate departments for pathway planning Administer basic vaccines to animals May be asked to help with humane euthanasia for the public who request the service for ailing and elderly pets Handle animals that come in for cremation with care, dignity and respect Manage the phones and email accounts, promptly responding to all inquiries pertaining to but not limited to strays, owner surrenders, community cats, lost/found, public euthanasia, cruelty complaints, and surrender prevention Manage the surrender prevention resources at the direction of the manager Accurately record all information provided by animal owner or guardian regarding animal history, health, and behavior utilizing shelter software Children’s Alliance Center – Reading, PA Forensic Interviewer Attended a Forensic Interviewing of Children training in Huntsville, Alabama Attended bi-weekly Multiple Disciplinary Team meetings Worked with Berks County Law Enforcement, Children in Youth, and District Attorneys Interviewed allegedly abused children from ages 5-18 years old with a non-bias, neutral, and structured protocol Learned how to properly interview children of all ages, backgrounds as well as any with disabilities John James Audubon Center at Mill Grove – Audubon, PA Intern/ Site Coordinator Guided up to 15 visitors at a time on a birding kayak tour down the Perkiomen River while educating them on the history of John James Venue coordinator and main line of contact for weddings being held on-site varying in wedding sizes from 75-200 guests Tended and cared for the eight on-site raptors Co-facilitated and assisted coordinator in educational field trips and itineraries Creative Health Services– Pottstown, PA / January 2019- April 2019 150/hr Internship Assisted case managers with in-take paperwork and other needs to fit into the plan created for each child dealing with their disability. Faxed documents and communicated with the client’s primary doctors Assisted and co-facilitated monthly Sibshop programs for children who have siblings with developmental disabilities Entered client information and service history on to their online tracking system Credible Created postcards and calendars to advertise for program events and services provided for the families    Attended truancy court with the case managers for children ages 9-18 Research Experience: Principal Investigator Recycling Motivations and Current Environmental Issues Pennsylvania State University – Berks Campus, Reading, PA Designed study, created research proposal, and secured Institutional Review Board (IRB) approval Collected data using Qualtrics online survey software Analyzed data from over 2,000 participants with SPSS software utilizing multiple regression analyses and sequential equation modeling Prepared a preliminary report and manuscript of research findings Volunteer Service: Blue Marsh Lake Shoreline Cleanup- Leesport, PA Helped clean up debri and trash along shoreline Maintained and restored hiking trails Aided in erosion and water management, stabilize shoreline and streams, and invasive species management Gring’s Mill Recreational Area- Reading, PA Walked along trails and picked up trash products Cleaned up the gardens with fresh mulch and flowers Cleaned playground with sanitation wipes and disinfectant John James Audubon Center- Audubon, PA Helped lead educational field trips on sight with local schools and camps Instructed guests about the education carts featured in the new museum on blue herons Cleaned, fed and interact with eight birds on sight Recorded and maintained records of owl pellets, feathers and mice remains found References Stacey Levengood Manager, Business owner Premiere Dance Studio 1494 N. Charlotte Street - Rebekah Sheeler Previous Supervisor John James Audubon Center 1201 Pawlings Road - Melissa Haydt Previous Supervisor Children’s Alliance Center -