Taleen Gharibian
Northridge,CA
Summary
Diligent Coastal Program Coordinator with proven track record in managing and coordinating programs effectively. Successfully led multiple projects from inception to completion, ensuring alignment with organizational goals. Demonstrated expertise in team collaboration and problem-solving to drive results.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sales and Event Coordinator
Pollen L.A.
Los Angeles, CA
08.2019 - Current
- Sales Associate with attention to customer acquisition.
- Special attention to the vast variety of floral types to educate customer usage.
- Design, wrap, and deliver bouquets for customers and displays.
- Event coordination for high-volume special events and pop-ups.
Education Volunteer
Aquarium of the Pacific
Long Beach, CA
07.2021 - 06.2022
- Educated guests by interpreting and providing information about animal exhibits.
- Answered any questions visitors may have had about the animals, events going on that day, or the aquarium itself, with the aim of better informing guests.
- Assured the safety of both guests and the animals during interactions by explaining the proper way to interact with animals.
- Trained to deal with high-crisis situations with special attention to children.
- Assisted during high-volume special events that the aquarium hosts, such as Night Dive, Family Science Night, Halloween Family Night, Autism Families Night, and Abilities Night, so that guests and their families enjoy their visit.
Graduate Research Assistant
California State University, Northridge (CSUN)
Northridge, CA
09.2021 - 11.2021
- Aided Master student’s project involving coral reef ecology.
- Conducted analysis of linear extension data using RStudio.
Intern
Wildlife Learning Center
Sylmar, CA
06.2018 - 10.2018
- Maintained the animal enclosures to prevent disease.
- Provided nutrient-specific foods to the animals to ensure diet enrichment in form of games/puzzles for mental stimulation.
- Educated visitors regarding the animals, their habitats, and safe interaction procedures.
- Assisted the biologists in several ways including daily food preparation and animal care.
- Responsible for teaching children during educational camps.
- Selected to present at high-profile off-site animal presentations.
Volunteer
Wildlife Learning Center
Sylmar, CA
07.2017 - 06.2018
- Maintained the animal enclosures to prevent disease.
- Provided nutrient-specific foods to the animals to ensure diet enrichment in form of games/puzzles for mental stimulation.
- Educated visitors regarding the animals, their habitats, and safe interaction procedures.
- Assisted the biologists in several ways including daily food preparation and animal care.
- Responsible for teaching children during educational camps.
- Selected to present at high-profile off-site animal presentations.
Office Administrator
A2Infinity Inc.
Glendale, CA
07.2013 - 07.2015
- Assisted colleagues and consultants with projects.
- Answered multi-line phone system, routing calls, delivering messages to staff and greeting visitors.
- Coordinated communications, financial processing, registration, recordkeeping, and other administrative functions.
- Reconciled account files and produced monthly reports.
Office Assistant
Advanced Geotechniques
Glendale, CA
05.2011 - 06.2013
- Prepared and edited documents to produce precise, accurate and professional communication.
- Answered and managed incoming and outgoing calls while recording accurate messages for distribution to office staff.
- Reviewed files, records and other documents to obtain information to respond to requests.
- Utilized office management software to record and track customer information.
Education
Biological Sciences (B.S.) - Emphasis in Marine Biology
California State University, Northridge (CSUN)
Northridge, CA05-2017
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Tseng College At CSUN
Northridge, CASkills
- Proficient public speaking skills
- Team player and collaborative thinker
- Detail-oriented, hard-working, and organized
- Proactive mindset
Accomplishments
- Achieved Open Water Diver status by completing the certification with accuracy and efficiency, and with the intention of earning the next designation.
- Collaborated with two different graduate students in the development of their respective thesis projects.
- Documented and resolved any on-site concerns which led to guest satisfaction.
- Achieved client contentment through effectively helping with high-volume events.
Certification
- Certified PADI Open Water Diver (2022 - present)
- Certified DAN First Aid provider (2022 - present)
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
Italian
Elementary
Armenian
Native or Bilingual
American Sign Language
Limited Working
Interests
- Supporting STEAM education initiatives and mentorship programs
- Enjoy hobbies that combine physical activity with outdoor exploration
- Avid reader
Timeline
Graduate Research Assistant
California State University, Northridge (CSUN)
09.2021 - 11.2021
Education Volunteer
Aquarium of the Pacific
07.2021 - 06.2022
Sales and Event Coordinator
Pollen L.A.
08.2019 - Current
Intern
Wildlife Learning Center
06.2018 - 10.2018
Volunteer
Wildlife Learning Center
07.2017 - 06.2018
Office Administrator
A2Infinity Inc.
07.2013 - 07.2015
Office Assistant
Advanced Geotechniques
05.2011 - 06.2013
Biological Sciences (B.S.) - Emphasis in Marine Biology
California State University, Northridge (CSUN)
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Tseng College At CSUN