I am a very organized and hardworking student who is successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. I'm an extremely fast learner with terrific customer service skills.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
NYS Parks Stewardship Intern
George Kiesel
04.2023 - 06.2024
Assistant to George Kiesel, a NYS Parks Steward, who hosts volunteer opportunities every Saturday morning to aid different state parks with environmental concerns they may have ( removing invasive plants, planting seeds, etc.).
Being available every Saturday morning and traveling to various locations around Long Island.
Helping with the volunteer work which included physically removing or planting different species.
Learning about how invasive species affect the ecosystem and being knowledgeable.
Interacting with people, creating relationships.
Education Intern
Long Island Aquarium
07.2023 - 08.2023
Reading about the animals in the aquarium, so I could accurately inform the guests.
Public speaking; was required to give informational lectures in front of large groups of people, and answer any questions they had correctly.
Knowing my way around, and being able to give guests directions if they need.
Constant interactions with visitors; asking them if they had any questions or just telling them fun facts about the animals.
Was required to take a test at the end of the year, testing my knowledge.
Being hands-on with various species of animals, willing to touch animals, and safely displaying animals for guests to touch at certain stations.
Camp Counselor
Campus Camps
06.2023 - 07.2023
Worked with first-grade students of varying interests, skills, and developmental levels.
Ensured camper safety by enforcing camp rules, supervising group activities, and responding promptly to incidents or concerns.
Led groups of young children safely through various camp activities in a limited amount of time.
Acted as a positive role model, demonstrating strong leadership skills and exemplifying the camp's core values.
Organized all student's belongings, and made sure they were all prepared for long days outside in the sun.
Communicated with parents about campers' activities and reported concerns and suggestions to the supervisor.
Resolved conflicts that arose between campers by listening to complaints and finding appropriate solutions.