Carl Myers

Communications Director at Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens

Carl Myers, MBA, has a diverse work experience in communications and marketing. Carl'smost recent position was as Communications Director at the Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens, where they oversaw all internal and external communications, media relations, and community engagement initiatives. Prior to this role, Carl served as the Acting Communications Director and Public Relations Manager & Film Liaison at the zoo. Carl also gained experience as a Public Relations Specialist & Film Liaison, where they were involved in various public relations activities and film coordination.

Before joining the Los Angeles Zoo, Carl worked as a Social Media/Communications Specialist at the University of the Incarnate Word, where they developed and executed social media strategies to enhance the university's visibility. Carl also worked at Rainman Creative as a Social Media Specialist/Marketing Copywriter, helping small businesses with their social media branding and engagement. Additionally, they gained experience as a Social Media Intern at Rainman Web Development.

Carl's early experience includes serving as the Vice President of Donor Relations for For The Kids Dance Marathon at UTSA, where they developed partnerships with businesses and managed monetary donations for fundraising events.

With their strong background in communications and marketing, Carl brings a wealth of experience in developing and implementing strategic communication strategies, managing media relations, and leveraging social media platforms to enhance brand visibility and audience engagement.

Carl Myers, MBA holds a Master of Business Administration (M.B.A.) degree in Business Administration and Management. Carl obtained this degree from Hope International University, where they studied from 2013 to 2014. Prior to that, Carl earned a Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Communication and Media Studies from The University of Texas at San Antonio, attending from 2011 to 2013. Carl also holds an Associate of Arts (AA) degree in Business Administration from San Antonio College, which they completed from 2008 to 2011. In addition to their formal education, Carl has obtained various certifications in fields such as employee engagement, leadership excellence, incident command systems, and conservation from esteemed institutions such as Disney Institute, FEMA, and San Diego Zoo Global.

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Timeline

  • Communications Director

    November, 2021 - present

  • Acting Communications Director

    March, 2021

  • Public Relations Manager & Film Liaison

    August, 2019

  • Public Relations Specialist & Film Liaison

    October, 2017