PUBLICATIONS
Clark, A., Leung, Y.-F. (2007) Getting out, going green: Outdoor recreation is linked to pro-environmental
attitudes and behaviors, Parks and Recreation, 42 (8), 26-31
Clark, A. (2007). Linking trail use, non-compliant behavior and resource conditions. Poster session
presented at the SERR Conference, Asheville, NC
Seher, V., Lisius, S., Thompson, S., Bacon, J., Leung, Y-F., & Clark, A. (2007). Visitor experience and
resource protection indicator report: Wildlife exposure to human food. VERP Wildlife Indicator Report
2006. Prepared for Yosemite National Park.
Strandquist, A. (2004-2006 quarterly publication). News from Zoos. Endangered Species Update,
University of Michigan.
Strandquist, A. (April 2005). Featured Cover Artwork. Animal Keeper’s Forum, Journal of the American
Association of Zoo Keepers, Inc.
Strandquist, A. (February 2005). CEF Project Highlights: Aquatic Conservation and the Wonders of Water.
Communiqué magazine, official publication of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums, p19-20.
AMANDA B. CLARK
(Formerly Amanda Strandquist)
Morrisville, NC • 301.204.4815 • carolinamudstudios@yahoo.com
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EDUCATION
M.S. – Natural Resources with Outdoor Recreation concentration August 2008
Parks, Recreation, Tourism Management Department
North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC
GPA: 4.0
B.S. - Environmental Studies May 2004
Elon University, Elon, NC
GPA: 3.7
International Experience:
School for Field Studies, Kenya (2002)
London, England (2002)
EXPERIENCE
Assistant Manager September 2006-Present
Fleet Feet Sports, Raleigh, NC
• Responsible for marketing ventures and customer acquisition, including running the medical referral
program, creating the corporate wellness initiative, and developing innovative marketing strategies
• Responsible for key event development, including planning of the inaugural St. Patrick's day race in
downtown Raleigh, monthly charity fun runs, the Ridgewood Turkey Trot 8K, and the nOg Run Club bi-
monthly pub runs
• Supervise up to 10 employees in daily duties at the store
• Served as training coordinator and coach for the No Boundaries and Running 101 training programs
• Responsible for opening the store and associated duties
• Assisted in purchase order maintenance, receiving, ordering, and stocking of a specialty running store.
• Participated in key aspects of opening the Fleet Feet store in Fall 2006, including initial training,
merchandising, and marketing
• Performed analyses of running form and foot structure to fit customers in shoes that optimize
performance and training while providing the necessary level of stability
• Trained new staff members in the personal shoe fit and personal bra fit processes
• Led the organization of special events such as Diva night, weekly running groups, and Spike Nights
Graduate Research Assistant August 2006-May 2008
North Carolina State University, Raleigh, NC
• Coordinated volunteer and staff efforts to administer a visitor survey at the Billy Goat Trail
within the Potomac Gorge and C&O National Historic Park areas of Maryland during May and
June 2007.
• Coordinated the survey design and approval process between colleagues at NC State
University, Virginia Tech, and the National Park Service for timely administration of a research study.
• Produced a comprehensive annotated bibliography detailing recent literature on informal trail
formation and related educational and site management techniques
• Assisted in the organization of the 2007 South East Recreational Resources Conference (SERR) in
Asheville, NC
• Performed data analysis in conjunction with graduate advisor on human-wildlife interaction data from
2005 and 2006 to develop monitoring protocols for Yosemite National Park
Conservation & Science Program Assistant October 2004-August 2006
Association of Zoos & Aquariums, Silver Spring, MD
• Coordinated the AZA Conservation Endowment Fund (CEF) grant program to provide funding for
conservation efforts worldwide
• Updated and edited the CEF application according to committee recommendations on an annual basis
• Coordinated the review of CEF applications by a Scientific Advisory Committee and specialists in the Zoo
and Aquarium field
• Managed the disbursement of CEF award money and all reporting deadlines and extension requests
• Obtained annual grant support by coordinating AZA’s application to Disney’s Wildlife Conservation Fund
• Provided administrative and project support for the Wildlife Captive Management Committee, including
member surveys for Species Survival Plan (SSP) holding institutions, research on natural elephant
habitat conditions, and maintenance of program databases
• Completed a monthly report on conservation and science for disbursement to all program leaders of AZA
zoos and aquariums
• Coordinated the creation and disbursement of service awards for AZA conservation program leaders
• Managed logistics and user inquiries of the AZA institutional program Animal Exchange Online
Substitute Teacher 2004
Howard County, MD
• Educated children in grades K-12 in the areas of Biology, Chemistry, Physics, English, Physical
Education, and Elementary Education
• Maintained order and control in a variety of classroom settings
• Provided support to the primary teacher as an instructional assistant when needed
Facility Manager 2001-2004
Campus Recreation, Elon, NC
• Planned and supervised recreation events such as Turkey Trot, state NIRSA conference, and Sportsfest
for a college campus
• Ensured team management by serving as liaison with employees in other areas of the campus recreation
facility, including outdoors, fitness, intramurals, club sports, aerobics, and aquatics
• Provided support for the organization of intramural sport leagues, program development, and marketing
of special events
• Opened, closed and operated a 64,000 sq. foot campus recreation facility
• Provided first medical response to emergency situations in the facility
Conservation Education Intern 2004
National Aquarium in Baltimore, MD
• Aided in the research and design of educational carts, programs, and curricula
• Organized and implemented lesson plans and outreach programs for school groups
• Assisted in the planning and coordination of Family Fun Night and members sleepover programs for
children and adults in the community
• Conducted public presentations on stingray and shark exhibits
Childcare Provider, Columbia, MD 2003
Customer Service Personnel, River Hill Garden Center, MD 2000-2002
Nature Camp Counselor, Columbia Association, MD 2001-2002
TECHNICAL SKILLS
• Geographic data processing proficiency in ArcInfo 9.2, including Spatial Analyst, and ArcMap
• Computer proficiency in: Microsoft Office Suite; Adobe PhotoShop and Illustrator; SPSS Statistical
Software
• American Red Cross First Aid, Adult, Child, Infant CPR Certification
• Scuba International Open Water Scuba Certification
VOLUNTEER WORK
Girls on the Run, Triangle Chapter
Substitute and Assistant Coach 2008
Running Buddy 2007
North Carolina Senior Games 2006-2007
Kids in Training 2007
HONORS & ACTIVITIES
Dean’s List and President’s list, Elon University
Alpha Omicron Pi (Greek fraternity for women)
Presidential Scholar, Elon University