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Drake Mitchell

Alabaster,Alabama

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Fisheries Technician

Auburn University
05.2025 - Current
  • Conducted field surveys to assess fish populations and habitat conditions.
  • Collaborated with research teams to collect and analyze aquatic data using various sampling methods.
  • Monitored fish populations using nets and electrofishing methods.
  • Conducted routine maintenance on field equipment, ensuring accurate data collection during fisheries surveys.
  • Identified Alabama-native resident fish species and kept accurate records of populations.
  • Assisted ADCNR (Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources) in population and habitat assessment through electrofishing.
  • Safeguarded valuable research specimens through proper handling, preservation, and storage techniques according to established protocols.
  • Advised landowners on best pond management strategies.
  • Assisted in collection and interpretation of data within a laboratory setting.
  • Pulled, polished, sectioned, and analyzed otoliths in order to age fish in a laboratory setting.

Student Ambassador

Auburn University College of Forestry and Wildlife
05.2023 - 05.2025
  • Answered questions from visitors and potential students about university life and provided personal experience for guidance.
  • Led campus tours for prospective students and parents.
  • Developed in-depth knowledge of university resources and services and promoted to prospective students.
  • Maintained communication with current student ambassadors to foster quality representation.
  • Represented university interests and values at various campus events and activities.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with current and prospective students to drive retention.
  • Aided recruitment efforts, assisting potential students in understanding admissions process.
  • Distributed mail, filed documents, and made sure items (such as t-shirts) were handed out.
  • Distributed brochures, newsletters, and press kits.
  • Developed strong relationship with faculty and fellow ambassadors.

Undergraduate Laboratory Assistant

Warner Lab Of Evolutionary Ecology
05.2023 - 08.2023
  • Provided care and uptake (feeding and cleaning) for brown anoles in the lab.
  • Demonstrated ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness, and willingness to help wherever needed.
  • Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
  • Suggested and provided new ideas for better upkeep of the lab.
  • Gained more valuable knowledge on evolutionary ecology.

Server

Newk's Eatery
06.2021 - 12.2022
  • Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
  • Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills and handle complimentary items.
  • Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
  • Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
  • Checked identification for minimum age for sale of alcoholic beverages.
  • Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals and walk-in business.
  • Ran the entire restaurant at the "expo" position which is usually only reserved for managers because it is a little more complicated.
  • Worked in the dish pit on nights where there was no dish person.
  • Managed to run the entire restaurant on nights when there was only one server.

Food Delivery Driver

DoorDash
05.2020 - 12.2022
  • Planned optimal routes to deliver multiple orders per trip and achieve strong performance ratings.
  • Verified orders prior to completing deliveries to avoid customer complaints.
  • Kept delivery vehicle clean and neat to maintain company's professional reputation.
  • Served customers promptly by smoothly collecting and delivering high volume of orders.
  • Drove continuously during shifts, met deadlines, and achieved high customer satisfaction ratings.
  • Met promised delivery times consistently by using GPS software to spot and avoid traffic delays.
  • Developed and maintained professional relations between customer, store personnel and company.
  • Stayed in constant communication with dispatching team to quickly respond to delivery updates.
  • Used excellent listening and problem-solving skills to work with customers and quickly resolve concerns.
  • Immediately addressed problems with customers to promote speedy resolution.
  • Determined best routes for driving to customer sites, accounting for such factors as weather and road construction.
  • Earned a 4.96 rating and have delivered around 700 orders, so I would say I have met the customers’ wants and needs. If they are spending money on food delivery, I have always made sure it gets there fast and efficiently.

Animal Care Technician

Alabama Wildlife Center
04.2021 - 09.2022
  • Restrained animals safely during exams and procedures.
  • Educated caregivers and pet owners on animal care, nutrition, and disease management.
  • Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment, and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
  • Maintained patient charts by documenting information to reflect updated health issues and most recent medical treatment.
  • Recorded symptoms and documented medical observations to inform treatment decisions.
  • Assisted senior staff with physical assessments.
  • Processed new patients and updated client records with key information using standardized registration systems and encrypted databases.
  • Redesigned examination room and boarding facility to improve client relations and patient care.
  • Kept cages, kennels, play yards and grooming areas neat and clean.
  • Followed specific food and water schedules for different animal species.
  • Managed facility laundry, cleaning, and restocking.
  • Monitored animals for behavioral problems and signs of health issues.
  • Mixed and administered special food formulas to individual animals based on unique dietary needs.
  • Supported animal wellbeing by caring for both physical and mental health needs.
  • Restocked supplies and rotated items to maintain efficient operations and prevent expiration of perishable goods.
  • Volunteered for around a year, worked as an intern for the rest of my time there.
  • Successfully rehabilitated and released thousands of wild birds during my time there.
  • Trained in an 8-hour V.I.P.E.R. (Venomous Improved Preparedness for Emergency Responders) course on August 24, 2022 by instructor Jimmy Styles.

Carpet Cleaner/Janitor

Bailey's Cleaning Service
02.2018 - 09.2020
  • Cleaned home carpets, tile, grout, area rugs, mattresses, and upholstery.
  • Identified and analyzed customer concerns about stains and damages to anticipate needs and build lasting relationships.
  • Mixed water and chemicals in containers to prepare cleaning solutions.
  • Provided exceptional service for each customer to achieve complete satisfaction.
  • Operated steam cleaners to vacuum rugs and remove loosened dirt.
  • Operated extractor to remove excess suds and water from carpet and furniture.
  • Operated in equipment safely and took care to watch out for children and pets.
  • Moved furniture weighing up to 300 pounds to prepare homes for cleaning.
  • Maintained cleanliness of restrooms by washing down and properly sanitizing walls, floors, and toilets.
  • Emptied wastepaper and other trash from premises and moved to appropriate receptacles.
  • Performed daily facility checklists for cleaning floors, wiping down glass entryways and collecting trash.
  • Assisted with special facility events by preparing rooms, installing decorations, and transporting supplies.
  • Helped with Alabaster's City Fest before the pandemic hit.
  • Formed friendly relationships with not only customers on the job, but fellow teachers and school hired janitors while cleaning Alabaster City Schools as well.

Education

Bachelor’s - Wildlife Ecology and Management

Auburn University
Auburn, AL
05.2025

High School Diploma - undefined

Thompson High School
Alabaster, AL
05.2017

Skills

  • Team Player
  • Transactions and Cash Handling
  • Ability to Lift 30 (or more) Pounds
  • Customer Service and Rapport
  • PPE Guideline Compliance
  • Warm and Friendly
  • High-Energy and Stamina
  • Guest Satisfaction
  • Sales Expertise
  • Price Memorization
  • Greeting and Seating Guests
  • Natural Leadership
  • Social Perceptiveness
  • Speaking
  • Writing
  • Instructing
  • Coordination
  • Monitoring
  • Unusual terrain/ water navigation
  • Ability to understand and read maps
  • Skilled fisherman/hunter
  • The General Store
  • Time Management
  • Room Preparation
  • Adaptable and Flexible
  • Handy with tools
  • Physical worker
  • Skilled Judgment and Decision-Making
  • Active Listening
  • Able to handle large raptors
  • Able to handle small, delicate songbirds
  • Knowledgeable about reptiles and amphibians
  • Able to properly handle reptiles and amphibians
  • Able to set up proper habitats for animals
  • Able to clean and uptake habitats for animals properly
  • Pressure washing
  • Mechanical and building skills
  • Friendly
  • Hard worker
  • Trapping experience/ ability to set up and deconstruct traps
  • Field sampling techniques
  • Species identification
  • Fisheries management
  • Specimen analysis
  • Statistical software proficiency
  • Electrofishing techniques
  • Data recording and assessment
  • Fish population surveying and assessment
  • Public outreach and education
  • First aid and CPR

Certification

  • Prescribed Burn Manager
  • V.I.P.E.R. (Venomous Improved Preparedness for Emergency Responders)
  • First Aid and CPR

Timeline

Fisheries Technician

Auburn University
05.2025 - Current

Student Ambassador

Auburn University College of Forestry and Wildlife
05.2023 - 05.2025

Undergraduate Laboratory Assistant

Warner Lab Of Evolutionary Ecology
05.2023 - 08.2023

Server

Newk's Eatery
06.2021 - 12.2022

Animal Care Technician

Alabama Wildlife Center
04.2021 - 09.2022

Food Delivery Driver

DoorDash
05.2020 - 12.2022

Carpet Cleaner/Janitor

Bailey's Cleaning Service
02.2018 - 09.2020

High School Diploma - undefined

Thompson High School

Bachelor’s - Wildlife Ecology and Management

Auburn University

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