Marisa Wallace
San Jose,CA
Summary
Passionate about avian ecology and conservation, with practical experience in specimen preparation, ecological research, customer service, and financial administration. Strong desire to make a positive impact. Seeking opportunities to contribute technical and collaborative skills to conservation initiatives.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Bird Banding Intern
Younger Lagoon Reserve, UCSC
01.2025 - 06.2025
- Assisted in bird banding, safe handling, and data collection for migratory songbird populations
- Conducted species identification and habitat observations in diverse ecological settings
- Gained practical understanding of avian ecology and conservation methods
Tax and Accounting Assistant
Chan CPA & Company
10.2020 - Current
- Manage financial data, client records, and office operations with accuracy and efficiency
- Communicate with clients to resolve inquiries and ensure service satisfaction
- Utilize organizational skills to support team productivity under deadlines
Taxidermy Intern
Norris Center for Natural History, UCSC
04.2024 - 06.2024
- Collected and recorded morphological data from avian specimens, including wing length, weight, and sex
- Prepared bird specimens with precision and attention to anatomical accuracy
- Gained experience in specimen preservation techniques and scientific documentation
Cashier/Service Host
Armadillo Willy's BBQ
06.2017 - 10.2020
- Provided excellent customer service and resolved inquiries with efficiency
- Processed payments and maintained accurate financial records
- Collaborated with team members to deliver high-quality service
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Environmental Studies
University of California, Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA 09.2020 - 06.2025
Skills
Bird identification
Behavioral observation
Habitat assessment
Ecological data collection
Specimen preparation
Morphological data collection
Organizational expertise
Time management
Multitasking
MS Office
Spreadsheets
Adobe
QuickBooks
Microsoft Excel
Data entry
MS office
Administrative support
Customer service
Microsoft Excel expertise
Quickbooks
Strong communication skills
Accounting software proficiency
Attention to detail
Quick learner
Computer skills
Adaptability and flexibility
Interpersonal and social skills
References
Available upon request.
Timeline
Bird Banding Intern
Younger Lagoon Reserve, UCSC
01.2025 - 06.2025
Taxidermy Intern
Norris Center for Natural History, UCSC
04.2024 - 06.2024
Tax and Accounting Assistant
Chan CPA & Company
10.2020 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Environmental Studies
University of California, Santa Cruz
09.2020 - 06.2025
Cashier/Service Host
Armadillo Willy's BBQ
06.2017 - 10.2020
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