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MELENA THORNTON

BRONX,NY

Summary

Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Institute Program Assistant

Green Chimneys
01.2023 - 11.2023
  • Assisted with planning and coordinating of special events program activities.
  • Conducted research and analyzed data to inform program decisions.
  • Drafted agendas, recorded minutes and generated documents to facilitate meetings.
  • Prepared clearly written and formatted documents and reports.
  • Provided crisis intervention and support services to students to minimize intensity of emotional, mental and behavioral reactions to crisis.
  • Assist in specially formatted animal assisted activities for children with a spectrum of special needs.

Leir Based Internship

Green Chimneys
08.2022 - 12.2022
  • Guide students ages 6-21, during animal assisted activities.
  • Managed individuals and groups of students in a special education environment including individuals with disabilities.
  • Explore human animal interactions; learn hoe to teach emotions and empathy through interaction and care of animals and plants.
  • Apply knowledge of animal assisted activities/horticultural activities for children with psycho-social disabilities, as part of a total treatment plan.

Orientation Leader

SUNY Cobleskill
05.2022 - 08.2022
  • Facilitated group activities among assigned students and promoted community bonds through engaging events.
  • Assisted with transition to college life by providing one-on-one support.
  • Helped students troubleshoot and resolve issues with registration.
  • Addressed variety of visitor questions and concerns, offering additional resources and references for more detailed information.
  • Coordinated and led group campus tours of up to 20 students and parents.

Resident Assistant

SUNY Cobleskill
01.2020 - 05.2022
  • Enforce and implement all college and campus living policies.
  • Counseled undergraduate students statewide on academic, social, and personal concerns.
  • Organized and hosted social and educational events for residents to foster meaningful connections and community spirit.
  • Mediated conflict resolution with roommates and other residence hall members to promote peace, order and positive relationships.
  • Managed administrative tasks, including incident reports, room condition reports, and security updates.


Pet Care Associate

PetSmart
07.2019 - 01.2021
  • Assist in opening and closing procedures.
  • Compute sales prices, total purchases, and receive and process cash and credit sales, as well as processing coupons.
  • Delivered continuous focus and attention to lodged animals, promoting high level of care and oversight.
  • Contributed to client retention by consistently providing outstanding customer service to both clients and pets.
  • Taught pet owners how to care for pets, manage behaviors and maintain proper nutrition.

Sales Associate

Wildlife Conservation Society, The Bronx Zoo
03.2017 - 09.2018
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
  • Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
  • Organizing, receiving, and processing new merchandise.
  • Handling daily operational functions as well as assist with opening and closing procedures.

Education

Bachelors of Technology - Animal Science

SUNY Cobleskill
Cobleskill, NY
05.2022

High School Diploma -

Urban Assembly For Wildlife Conservation
The Bronx, NY
06.2018

Skills

  • Lesson Planning
  • Academic Advisement
  • Valid Driver's License
  • Safety Precautions and Measures
  • Team Meetings
  • Student Records Management
  • Student Counseling
  • Animal Restraining
  • Managing Paperwork
  • Heavy Load Lifting
  • Microsoft Office

Additional Information

  • Awards and Acknowledgements , Dean’s List, National Junior Honor Society, Honor Roll

Timeline

Institute Program Assistant

Green Chimneys
01.2023 - 11.2023

Leir Based Internship

Green Chimneys
08.2022 - 12.2022

Orientation Leader

SUNY Cobleskill
05.2022 - 08.2022

Resident Assistant

SUNY Cobleskill
01.2020 - 05.2022

Pet Care Associate

PetSmart
07.2019 - 01.2021

Sales Associate

Wildlife Conservation Society, The Bronx Zoo
03.2017 - 09.2018

Bachelors of Technology - Animal Science

SUNY Cobleskill

High School Diploma -

Urban Assembly For Wildlife Conservation

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