Alyssa Wander
Allen,TX
Summary
UT Dallas Biology Grad takes with a current lead in Wildlife Conservation Masters Program.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Starbucks Barista
Target
Allen, TX
08.2022 - Current
- Trained new baristas on company policies and procedures regarding food handling safety standards.
- Monitored inventory levels of supplies and restocked when necessary.
- Kept up-to-date records of sales transactions using point-of-sale systems.
- Provided excellent customer service by responding to inquiries quickly and professionally.
- Developed creative recipes for signature coffees or blended drinks unique to the cafe.
- Placed orders with suppliers for delivery of products required for daily operations.
- Adhered to health department regulations concerning sanitation standards.
- Ensured all equipment was maintained in proper working order according to manufacturer's instructions.
Server
BoomerJacks
Fairview, TX
06.2021 - 08.2022
- Provided excellent customer service to ensure satisfaction.
- Followed health safety guidelines when preparing and serving food products.
- Collaborated with other restaurant staff members to ensure efficient operations within the restaurant environment.
- Assisted in training new servers.
- Handled money transactions accurately while following company procedures for handling cash payments.
Vet Tech Assistant (Summer Position)
Operation Kindness
Carrollton, TX
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Observed patients' conditions post-treatment or surgery to ensure healing process was progressing well.
- Restrained animals during examination or treatment procedures using appropriate techniques according to species size and temperament.
- Monitored vital signs of hospitalized animals including temperature, pulse rate, respiration rate and other parameters as necessary.
- Assisted in surgery preparation by setting up instruments, supplies and equipment prior to procedure start time.
- Recorded patient food and water intake and output levels on a daily basis.
- Ensured that cages were kept clean at all times.
- Dispensed medications orally or topically as directed by veterinarian.
- Maintained accurate medical records of all patients.
Server, line cook, host, bartender, busser, togo specialist
Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen
Allen, TX
03.2017 - 01.2021
- Plated dishes according to restaurant presentation standards before delivering them to customers.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously while remaining organized in a fast-paced environment.
- Adhered to sanitation policies at all times when handling food products.
- Assisted in prep work such as washing vegetables or butchering meat when needed.
- Tracked inventory levels of all products used in the kitchen on a daily basis.
- Performed basic knife skills such as dicing onions or slicing meats.
- Operated grills, ovens and other kitchen equipment as required for meal preparation.
Education
Masters in Wildlife Conservation -
Unity Environmental University
Maine03.2025
Bachelors in Biology of Science -
University of Texas at Dallas
Dallas, TX08.2023
High School Diploma -
Allen High School
Allen, TX05.2019
Skills
- Microscope
- Micropipette
- Culinary
- Animal handling
- Microsoft/Excel
- Organizational
- Time management
- Problem-solving
- Wildlife rehabilitation
- Ordering Procedures
- Speedy and efficient
- Professional Demeanor
- Team Leadership
- Inventory Management
- New Hire Training
- Electrophoresis
- Laboratory safety procedures
- Flow Cytometry
- Safety Protocols
- Patient Monitoring
- Machinery Operation
Volunteer Experience
- Wildlife Works INC, Youngwood, PA, Intern/volunteer, 12/01/10-12/01/17. Summer Position. Fed all animal species anywhere from bald eagles to opossums. Filling out medical data charts when feeding young animals every 10 minutes. Washing/handling snapping turtles, eagles, hawks, groundhogs, deer, etc. Watched simple surgeries performed by a retired vet (turtle shell repairs, broken limb realigns, feeding tubes, IVs, etc). Dressed and cleaned wounds and applied medications.
Timeline
Starbucks Barista
Target
08.2022 - Current
Server
BoomerJacks
06.2021 - 08.2022
Vet Tech Assistant (Summer Position)
Operation Kindness
06.2021 - 08.2021
Server, line cook, host, bartender, busser, togo specialist
Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen
03.2017 - 01.2021
Masters in Wildlife Conservation -
Unity Environmental University
Bachelors in Biology of Science -
University of Texas at Dallas
High School Diploma -
Allen High School