KURT HUNDGEN

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
A dedicated conservationist with extensive knowledge and experience in the manag
ement of non-profit nature center and conservation organizations. Proven abilit
y to implement and manage fund raising activities, including writing numerous, s
uccessful grants to finance capital projects, education programming and Master P
lan development. Skilled in developing strong local and state governmental partn
erships. Adept at building and maintaining a highly committed team of staff memb
ers.
Increased donations to annual campaign in 2009 by 20% in a poor economic enviro
nment.
Developed a $2.6 M Master Plan and began implementation for Greenburg Nature Ce
nter.
Wrote successful grants for conservation, environmental and education projects.
Extensively published Available on request.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
GREENBURGH NATURE CENTER, Scarsdale, NY
Executive Director 2007 Present
Manage the policies and procedures for a non-profit nature center. Develop capi
tal projects from design, grant writing to completion. Cultivate and maintain r
elationships with donors, corporations and town, county and state government off
icials to gain increased financial support for the nature center. Direct a dedic
ated staff of 12 full time and two part-time team members. Collaborate with oper
ations in the development and management of budgets.
Implemented Corporate Volunteer Program with employees from major companies, in
cluding IBM, Kraft, Timberland and Dannon to promote environmental programs.
Gained governmental support to increase funding for the Greenburg Nature Center
.
Worked extensively to partner with community organizations and school districts
to create awareness and expansion of the Greenburg Nature Center education prog
rams.
LIVINGSTON RIPLEY WATERFOWL CONSERVANCY, Litchfield, CT
Director of Conservation, Research and Education Programs
2004 2007
Managed the development and organizational implementation of field conservation,
higher education research and outreach education programs for waterfowl. Wrote
grants to gain funding for infrastructure capital projects and international con
servation programs. Developed strong community relationships. Directed staff mem
bers.
Appointed to Swan Goose Reintroduction Program Steering Committee and Brazilian
Merganser Task Force.
Developed partnerships with state agencies and international organizations in R
ussia, England, Brazil and North America.
Attracted higher education research projects with Yale, Fordham University, Uni
versity of Florida and Connecticut Department of Environmental Conservation.
BRONX ZOO, Wildlife Conservation Society, Bronx, NY
Principle Senior Bird Supervisor 1998 2004
Assisted in daily department operations, including managing staffing, record kee
ping, collection planning and exhibit design. Participated in field programs in
Nepal, Marianas Islands and Europe.
Implemented propagation breeding recommendations for endangered species breedin
g programs and participated in the development of research projects.
Bronx ZOO
Senior Bird Keeper 1987 1998
Supervised keeper staff for Endangered Species Breeding Program and participated
in the development of research projects. Appointed to North American Columbifor
m Taxon and Paradisaea Advisory Groups.
Named Species Survival Plan Coordinator for Mauritius Pink Pigeon and Internati
onal Studbook Holder for Red Bird of Paradise
BRONX ZOO
Bird Keeper 1983 -1987
Managed all aspects of avian husbandry for a zoological collection.
Made recommendations that contributed to departmental policies.
COLORAD DIVISION OF WILDLIFE, Fort Collins, CO
Wildlife Manager 1981 - 1983
Participated in various aspects of field management for big game and birds.
Promoted state wildlife management policies to public interest groups.
Conducted investigations into waterfowl and big game damage to private property
.
Conducted extensive scientific research on sage grouse through banding, lek pop
ulation surveys, radio telemetry and field nutrition studies.
Conducted elk and bighorn sheep winter trapping program. Utilized radio teleme
try to identify elk migration patterns.
NEW YORK CITY DEPARTMENT OF PARKS & RECREATION, New York, NY
Urban Park Ranger Central Park 1981
Conducted public instructional programs on bird watching, ecology and urban wild
life.
Supervised urban youths in park conservation and restoration projects.
COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY, Fort Collins, CO
African Wildlife Management Internship Program 1980
Participated in wildlife management internship program in Kenya, Malawi and Sout
h Africa.
Assisted with ungulate census counts, game cropping programs, predator prey beh
avior studies and large mammal relocation programs.
UNITED STATES FOREST SERVICE, Fort Collins,CO
Wildlife Technician 1979
Collected field data on designated song bird plots to determine effects of loggi
ng practices.
Conducted aerial census counts on bighorn sheep, elk habitat for winter use and
participated in forest fire containment.
EDUCATION
FORDHAM UNIVERSITY, New York, NY
Master of Science, Animal Biology
May, 1992
COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY, Fort Collins, CO
Bachelor of Science, Fisheries and Wildlife Management,
December, 1981
PUBLICATIONS
Available on request.