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Emma Madden

Santa Clara,CA

Summary

  • Highly organized, proactive and punctual with team-oriented mentality. Offers proven ability to build effective teams and work-environment. Adaptable and driven with strong work ethic and ability to thrive in team-based or individually motivated settings. Committed to identifying and leveraging opportunities for growth.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Educator/Animal Caretaker

Youth Science Institute
Los Gatos, CA
10.2023 - Current
  • Transports animals between locations safely
  • Maintains inventory of food items, supplies, and cleanliness
  • Trained new staff members on proper animal handling procedures
  • Created a safe, comfortable learning environment for students

Elephant Seal Care Taker

Marine Mammal Center
Sausalito, CA
04.2024 - 06.2024
  • Maintained a clean, safe environment in the seals enclosure
  • Sorted, prepared, and provided food for the seal
  • Responded promptly to all requests from doctors and staff members
  • Ensured instruments and equipment were clean and sanitized

Education and Outreach Assistant

Sonoma State University Biology Department
Rohnert Park, CA
08.2021 - 05.2023
  • Promoted environmental stewardship
  • Created and organized targeted outreach at local events (tabling, recruiting volunteers, fundraising)
  • Educated students in the areas of ecology, conservation, freshwater biology, and marine biology
  • Transported live animals

Barista

Sebastopol Cookie Company
Sebastopol, CA
09.2021 - 02.2022
  • Regularly cleaning and sanitizing work areas and equipment
  • Maintained calm demeanor during high-volume periods and special events
  • Handled inventory, including ordering supplies, stocking products, and conducting regular inventory checks

Head Sales Associate

Things Remembered
Santa Clara, CA
04.2021 - 08.2021
  • Processed payments and returned accurately receipts, cash, coin and cards to customers
  • Received shipments, signed off on packages and documented incoming items in computer system
  • Delivered quality customer service while cultivating client satisfaction and loyalty

Private Nanny

Independent
Sunnyvale, CA
09.2020 - 02.2021
  • Organized and planned age-appropriate lessons involving reading, crafts, music and movement
  • Cleaned and tidied living room and kitchen after activities to maintain safe, accessible area
  • Balanced schedules to provide optimal rest, play and educational periods
  • Kept parents' contact information, emergency services phone number and child’s health history on hand in case of emergency situations

Naturalist Guide

Sonoma State University
Rohnert Park, CA
08.2019 - 03.2020
  • Adhered to safety protocols while leading outdoor activities in remote areas
  • Educated visitors on natural history topics such as geology, ecology, local flora and fauna
  • Provided guided nature walks, hikes and field trips for groups of up to 25 people

Dog Walker

WageWorks Inc.
Santa Clara, CA
04.2019 - 03.2020
  • Kept accurate records of services rendered including dates, times, distances traveled, fees charged
  • Developed personalized walking plans based on dog's age, breed, and energy levels

PUMPKIN PATCHER

PUMPKIN NIGHTS
Santa Rosa, CA
10.2019 - 11.2019
  • Informed customers on event
  • Performed site evaluations, customer surveys and team audits
  • Demonstrated self-reliance by meeting and exceeding workflow needs

Parking Attendant

Sonoma State University
Rohnert Park, CA
02.2018 - 02.2019
  • Performed cash handling tasks such as retrieve, count cash, returning change, retain records of transactions, and securely deposit of all profits
  • Resolved all customer issues to maintain high standards of customer satisfaction

Hostess

The Fish Market
Santa Clara, CA
01.2016 - 06.2017
  • Assisted in preparing the restaurant for opening and closing shifts
  • Accommodated guests with special needs, including accommodations for child seats and wheelchairs
  • Supported management by maintaining guest satisfaction

Tutor

Archbishop Mitty High School
San Jose, CA
01.2015 - 05.2015
  • Analyzed effectiveness of tutoring program and implemented appropriate teaching methods to help students succeed
  • Attended all scheduled sessions and maintained open hours for general availability
  • Tutored students in kindergarten in Math and English
  • Provided feedback to students using positive reinforcement techniques to encourage learning

Education

Bachelor of Science - Marine Biology

Sonoma State University
Rohnert Park, CA
05-2023

High School Diploma -

Archbishop Mitty High School
San Jose
05.2017

Skills

  • Time management
  • Team building
  • Animal Care
  • Animal handling
  • Student engagement
  • Teaching strategies
  • Flexible and adaptable

Certification

  • First Aid/CPR

Timeline

Elephant Seal Care Taker

Marine Mammal Center
04.2024 - 06.2024

Educator/Animal Caretaker

Youth Science Institute
10.2023 - Current

Barista

Sebastopol Cookie Company
09.2021 - 02.2022

Education and Outreach Assistant

Sonoma State University Biology Department
08.2021 - 05.2023

Head Sales Associate

Things Remembered
04.2021 - 08.2021

Private Nanny

Independent
09.2020 - 02.2021

PUMPKIN PATCHER

PUMPKIN NIGHTS
10.2019 - 11.2019

Naturalist Guide

Sonoma State University
08.2019 - 03.2020

Dog Walker

WageWorks Inc.
04.2019 - 03.2020

Parking Attendant

Sonoma State University
02.2018 - 02.2019

Hostess

The Fish Market
01.2016 - 06.2017

Tutor

Archbishop Mitty High School
01.2015 - 05.2015

Bachelor of Science - Marine Biology

Sonoma State University

High School Diploma -

Archbishop Mitty High School
  • First Aid/CPR
Emma Madden