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Christopher L. Otto 6702 Anderson Ave Manhattan KS 66503 Home Phone (913) 776-9052 CAREER OBJECTIVE To be given the opportunity to introduce and interpret the natural environment to children and adults. EDUCATION 1989-1992 Manhattan High School 1992-1997 BS in Fisheries and Wildlife Biology with an emphasis Natural History, Kansas State University WORK HISTORY Summers 1995-1997 Environmental Education Specialist, Rock Springs 4-H Center I was responsible for doing nine forty-five minute presentations a day with an average of twenty children ( ages 8-16) per group. I was also responsible for setting up and maintaining exhibits and signs in the prairie learning center including hands-on exhibits, native wildflower gardens, a native aquarium, and displays with other live animals. In addition, I helped in the design of two interpretive nature trails; A handicapped accessible riparian trail and a wildflower walk.
INTERESTS & ACTIVITIES Nature and Wildlife Photography.Volunteering with The Wonder Workshop Children’s Museum. Member of National Association for Interpretation (NAI). Riley County rural fire fighter.
COMPUTER SKILLS I have experience with Windows 95, Excell, Word, and Access. I have always had an interest in computers and have been using them for many years. In addition, I have taken a class dealing with the above operating system and software. I am am familiar with FrontPage 98 web authoring software.
QUALIFICATIONS I have experience working with people and enjoy interpreting different aspects of the natural world. I was involved with Wide Horizons Nature Program (WHNP) during my junior and senior years of high school. I gave four presentations a week on reptiles and canines to elementary school classes (Grades 1-6). I led a merit badge workshop dealing with snakes for the Boy Scouts of America.I am certified in Project WILD and I have used many of the activities with children. I am also planing to become certified Project Aquatic. I have designed several of my own programs to use with the public. I am best known for my programs with reptiles, amphibians, native fish, and aquatics. However, I am comfortable giving presentations on a variety of topics. I am trained in CPR and First Aid.REFERENCES Available on request
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