Makaela Weathers
Honolulu,HI
Summary
Dedicated and passionate Marine Biologist and Conservationist with a bachelors degree in Marine Biology. Seeking a part time position. Attentive individual offering many years of experience in kitchen work. Committed to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Shark Safety Diver
Deep Blue Eco Tours
Hale'iwa, HI
03.2022 - Current
- Ensuring the safety of customers while diving with sharks.
- Educating guests on shark biology, ecology and conservation.
- In depth shark behavior knowledge and training.
- Diving and interacting with many shark species and reading their behavior: Tigers sharks (G. cuvier), Hammerhead sharks (S. lewini), Galapagos Sharks (C. galapagensis), Blacktip Sharks (C. limbatus), Sandbar Sharks (C. plumbeus), Whale Sharks (R. typus)
- Boat maintenance and knowledge.
- Organize public events and handle educational outreach.
- Lifeguard training and ocean safety.
- Communicating with crew as well as customers.
- Diving and interacting with many marine species: Bottlenose (T. truncates), Hawaiian Spinners (S. longirostris), Blue Marlin (M. nigricans), Humpbacks (M. novaeangliae), Man o’ War (P. physalis), Box Jellyfish (C. fleckeri), and many Hawaiian fish species including Kawakawa, Ono, Opelu, Mahi etc.
Server/Food Preparation Worker
Aroma Italia
Honolulu, HI
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Greeted customers and provided excellent customer service.
- Assisted with the preparation of food items such as salads, sandwiches, and other menu items.
- Operated cash register to process customer orders accurately and efficiently.
- Maintained cleanliness of work area throughout shift.
- Took phone orders from customers and entered them into the computer system accurately.
- Performed opening and closing duties such as restocking supplies at end of shift.
- Assisted with cleaning tasks such as sweeping floors, washing dishes.
- Worked collaboratively with other members of staff to ensure efficient workflow during busy periods.
- Prepared ingredients for cooking including portioning, chopping, and storing food before use.
Shark Research Intern
Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology
Kaneohe, HI
01.2022 - 08.2023
- Shark Husbandry : Tigers Sharks (G. cuvier), Hammerhead Sharks (S. lewini), Galapagos Sharks (C. galapagensis), Blacktip Sharks (C. limbatus) and Sandbar Sharks (C. plumbeus)
- Developed and implemented outreach strategies to build relationships with community organizations.
- Pin maintenance and repair
- Handling bait
- Fieldwork : Tagging and fishing of elasmobranchs
- Develop and execute research methods
- Analyze research papers
- Prepare data analysis and observation logs
- Scientific instrumentation deployment
- Boat maintenance and knowledge
Server/Food Preparation Worker
Beauchaines 211
Surf City, North Carolina
01.2018 - 12.2021
- Cleaned and sanitized work areas, equipment, utensils, dishes, or silverware.
- Prepared ingredients for cooking including portioning, chopping, and storing food before use.
- Cooked a variety of foods according to customer orders or supervisors' instructions.
- Responded quickly to any requests from wait staff or management.
- Maintained cleanliness of floors in the kitchen area throughout shift.
- Assisted in unloading delivery trucks containing food supplies.
- Worked in fast-paced, ever-changing environment.
Student Teacher
Topsail Middle School
Hampstead, NC
08.2019 - 05.2020
- Develop and implement lesson plans on shark biology and ocean conservation.
- Create presentations and activities based on lesson material.
- Provided individualized instruction to meet the needs of all students.
- Encouraged critical thinking skills and problem-solving strategies among students.
- Collaborated with colleagues to plan lessons that integrate various subject areas into a cohesive unit of study.
- Planned field trips to enrich students' educational experiences outside of the traditional classroom setting.
- Created meaningful projects that allowed students to apply their knowledge in real world situations.
- Encouraged student critical thinking and discussion using variety of teaching techniques.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Marine Biology
Univeristy of Hawaii At Mānoa
Honolulu, HI05.2024
Skills
- Exceptional customer service
- Order Accuracy
- Teamwork
- Communication
- Safe Food Handling
- Plating and presentation
- Cleaning
- Waste Reduction
- Sanitation Procedures
- Ingredient Preparation
- Dishwashing
- Cash Handling
- POS System Operation
- Organization
Timeline
Server/Food Preparation Worker
Aroma Italia
08.2023 - 05.2024
Shark Safety Diver
Deep Blue Eco Tours
03.2022 - Current
Shark Research Intern
Hawaii Institute of Marine Biology
01.2022 - 08.2023
Student Teacher
Topsail Middle School
08.2019 - 05.2020
Server/Food Preparation Worker
Beauchaines 211
01.2018 - 12.2021
Bachelor of Science - Marine Biology
Univeristy of Hawaii At Mānoa
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