Phoebe Smurthwaite

Experience

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  Chiawana High School

  Dec 2017 - Jun 2019

  Game Worker

  Monitored games diligently to ensure fair play and correct scores, worked collaboratively and communicated efficiently with coworkers

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  Fairchild Cinemas

  Jun 2018 - Jun 2019

  Concessions

  Problem solved daily in order to serve customers and lead coworkers, helped create and uphold a standard of efficiency and diligence in the work environment, translated and communicated in both English and Spanish

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  Camp Lutherhaven

  Jun 2019 - Aug 2019

  Camp Staff

  Worked 24/7 as a role model and moral compass for campers aged 6-17, put others before myself to become a leader for campers and coworkers in every aspect of my day, organized activities, offered emotional support, ensured child safety both as a lifeguard and caregiver

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  Self-employed

  Nov 2020 - now

  Tropical Aroid Curator

  Cared for, collected, and propagated over 100 species of house plants. Familiarized with market value of plants and established a presence as a reliable grower and seller on social media platforms. Successfully treated 5 plant diseases and parasites

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  Woodland Park Zoo

  Nov 2020 - Jan 2021

  Ticketing and Admissions Associate

  Represented and supported the zoo's mission through superior customer service by providing information and assistance to all visitors

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  Sigma Kappa Sorority

  Nov 2020 - Nov 2022

  Served as voting voice for my chapter for community-wide issues and bylaw changes. Used public gatherings, community events and direct relations to keep constituents happy and informed. Developed and strengthened campus and sorority partnerships to further agendas Analyzed current house practices and collaborated with peers and housing corporation to incorporate sustainable practices

  • Panhellenic Delegate

    Nov 2021 - Nov 2022

  • Sustainability Chair

    Nov 2020 - Nov 2021
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  Woodland Park Zoo

  Jun 2021 - Aug 2021

  Camp Instructor

  Curated and presented engaging, digestible lessons about conservation, biodiversity, and animal welfare to children ages 4-6. Served as caretaker and role model for groups of 5-10 children for 8 hours daily.

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  University of Washington Botanic Gardens

  Jun 2022 - Sept 2022

  Field Assistant

  Assisted with wetland vegetation monitoring and maintenance work conducted by the Washington State Department of Transportation in relation to the SR520 bridge replacement. Gathered cover data, identified plants, and gained GPS skills by navigating to over 300 plots.

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  Univeristy of Washington Herbarium

  Jun 2022 - Aug 2022

  Herbarium Intern

  Assisted with field and herbarium-based project to document alpine plant diversity and distribution in the Washington Cascades. Backpacked into remote areas or car-camped for up to 5 days at a time. Planned trips, collected and pressed plants, identified plants, and uploaded specimen records to online database.

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  University of Washington

  Sept 2022 - Mar 2023

  Undergraduate Student Researcher

  In collaboration with the UW center for urban horticulture, I analyze data from rare species distribution and characteristics, and seedling responses to fire conditions.In collaboration with the herbarium, I assist in finding patterns in life history characteristics of alpine plants surveyed during 50 Peaks Project.

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  US Army Corps of Engineers

  Apr 2023 - Mar 2024

  Botany intern

  Rare/ endangered plant and butterfly monitoring, native plant production and nursery maintenance, restoration planting and invasive species mitigation, and various botany projects for critical prairie habitat in the Willamette Valley. My position is funded by the Student Conservation Association and Americorps.

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  Chicago Botanic Garden

  Mar 2024 - now

  Lead Botanist