Robert Paglia
Palmdale,CA
Summary
Passionate graduate with a recently obtained Ecology and evolutionary biology degree. Energetic individual with outstanding interpersonal, analytical and critical thinking skills. Poised to build valuable experience and ready to contribute to team success.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Grill Team/Crew Member
Chipotle
Palmdale, CA
12.2022 - Current
- Operated fryers and grills according to instructions to maintain safety and food quality.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of line workstations.
- Stored foods in designated areas by following standard wrapping, dating and rotation procedures.
- Maintained clean and orderly appearance throughout kitchen and dining area.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
Wildlife Intern
Catalina Island Conservancy
Avalon, CA
09.2022 - 11.2022
- Treated animal injuries and diseases and studied sickness transmission.
- Collected specimens, handled testing and analyzed results.
- Worked closely with team members to deliver project requirements, develop solutions and meet deadlines.
- Conducted research into habitat and conditions of animals in wild.
- Conducted Telemetry on catalina island fox sentinels, vehicular and aerial.
- Catalina Island Fox Handling
- Used program Timelapse to go through wildlife camera footage
Summer Naturalist
Catalina Island Conservancy
Avalon, CA
06.2022 - 09.2022
- Represented organization to provide fun, informative educational programs and tours on endemic animals and wildlife.
- Researched and updated interpretive exhibits on endemic and invasive wildlife, environmental issues and local plant life.
- Delivered scripted, educational tours and talks providing visitors with information and facts of geology, biology and conservation interspersed with anecdotes about site.
- Planned and presented interpretive programs on plant natural history and cultural anthropology.
- Served guests with enthusiastic, helpful demeanor to promote positive, memorable experiences.
Lab Internship, Molecular Biology, Embryology
California State University Northridge
Northridge, CA
01.2018 - 01.2019
- Followed strict confidentiality procedures to minimize data loss.
- Worked well in team environment as well as independently.
- Worked for on-campus department to gain hands-on experience.
- Performed cleaning and sanitation tasks around facility.
- Prepared, processed and analyzed lab samples.
- Used diverse databases and mapping software to give personnel accurate details.
- Worked with cancerous melanocytes, mapping.
Tutor
LRC California State University-Northridge
Northridge, CA
01.2018 - 12.2018
- Assisted students in finding useful study methods to enhance academic performance.
- Researched or recommend textbooks, software, equipment, or other learning materials to complement tutoring.
- Helped students review and understand previous lessons to make connection with new lesson.
- Taught students how to study, take notes and complete test questions.
- Developed handouts, study materials and quizzes.
- Emphasized importance of good study habits and devised homework schedules to assist students in implementing tailored study plans.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Ecology And Evolutionary Biology
California State University Northridge
Northridge,CA12.2021
High School Diploma -
Quartz Hill High School
Quartz Hill, CA06.2017
Skills
- Strong Academic Record
- Attention to Detail
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Self-Motivated
- Flexible Schedule
- Tech-Savvy
- Data Evaluation
- Experimental Design
- Primer Design
- Expert in Data Analysis
- Field Sampling
- Conservation Practices
- Expert in Microsoft word
- Expert in Excel
- Critical Thinking
- Expert in R studio
- Basic Math
- Specimen Collection
Affiliations
- Deans list Fall 2017, spring 2018
- 3.07 gpa
- Phi kappa psi treasurer
- Phi kappa psi sergeant at arms
Publications
- Experimental Verification of Inferred Regulatory Interactions of EARLY FLOWERING 3 (GmELF3-1) in Glycine max
Timeline
Grill Team/Crew Member
Chipotle
12.2022 - Current
Wildlife Intern
Catalina Island Conservancy
09.2022 - 11.2022
Summer Naturalist
Catalina Island Conservancy
06.2022 - 09.2022
Lab Internship, Molecular Biology, Embryology
California State University Northridge
01.2018 - 01.2019
Tutor
LRC California State University-Northridge
01.2018 - 12.2018
Bachelor of Science - Ecology And Evolutionary Biology
California State University Northridge
High School Diploma -
Quartz Hill High School
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