Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Internships
Certification
Awards and Honors
Volunteer Experience
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Kasey Zuchlewski

East Amherst,New York

Summary

Highly-motivated individual with a desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Aquarist 1

Aquarium of Niagara
Niagara Falls, New York
01.2025 - Current
  • Maintain aquatic habitats and ensured optimal water quality for diverse species.
  • Concentration focused on the 'water quality' routine.
  • Knowledge pertaining to refractometers, HACH instruments, micropipettes, and pH probes.
  • Conduct daily feedings and prepared appropriate diets for various animals.
  • Engage visitors by sharing knowledge during educational programs and tours.
  • Identify issues that could lead to health problems among aquatic animals such as improper nutrition or overcrowding.
  • Conduct water quality tests to ensure optimal levels of dissolved oxygen, pH, ammonia, nitrates and other parameters.
  • Assist with breeding projects involving rare or endangered species of fish.
  • Collaborate with veterinary professionals regarding treatments for sick or injured fish.
  • Maintain and monitor the health of aquatic species in both freshwater and saltwater systems.
  • Created a laboratory SOP for water quality testing at the facility.
  • Utilize SCUBA to clean large-scale exhibits.
  • Dive safety certified.

Ambassador

Downeast Cider House
Buffalo, New York
06.2024 - Current
  • Engage customers through product sampling and educational interactions.
  • Increase sales by attending local events and educating customers on offered services.

House Cleaner

Self-employed
East Amherst, New York
01.2016 - Current
  • Communicate with clients to understand specific cleaning needs and preferences.
  • Effectively manage time to complete various tasks within the allotted time.

Sales Associate

Bath and Body Works
Buffalo, New York
07.2024 - 02.2025
  • Operated point-of-sale system efficiently during peak hours.
  • Handled complaints and concerns from customers in a professional manner.
  • Engaged customers with product knowledge and personalized recommendations.

Shift Lead

Moe's Southwest Grill
01.2020 - 01.2021
  • Supervised team during shifts to ensure efficient service and customer satisfaction.
  • Enforced health and safety regulations to create a safe work environment for all staff.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Marine Biology

UNIVERSITY OF NEW ENGLAND
Biddeford, ME
05-2024

Regents Diploma -

WILLIAMSVILLE EAST
Williamsville, NY
01.2020

Internships

  • 2022 Aquarium Intern - Children’s Museum and Theater of Maine, 5/22 – 8/22 Managed daily husbandry and LSS. Tested a variety of fresh and saltwater weekly for appropriate water quality. Prepared diets for and fed a diverse collection of marine and freshwater fishes, marine invertebrates, reptiles, and amphibians. Assisted in daily programming and afterschool programs for students between 5 and 12.
  • 2019 Caribbean Marine Biology Voyage Broadreach – www.gobroadreach.com - A non-profit organization that offers educational and travel abroad opportunities for students. Enrolled in a 3-week program focused on marine biology. Lived on board a catamaran with 7 other students and received college credit due to the class component. Received Scuba certifications and volunteered on land and underwater.

Certification

• 2023 Online Fish Health Certificate Program for Producers – University of Wisconsin, Stevens Point
• 2020 Mastery in Science – Williamsville East High School
• 2019 PADI Scuba Certified - Open Water Diver, Advanced Open Water Diver, Coral Reef Conservation. Specialties include Underwater Naturalist and Fish Identification

Awards and Honors

2021 and 2024 CAS Undergraduate Research Symposium, 2016 – 2020 Academic Honor Roll - All Semesters, 2020 Scholar Athlete Nominee – Girl's Varsity Bowling, 2019 State of New York Department of Law Triple “C” Award - Outstanding students recognized for courage, character, and commitment, 2017 - 2018 Carry the Torch Award (2 letters received) Recognizes students with character traits that embody the school’s mission to have a successful learning environment and school community.

Volunteer Experience

  • Aquarium of Niagara, 2024, Assisted at the M&T Bank Shark and Ray Bay touch pool by answering questions about the species within the Mangrove ecosystems.
  • Loranger Middle School, 2024, Assisted with English and math in a 3rd grade class, as well as assisting the gym teacher with grades 3-6.
  • Saba, 2019, Coral Cleaning.
  • Saint Kitts and Nevis, 2019, local farm help.
  • Lighthouse Christian Camp, 2019, Set-up, cleaned up, and served a Friday night dinner to approximately 50 residents.
  • Westminster Presbyterian Church, Philadelphia, PA, 2018, Volunteered at a homeless shelter and learned more about their lives and recovery journeys.

Timeline

Aquarist 1

Aquarium of Niagara
01.2025 - Current

Sales Associate

Bath and Body Works
07.2024 - 02.2025

Ambassador

Downeast Cider House
06.2024 - Current

Shift Lead

Moe's Southwest Grill
01.2020 - 01.2021

House Cleaner

Self-employed
01.2016 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Marine Biology

UNIVERSITY OF NEW ENGLAND

Regents Diploma -

WILLIAMSVILLE EAST
Kasey Zuchlewski