Shannon Songer, PHR

Work and Family Programs Manager at San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance

San Diego, California, United States

About

Experience

  • San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance (Full-time · 4 yrs 11 mos)
    • Work and Family Programs Manager
      Nov 2025 - Present · 8 mos

    • Work and Family Programs Business Partner
      Mar 2025 - Nov 2025 · 9 mos

    • Benefits Specialist
      Sep 2023 - Mar 2025 · 1 yr 7 mos

  • Talent Acquisition Coordinator at Viasat Inc.
    Jul 2019 - Aug 2021 · 2 yrs 2 mos

  • Recruitment Coordinator at LEGOLAND California Resort
    Jul 2018 - Jul 2019 · 1 yr 1 mo

    Full cycle recruitment from specialized positions to high volume associate level roles. Managed on-boarding of new employees and maintained compliance with Work Permits and I-9 documents. Took on the challenge of advertising and executing Mass Hiring Fairs to help fill High Volume Requisitions. Lead the effort to build, implement, and teach a new ATS recruiting system throughout the resort. Facilitated New Hire Orientation. Was instrumental in developing a recruitment plan to create a better candidate experience for our employees. Performed phone screens and set up in-person interviews as needed for specialized positions. Attended School Visits and Job Fairs to recruit potential employees.

  • Fraternity and Sorority Life Ambassador at Colorado State University
    Jun 2017 - Aug 2017 · 3 mos

    Over the summer I worked at CSU’s Office of Fraternity and Sorority Life. As part of my leadership position on the Panhellenic council, I was hired to staff involvement fairs, give presentations to incoming students and families, and follow up with interested students via email.

  • Barista at Bad Ass Coffee
    Jun 2015 - Aug 2016 · 1 yr 3 mos

    I worked this job seasonally over two summers and two winters. I took orders via drive thru and inside, handled money, made food and drinks for customers, re-stocked merchandise, and cleaned the store. Skills Learned: Working in a high-pressure environment, communication when working as a team, customer service