Alyssa L Huss
East Islip,NY
Summary
Enthusiastic and creative individual with a diverse skill set in Sculpture. With 4 years of Sculpture studied at Suny New Paltz, i am eager to learn and contribute to a dynamic team. Skilled in creating intricate designs and delivering high-quality artwork. Proficient in using various materials and techniques to bring artistic visions to life. Proven track record of collaborating with clients to meet their specific needs.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Kennel Assistant/Professional Dog Bather
West Hills Animal Hospital & Emergency Center
02.2025 - Current
- Stocked kennel and cleaning supplies to maintain proper inventory for daily performance.
- Assisted with grooming services such as bathing, brushing, nail trimming, and ear cleaning for improved pet hygiene and health.
- Managed challenging situations with distressed or aggressive animals using patience and appropriate restraint methods.
- Maintained detailed records of each animal''s care, including feeding schedules, exercise routines, and any special requirements.
Full Time Artist
Etsy
01.2016 - Current
- As a self-employed artist, I partake in the creation of paintings, digital artworks, physical sculptures, animations and much more
- There are no limits to what I can and have achieved
- As an artist, my art is always growing and improving
- I have been doing art for about 15 years, and it is what I am most passionate about
- I currently am studying at SUNY New Paltz, as a visual arts major
- My goals with my art is to express myself and help others feel comfortable expressing themselves as well
- The artworks I create are sometimes based on a prompt or emotions
- I have created a wide variety of paid commission-based works for companies and individuals as per request
- My commissions are based on the buyer's request
- Working fast and efficiently while keeping the customer in mind is my number one priority, and I always modify my work without additional charges
East Crew Plover Steward
Suffolk County Parks
04.2024 - 09.2024
- Monitor and ensure the safety of endangered birds such as the Piping Plover
- Duties include taking notes, filling out paperwork, driving off-site to different beaches, monitoring Plovers, setting up enclosures, keeping pedestrians off the dunes, communicating, pushing back fencing depending on nests, and setting up new fencing
- Coordinated with other team members to ensure accurate data collection and analysis processes were followed
- Collected, analyzed, and interpreted zoological data to conserve habitats for rare animal species
Plover Steward
Jones Beach State Park
03.2023 - 09.2023
- Ensure the safety of endangered birds in the parks, especially piping plovers
- Helped office personnel with errands, paperwork, and data entry
- Duties include monitoring beaches, counting Plovers & eggs, enclosing endangered bird nests, relocating injured animals, protecting off-limit land, escorting civilians & workers through the beach, and handling wild animals to ensure pedestrian safety
- Conducted surveys to document rare animal species in project areas
Sales Associate/Cashier
PHountian
11.2020 - 07.2022
- As a PHountian employee I was dedicated to serving customers as they see fit
- My job required a significant amount of knowledge that must be taught carefully to each customer inquiring about our store
- As a PHountian employee, I ensured that the store is kept in pristine condition, keeping our customers up to date on new products or spa treatments, helping the customer find what they need, ensuring the store is a safe non-judgmental environment, and most importantly, being there for the customers
- Answered incoming calls
- Placed orders
- Educated customers about Alkaline water and the benefits of being alkaline
- Completed an average of 50-100 transactions per day
- Responsible for store displays
- Stocked the floor
- Maintained a clean service environment
- Provided pleasant customer service
Hostess
Local Burger
12.2020 - 06.2021
- Greeting customers
- Interacting with staff
- Bussing tables
- Fulfilling customers requests
- Cleaning supplies
- Sweeping floors
- Setting up tables
- Positive attitude
- Hard worker
Education
Bachelors of Fine Arts - Sculpture
SUNY New Paltz
01.2024
Liberal Arts -
Suffolk Community College
01.2021
High School Diploma -
East Islip High School
07.2020
Skills
- Sculpture
- TIG Welding
- Wood Carving
- Plaster casting/ Resin Molds
- Digital Illustration
- Color theory
- Animal care/behavior/Animal restraint
- Sales/ Cash Handling
- Appointment scheduling
- team collaboration
Certification
Class D Drivers License, 11/01/32
Awards
- Fall Open House, Ceramic Triptych Exhibition, 10/01/21
- Top 3 Art students, 05/01/20
- AP Art Scholarship, 05/01/20
- After-Life Unison Art Event, 10/01/24
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Kennel Assistant/Professional Dog Bather
West Hills Animal Hospital & Emergency Center
02.2025 - Current
East Crew Plover Steward
Suffolk County Parks
04.2024 - 09.2024
Plover Steward
Jones Beach State Park
03.2023 - 09.2023
Hostess
Local Burger
12.2020 - 06.2021
Sales Associate/Cashier
PHountian
11.2020 - 07.2022
Full Time Artist
Etsy
01.2016 - Current
Liberal Arts -
Suffolk Community College
High School Diploma -
East Islip High School
Class D Drivers License, 11/01/32
Bachelors of Fine Arts - Sculpture
SUNY New Paltz
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