Anita Thompson
Stone Mountain,GA
Summary
Dedicated Marine Science graduate with a strong motivation to contribute to water quality management. As a Diligent Laboratory Technician, I bring hands-on experience in conducting experiments, analyzing samples, and maintaining lab equipment. Proficiency in adhering to safety protocols ensures reliable results. Passionate about advancing scientific knowledge, I am also well-versed in quality control measures and standards.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Assembly Line Machine Operator
Briggs & Stratton
01.2023 - Current
- Performing quality checks, while assembling components following required criteria.
- Supervised shipping and receiving, distribution and workplace safety.
- Supervised warehouse operations by managing employees during shifts.
- Checked packages and merchandise for damage and notified vendors.
- Loaded and unloaded product on and off conveyor line by routinely lifting up to 75 pounds.
- Communicated effectively with team members across departments for seamless coordination during shift transitions and critical operations updates.
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
Aquatic Wildlife Intern
Georgia Aquarium
11.2022 - 01.2023
- Engaging and educating guests about aquatic creatures, habitats and conservation efforts incorporated worldwide
- Providing information about various ways to help aquatic and surrounding environments, local and abroad.
- Ran reports detailing daily guest numbers, accounting expenses, and income and room service usage.
- Greeted visitors and customers upon arrival, offered assistance, and answered questions to build rapport and retention.
- Enhanced wildlife habitat by conducting vegetation surveys and implementing restoration efforts.
- Assisted biologists with capturing, tagging, and maintaining various animal species to gather essential data for population management plans.
- Collected samples from water sources to assess water quality levels, supporting aquatic habitat preservation efforts.
Assistant Director of Facilities
Dynamo Swim Club
07.2020 - 01.2021
- Directed contractors and verified quality of completed work against specifications.
- Conducted regular audits of facility operations, identifying areas for improvement and implementing appropriate solutions to enhance overall performance.
- Supervisor of lifeguards, and customer service agents, organized employees’ schedules
- Managed the procurement and maintenance of janitorial and pool-related supplies for facilities.
- Campaign for job openings, interview, hire and train new guards
- Conducts weekly facility visits to oversee maintenance and monitor daily operations.
- Proficiently addresses inquiries related to facilities programs and condition of the pool.
Swim Instructor, Lifeguard, Swim Coach
Jewish Educational Alliance
04.2016 - 01.2020
- Ensured safety to all swimmers, enforced rules of the pool, provided first aid, kept positive relationships with visitors, and performed regular maintenance; coached the junior swim league.
Education
Marine Sciences B.S. -
Savannah State University
12.2019
Skills
- GIS Experience
- Exceptional organizational skills
- Data analysis
- Collaborates effectively in a team-oriented environment
- Time Management
- Production Monitoring
- Wildlife Handling
- Animal behavior observation
- Field and Lab Research Techniques
Research
- The influence of temporal changes on behavior of mummichogs while in captivity
- The influence of pyrethrin exposure with ovigerous mud grass shrimp Palaemonetes vulgaris
- Environmental conservation and observation of susbsequential water treatment tactics
- Exploration of potential vegetation and benthic foraminiferal assemblages in a Savannah, GA salt marsh.
Activities
- Marine Science Club - Discussing environmental local and global issues.
- JEA Swim League Coach - Coached 40 children from 2018-2020.
- Combat Water Survival Testing - Trained army recruits how to swim and survive while carrying weaponry.
Timeline
Assembly Line Machine Operator
Briggs & Stratton
01.2023 - Current
Aquatic Wildlife Intern
Georgia Aquarium
11.2022 - 01.2023
Assistant Director of Facilities
Dynamo Swim Club
07.2020 - 01.2021
Swim Instructor, Lifeguard, Swim Coach
Jewish Educational Alliance
04.2016 - 01.2020
Marine Sciences B.S. -
Savannah State University