Rebecca Collins
Boston,MA
Summary
- Enthusiastic learner eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of required responsibilities and training in conflict mediation.
- History of promoting positivity and program engagement. Work effectively within teams to develop creative ideas and solutions to complex issues.
- Focused Marine Biology field experience in various locations. Committed to implementing conservation practices and adhering to regulations to protect endangered areas. Skilled in research and reporting and considered valuable team asset.
- Exceptional communication and multi-tasking ability even under stressed situations. Proven success providing high-quality customer service in fast-paced, high-stress environments.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Biologist
New England Aquarium - Rescue And Rehabilitation
11.2022 - 03.2024
- Seasonal position that assists with the rehabilitation of rescued cold-stun sea turtles off the coast of Cape Cod, Massachusetts.
- Duties included; clinical work, monitoring swimming/behavior, daily food preparations, feeding of three species of turtles & assisting with maintenance of tanks and facilities.
- Clinical tasks range from conducting physical exams, performing blood draws, administering prescriptions, and wound treatment.
Server
Loco Taquiera & Oyster Bar
06.2022 - Current
- Attentive service during high-volume periods without sacrificing attention to detail or guest rapport.
- Maintain order efficiency and accuracy through clear communication
- Help manage logistics of food & beverage for successful events or larger parties, while providing a positive experience
Penguin Colony Intern
New England Aquarium
06.2022 - 10.2022
- Prepare food, vitamins and prescriptions twice a day.
- Help maintain and organize food preparation area
- Assist with the cleaning of the penguin exhibit and support area; This involves washing/ scrubbing habitats and disinfecting materials
- Feeding the penguins and recording daily intakes for individual birds and document observations of behaviors
- Post internship- continued to volunteer twice a week
Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation- Intern
Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue & Rehabilitation
01.2021 - 06.2021
- Cleaned indoor and outdoor wildlife enclosures to prevent injury to animals, promote physical comfort and facilitate sanitation and servicing.
- Monitored sick and injured animals to promote care, education and outreach program.
- •Assist in preparing food for sea turtle patients
- Assist in care of over 50 sea turtle patients
- Maintain daily logs of activities performed
- Assist Director with other programs and responsibilities as needed
- Assist in keeping Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation Center, including tanks and surrounding areas, neat and clean
- Learn basic information about sea turtle species identification, as well as natural history, physiology, ecology, and behavior of sea turtles
Camp Counselor-Program Director
Springfield College Camp Massasoit
06.2016 - 08.2019
- Planned and conducted activities such as interactive skits, physical games and arts & crafts focused around a wildlife/outdoor theme.
- Designed customized programs to meet individual needs for children of age groups 5-12.
- Taught campers outdoor-focused skills such as 'Leave No Trace' and sustainability to increase campers' awareness and respect for environment.
- Encouraged camper's interest in our environment by often exploring our grounds, discovering different insects and creatures and describing them to the audience.
- Promoted idea of a growth mindset to campers and how it can be incorporated in our interactions with nature.
- Kept accurate records on participants' activity attendance, disciplinary actions and medication usage to improve camper documentation.
- Delivered first aid for accidents and injuries in compliance with established procedures to promote campers' well-being and health.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Marine Biology
Unvirsity of North Carolina Wilmington
Wilmington, NC05.2021
Marine Biology - - Marine Biology
Universidad San Francisco De Quito
Quito, EcuadorHigh School Diploma -
Suffield Academy
Suffield, CT05.2017
Skills
- Excellent work ethic
- Flexible & Adaptable
- Animal Care Expertise
- Multitasking Abilities
- Critical thinking
- Compassion
Certification
- Certified Animal Welfare Professional, CypherWorx - November 2022
Timeline
Biologist
New England Aquarium - Rescue And Rehabilitation
11.2022 - 03.2024
Server
Loco Taquiera & Oyster Bar
06.2022 - Current
Penguin Colony Intern
New England Aquarium
06.2022 - 10.2022
Sea Turtle Rescue and Rehabilitation- Intern
Karen Beasley Sea Turtle Rescue & Rehabilitation
01.2021 - 06.2021
Camp Counselor-Program Director
Springfield College Camp Massasoit
06.2016 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Science - Marine Biology
Unvirsity of North Carolina Wilmington
Marine Biology - - Marine Biology
Universidad San Francisco De Quito
High School Diploma -
Suffield Academy
- Certified Animal Welfare Professional, CypherWorx - November 2022
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