Aria Thorsen
Monmouth,IL
Summary
I am an adaptable and dedicated individual with a passion for animal care and conservation. I possess foundational knowledge of animal behavior and welfare, coupled with skills in animal handling and basic veterinary care. I am committed to contributing to the well-being of animals. My places of employment have helped me gain strong communication and teamwork skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Cafeteria Server
Aramark
10.2024 - Current
- I consistently demonstrate flexibility by willingly taking on additional responsibilities during peak times and when staff shortages occur, which contributed to overall team success.
- Collaboration with kitchen staff, my supervisor, and other servers to streamline food production for increased efficiency is essential and done regularly throughout my shift.
- I have increased my customer service skills and enhanced customer satisfaction by providing efficient and friendly service during meal times.
- I consistently ensure cleanliness and hygiene in the cafeteria by performing regular cleaning practices in my station.
- I adhere to strict safety protocols when handling hot foods or sharp utensils, which minimizes the risk of injury within my workplace.
- I maintain proper food handling procedures to avoid cross-contamination and ensure food safety.
- I contribute to a positive work environment by fostering teamwork among fellow cafeteria servers and staff members, as communication is a big part of the job.
Seasonal Warehouse Associate
Flinn Scientific Inc
06.2023 - 07.2023
- I prepared orders for shipment by picking, packing, and labeling merchandise.
- This job taught me to work safely around moving machinery.
- Lots of teamwork and communication was essential to achieve daily targets and complete tasks efficiently.
- I consistently lifted materials weighing as much as 50pounds.
- Before working in pick mod, I worked in kitting to assemble orders and conveyed orders to pick mod workers.
- I displayed adaptability by taking on various roles within the warehouse as needed, including receiving, shipping, or inventory control duties.
- Part of kitting was to manually load and unload materials from pallets, skids, platforms, and lifting devices.
- I worked with my coworkers to successfully navigate large shipments of materials through tight spaces and busy facilities.
Junior Zookeeper Intern
Cosley Zoo
08.2021 - 08.2022
- I contributed to zoo conservation efforts by participating in species-specific research projects and data collection.
- I continually sought opportunities for personal growth by participating in relevant workshops, seminars, and conferences within the zoological community inside and outside Cosley Zoo.
- I communicated with fellow Junior Zookeeper interns and staff members on daily tasks, which fostered an efficient work environment that prioritized animal care.
- Through extensive research and hands-on training, I gained a comprehensive understanding of various animal species' biology, behavior, and environmental needs.
- I documented daily observations of individual animals' behavior, which contributed valuable information to long-term monitoring records.
- I promoted a positive image for the zoo by adhering to professional attire guidelines and maintaining an approachable demeanor with guests. This helped me build my customer service skills.
- I developed strong relationships with Cosley Zoo staff and fellow Junior Zookeeper Interns through active communication channels and teamwork-based initiatives, enhancing overall workplace morale and productivity.
- I improved visitor experience and knowledge by delivering engaging educational presentations about different animal species and their habitats.
Education
B.S. in Biochemistry & ACS Accredited Degree - Biochemistry Major, Global Public Health Minor
Monmouth College
Monmouth, IL12-2028
Elgin Community College
Elgin, ILHigh School Diploma -
Saint Charles East High School/Compass Academy
Saint Charles, IL05-2024
Skills
- Public Speaking & Customer Service Skills: I am skilled with public speaking, as I performed several demonstrations for the public regarding different animals and their conservation These also helped me develop good customer service skills My current job at the cafeteria also increases my customer service skills, as I interact with students constantly
- Teamwork and collaboration: All of my jobs required strong teamwork and collaboration skills Communication was key, and being able to work as a group assisted in completing tasks more effectively
- Attention to detail: Due to the frequent animal observations I recorded, I had to focus continually on exactly what the animal was doing and its behavior Any shift from the routine, no matter how small, could mean bad things In addition, I had to pay special attention to each order I packed, as some items were very similar, and sending the wrong one to a client could result in a failed experiment
- Problem-solving abilities: Things go wrong all the time Being able to quickly think of a solution is very important I have sharpened my problem-solving abilities by working at Flinn Scientific and the cafeteria here at Monmouth College
- Reliability: Both of the jobs that I have worked at and my current job require me to be very reliable Every worker is an essential part of the team, and if even one person lacks reliability the whole team can be thrown off
- Excellent communication skills: I possess the ability to be assertive when needed, and can communicate effectively with one or more people in multiple ways, whether that be digitally, over the phone, or in person
- Adaptability and flexibility: Working in a fast-paced environment such as the warehouse at Flinn Scientific helped me grow more flexible to my environment Things were constantly changing, and I learned to adapt to those changes
- Time management abilities: Knowing how long to take when completing tasks is very important When I was a Junior Zookeeper Intern, I recorded animal observations These were timed, and I needed to write what the animal was doing every twenty seconds for twenty minutes These animal observations were on a very strict schedule, so if I was completing a task beforehand, it was important to know how long I had to complete the task This allowed me to make responsible decisions with tasks I needed to accomplish regarding the timeframe I had
Hobbies and Interests
- Reading: All genres with a preference for Fantasy.
- Art: Drawing, mainly people and animals.
- Kyuki-do Martial Arts: Over six years of training, with a second-degree black belt.
- Gracie Jiu-jitsu: Four and a half years of training.
Timeline
Cafeteria Server
Aramark
10.2024 - Current
Seasonal Warehouse Associate
Flinn Scientific Inc
06.2023 - 07.2023
Junior Zookeeper Intern
Cosley Zoo
08.2021 - 08.2022
B.S. in Biochemistry & ACS Accredited Degree - Biochemistry Major, Global Public Health Minor
Monmouth College
Elgin Community College
High School Diploma -
Saint Charles East High School/Compass Academy
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