The Buffalo Zoo
Denise Schaefer, CPA has a diverse work experience in the field of finance, accounting, and management. Denise has held various roles throughout their career, starting as a Controller at Hispanics United of Buffalo from 2000 to 2002. Denise then served as the Chief Financial Officer at CAO Erie County, Inc. from 2002 to 2003, followed by Vice President of Finance and Chief Financial Officer at Phoenix Frontier, Inc from 2003 to 2005. After that, they worked as a Financial Officer at Hunt Mortgage from 2005 to 2008.
From 2008 to 2010, Denise served as the Director of Finance at Boys & Girls Clubs of Buffalo, Inc, followed by a role as Director of Accounting at Hopevale, Inc from 2010 to 2011. Denise then worked as a Consultant at Catholic Charities of Buffalo from 2011 to 2011, before joining Gelder & Company, LLP as a Manager from 2011 to 2012.
Denise's experience also includes working at Opportunities Unlimited of Niagara, where they held the positions of Controller from 2012 to 2015, and Assistant CFO from 2016 to 2016. Currently, they are working at The Buffalo Zoo, starting as Director of Finance from 2016 to 2017, and eventually becoming the Chief Financial Officer in November 2017.
Denise Schaefer, CPA has a solid education background in the field of accounting. Denise attended Canisius University from 1989 to 1993 and obtained a Bachelor of Science degree in Accounting. Before attending university, Denise completed their high school education at Lancaster High School from 1985 to 1989, where they focused on math and business subjects.
In addition to their educational achievements, Denise Schaefer has also obtained the Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification from the state of New York. The exact month and year of when they obtained this certification are not specified in the provided information.
The Buffalo Zoo
Buffalo Zoo Facts Founded in 1875, the Buffalo Zoo is the third oldest zoo in the United States. Each year, the Zoo welcomes approximately 400,000 visitors and is the second largest tourist attraction in Western New York, second only to Niagara Falls. Located on 23.5 acres of Buffalo’s beautiful Delaware Park, the Zoo exhibits a diverse collection of wild and exotic animals and more than 320 different species of plants. Open year-round, the Zoo is a constant source of conservation, education and recreation for Western New York. Indoor Attractions: EcoStation (sponsored by Tops Markets) Gorilla House (sponsored by Univera) Reptile House (sponsored by Goya Foods) The Living Tree House Giraffe House Outdoor Attractions: Sea Lion Cove (sponsored by NOCO Energy Corp.) – observe sea lions through underwater viewing or from our amphitheater Otter Creek (sponsored by Buffalo exterminating) – realistic, park-like exhibit, complete with stream & waterfall Vanishing Animals – learn more about threatened and endangered animals African Predator Habitat – view hyenas in a naturalistic African plains setting Bear Pits – exhibits polar bears, spectacled bears, grizzly and Kodiak bears Children’s Zoo – The Delta Sonic Heritage farm. interactive, educational and fun for kids! Habicat – houses African lions and Amur (Siberian) tigers Rhinoceros Exhibit – (sponsored by 2Find Your Home) Elephant Yard – (sponsored by Wegmans Markets) features our two female Asian elephants, Jothi and Surapa