Malia Llerena
Santa Cruz,CA
Summary
Demonstrated expertise in animal husbandry and public education presentations, contributing significantly to conservation awareness initiatives. Reliable and punctual Animal Care team member with proven skills in cleaning animal areas, maintaining water quality, and managing animal needs with care and compassion. Dynamic and results-oriented professional with a proven track record at PEMDAS Winery Solutions, adept in computer skills and exceptional in fostering strong communication. Excelled in streamlining wine-making protocols for international clients, enhancing social media engagement, and mentoring in diverse educational settings.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Administrative Assistant
PEMDAS Winery Solutions
01.2024 - Current
- Reforms wine-making protocols and instructions for clients in other countries with limited English knowledge.
- Edits and reviews proposals and grants.
- Communicates with suppliers by phone and email.
- Creates intuitive and easily digestible social media content.
- Builds and edits the company website to reflect current trends.
Swim Instructor
ParkPoint Health Club
06.2019 - 09.2024
- Adapted teaching techniques to different learning styles.
- Taught daily swim instruction to students varying in age and skill levels.
- Mentored new swim instructors in best practices for effective teaching strategies.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans based on individual student needs.
- Implemented proper safety protocols.
- Worked with disabled children and adults.
Culturist
Kuris Parasitology Laboratory, UCSB
06.2023 - 06.2024
- Feeds arachnids, and cleans and maintains tanks.
- Cultivates aquatic snail and brine shrimp populations.
- Works with hazardous parasitized snail populations.
- Manages turnover of marine animals from collectors to classrooms and cares for animals so they can be used to teach new scientists about animal biology.
Assistant Aquarist
Santa Barbara Sea Center
06.2023 - 06.2024
- Collaborated with team members to develop enrichment activities for improved animal welfare and mental stimulation.
- Maintained optimal water quality by conducting regular testing and adjusting treatment protocols as needed.
- Participated in community outreach events promoting ocean conservation awareness and the importance of preserving marine habitats.
- Assisted with exhibit preparation, exhibit changes, improvements, and modifications.
Octopus Animal Technician
Kuris Parasitology Lab, UCSB
03.2023 - 06.2024
- Developed strong relationships with animals in care through consistent positive interactions, promoting trust between humans and animals.
- Collected Two-spot octopuses from local tidepools and wharves and designed escape-proof tanks.
- Fed animals, cleaned and maintained tanks, including daily checks for water flow and octopus count.
- Managed and trained undergraduate lab interns.
BEL Student Fellowship
BREN Graduate Center, UCSB
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Incorporated literature review and presentation skills to create a website demonstrating how to harvest, ranch, and cultivate urchins for independent sellers for restaurant use.
- Goals to aid in urchin overpopulation containment and management.
- Worked remotely with the Aquatic Resource Group at the UC Davis Bodega Bay Lab.
- Presented an educational poster at The Mantell Symposium on Environmental Justice and Conservation Innovation.
Senior Lab Intern
UC Davis Bodega Marine Lab
01.2019 - 06.2020
- Conducted literature reviews on relevant topics, expanding the knowledge base and informing future research directions.
- Interacted and collaborated with researchers including assisting with daily husbandry tasks on several research projects including Urchin Farming and White Abalone Spawning.
- Prepared food and fed of all organisms kept for viewing or research.
- During field visits, collected specimens for research from local beaches under supervision.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
Univeristy of California Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, United States06.2024
Skills
- Computer Skills
- Data Entry
- Customer Service
- Time Management Capabilities
- Strong Communication Skills
- Volunteer supervision experience
- Public education presentations
- Social Media Promotion
- Feeding and nutrition knowledge
- Animal husbandry techniques
Certification
- AAUS Scuba Certification
- Advanced Open Water Scuba Certification
- Nitrox, Dan, Rescue
- CPR, AED, First Aid
Languages
Spanish
Limited Working
Timeline
Administrative Assistant
PEMDAS Winery Solutions
01.2024 - Current
Culturist
Kuris Parasitology Laboratory, UCSB
06.2023 - 06.2024
Assistant Aquarist
Santa Barbara Sea Center
06.2023 - 06.2024
Octopus Animal Technician
Kuris Parasitology Lab, UCSB
03.2023 - 06.2024
BEL Student Fellowship
BREN Graduate Center, UCSB
01.2023 - 12.2023
Swim Instructor
ParkPoint Health Club
06.2019 - 09.2024
Senior Lab Intern
UC Davis Bodega Marine Lab
01.2019 - 06.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Biology
Univeristy of California Santa Barbara
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