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Raleigh, Nc, Us

Raleigh, Nc, Us

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

- Continued to preform all regular responsibilities as a member of the bar team (see Bartender)- Led bartenders and was a resource for answering their questions- Maintained bar organization- Completed, prioritized, and assigned cleaning tasks- Made final decisions in the absence of bar manager- Trained new employees according to Alamo protocol and policies- Attended yearly trainer recertification course

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

- Fielded, organized, and prepared guest drink tickets based on approved operational process with a focus on safety, quality, accuracy and efficiency- Utilized tools - jiggers, measurers, spoons, shakers, and all other tools required by Alamo bar operation’s protocol- Cleaned, prepared, organized and maintained bar areas as needed and assigned- Communicated needs, concerns, and other points of importance with teammates and managers regularly- Upheld standards of behavior as defined by the company's Core Values, Code of Conduct and Operational Guidelines

Nc State Fairgrounds (Raleigh, Nc)

- Seasonal employee of the State of North Carolina- Full-time cash handler and customer service representative for the Annual North Carolina State Fair- Daily worker from 8am-10pm for the duration of the fair (11 days, every October)- Completed purchases efficiently and accurately to ensure the best guest experience- Practiced precise cash and card handling skills- Answered all customer questions, presented them with maps, and provided directions

Annie L. Wilkerson Nature Preserve (Raleigh, Nc)

- Provided excellent customer service when greeting Nature Preserve visitors, answered questions, communicated preserve rules, and handled educational animals upon request- Planned, organized, and instructed environmental education programs for groups and the general public- Assisted with natural resource management, park maintenance, and performed all aspects of animal husbandry including feeding, observation, and enrichment for educational snakes and turtles- Served as a registered participant of the NC Box Turtle Connection, and tagged and collected data on wild box turtles found in the Nature Preserve - Created instructional materials including course curriculums, signs, posters, and displays- Completed annual trainings: CPR/ First Aid/ Epi-Pen, Blood Borne Pathogens and Exposure Control, Ladder Safety, Fire Safety, Heat Stress, Hazard Communications, Electrical Safety, Personal Protective Equipment, Slips Trips and Falls, Back Safety, Ergonomics-Office and Industrial, and Cold Stress.- Served as a park attendant and part of park emergency response team, attended to or alerted manager to safety concerns

Annie L. Wilkerson Nature Preserve (Raleigh, Nc)

- Oversaw the daily flow of each camp day including final program prep and transitions- Worked directly with camp participants, ensured the physical and emotional safety of participants- Prepared, organized, set up, and cleaned up all programming during camp hours- Led the majority of the daily programming, up to 6 hours per day - Directed and supported other staff/ guest speakers while they taught- Ensured that all camp policies and procedures were being followed- Communicated with park management about any needs that arose before or during camp, and about situations that arose with campers throughout the day- Communicated with parents or guardians about their child’s participation, behaviors or minor injuries as needed- Oversaw support staff, interns, and campers in the absence of park management- Completed camp trainings; including CPR/First Aid, Heat Stress, and Bloodborne Pathogens

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

- Full-time employee with the Living Collections staff- Serviced all animals between the Living Conservatory & Arthropod Zoo exhibits; including but not limited to turtles, snakes, phasmids, tarantulas, hermit crabs, a two-toed sloth, a lobster, and cockroaches- Developed and implemented enrichment and environmental variability, backed by research, to provide a dynamic environment delivering optimal welfare- Maintained thorough daily records of observation, cleaning, training, and enrichment for computer databases- Engaged in operant conditioning with the two-toed sloth- Handled, captured, and contained animals as requested for by Veterinary staff- Completed daily diet prep and live prey capture for animals in exhibits and backups- Monitored animal health and environmental conditions, like water quality and temperature, for animals- Maintained exhibits, animal life support systems, facilities, and storage areas- Completed administrative and other support functions: data entry, educational keeper talks, grocery orders, and inventory compiling- Communicated and maintained all browse records for the Living Conservatory & Arthropod Zoo- Trained in biosecurity, animal welfare, browse management, and zoonotic diseases

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

- Punctually opened and closed the Living Conservatory to Museum guests according to set schedules- Staffed the entry and exit positions according to operating procedures and coordinated with the team to ensure smooth operation during the workday- Trained new volunteers and oversaw daily volunteer guides- Kept the Living Conservatory in a clean, safe, and presentable state for the public- Provided care for live animals and plants in the Living Conservatory- Interpreted Living Conservatory content and related topics, answered guest questions, and fostered a guest experience that was exciting, informative, and inclusive- Continually monitored the animals, plants, and resources; identified potential issues; created records and communicated with care staff- Identified and intervened in cases of problem guest behavior; protected animals, plants, and other assets- Assisted in the handling, crating, and presentation of the Museum’s live collection

Asheboro, North Carolina, United States

- Assisted with the routine daily care of wildlife patients, as well as caring for the resident animal collection- Completed diet preparation, cage cleanings, admitted patients, fed animals, answered phones, and kept records up-to-date- Had the opportunity to assist with medical tasks, as ordered by Veterinary staff, such as administering treatments, helping with radiographs, and assisting with surgeries

Lewes, Delaware, United States

- Planned, organized, and instructed over 20 environmental education programs at this nature preserve for around 200 young people (ages 7-15) each session- Was responsible for all animal husbandries, daily observation and behavior cataloging, and general welfare of chickens, snakes, geckos, fish tanks, and chinchillas- Trained staff in proper instruction of environmental education curriculum, as well as animal care and handling- Oversaw all staff and operations within and related to the Environmental Center and operated as a member of the emergency response team on camp- Organized and managed 20 junior staff in the greeting of campers and their families on drop-off day

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

- Performed bar inventories, restocked the bars, and prepared drinks for customers on weekdays- Executed weekend mixology for events with 50-200 people

Morehead City, North Carolina, United States

- Maintained husbandry of and curated enrichment for exotic and native aquatic species- Collected data on water parameters and chemistry for both salt and fresh water tanks using a YSI Probe and chemistry test kits- Assisted with tagging of species and fish population sampling (with bait and line, gill nets, and pots) for research in the NC sounds and Atlantic Ocean- Studied coastal fishes and geography

Lewes, Delaware, United States

- Instructed over 20 environmental education programs at this nature preserve for around 170 young people (ages 7-15) each session- Was responsible for nature trail and garden maintenance, as well as all animal husbandries including chickens, snakes, geckos, fish tanks, and chinchillas- Handled all animals as a part of environmental education program curriculums

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs- Participated in cyclical store inventories

Lewes, Delaware, United States

- Was responsible for executing effective programming including campfire safety, archery, and camping/canoe trips- Led, instructed, and supervised diverse groups of campers in outdoor survival and leadership skills in a safe, controlled environment

Greater Philadelphia Area

- Multiple families within the Philadelphia area- Caretaker for one to five children at a time, children ranging from age 8 months - 12 years

Greater Philadelphia Area

- Professional singer in training through the Royal School of Church Music’s “A Voice for Life” program.- Compensated for weekly rehearsals and services through the choral scholar program. - Head chorister from 2014-2018.- Choral trip to London to sing at St. Paul’s Cathedral for a week in 2017.

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States

Bryn Mawr, Pa

- Executed all duties associated with overseeing a summer youth camp for 11 to 14-year-olds- Activities supervised included blacksmithing, woodworking, cooking, farm animal husbandry, archery, gardening, and beekeeping- Preformed daily animal husbandry and provided enrichment for animal residents which included sheep, chickens, goats, calves, and two horses

Bachelor'S Degree, Environmental Science, 3.57 Gpa

Activities and Societies: NCSU Women’s Rugby, Sailing Race Team, Beekeepers Club, Turtle Rescue Team, National Parks Club, Zoology.

High School Diploma

Activities and Societies: Track & Field, Laurelei (acapella group), Eco Club, French Club, Babysitting Club, Jewish Culture Club (JCC).