Amine Kousba Email & Phone Number

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Saratoga, California, United States

Pick up and transport wildlife to the Conservation Center from satellite locations and local animal control agencies. Provide humane handling and care for all wild animals in care. Ensure all animals are safely and adequately confined at the time of transport.

Camped at five natural reserves to research oak woodland and desert ecosystems.Recorded data and performed analysis and visualization in Microsoft Office (Excel), JMP, and R.Presented results in scientific writing and in oral formats. o Published in the CEC Research Journal: Kousba, Amine Osiris, et al. “Seed Preference of Ants in the Formicidae Family and Central Place Foraging Affect Plant Community Composition in the Mojave Desert.” Volume 8, 2024, p. Issue 1. https://doi.org/10.21973/N3R67V.

Goleta, California, United States

Coordinated weekly meetings with the Resource Center for Gender and Sexual Diversity to discuss how to best serve LGBTQ+ students.Collaborated with other student organizations and campus entities to host events and provide services to LGBTQ+ students.Planned events to represent and serve trans and gender non-conforming students at UC Santa Barbara.Wrote a grant to secure funding for accessible transportation to and from Santa Barbara Pride for residents of Isla Vista.

Goleta, California, United States

Assisted on research projects concerning physiology of sea urchins in response to marine heatwaves.Performed sea urchin husbandry consistent with experiment protocols. Monitored Olympia oysters in field surveys to contribute to NOAA Olympia & Pacific Oyster Data Portal.

Santa Barbara, California, United States

Created a welcoming environment for all customers.Supported other staff in planning, advertising, and running events such as karaoke, drag shows, pride month, weddings, and more.Recommended and served quality drinks for customers.Followed health, safety, sanitation, and responsible beverage service guidelines.

Isla Vista, California, United States

Followed ServSafe health, safety, and sanitation guidelines while maintaining speed and accuracy when crafting beverages.Provided excellent customer service, created a welcoming environment, and cultivated positive relationships with regular customers.Memorized all beverage recipes and provided descriptions and recommendations when needed.

Goleta, California, United States

Identified and removed invasive species in the Devereux Slough at North Campus Open Space using techniques such as weeding and tarping.Propagated and planted native species to restore natural coastal wetland habitat.

Goleta, California, United States

Ensured proper and humane husbandry and handling of all Wildlife Center animals.Helped train, supervise and work as a team member with volunteers, interns, and veterinary staff.Practiced proper hygiene and safety measures with disease vector species such as raccoons and bats.Specialized animal care tasks, such as fluid therapy, administering medications, special diets, and more.