Ellen Otterbach

Peer Counselor at University of Miami Rosenstiel School of Marine, Atmospheric and Earth Science
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(386) 825-5501
Location
Miami, Florida, United States, US
Languages
  • English Native or bilingual proficiency
  • French Professional working proficiency
  • German Native or bilingual proficiency

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Experience

    • Peer Counselor
      • Aug 2023 - Present

      - Mentoring first-year students through the beginning of their undergraduate career, offering tours of campus, meetings to discuss course schedules, and assistance in selecting organizations to join - Assisting in prospective student events, meeting with students and families to share personal experiences at the University of Miami - Mentoring first-year students through the beginning of their undergraduate career, offering tours of campus, meetings to discuss course schedules, and assistance in selecting organizations to join - Assisting in prospective student events, meeting with students and families to share personal experiences at the University of Miami

    • United States
    • Non-profit Organizations
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Secretary
      • Jun 2023 - Present

      - Responsible for managing and maintaining chapter records, member attendance, chapter meeting minutes, balanced calendar, and archival materials - Responsible for managing and maintaining chapter records, member attendance, chapter meeting minutes, balanced calendar, and archival materials

  • Ocean Awareness Week
    • Coral Gables, Florida, United States
    • President
      • Apr 2023 - Present

      - Leading efforts to educate the University of Miami on marine conservation issues and efforts we can make to move towards a more sustainable future - Will select an executive board during the Fall 2023 semester to delegate certain responsibilities to and collaborate with in order to educate our campus and fundraise for the chosen 2024 nonprofit - Leading efforts to educate the University of Miami on marine conservation issues and efforts we can make to move towards a more sustainable future - Will select an executive board during the Fall 2023 semester to delegate certain responsibilities to and collaborate with in order to educate our campus and fundraise for the chosen 2024 nonprofit

  • Gastro Truck
    • Reykjavík, Capital Region, Iceland
    • Shift Supervisor
      • May 2023 - Jun 2023

      - Prepared high-quality meals for customers while maintaining quality cleaning standards, high efficiency, and excellent customer service - Was quickly promoted to a shift supervisor role due to quick learning skills and attention to detail - Prepared high-quality meals for customers while maintaining quality cleaning standards, high efficiency, and excellent customer service - Was quickly promoted to a shift supervisor role due to quick learning skills and attention to detail

    • Iceland
    • Business Consulting and Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Research and Innovation Intern
      • Mar 2023 - Jun 2023

      - Worked on several different projects, including planning and organizing a Marine Co-Location Hackathon, participating and documenting a Co-Creation Workshop between Sweden and Iceland, and researching aquaculture sludge and writing an article on potential to repurpose this product to create new value - Designed flyers and graphics for various events, participated in various planning meetings and brainstorming sessions, drafted invitations and advertisements for various events, and documented such events through photography and data collection Show less

    • United States
    • Non-profit Organizations
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Assistant to Director of Internal Philanthropy
      • Jan 2022 - Jan 2023

      - Assisted the Director of Internal Philanthropy in planning and organizing one week per semester that was spent fundraising to grant a wish kid's wish through Make-A-Wish South Florida with the help of the Chi Omega Upsilon Delta Chapter and several other fraternities at the University of Miami - Designed social media graphics and organized events such as ice cream fundraisers, paloozas, and wish reveal - Assisted the Director of Internal Philanthropy in planning and organizing one week per semester that was spent fundraising to grant a wish kid's wish through Make-A-Wish South Florida with the help of the Chi Omega Upsilon Delta Chapter and several other fraternities at the University of Miami - Designed social media graphics and organized events such as ice cream fundraisers, paloozas, and wish reveal

    • United States
    • Pet Services
    • 400 - 500 Employee
    • Canine Coach
      • May 2022 - Aug 2022

      - Obtained Canine Coach certification through extensive training on dog behavior and care, open play safety, and Dogtopia cleaning protocols - Was entrusted to train new hires in open playrooms to receive their Canine Coach certification as well as lead shifts due to strong work ethic, organizational, and leadership skills - Improved customer service skills through connecting with pet parents, effectively sell memberships, and navigate difficult conversations regarding dog behavior and playroom safety while always embodying the “It’s the Most Exciting Day Ever!” philosophy Show less

    • Public Relations and Marketing Chair
      • Sep 2021 - Aug 2022

      - Designed virtual (info)graphics, social media posts, logos, banners, and merchandise based on the ultimate goal of spreading awareness to fellow students while simultaneously fundraising for the the 2022 nonprofit, Ocean Conservancy

    • Education Chair
      • Sep 2020 - Aug 2021

      - Developed an educational plan, several informational topics, and activities to educate the University of Miami campus on various marine-related issues and the impact humanity has on the ocean with the ultimate goal of spreading awareness to fellow students while simultaneously fundraising for the 2021 nonprofit, Shark Trust

    • United States
    • Retail
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Seasonal Sales Associate
      • Nov 2020 - Jan 2022

      - Assisted the store through several different roles, including greeting and assisting customers, cleaning and running fitting rooms, operating the register and cash/wrap station, and opening in the mornings/closing in the evenings - Learned crucial skills in customer service as well as connecting with customers in order to effectively sell the products and represent the brand’s mission, “Stand Out for Good” - Assisted the store through several different roles, including greeting and assisting customers, cleaning and running fitting rooms, operating the register and cash/wrap station, and opening in the mornings/closing in the evenings - Learned crucial skills in customer service as well as connecting with customers in order to effectively sell the products and represent the brand’s mission, “Stand Out for Good”

    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Microplastics and Marine Debris Intern
      • Jun 2021 - Aug 2021

      - Designed and executed a research project on the abundance of microplastics in Skidaway River [Savannah, GA] - Assisted in monthly marine debris surveys including data collection and organization - Assisted in marine education initiatives including trawling trips, dolphin research, and created an educational tool to raise awareness in young students on the dangers of plastic pollution - Learned basic animal husbandry skills - Designed and executed a research project on the abundance of microplastics in Skidaway River [Savannah, GA] - Assisted in monthly marine debris surveys including data collection and organization - Assisted in marine education initiatives including trawling trips, dolphin research, and created an educational tool to raise awareness in young students on the dangers of plastic pollution - Learned basic animal husbandry skills

    • Iceland
    • Business Consulting and Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Project Intern
      • Jun 2019 - Jul 2019

      - Studied the Icelandic fishing industry and the connection between business and science - Conducted a beach cleanup on Hópsnes Peninsula in Iceland and analyzed the collected materials, presented on my findings and drew real-world conclusions - Conducted a similar cleanup on Lake Lanier [Georgia], comparing it to the Icelandic cleanup - Studied the Icelandic fishing industry and the connection between business and science - Conducted a beach cleanup on Hópsnes Peninsula in Iceland and analyzed the collected materials, presented on my findings and drew real-world conclusions - Conducted a similar cleanup on Lake Lanier [Georgia], comparing it to the Icelandic cleanup

Education

  • University of Miami Rosenstiel School of Marine and Atmospheric Science
    Bachelor of Arts - BA, Marine Affairs
    2020 - 2024
  • Háskóli Íslands
    Exchange Student, School of Engineering and Natural Sciences, Faculty of Life and Environmental Sciences
    2023 - 2023
  • Wesleyan School
    High School Diploma
    2016 - 2020

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