With over 10 years of experience in conservation, environmental advocacy and education, my goal is to reach young minds in the classroom. My passion for conservation education and advocacy goes far beyond my professional interests and is the cause to which I have dedicated my life.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Visiting Teacher
San Diego Unified School District
10.2023 - Current
Implement lesson plans and learning objectives provided by the regular teacher.
Maintain a safe and orderly learning environment, supervised students, and managed behaviors.
Ensure students are supervised in and out of the classroom, including in hallways, cafeterias, and on playgrounds.
Deliver instruction to students, providing support and guidance as needed.
Assess student progress, provide feedback to the regular teacher, and track attendance.
Communicate effectively with students, parents, and school staff.
Take attendance, grade papers, assign homework, and complete other administrative tasks as needed.
Be adaptable and flexible because assignments will be with different classes or grade levels.
Customer Service Representative
N2uitive
09.2017 - 10.2023
Provided online and phone support to insurance adjusters helping to secure their recorded statements and transcript needs.
Marine Mammal Observer
Tierra Data Inc.
10.2014 - 01.2022
Monitored presence of marine mammals during in-water, pile-driving construction activities.
Advocated for the rescue of injured and malnourished mammals in need with Sea World.
Collected and recorded data related to marine mammals, sea turtles, and seabirds. Estimated the number of individuals, age, sex, distance and bearing to the pile driving.
Trained other marine mammal observers on marine species identification and data collection.
Protected Species Observer
Hanan & Associates
09.2015 - 11.2015
Monitored construction noise levels on the harbor seal population at the Children’s Pool in La Jolla.
Collected and recorded data related to marine mammals. Estimated the number of individuals, age, sex, distance and bearing to the construction.
Sales Representative
Hanger Orthopedic Group Inc
11.2009 - 12.2012
Sales of orthopedic medical devices and post operative care, including functional and soft bracing, cold therapy, pain care, bone stems, electrotherapy, continuous passive motion machines, and wound care to Orthopedic Surgeons, Surgery Centers and Hospitals in North County San Diego.
Responsible for obtaining new market share in both direct and 3rd party sales through presentations on product benefits, operational characteristics and therapeutic values to practitioners. Increased 3rd party market shares from $1,150 to over $18,000 in 2010.
Manage territory of over 50 accounts.
Develop new customers and expanded utilization of current customers.
Accountable for product knowledge inside the operating room during cases, as well as the distribution product lines.
Expertise in 3rd party billing procedures for private insurances, Medicare and Worker’s Compensation.
Performs field calls for the account and assigned territory and responsible to be on-call every 3 weeks for after-hour calls.
Responsible to maintain training in sales skills and medical knowledge
Currently at 126% of plan for 2011
Sales Consultant
ARAMARK Refreshment Service
02.2009 - 10.2009
Closed on three large accounts totaling over $20-30K in yearly sales in first 3 months.
Exceeded benchmark goals as a new sales consultant by achieving 101% of plan.
Utilized proven sales techniques, including prospecting, tele-marketing and cold calling, to explore and verify leads with high profit potential for office coffee service.
Initiated client relationships, building on preliminary contact to evaluate and address client needs and ensure high satisfaction levels.
Conducted thorough product presentations / demonstrations to outline essential benefits and highlight promotions and also developed in-depth proposals to coincide directly with client preferences and budget; negotiated contract details.
Created informative, inventive marketing materials to accommodate requirements of various market sectors.
Attended trade shows and networking events to build valuable associations with vendors and other industry professionals.
Senior Shipping Consultant
Unishippers Inc
07.2003 - 09.2007
Responsible for quota level performance and the sales of DHL express and freight shipping to smaller and medium sized businesses.
Exceeded budgetary sales and goals by 41% and increased gross profit margin from $18,975 to $48,373.
Ranked in the Top 20 sales nation-wide for 2007.
2005-2006 Platinum Sales Rep Status for exceeding goals.
Consistently achieved over 105% of required sales.
2005-2007 "Silver RCA Award winner" for consistently beating RCA quota quarterly.
2005 and 2006"Rainmaker of Month".
Increased customer base to 100 clients.
Generated leads, performed cold calling, and managed target accounts in San Diego County, involving 80% travel and onsite presentations.
Negotiated prices by creating individual cost analysis with customers and obtaining appropriate deviations when necessary.
Developed and implemented strategies for maximizing new and repeat commitments from clients.
Information Technology Service Desk Lead at San Diego Unified School DistrictInformation Technology Service Desk Lead at San Diego Unified School District