Elsa Primiano
Torrance,CA
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate who is accomplished at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals and work successfully with others.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Supervisor/Acclimation Technician /Animal Husbandry Technician
Sea Dwelling Creatures
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Oversaw daily operations of the department, ensuring the teams understanding and timely completion of tasks.
- Prepared daily/weekly workflow documents with Google Sheets and assisted in creating team schedules.
- Assisted in receiving high volume shipments of exotic fish, invertebrates and coral. Incudes sorting animals by name and species.
- Memorized names and individual storage locations for approx. 250 species of fish, invertebrates and coral.
- Instructed team to properly sort and place incoming shipments and learn species names.
- Animal Husbandry Duties included acclimating fish to new environments, feeding fish with brine and nauplii, and examining animals for health and imperfections.
- Responsible for using a respirator while working with chemicals (Nitrofurazone, Formalin, Chloroquine Phosphate, Metronidazole).
- Assisted in keeping the workspace safe and clean for the team and incoming animals.
- Responsible for closing the warehouse and following closing protocols.
Sales Associate
Bed Bath And Beyond
10.2020 - 11.2021
- Boosted customer satisfaction levels through exceptional service, addressing concerns promptly, and providing a welcoming store environment.
- Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
- Managed returns, exchanges and refunds.
- Assisted in organizing BB&Bs Soft Side Department to maintain visual appeal, restock items, engage customers, and promote Soft Side merchandise.
- Assisted in each tier of Bed Bath and Beyonds's final closure.
Babysitter
Babysitting Service
02.2017 - 10.2020
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children ages 1 to 13.
- Responsible for a maximum of four children per sitting.
- Assisted school aged children with homework.
- Prepared meals and maintained a clean and organized environment.
Teacher's Assistant
North Hollywood High School Zoo Magnet
08.2019 - 06.2020
- Assisted in grading assignments and reported individual progress to teacher.
- Responsible for keeping the teachers work organized.
- Responsible for printing, scanning, and making copies.
- Assisted students when they struggled with the subject.
Education
Los Angeles Center For Enriched Studies
Los AngelesAssociate of Science - Zoology
Santa Monica College
Santa Monica, CA06.2025
Science
North Hollywood High School Zoo Magnet
Los Angeles05.2020
Skills
- Training staff
- Schedule development
- Team Instruction
- Receiving Inventory organization
- Handling live animals and sea life
Timeline
Supervisor/Acclimation Technician /Animal Husbandry Technician
Sea Dwelling Creatures
01.2022 - 01.2024
Sales Associate
Bed Bath And Beyond
10.2020 - 11.2021
Teacher's Assistant
North Hollywood High School Zoo Magnet
08.2019 - 06.2020
Babysitter
Babysitting Service
02.2017 - 10.2020
Los Angeles Center For Enriched Studies
Associate of Science - Zoology
Santa Monica College
Science
North Hollywood High School Zoo Magnet
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