Allison Martinez
Benton Harbor,MI
Summary
Versatile and experienced worker with vast knowledge in marine science. A team player with a positive personality and commitment to the success and wellbeing of peers. Specializing in problem-solving and dedicated to increasing workflow while following required procedures. An organized professional who is an approachable and calm team member that is comfortable and responsible when taking on leadership roles. Qualifications include ten years customer service experience, outstanding leadership capability, experience handling/ working with various species, education in marine science with use of dichotomous keys, four years as a lead deckhand, aquaculture and animal husbandry in an AZA setting, participated in boat surveys involving marine mammals, and completed an internship in learning zoological roles including preparation of animal diets. Proficient in Outlook, Windows Operating System, Microsoft Office, and Word Perfect Office.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Dog Daycare Attendant
Shiloh's Place
11.2023 - Current
- Supervised dogs of all breeds, sizes, and temperaments
- Worked with training needs of clients including door manners and correcting undesired behaviors
- Responsible for creative and unique ideas to engage with clients. (Ex.Report cards, photo booth, crafts)
- Trained new employees in all aspects of facility operations/daily procedures
- Cross trained in management, boarding, sales, and services
Deckhand- Tallship Friends Good Will
Michigan Maritime Museum
03.2021 - Current
- Learning, assisting, and leading in daily sailing operations
- Learned1800s style sailing methods and communication techniques
- Assisting and leading passengers and crew in safety procedures and hands on opportunities
- Performed daily maintenance and safety checks
- Took on key leadership roles assigned by the captain to ensure successful voyages
- Overseeing hands on training of new deckhands
Dog Daycare Tech
Bunk and Biscuit
12.2022 - 12.2023
- Supervised large groups of dogs of all breeds, sizes, and temperaments
- Worked with training needs of clients including door manners and correcting undesired behaviors
- Prepared and organized feeding schedule daily
- Trained new employees in all aspects of daycare operations
- Cross trained in managerial role including Kennel Connection software
Intern
Washington Park Zoo
06.2018 - 08.2018
- Shadowed zookeepers
- Learned about daily zoo operation
- Cleaned animal enclosures
- Maintained animal grooming and feed
- Prepared animal diets and enrichment items
Aquaculture: Federal Work Study
Florida Institute of Technology
10.2017 - 05.2018
- Learning, assisting, and performing experiments in a marine biology lab
- Preformed cleaning, feeding, and water quality procedures
- Collected and recorded data gathered through experiments
Education
Bachelor's degree - Marine Biology
Florida Institute of Technology
Melbourne, FL07.2024
Skills
- Use of dichotomous key
- Boat Surveying of various marine species
- Dissection and analysis of various marine species
- Species sampling and collecting
Certification
- Michigan Charterboat Deckhand Certificate
Timeline
Lead Dog Daycare Attendant
Shiloh's Place
11.2023 - Current
Dog Daycare Tech
Bunk and Biscuit
12.2022 - 12.2023
Deckhand- Tallship Friends Good Will
Michigan Maritime Museum
03.2021 - Current
Intern
Washington Park Zoo
06.2018 - 08.2018
Aquaculture: Federal Work Study
Florida Institute of Technology
10.2017 - 05.2018
- Michigan Charterboat Deckhand Certificate
Bachelor's degree - Marine Biology
Florida Institute of Technology
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