Kimberly Lutey
Tacoma,WA
Summary
As a lover of wildlife and wild spaces with a passion for interacting with the general public, I want to find a position that contributes to conservation, impactful applied sciences, and education.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Bartender
Hanks Pizza & Bar
09.2017 - Current
- Served high customer volumes.
- Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Reduced wait times for drinks by efficiently managing the bar area and prioritizing orders.
Youth Volunteer Coordinator Assistant
Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium
01.2020 - 03.2020
- Recruited, interviewed, trained, evaluated, supervised and coordinated 200 youth volunteers in 4 programs (ages 11-18).
- Enabled volunteers in their development of yearly community-based projects.
- Extensive work with MS Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel in the development of high-quality reports, presentations and other documents.
- Organized annual recognition events to celebrate the achievements of outstanding volunteers within the program.
Conservation Engagement Interpreter
Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium
03.2018 - 01.2020
- Delivered interpretive programs focused on connecting 800,000 annual guests with animals.
- Supervised volunteers on grounds, encouraging guest interactions and mentoring.
- Encouraged and educated guests on effective conservation actions.
- Facilitated touch experiences in animal areas for guests.
- Communicated efficiently with zoological staff about the welfare of animals in touch experiences.
- Some content creation and document review for official talking points and animal updates.
- Encouraged environmental stewardship among participants through education on conservation practices during outdoor activities.
- Improved community awareness on conservation issues by conducting educational programs and presentations.
- Promoted marine conservation awareness by participating in community outreach events such as beach cleanups and educational workshops.
Youth Engagement Mentor
Seattle Aquarium
06.2017 - 09.2017
- Supervised and coordinated 164 interpretation youth volunteers (ages 13-18).
- Created and delivered training sessions focused on developing empathy for animals in guests.
- Supervised volunteers on an off-site trip to Friday Harbor Labs to develop field research skills in collaboration with the University of Washington biology programs.
- Mentored youth volunteers at off-site field studies and stewardship beach cleanups.
Youth Volunteer Coordinator Assistant
Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium
02.2015 - 05.2017
- Recruited, interviewed, trained, evaluated, supervised and coordinated 200 youth volunteers in 4 programs (ages 11-18).
- Coordinated and managed off-site visits to local parks for ecosystem restoration jointly with the CHIP-IN! program.
- Enabled volunteers in their development of yearly community-based projects.
- Assisted with the establishment of the Youth Ocean Conservation Summit in 2016.
- Assisted with the reorganization of the education department.
- Extensive work with MS Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel in the development of high-quality reports, presentations and other documents.
- Collaborated with other departments and stakeholders to gain more resources for the programs.
- Researched and developed story-telling graphics for the Schooling Fish exhibit in the Pacific Seas Aquarium.
- Added new opportunities in the programs to increase empathy development for volunteers as well as inclusivity in all programs.
- Increased volunteer retention rates by providing continuous support and resources for personal growth.
Education Staff
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
03.2012 - 08.2013
- Led individualized tours based on groups' requests
- Camp counselor for the summer 2012
- Animal ambassador keeper 2013
- Engaged guests in various programs, focused on conservation and generating empathy for animals and our local wildspaces
- Youth Volunteer Supervisor in Summer 2013
Education
Master of Science - Biological Sciences
Miami University
Seattle, WA05.2024
Bachelor of Science - Zoo Science
Friends University
Wichita, KS01.2014
Skills
- Strong multitasking
- Customer Service
- Critical Thinking
- Computer Skills
- Highly reliable
- Patience and Tolerance
- Engaging personality
- Flexible and Adaptable
- Volunteer Management
Timeline
Youth Volunteer Coordinator Assistant
Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium
01.2020 - 03.2020
Conservation Engagement Interpreter
Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium
03.2018 - 01.2020
Bartender
Hanks Pizza & Bar
09.2017 - Current
Youth Engagement Mentor
Seattle Aquarium
06.2017 - 09.2017
Youth Volunteer Coordinator Assistant
Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium
02.2015 - 05.2017
Education Staff
Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
03.2012 - 08.2013
Master of Science - Biological Sciences
Miami University
Bachelor of Science - Zoo Science
Friends University
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