Maxwell Zarchy
Biologist
Palos Verdes Estates,CA
Summary
I'm a friendly student available for weekend, evening and holiday shifts. I work to showcase that I'm hardworking, punctual and driven. I'm a dedicated employee and enthusiastic about furthering my education. I want more opportunities to learn new skills in Ecology as I seek a degree in Biology so I can further learn about the field I'm seeking to enter. I've had other volunteering experiences which has left myself open to different types of jobs. I'm very friendly and willing to work with others for the purposes of relationship-building and problem-solving. For example, I worked as a field intern in Sea turtle Conservation with other interns. Our job required us to begin our work day at 5 in the morning which required a lot of patience and team building. We were still able to accomplish our goal and contributed to the hatching and release of over 1500 turtle hatchlings.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work history
Sea Turtle Field Intern
Osa Conservation
Puerto Jimenez, Puntarenas
2023.05 - 2023.08
- Field Tech for Sea Turtle Conservation on the Osa Peninsula
- Relocated Turtle nests to avoid predation by local Coati and Raccoons
- Created Meshes to protect newly relocated sea turtle nests from local predators
- Led groups and taught them about Turtle Conservation in Central America
- Hiked around 3 miles a day from research camp to the beach and back
- Early morning work
- Assisted in other field projects in the interim (camera traps, catch and release traps)
- Collected and sorted through trash and recyclables found at the beach
Fry Cook
Xanterra
Yellowstone National Park County (historical), MT
2022.05 - 2022.06
- Tested temperatures of food at specified intervals by using food thermometers.
- Prepared for food service by butchering meat, chopping vegetables and preparing sauces.
- Wrapped up and stored unused food in appropriate containers and placed in refrigerator to avoid spoilage.
- Communicated closely with servers to fully understand special orders for customers.
- Stored food in designated containers and storage areas to prevent spoilage.
- Job ended early due to flood that shut down Yellowstone National Park
Driver
Postmates
2020.11 - 2021.08
- I've completed routine pre- and post-trip inspections to evaluate vehicles and assess maintenance needs
- Achieved consistent safety targets by adjusting driving to different road and traffic conditions, balancing loads and avoiding dangerous driving actions.
- Upheld high standards of professionalism and discretion when working with high-value clients.
- Planned and adjusted optimal routes based on traffic and weather conditions.
- Loaded and secured items in trucks to avoid damage to parcels during delivery.
- Delivered goods and products to customer on time and in excellent condition.
- Cleaned and maintained vehicle and assessed vehicle for damage after each shift.
Education
No Degree -
Lewis And Clark College
Portland, OR05.2025
High School Diploma -
Palos Verdes High School
Palos Verdes Estates, CA06.2021
Skills
- Programming in R
- Lab Working Experience
- Spanish Speaking
- Working with teams
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Math Skills
- Customer rapport
- Critical Thinking
- Cooking
- Garden/Farm work
- Cleaning and Sanitizing
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Sea Turtle Field Intern
Osa Conservation
2023.05 - 2023.08
Fry Cook
Xanterra
2022.05 - 2022.06
Driver
Postmates
2020.11 - 2021.08
No Degree -
Lewis And Clark College
High School Diploma -
Palos Verdes High School