Fiona La Mendola
Scientific Pole & Advocacy Volunteer at Jane Goodall Institute France- Claim this Profile
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Spanish Elementary proficiency
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Russian Elementary proficiency
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Experience
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Jane Goodall Institute France
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France
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Civic and Social Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Scientific Pole & Advocacy Volunteer
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Nov 2020 - Present
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Callia Retreat Suites
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Thíra, Southern Aegean, Greece
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Receptionist
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Jun 2021 - Sep 2021
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Best Western Plus Crystal, Hôtel & Spa ****
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France
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Hospitality
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1 - 100 Employee
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Receptionist
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Nov 2020 - Mar 2021
- Reception, administration, accounting, breakfast, day & night shifts - Participated in the transition into the new and renovated 4-star hotel - Reception, administration, accounting, breakfast, day & night shifts - Participated in the transition into the new and renovated 4-star hotel
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Callia Retreat Suites
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Thíra, Southern Aegean, Greece
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Receptionist
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Aug 2020 - Oct 2020
- Reception, administration, public relations - Reception, administration, public relations
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Pandrillus Cameroon - Limbe Wildlife Centre
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Non-profit Organizations
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1 - 100 Employee
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Field Operations Assisting Manager
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Jan 2019 - Jun 2020
- Management of 40 staff, 400+ animals of 20+ species,30+ international volunteers - Management of social media and coordination of communications - Management of the daily enrichment programme for 200+ primates - Management of the international volunteer programme and databases - Acted as a caregiver for orphaned primates post-rescue until integration with conspecifics / care for other wildlife species (owls, pangolin, genet, reptiles, etc.) - Assistance in veterinary interventions (post-mortems, implants, health checks...) - Coordination of fundraising events and educational campaigns - Chimpanzee positive reinforcement training for resocialization with conspecifics Show less
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Fernan-Vaz Gorilla Project
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Gabon
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Veterinary Services
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Researcher
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Apr 2018 - Jul 2018
- Voluntary project to complete my Master of Science in Primate Conservation - Conducted a study on ways to optimize the educational impact of sanctuary visits through surveys, interviews, staff training, and outreach - Led the start of the WAZA Nature Connect project by organizing meetings and visits with local authorities, advertised for educational activities with local communities, and implemented results at the sanctuary - Cared for the sanctuary gorillas through daily enrichment and observations Show less
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Proyecto Carayá
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Civic and Social Organizations
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Research Volunteer
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Jan 2018 - Jan 2018
- Conducted research on intra-group interactions among seven groups of semi-wild howler monkeys - Cared for rescued capuchins, injured howler monkey, 2 pumas, 50 rescued dogs - Helped with individual identification of all monkeys using photography and observations - Trained new volunteers on research and identification - Conducted research on intra-group interactions among seven groups of semi-wild howler monkeys - Cared for rescued capuchins, injured howler monkey, 2 pumas, 50 rescued dogs - Helped with individual identification of all monkeys using photography and observations - Trained new volunteers on research and identification
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CARE, The Centre for Animal Rehabilitation and Education, Phalabowra, South Africa
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Fundraising
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1 - 100 Employee
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Volunteer Care-Giver, Tour Guide, Trainer, Ambassador
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Jan 2017 - Apr 2017
- Acted as primary care-giver to an orphan baboon and helped rehabilitate numerous others - Initiated a deal with a conservationist and lodge owner to organize educational visits of the sanctuary for his guests, which I led - Trained new volunteers on care-giving, observations, cleaning, food and enrichment preparation - Led an online fundraiser for the enrichment and maintenance of an enclosure - Acted as primary care-giver to an orphan baboon and helped rehabilitate numerous others - Initiated a deal with a conservationist and lodge owner to organize educational visits of the sanctuary for his guests, which I led - Trained new volunteers on care-giving, observations, cleaning, food and enrichment preparation - Led an online fundraiser for the enrichment and maintenance of an enclosure
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Best Western® Hotels & Resorts
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Nancy Area, France
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Receptionist
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2017 - 2017
Day & Night Receptionist Skills: administrative, social, money management, marketing, commercial, and organizational. Day & Night Receptionist Skills: administrative, social, money management, marketing, commercial, and organizational.
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CARE, The Centre for Animal Rehabilitation and Education, Phalabowra, South Africa
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Fundraising
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1 - 100 Employee
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Volunteer Caregiver
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Apr 2016 - May 2016
I actively participated in the care and rehabilitation of multiple baboon orphans, made enrichment for all 400+ baboons including some with special needs, cleaned enclosures and made routine observations of intra-group interactions. I actively participated in the care and rehabilitation of multiple baboon orphans, made enrichment for all 400+ baboons including some with special needs, cleaned enclosures and made routine observations of intra-group interactions.
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Qualys Hotel
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Nancy Area, France
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Receptionist
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Dec 2015 - Apr 2016
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The Poverello Center, Inc.
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United States
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Wellness and Fitness Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Volunteer Work
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Apr 2015 - May 2015
Front Desk, Administration, Data Entry, Kitchen (lunch/dinner prep), Kitchen Service. Front Desk, Administration, Data Entry, Kitchen (lunch/dinner prep), Kitchen Service.
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Summer Assistant
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Jul 2007 - Jul 2014
Clerical tasks, clientele assistance, and overall management. Clerical tasks, clientele assistance, and overall management.
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Education
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Oxford Brookes University
Master of Science - MS -
University of Montana
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) -
Almaty International High School
High School Diploma