Brina Sotenšek

• Collaborated with different stakeholders (experts, farmers, landowners, ... ) to identify new methods to coexist with beavers.
• Presented talks and workshops to public and school groups with the aim of raising awareness about the otter and the beaver, their life, and ecological role.
• Fieldwork with the aim to collect species distribution data.
• Participated in multidisciplinary panels to address complex environmental, social and economic challenges by bringing a biological perspective.
• Active participation in the drafting and adoption of environmental legislation.

• Maintained clean and welcoming environment, ensuring a positive guest experience.
• Remained calm and poised when dealing with difficult customers or during busy shifts.
• Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing attentive service and promptly addressing any concerns.
• Managed cash transactions accurately, ensuring proper change was provided to customers as needed.
• Collaborated with team members to consistently provide efficient service during peak hours.

• Established strong relationships with key stakeholders, facilitating effective communication across departments and teams.
• Writing expert opinions on the impacts of different interventions on waters and fish.
• Collaboration with different stakeholders with the aim to find the best solution in the spatial planning.

• Organization and implementation of excursions, educational and creative workshops, and events for adults, teenagers and children.
• Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
• Worked flexible hours across weekend and holiday shifts.
• Assistance with medical visits and language learning.
• Basic social care (clothing, accessories).
• Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility and passion for people.
• Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
• Participated in team projects, demonstrating an ability to work collaboratively and effectively.

Guiding tours of the ZOO.

Organization and implementation of educational workshops and summer camps for children.

Writing ZOO website content.

Provided emotional support and companionship to the refugees.

Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.

Implementation and organization of events, workshops and excursions for adults, families and children.