Isabel Browning
East Lansing,MI
Summary
Hardworking job seeker with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Has a passion for anything biology related!
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender
Cugino's Pizzeria & Italian Restaurant
Grand Ledge, Michigan
06.2018 - Current
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Handled simultaneous customer, team, and business needs while avoiding unnecessary delays or errors.
- Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
- Followed strict recipes and drink measurements to minimize product used.
- Cultivated strong relationships with repeat customers, engaging in friendly conversation and memorizing drink orders to promote loyalty.
Intern With MSU for Marine Biology Conservation
(MSU) Amber Peters
Tofo Beach, Mozambique
06.2023 - 07.2023
- Oversaw field and laboratory projects such as plankton tows
- Observed a sample from a plankton tow under a microscope and identified specimens with reference photos
- Became PADI Open Water and Deep Water Scuba certified.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Practiced identifying fish, coral reefs and megafauna on dives and filling out dive logs.
- Observed the movements and behavioral tendencies marine megafauna such as whale sharks, humpbacks, manta rays and a school of devil rays on ocean safaris and dives.
- Learned how to work and live efficiently in a new environment with a new group of individuals
Wildlife Rehabilitation Volunteer
Wildside Rehabilitation Center
Eaton Rapids, Michigan
02.2022 - 05.2023
- Worked with and handled a variety of animals such as squirrels, groundhogs, opossums, bobcats, beavers, cranes, owls, bald eagles, turtles, eastern cottontails, vultures, and more.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Cleaned indoor and outdoor wildlife enclosures to prevent injury to animals, promote physical comfort and facilitate sanitation and servicing.
- Assisted in rescues to treat sick, injured and orphaned wild animals.
- Prepared meals and diets for animals using species-specific formulas and nourishment to aid in rehabilitation.
- Administered medications and syringed and bottle fed infant animals to promote health and healing with goal of releasing back into wild.
- Monitored sick and injured animals to promote care, education and outreach program.
Server/Order Taker
Shove It Pizza Truck
Grand Ledge, Michigan
06.2017 - 08.2019
- Entered orders into computer system quickly and in proper sequence.
- Offered immediate, friendly and knowledgeable assistance to every guest.
- Described menu items in detail and educated customers about meal options.
- Restocked bags, cups, lids, sauces and other counter supplies.
- Checked in with kitchen staff regarding menu questions, length of wait, incorrect orders and product availability and relayed information to customers.
- Checked outgoing orders for accuracy before delivery.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Zoology
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI05.2024
Skills
- Engaging Customers
- Handling Difficult Customers
- Supply and Inventory Maintenance
- Conflict Mediation
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Kennel Cleaning and Sanitizing Methods
- Animal Health Understanding
- Daily Logs
- Animal Handling
- Managing Paperwork
Timeline
Intern With MSU for Marine Biology Conservation
(MSU) Amber Peters
06.2023 - 07.2023
Wildlife Rehabilitation Volunteer
Wildside Rehabilitation Center
02.2022 - 05.2023
Bartender
Cugino's Pizzeria & Italian Restaurant
06.2018 - Current
Server/Order Taker
Shove It Pizza Truck
06.2017 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Science - Zoology
Michigan State University