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Cynthia Menard

Cynthia Menard

Charlotte,NC

Summary

Detail-oriented professional with leadership experience as a shift supervisor and academic training in conservation biology. Demonstrated ability to manage teams, coordinate operations, and solve complex problems under pressure. Proficient in habitat assessment, species identification, and data collection, with a strong commitment to environmental stewardship.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Shift Supervisor

Starbucks
Charlotte, NC
10.2021 - Current
  • Lead and motivate a team of seven staff members during high-volume operations, foster collaboration and clear communication, earning us 100% customer satisfaction on randomized surveys—skills that are valuable in field team coordination and remote project work.
  • Maintain strict health and safety standards, and ensure team compliance with operational procedures, earning us a 99 on the yearly health inspection, demonstrating readiness to follow environmental protocols and field safety practices.
  • Coordinate day-to-day logistics, including resource allocation, schedule adjustments, and operational troubleshooting
  • Train new staff in standardized procedures, showing the ability to communicate technical processes—useful for protocol adherence in data collection.
  • Navigate and resolve time-sensitive challenges in dynamic environments, reflecting initiative, adaptability, and critical thinking in unpredictable field conditions.
  • Conduct inventory tracking and supply ordering, building experience in maintaining accurate records, and managing field equipment needs.

Education

Biological Sciences - Conservation Biology and Ecology

Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ
05.2025

Ecology and Evolution -

University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA

Skills

  • Software & Tools: R, Excel, and Google Sheets
  • Statistical analysis: descriptive and inferential statistics, and data visualization
  • Fieldwork skills: field data logging, sampling techniques (soil, water, vegetation), and GPS navigation
  • Reporting: Scientific writing, technical documentation, collaborative communication

Affiliations

  • The Bulb- nonprofit organization dedicated to combating food insecurity through mobile farmers markets based in Charlotte, NC.
  • Trees Charlotte- a nonprofit organization dedicated to enhancing and preserving Charlotte's urban forest based in Charlotte, NC.

Timeline

Shift Supervisor

Starbucks
10.2021 - Current

Biological Sciences - Conservation Biology and Ecology

Arizona State University

Ecology and Evolution -

University of Pittsburgh

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