Olivia Washabaugh
Owosso,MI
Summary
Dependable employee with proven success in herpetological husbandry and breeding. Empathetic mindset with managerial experience. Quick to learn new skills and exhibit integrity to ensure tasks are preformed accurately. Extremely observant with commitment to hard work and attention to detail. Self-driven individual with excellent people skills as well as the ability to work independently. Grasps the importance of communication and dedication for a successful team.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Curator of Dart Frogs
Josh's Frogs
02.2022 - Current
- Training and holding team members accountable to policies and procedures.
- Attending regular trade events nation-wide to sell, market, and educate on products.
- Providing customer service digitally and face-to-face for complex questions.
- Establishing effective communication with employees and supervisor.
- Guiding team to achieve goals, solve issues, and improve procedures.
- Taking professional grade product photos for website and social media use.
Amphibian Keeper
Josh's Frogs
06.2020 - 02.2022
- Developing and advancing husbandry practices.
- Maintaining healthy breeding vivaria.
- Providing exceptional animal care throughout life stages.
- Specialization in animal development, with detection of illness, disease, or injury.
- Training others to be successful in their roles and responsibilities.
- Attending regular trade events nation-wide to sell, market, and educate on products.
- Formulating and advancing Standard Operating Procedures.
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Alma College Biology Dept.
06.2018 - 08.2019
- Worked both independently and with others to collect and process data for different research topics.
- Planned, modified and executed research techniques, procedures and tests.
- Recorded data and maintained source documentation following good documentation practices.
- Caught and handled Garter, Ribbon, and Water snakes.
- Maintained enclosures and feedings for snakes used for time-dependent experiments.
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Alma College Biology Dept.
02.2019 - 03.2019
- Sought out, caught, and handled Microlophus bivittatus.
- Planned, modified, and executed research techniques, procedures and tests for sprint speed and morphological data.
- Worked team-based to collect accurate, unbiased data efficiently.
Office Assistant
Northern Concrete Pipe Inc.
06.2016 - 08.2016
- Detailed blueprints for construction projects to identify sizes and quantities of products needed.
- Kept physical files and digitized records organized for easy updating and retrieval by authorized team members for both construction projects and employee information.
Education
Bachelor of Science - General Biology
Alma College
Alma, MI08.2022
Skills
- Management, Training, and Communication
- Sales and Customer Service
- Teamwork/ Collaboration
- Professional Speaking and Writing Skills
- Abstract Thinking and Attention to Detail
- Field Work, Data Collection and Entry
- Photography and Adobe Lightroom
- Asana Project Management
- Microsoft Office Suite
- PADI Open Water SCUBA Certification
Timeline
Assistant Curator of Dart Frogs
Josh's Frogs
02.2022 - Current
Amphibian Keeper
Josh's Frogs
06.2020 - 02.2022
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Alma College Biology Dept.
02.2019 - 03.2019
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Alma College Biology Dept.
06.2018 - 08.2019
Office Assistant
Northern Concrete Pipe Inc.
06.2016 - 08.2016
Bachelor of Science - General Biology
Alma College
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