Diego Rodriguez Velez
Lakeland,FL
Summary
Diligent college student focused on environmental studies and dedication to environmental change and adaptability to our modern climate. Career-oriented collaborator with reliability and focus on equitable task distribution through group projects and motivation to accomplish mutually held goals.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Front Desk and Fitness / Adventure and Recreation Employee
Nina B. Hollis Wellness Center
Lakeland, FL
01.2021 - Current
- Preparing the waterfront for operation by cleaning and securing equipment
- Attending patrons at the dock by briefing them on safety guidelines, as well as setting up kayaks and paddle boards
- Establishing a safe environment at the climbing wall by securing/inspecting equipment
- Assisting climbers with putting on safety equipment
- Assisting inexperienced climbers with belaying to maintain safe climbing practices
- Facilitating the check in/check out of sports equipment, gym equipment and bicycles at the wellness center
- Attending the front desk and assisting patrons daily with the use of gym equipment
- Handling cash and credit card transactions at the front desk
- Maintaining the main facility by regularly cleaning equipment, doing laundry, and keeping sanitizing materials available for patrons
- Assisting in the opening and closing of the gym facilities, including doing inventory on sports and weightlifting equipment, securing the facility, and ensuring that all is stored properly at the time of closing.
Food Service position
Wynne's Bistro at Florida Southern College
Lakeland, FL
09.2021 - 12.2021
- Managed food orders at the salad and drink bars where I attended over a hundred customers a night
- Was responsible for keeping the serving areas stocked with food items as well as silverware and dishes
- Prepared a variety of drinks at the drink bar and kept soft drink machines operating by re-filling ice containers and drink cartridges
- Sanitized and maintained equipment including tables, cooking utensils and other equipment utilized for dispensing food
- Operated and was responsible for the cleaning of industrial dishwater, as well as the organizing of dishware
- Assisted with preparing the facilities for operation from opening to close
- Organized kitchen utensils and restocked freezer.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Studies
Florida Southern College
Florida05.2024
Skills
- Writing
- Editing
- Sailing
- Multi-Lingual (Fluent in English and Spanish, French and German at an intermediate level)
- GIS
- Handyman skills (concrete work, plumbing, electricity)
- Experience with environmental field work and equipment (GPS, PH testing devices, data collection)
- Driver's license and experience driving in rough terrain
- Organizational Skills
- Microsoft Word
- Dependable and Responsible
- Training & Development
- Attention to Detail
- Fluent in Spanish
- Customer Relations
- Excellent Communication
- Interpersonal Communication
- Communication
Affiliations
- Jogging
- Tennis
- Exercising
- Reading
Websites
- https://www.linkedin.com/in/diego-rodriguez-28359a28a
- https://flsouthern.joinhandshake.com/stu/users/26452883
- https://profile.indeed.com/?hl=en_US&co=US&from=gnav-jobsearch--indeedmobile&_ga=2.122812168.2079628726.1704943946-1676451215.1703017171&_gac=1.192853592.1703017357.Cj0KCQiAm4WsBhCiARIsAEJIEzXvOooGYmfIIy6CtfXOpv4uHS3U4CGujzZV0kQWWHpNkIin9v96sLsaAm8lEALw_wcB
Certification
- CPR and first aid certified Jan 2022
- Driving license Dec 2019
- Sailing license Dec 2021
Accomplishments
- Drafted a comprehensive conservation proposal for the endangered Schaus swallowtail
- Created a Proposal for a MPA in a high-traffic estuary harboring endangered species.
- Led cleanup activities across various beaches in the San Juan metropolitan area.
- Nina B. Hollis Wellness Center adventure recreation employee of the year 2022-2023
References
- Liliana Duluc, Professor @Ecole Clef, info.ecoleclef@gmail.com, 2017, 2020
- Glorimar Sierra, Professor @ENC P.R, glorimarsierra2009@gmail.com, 2013, 2020
- Bryan O' Connor, Manager @Wynnee's Bistro, boconnor2@flsouthern.edu, 09/2021, 12/2021
- Christopher Brandon, academic advisor @FSC, cbrandon@flsouthern.edu, 2021, Present
- Alicia N. Rossow, Director @Nina B. Hollis Wellness Center, arossow@flsouthern.edu, 2022, Present
Timeline
Food Service position
Wynne's Bistro at Florida Southern College
09.2021 - 12.2021
Front Desk and Fitness / Adventure and Recreation Employee
Nina B. Hollis Wellness Center
01.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Studies
Florida Southern College