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Delicia Benjamin

Houston,Texas

Summary

Devoted professional with deep love of animals and readiness to take on any care assignments. Protects animals and guests from undue risks with careful management of animal spaces and behaviors. Team-oriented professional always ready to handle everything from administrative to facilities maintenance in tasks in support of animal care needs.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Concession

Sodexo
Stephenville, TX
09.2024 - Current
  • Operated concession stand during football events.
  • Delivered occasional support for catering and dining hall operations.
  • Checked with guests to get feedback on food served, resolve issues, bring additional items and refill beverages.
  • Oversaw food preparation, production and presentation according to quality standards.

Interactive Specialist, Gift Shop and Admission, Event Team, Aviary Specialist and Bird Husbandry

Houston interactive and animal preserve
Houston, TX
11.2022 - 05.2024

Aviary specialist and bird husbandry:

  • Facilitated bird interaction and enrichment through regular exposure to the outdoors.
  • Prepared food to meet needs of animals under care with appropriate meals.
  • Responded quickly to emergency situations involving injured or sick animals.
  • Set boundaries through disciplinary teaching and treat training.
  • Monitored safety of every animal to prevent injuries from other animals or environmental hazards.
  • Monitored birds for signs of stress or illness, and reported any issues to supervisor.
  • Gave educational talks about different species of birds to visitors at zoo events.

Events team:

  • Conducted private and public walkthrough of the premises.
  • Set up and packed up event equipment, leaving area clean and tidy.
  • Greeted incoming guests, accepted payments, reviewed tickets, and directed to facility locations.
  • Sold and served refreshments to customers.
  • Purchased, rented or requisitioned entertainment or gaming necessities.
  • Provided customer service support during events, ensuring guests had a positive experience.

Gift shop and admission:

  • Resolved any issues or complaints from customers in a timely manner.
  • Organized promotional events to increase customer awareness of gift shop offerings.
  • Responded to customer inquiries and delivered appropriate information after carefully researching issues.
  • Responded promptly to customer inquiries via telephone or email.

Team Member

Popeye's
Houston, TX
08.2022 - 11.2022
  • Served customers and processed their orders efficiently.
  • Worked efficiently in a fast-paced environment.
  • Maintained high levels of sanitation and safety protocols.
  • Operated cash registers to process payments from customers.
  • Participated in training sessions for new employees when needed.
  • Received, processed, and stocked merchandise in accordance with store policies.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Animal Science

Tarleton State University
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Skills

  • Cash handling
  • Self-awareness
  • Assertiveness training
  • Critical thinking
  • Organizational skills
  • Attention to detail

Certification

  • Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission
  • Learn2Serve Texas Food Handler Training Program

Timeline

Concession

Sodexo
09.2024 - Current

Interactive Specialist, Gift Shop and Admission, Event Team, Aviary Specialist and Bird Husbandry

Houston interactive and animal preserve
11.2022 - 05.2024

Team Member

Popeye's
08.2022 - 11.2022

Some College (No Degree) - Animal Science

Tarleton State University
Delicia Benjamin