Andrew Lester
Orlando,FL
Summary
Highly motivated for to work. Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Patent-examiner position. Ready to help analyze new biological technology and hopefully accept them for future use.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Associate
Divers Direct
05.2022 - Current
- Providing customers with the knowledge to purchase the appropriate dive equipment
- Fill and inspect customer’s scuba tanks
- Receive and stock incoming inventory
- VIP certification Fill and inspect customer tanks
Dive Intern
UCF
01.2022 - 04.2023
- Rescue Certified Assembly and take inventory of UCF’s diving equipment
- Distribute and record which gear is given to students
- Assist Professor Gaither in teaching SCUBA navigation, rescue, and exploration dives
- Drop off/pick up tanks for fills.
- Was the intern for Spring semesters of 2022 and 2023
Animal Care Volunteer
Back to Nature Animal refuge
07.2021 - 01.2023
- Food preparation for multiple species of animals from birds of prey to lemurs and foxes
- Maintenance and cleaning of enclosures Prepare enrichment for animals to keep them engaged throughout the day
- Complete paperwork for incoming injured animals Over 500 volunteer hours
Store Associate
The UPS Store
04.2020 - 11.2020
- Communicating with customers to make sure their package is being packed correctly and sent to the correct location
- Pack customer packages and equipment return according to standard processing behavior
Inventory Specialist
BEST BUY
09.2016 - 04.2020
- MVP of Operations award recipient Receive and unload all product from delivery truck Train new personnel Reset store/planograms/set up new displays and product Create shipments to other locations Annual inventory count Recycle returned product Work all shifts, including unsociable hours
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA
Orlando, FL05.2024
Some college - Biology
VALENCIA COLLEGE
Orlando, FL06.2019
Skills
- Inventory Control
- Merchandising
- Planograms
- Shipping & Receiving
- Animal Handling
- Animal Care
- Customer Service
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Problem-solving skills
References
- Dr. Michelle Gaither, UCF Professor, (805) 291-1399, Michelle.gaither@ucf.edu
- Kelly Verduin, Assistant Director at Back to Nature, (407) 761-3611
- Rachael Valdera, Divers Direct Manager, (407) 398-5230, rvaldera@diversdirect.com
Timeline
Sales Associate
Divers Direct
05.2022 - Current
Dive Intern
UCF
01.2022 - 04.2023
Animal Care Volunteer
Back to Nature Animal refuge
07.2021 - 01.2023
Store Associate
The UPS Store
04.2020 - 11.2020
Inventory Specialist
BEST BUY
09.2016 - 04.2020
Bachelor of Science - Biology
UNIVERSITY OF CENTRAL FLORIDA
Some college - Biology
VALENCIA COLLEGE