Natalia Valencia Jiménez
EAST PATCHOGUE,NY
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Animal Rescue Intern
New York Marine Rescue Center
Riverhead, NY
08.2024 - Current
- Assisted in the translation of marketing materials, such as brochures, flyers, and educational items.
- Met animals' nutritional needs with scheduled feedings, proper diets, and medication.
- Maintained accurate records of animal care activities.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations involving injured or sick animals.
- Assisted veterinarians and biologists during pinniped and sea turtle necropsies.
Azul's Rising Leader
Azul
Washington DC
06.2024 - Current
- Strengthened advocacy for ocean justice, and empowered Latino voices policy engagement.
- Developed a culturally informed approach to environmental issues through direct interaction with Latino leaders.
- Participated in advocacy actions, including a week in Washington, D.C. to support ocean conservation policies.
Volunteer
Atlantic Marine Conservation Society
Hampton Bays, NY
11.2021 - Current
- Assisted in pinniped and cetacean necropsies, ensuring accurate collection of specimens for advanced analysis.
- Assisted in data collection and documentation to record findings accurately.
- Engaged community members and children in ocean conservation, emphasizing its role in environmental sustainability at bilingual outreach events.
Laboratory Assistant
Stony Brook University - Chen Lab
Stony Brook, NY
05.2023 - 08.2024
- Assisted with aspects of fish measurement and preservation in ethanol
- Used of excel tables to efficiently organize and manage information related to fish stocks
- Analyzed information about various aspects of fish populations, such as species, abundance, location, and trends
Laboratory Assistant
Cornell Cooperative Extension
Yaphank, NY
05.2021 - 09.2021
- Assisted with aspects of tick control product efficacy trials and field surveillance
- Tick sampling and collection, data collection, database entry, and analysis.
- Assisted with seasonal pathogen surveillance activities with partners at several NYS Parks in Suffolk County
Kennel Attendant
VCA Animal Hospital
Stamford, CT
12.2015 - 01.2017
- Met animals' nutritional needs with scheduled feedings and proper diets
- Identified medical issues quickly through continuous monitoring of animals under care
- Minimized spread of disease with frequent cleaning of kennels, holding areas and examination rooms
Education
Bachelor of Science - Marine Vertebrate Biology
Stony Brook University
Stony Brook, NY12.2024
Skills
- Spanish Fluency
- Animal Handling
- Field Sampling and Surveillance
- Social Media Platforms
Certification
- AAUS Scientific Diver
- Open Water Scuba Diver
Timeline
Animal Rescue Intern
New York Marine Rescue Center
08.2024 - Current
Azul's Rising Leader
Azul
06.2024 - Current
Laboratory Assistant
Stony Brook University - Chen Lab
05.2023 - 08.2024
Volunteer
Atlantic Marine Conservation Society
11.2021 - Current
Laboratory Assistant
Cornell Cooperative Extension
05.2021 - 09.2021
Kennel Attendant
VCA Animal Hospital
12.2015 - 01.2017
Bachelor of Science - Marine Vertebrate Biology
Stony Brook University
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