Experienced professional seeking a full-time position to leverage strong interpersonal skills, excellent time management, and problem-solving abilities. Detail-oriented and organized team player adept at handling multiple projects simultaneously with high accuracy.
Overview
2024
2024
years of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer
Marine Research Intern
Wildlife Conservation Society
10.2023 - 12.2023
Assisted in field work collection for New York Seascapes program and American eel research.
Catching and tagging eels in the Long Island Sound.
Completed research, compiled data, and assisted in timely reporting.
Organized and formatted data collected into Excel spreadsheets
Worked outdoors both on land and in water in various weather conditions for long periods of time
Participated in shark science workshop hosted by the WCS's New York Seascape program and Stony Brook University's Frisk Lab
Attended meetings and presentations to learn project details.
Guest Experience Keeper
Essex County Turtle Back Zoo
06.2023 - 08.2023
Assisted in the cleaning and maintaining of habitats designed for larger and smaller mammals
Provided customer service to guests and answered questions about the animals in various exhibits
Managed different attractions daily with various species of animals ranging from farm animals to aquatic and African mammals
Enhanced guest satisfaction by consistently delivering exceptional customer service and exceeding expectations.
Greeted guests upon arrival and offered assistance.
Membership Service Representative
Greater Somerset County YMCA
03.2021 - 01.2022
Maintained accurate and current member account data
Helped a large volume of members in a fast-paced setting with a positive attitude and focus on member satisfaction
Answered and made phone calls to members about various scheduling changes and updates on their memberships
Gave tours to new and prospective members of the facilities and gave information about new programs and seamlessly transitioned any changes that had to be implemented due to COVID-19
Assisted prospective and established members in person or by telephone.
Maintained strict safety standards facility-wide and with every group.
Enhanced member satisfaction by providing exceptional customer service and addressing concerns promptly.
Education
B.S. - Biological Sciences, Environmental Studies
Fordham College at Rose Hill
Bronx, New York
08.2024
Skills
Lab Skills
Field Work
Proficient with MS Word
Excel
PowerPoint
Google Docs
Sheets
Slides
Public Speaking
Teamwork
Flexible
Multitasking
Leadership Experience
Fordham Pet Advocacy for Underprivileged Survivors (PAUS), Bronx, NY, President and Treasurer, 05/01/22, 05/31/24, Monitor the activities and goals of the club while delegating necessary tasks to other board members, Organize and lead biweekly meetings with members discussing future events and fundraisers, Plan events and fundraisers for club members to engage with the community and donate money to various non-profit organizations, Managed club's funds such as managing fundraisers and event coordinating
Research
Fordham University, Bronx, NY, Lab Assistant Intern, 06/01/24, 06/30/24, Assisted in undergraduate research studying the papillomavirus attaching to various syndecan gene receptors on HaCat cells, Performed various experiments including Western Blot tests and bacteria transformation, Performed routine cell culture of HaCat and 293TT cells
Volunteer Experience
Rescue Dogs Rock NYC, Brooklyn, NY, Volunteer, 10/01/22, 10/31/22, Assisted in caring for and showcasing rescue dogs available for adoption to the public