Isabella Betancourt
Research Assitant at COPROT Tortugas de Osa- Claim this Profile
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Spanish Native or bilingual proficiency
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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Credentials
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Open Water Diver
PADIJun, 2019- Nov, 2024
Experience
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COPROT Tortugas de Osa
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Costa Rica
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Research Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Research Assitant
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Jun 2022 - Present
-As a research assistant I lead morning and night patrols individually or with a small group to collect data from Lepidochelys olivacea (olive ridley sea turtle) and the endangered Chelonia mydas (Pacific green sea turtle). I have gained field skills such as triangulating the location of nests, relocations, and exhumations when necessary. I tag Pacific green sea turtles with NOAA metal tags; I collect biometric data of nesting females, predation, and poaching. I can identify sea turtle species based on the number of scutes, tracks on the sand, behavior, and size of the nest and eggs. In addition, I train incoming research assistants and volunteers; I communicate science in both English and Spanish to non-scientific audiences ranging from kids to adults; I translate written material from English to Spanish. -I designed and performed a research project named “Vegetation type and sand temperature influences nest-site selection of the Pacific green turtle (Chelonia mydas) in Playa Rio Oro in the Osa Peninsula, Costa Rica”.
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Olive Garden
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United States
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Restaurants
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700 & Above Employee
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Waitress
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Jul 2018 - May 2022
As a waitress for over four years, I have gained significant experience in a customer-facing role. I dealt with customers every day and ensure that they had a good experience by anticipating and addressing customers’ needs. I worked with my coworkers as a team and communicated effectively with my managers and customers. I was proactive, responsible, and applied positive suggestive sales approach to guide guests. As part of my job, I had to be patient, persistent, thorough, and adaptable. I had to take prompt action whenever necessary to maintain the satisfaction and safety of all.
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ANFE Italian Club
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Australia
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Restaurants
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Waitress
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Jul 2019 - Dec 2019
I worked as a waitress while studying abroad. While there, I was immersed in a new culture. I worked as a waitress while studying abroad. While there, I was immersed in a new culture.
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Education
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Stony Brook University
Master of Arts - MA, Marine Conservation and Policy -
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Rutgers University–New Brunswick
Bachelor of Science - BS, Marine Sciences -
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The University of Queensland
Study abroad semester
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