Vanessa Butterly

• Cleaned and sanitized dental tools and equipment, straightened treatment rooms, and restocked supplies to prep for next patient and maintain health and safety practices.
• Maintained a clean and sterile work environment to prevent cross-contamination and infection.
• Sanitized trays, instruments, and surfaces for clean dental office setting and patient safety.
• Provided chairside assistance during examinations, improving dentist efficiency and patient satisfaction.
• Patient care and education
• Office duties, e.g. Answering phone and making appointments.

• Organized classroom materials efficiently, ensuring smooth transitions between activities.
• Maintained a safe and nurturing environment for preschoolers, fostering their growth and wellbeing.
• Contributed to a positive classroom culture by modeling respect, empathy, and cooperation among students.
• Promoted language development through storytelling, songs, and engaging conversations with children.

• Restoration of Macdonald Woods, Glencoe, Illinois.
• Removal of invasive plant species
• Prescribed Burning
• Reseeding of 150 native plants
• Seed banking - Collection, cleaning and preservation of native plant seeds from the upper Midwest.

Gardener duties

• Performed fall and spring cleanup to clear brush and debris from landscaped areas.
• Identified and removed invasive plants
• Planted and cultivated by preparing soil and watering and fertilizing plants.

• Completed data entry tasks with accuracy and efficiency.
• Followed established procedures to enter and process data correctly.
• Organized, sorted, and checked input data against original documents.
• Scanned documents and saved in database to keep records of essential organizational information.
• Entered data into various computer systems accurately.
• Maintained a high level of accuracy and speed.

• Conservation of Loggerhead turtle, Redheaded woodpecker and Bald eagle.
• Supported educational programs by creating engaging presentations and activities for visitors of all ages.
• Improved visitor experiences by maintaining trails, signage, and other public-use facilities within the wildlife refuge or park area.
• Monitored animal populations using tracking devices and observation techniques, providing critical data for species management plans.
• Communicated effectively with team members and supervisors to address challenges, share insights, and optimize overall project success.
• Gained hands-on experience with various field equipment and techniques, enhancing overall skillset as a wildlife professional.
• Participated in invasive species control efforts, promoting native plant growth and improved ecosystem health.

• Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
• Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
• Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
• Efficiently opened or closed the bar according to established procedures, ensuring preparedness for each shift.