Experience

Reid Park Zoological Society

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Education Specialist

  • Feb 2020 - Present

  • Gather necessary teaching materials and Reid Park Zoo’s exclusive animal ambassadors for education programming on grounds at the zoo and at off-site locations• Provide guests of all ages with an interactive, engaging, and informative presentation about ecological concepts, biological concepts, and conservation actions they can take to help conserve wildlife and wild places

• Guest Services Associate

  • Nov 2020 - Oct 2021

  Greet and welcome over hundreds of guests into the zoo while scanning their tickets and providing them with an overview of the rules and zoo policiesSanitize high-traffic areas within the zoo while simultaneously serving as a source of information for guests and ensuring that all zoo protocols are being properly followed Complete a daily safety/maintenance checklist to ensure that the zoo’s carousel ride can be safely operated and communicate the necessary safety regulations to guests before allowing them to ride the carousel



The Walt Disney Company

• United States
• Entertainment Providers
• 700 & Above Employee

• Conservation Education Presenter

  • Jun 2019 - Jan 2020

  • Actively invite guests to explore Disney’s Animal Kingdom and learn about different cultures and conservation initiatives to create a memorable experience for them • Inform guests about animal behavior and their natural history by utilizing fun and engaging interpretive techniques at 10 Wilderness Explorer Troop leader locations and several animal habitats • Inspire hundreds of guests each day to make environmentally conscious decisions to protect and conserve our world’s biodiversity • Actively invite guests to explore Disney’s Animal Kingdom and learn about different cultures and conservation initiatives to create a memorable experience for them • Inform guests about animal behavior and their natural history by utilizing fun and engaging interpretive techniques at 10 Wilderness Explorer Troop leader locations and several animal habitats • Inspire hundreds of guests each day to make environmentally conscious decisions to protect and conserve our world’s biodiversity



University of Arizona Campus Recreation Department

• United States
• Recreational Facilities
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Member Services Attendant

  • Dec 2018 - Jun 2019

  • Provide excellent customer service to UA students, faculty/staff, and other recreation patrons; handle various forms of ID including CatCards, Drivers Licenses, and Passports • Field phone calls about campus recreation amenities & programs; provide additional university information • Facilitate equipment and gear check-in/check-out, perform daily inventory for equipment rentals; responsible for $200 register till and transactions • Provide excellent customer service to UA students, faculty/staff, and other recreation patrons; handle various forms of ID including CatCards, Drivers Licenses, and Passports • Field phone calls about campus recreation amenities & programs; provide additional university information • Facilitate equipment and gear check-in/check-out, perform daily inventory for equipment rentals; responsible for $200 register till and transactions

• Education & Program Evaluation Intern

  • Jan 2019 - May 2019

  • Evaluate zookeeper and animal ambassador presentations for over 40 different species of animal; provide feedback and suggestions for improving guest education/experience• Create engaging surveys for guests to measure the effectiveness and influence of Reid Park Zoo's five major conservation messages• Handle exclusive animal ambassadors while delivering interactive, engaging, and informative presentations ranging from 15-30 minutes

• Zookeeper College Intern

  • Aug 2018 - Dec 2018

  • Assisted zookeepers with a variety of husbandry tasks including cleaning enclosures, providing enrichment and feeding the animals • Prepared unique diets for over 30 different species of animals• Completed routine kitchen duties such as washing dishes, sweeping the floors, and organizing/accounting for contents food in the warehouse



Santiam Golf Club

• United States
• Wellness and Fitness Services

• Seasonal Waitress/Server

  • May 2017 - Aug 2018

  *seasonal waitress/server from May 2017 - Aug. 2017 & May 2018 - Aug. 2018 • Delivered exceptional customer service; accurately recorded and prepared orders for customers • Handled $350 of register and beverage cart money counts every shift; engaged in inventory operations • Facilitated special events including weddings, golf-outings, and parties for groups as large as 300 guests *seasonal waitress/server from May 2017 - Aug. 2017 & May 2018 - Aug. 2018 • Delivered exceptional customer service; accurately recorded and prepared orders for customers • Handled $350 of register and beverage cart money counts every shift; engaged in inventory operations • Facilitated special events including weddings, golf-outings, and parties for groups as large as 300 guests



Camp Cooper & Cooper Center for Environmental Learning

• United States
• Primary and Secondary Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Intern & Activity Leader

  • Jan 2018 - May 2018

  • Led several educational programs about wildlife and conservation for children in grades K-8 in an outdoor setting • Participated in program-related tasks including planning, set-up, materials design, and maintenance • Assisted with field logistics, group arrivals/departures, and managed tours of over 30 participants and adult chaperones • Led several educational programs about wildlife and conservation for children in grades K-8 in an outdoor setting • Participated in program-related tasks including planning, set-up, materials design, and maintenance • Assisted with field logistics, group arrivals/departures, and managed tours of over 30 participants and adult chaperones



University of Arizona Housing & Residential Life

• United States
• Higher Education
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Resident Assistant

  • Aug 2017 - May 2018

  • Supervised wing of 28 students while implementing and enforcing all University and Hall policies • Developed inclusive, student centered hall programs to promote education, health, and diversity • Completed various administrative tasks including maintenance requests, incident reports, and room transfers • Supervised wing of 28 students while implementing and enforcing all University and Hall policies • Developed inclusive, student centered hall programs to promote education, health, and diversity • Completed various administrative tasks including maintenance requests, incident reports, and room transfers



Kohl's

• United States
• Events Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Sales Associate

  • Jan 2015 - Jul 2016

  • Demonstrated knowledge of store merchandise, coupons, and storewide sales while managing various tenures such as cash, credit/debit cards, and checks • Engaged in inventory operations and organized clothing displays while providing customers with excellent service • Demonstrated knowledge of store merchandise, coupons, and storewide sales while managing various tenures such as cash, credit/debit cards, and checks • Engaged in inventory operations and organized clothing displays while providing customers with excellent service