Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Affiliations
Accomplishments
References
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Valair Curry

Auburn,AL

Summary

Looking to challenge my current skills and get experience in my field before graduation. I am also a hard worker with reliability in any responsibility. Currently interested in wildlife management and problem solving human-wildlife conflict related internships or jobs.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Wildlife Technician

Dr Mark Smith
Auburn, AL
10.2024 - Current
  • Performed data analysis using statistical software programs.
  • Recorded observations in databases or other software applications as required by study protocol.
  • Performed necropsies on deceased animals to determine cause of death.
  • Analyzed data from field studies using statistical methods to identify trends in animal behavior patterns.

Front End Cashier (Part Time)

Kyndale (Krogers)
Auburn, AL
01.2024 - Current
  • Verified customer purchases with valid identification.
  • Assisted customers in locating items throughout the store.
  • Provided accurate change to customers when making transactions.
  • Answered customers' questions about products, prices and availability.
  • Operated electronic scanners to enter product information into computer system.
  • Adhered to all health regulations concerning food handling practices.
  • Dealt courteously with irate or difficult customers in order to defuse potentially volatile situations by involving supervisor or overriding incorrect prices

Desk Assistant (Part Time)

Megan Adamson (Auburn University)
Auburn, AL
01.2023 - 01.2024
  • Scheduled appointments for clients and customers when needed for supervisor.
  • Provided customer service to guests visiting the office through accurately directing them to rooms
  • Answered phone calls and emails in a timely manner.
  • Greeted guests warmly, providing positive first impression of company.
  • Contacted building maintenance with facility-related requests if equipment was not working properly
  • Served as contact person and source of information regarding booked meeting rooms to maintain good communication with clients.

Sales Associate

Rue 21
Hoover, AL
06.2022 - 08.2022
  • Assisted customers with product selection, sizing and styling.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of store merchandise and policies.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Demonstrated product features and benefits for customers' needs.
  • Handled customer complaints in a professional manner by involving my supervisor along with giving discounts when mistakes were made.
  • Helped customers find specific products, answered questions and offered clothing product advice.
  • Built and maintained relationships with peers and upper management to drive team success.

Cashier Team Lead

Taco Bell (Melvin)
Bessemer, AL
03.2019 - 08.2021
  • Assisted cashiers with resolving customer complaints and inquiries by fixing incorrect food orders or pricing.
  • Trained new cashiers on proper use of registers and store policies.
  • Provided guidance to cashiers on how to accurately ring up customers' purchases.
  • Maintained a clean work environment by sweeping floors and wiping down counters regularly.
  • Processed refunds and exchanges according to company policy.
  • Coordinated with staff to ensure timely delivery of meals to customers.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Wildlife Ecology & Management

Auburn University
Auburn, AL
08-2025

Skills

  • Customer Service
  • Handling Complaints
  • Data collection
  • Vegetation sampling
  • Habitat assessment
  • Field research techniques
  • Quick Learner
  • Creativity
  • Team player
  • Friendly, Positive Attitude
  • Planning
  • Independent work
  • Wildlife identification
  • Fire Ecology Knowledge
  • Silviculture practices
  • Plant removal
  • Hack and squirt

Affiliations

  • President of The Auburn Section of The National Council of Negro Women.
  • Internal Audit of The Kappa Upsilon Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated.
  • Previous chapter President of Minorities in Natural Resources and Related Science
  • Previous Community Service Chair of The Auburn Section of The National Council of Negro Women
  • Treasurer of The Kappa Upsilon Chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Incorporated

Accomplishments

  • Ever to Conquer Scholarship
  • Together We Will Scholarship
  • Birmingham Promise Recipient
  • Current GPA 3.02

References

  • Dr. Mark Smith

mds0007@auburn.edu

334-844-8099

  • Madeline Redd

mer0127@auburn.edu

(601) 832-7060

  • Denise Cole

coleden@auburn.edu

334-844-1078

Timeline

Wildlife Technician

Dr Mark Smith
10.2024 - Current

Front End Cashier (Part Time)

Kyndale (Krogers)
01.2024 - Current

Desk Assistant (Part Time)

Megan Adamson (Auburn University)
01.2023 - 01.2024

Sales Associate

Rue 21
06.2022 - 08.2022

Cashier Team Lead

Taco Bell (Melvin)
03.2019 - 08.2021

Bachelor of Science - Wildlife Ecology & Management

Auburn University
Valair Curry