Pennsylvania artist, illustrator, and printmaker focused on nature and wildlife. Graduate of Herron School of Art and Design, IUI. Author and Illustrator of "Felix, Dunjee and the Big Wild World!" More details available at CaraDavidArt.com.…

Cara David

Pennsylvania artist, illustrator, and printmaker focused on nature and wildlife. Graduate of Herron School of Art and Design, IUI. Author and Illustrator of "Felix, Dunjee and the Big Wild World!" More details available at CaraDavidArt.com.…

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Pennsylvania artist, illustrator, and printmaker focused on nature and wildlife. Graduate of Herron School of Art and Design, IUI. Author and Illustrator of “Felix, Dunjee and the Big Wild World!”

More details available at CaraDavidArt.com.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

AmeriCorps Crew Member at C&O Canal National Historical Park Towpath (SCA)
September 1, 2025 - Present
Worked on a team to assist National Park Service Maintenance with vegetation removal using zero-turn mowers, weed-whackers, hedge trimmers, etc., along with various upkeep projects throughout the park and equipment maintenance.
Crew Leader at Pennsylvania Outdoor Corps (SCA)
June 1, 2025 - August 31, 2025
Managed a high school crew in PA state parks; oversaw crew’s work and behavior; taught project skills; coordinated with Park staff; completed worklogs, budgets, and other administrative responsibilities.
Park Service Team Member at Indianapolis Zoo
January 1, 2022 - December 31, 2025
Assisted guests; set up and monitored Zoo and private events; cleaned and maintained facilities and park grounds; trained new team members.
AmeriCorps Land Conservation Crew Member at Mile High Youth Corps
May 20, 2022 - August 30, 2022
Identified and removed invasive plants using pesticides and manual methods; monitored trails to protect ecosystems and native species; constructed park boardwalks, fishing docks, and fences to improve visitor experience.

Education

Bachelor of Fine Arts in Drawing/Illustration / Printmaking with minors in Sustainability Management /Policy and Art History at Herron School of Art and Design, Indiana University (IUI)
August 1, 2021 - May 1, 2025

Qualifications

Leave No Trace Certified
January 11, 2030 - January 8, 2026
Red Cross Certified in First Aid and CPR
May 27, 2025 - May 27, 2027

Industry Experience

Non-Profit Organization, Education, Media & Entertainment, Government, Professional Services
    uniE621 Botanical Art of the Indianapolis Zoo
    Book of Botanical Illustrations based on five plants found at the Indianapolis Zoo. Along with basic educational information on the plants and their ideal growing conditions.…
    uniE621 Felix, Dunjee and the Big Wild World!
    Wrote, illustrated, printed using etching and screen-printing, and self-published children’s book inspired by nature and wildlife. Book Description: When Felix and Dunjee wander away from their cozy home, they find themselves out in the BIG WILD WORLD! As the two cats explore, they meet Chimpanzees and Giraffes, Elephants and Sea Lions, and even a colony of friendly Penguins! Join Felix and Dunjee on their big adventure and meet all the wild animals the world has to offer. You’ll make lots of great friends along the way!…