Aspen Inouye
Jupiter,FL
Summary
Adaptable and positive individual with passion for environmental education and community engagement. Familiar with ecological principles and environmental science, with skills in public speaking and educational program development. Excited to foster deeper understanding of environmental issues and inspire sustainable practices.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer Lab Assistant
University of Florida
08.2024 - Current
- Maintained optimal health and living conditions for study organisms by performing weekly feeding, tank cleaning, and health monitoring
- Recorded detailed observations of organism health, mortality rates, and behavioral changes to contribute to ongoing research project
- Improved laboratory efficiency by streamlining sample processing and data recording procedures as well as converting information to a database format.
- Prepared solutions like anesthesia/euthanasia to use for laboratory testing and analysis.
- Tracked and organized collected specimens by initialing, dating, and noting times of collection.
Childcare Provider
Self-employeed
01.2016 - Current
- Provided consistent childcare for infants, toddlers, and teenagers, tailoring supervision and activities to age-appropriate developmental needs.
- Collaborated with multiple families to maintain routines, handle bedtime, mealtime, and after-school care.
- Served as a dedicated nanny for one family, including school pickups, transportation to extracurriculars, and care during parents’ working hours.
- Developed strong communication and trust with both children and parents, ensuring a safe, supportive environment.
- Assisted in caregiving for younger siblings, demonstrating ongoing commitment to family responsibilities and multitasking in home settings.
Customer Service Representative
Tax Lien Method
08.2022 - 05.2024
- Resolved customer complaints with empathy, resulting in increased loyalty and repeat business.
- Managed high-stress situations effectively, maintaining professionalism under pressure while resolving disputes or conflicts.
- Collaborated with team and other departments
- Handled escalated calls efficiently, finding satisfactory resolutions for both customers and the company alike.
- Maintained detailed records of customer interactions, ensuring proper follow-up and resolution of issues.
Environmental Education Intern
Florida Oceanographic Society
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Delivered 30-minute, interactive, educational programs to locals, camps, tourists, and schools, sharing information about marine biology, ecology, and conservation.
- Facilitated hands-on learning experiences, encouraging visitor participation, while fostering an appreciation for marine sciences and sustainability among visitors.
- Collaborated with education team to create a comprehensive curriculum focused on environmental education.
- Enhanced students' understanding of environmental issues by developing engaging and interactive activities.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Marine Science
University of Florida
Gainesville05-2025
Skills
- Laboratory safety protocols
- Laboratory techniques
- Chemical handling
- Scientific writing
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
Interests
- Documenting and sharing travel experiences
- Engaging in food photography and sharing culinary creations on social media
- Cooking for friends and family gatherings
- Hiking and running
- Birding, shelling, shark tooth hunting
Timeline
Volunteer Lab Assistant
University of Florida
08.2024 - Current
Environmental Education Intern
Florida Oceanographic Society
05.2023 - 08.2023
Customer Service Representative
Tax Lien Method
08.2022 - 05.2024
Childcare Provider
Self-employeed
01.2016 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Marine Science
University of Florida
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