Natalia Araya

Buford,GA

Summary

Passionate and Motivated student seeking a position in the Conservation Internship for the Wildlife Resources Division in the Georgia Department of Natural Resources.

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

Barista

Barnes and Noble

Buford, Georgia

08.2021 - Current

Conduct training sessions for new baristas on coffee preparation and customer service techniques.
Memorize recipes for specialty coffee beverages and seasonal offerings.
Safely operate ovens, an espresso machine, coffee/espresso bean grinder
Maintain a clean work environment by cleaning machinery, organizing the workspace, washing dishes, and cleaning dining area.
Manage and monitored inventory levels of supplies and equipment.
Follow health, safety and sanitation guidelines to pass state inspections.

Kennel Technician

Ranch Dog Resort LLC

Rutledge, GA

05.2024 - 01.2025

Cleaned and disinfected kennels and runs daily to prevent disease transmission.
Checked animals for signs of distress, illness, or behavioral changes and reported them to supervisors.
Provided boarding dogs with proper food and fresh water according to dietary needs, administering medications if needed.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Horticulture

Oregon State University

Corvallis, OR

03-2027

Bachelor of Science - Biology (Pre-med)

University of North Georgia

Oakwood, GA

Skills

Project Management: Organizing, planning, and executing tasks
Collaborating effectively with others on tasks or projects
Exchanging clear and concise information through professional emails or verbal conversation
Public speaking in the form of project and academic presentations, meetings, and teaching

Mentoring/training peers in the workplace
Managing conflict
Computer technology: Microsoft Office and Google Workspace software
Data Processing

Volunteer Experience

The Rescue Ranch Pups| May 2011- present

Over 10 years of experience volunteering with the Rescue Ranch, a nonprofit organization that works with dogs. Focused on special needs dogs which require complex medical care.
Represented the organization at various public events.

Northside Hospital| June 2017-July 2017

Volunteered in the "Volunteen" program.
Performed administrative duties including forming infographics and maps to improve customer knowledge.
Learned the proper patient etiquette.

References

Renee Ussery, Rescue Ranch Founder, 404-384-3405
Roman Weeks, Café Training Expert, Café Manager, 706-202-3111
Nozomi Thacker, Colleague, 470-266-9839

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