Experience

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  Doin' dishes

  Jul 2016 - May 2019

  Sales associate

  Instructed customers on how to create hand-painted pottery items. Coordinated firing and glazing of completed pottery items. Scheduled and oversaw parties and events for children and adults. Managed inventory and re-stocking of unpainted items.

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  The amy foundation

  Aug 2017 - Nov 2017

  Teacher & office assistant

  Provided tutoring in reading and writing for after-school program for impoverished children in Guguletho. Helped set up for performance events. Assisted in planning and implementing organization's annual gala.

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  Wildlife conservation society

  Jun 2019 - Aug 2019

  Conservation camp educator

  As a Conservation Camp Educator at the New York Aquarium, I had the opportunity to give children the opportunity to have more interaction with wildlife, to facilitate nature play, and to convey the importance of protecting our environment and wildlife. Assisted lead instructors with lesson plans and oversaw class activities.

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  Bergen county department of parks & recreation

  Aug 2020 - Oct 2021

  Park naturalist/educator

  I am currently the lead educator in the Bergen County Zoo's education department. I write, organize, and present conservation-based programs to the public about New World animals. I handle and demonstrate the Zoo's animal ambassadors to assist programs including reptiles, amphibians, invertebrates, birds, and small mammals, and maintain and care for the saltwater tank in the education building.

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  Zoological society of new jersey

  Oct 2021 - Mar 2023

  Aquarist - turtle back zoo

  As an Aquarist at the Turtle Back Zoo, my role is to provide the maintenance and operation of vital life support systems. Much of my daily tasks include testing water samples of different exhibits to make sure the desired water quality parameters are consistently met, back washing filtration systems, troubleshooting any issues that may prevent proper filtration, and assisting in putting together new aquatic exhibits. With my free time, I offer assistance in other aquarium tasks such as diet preparation, water changes, and feedings of aquarium animals. Show less

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  Wildlife conservation society

  Mar 2023 - Jan 2024

  Aquarist (provisional) - new york aquarium

  As an aquarist for the Fish Team, I was responsible for not only the basic husbandry for aquatic fish and invertebrates but I was also accountable for weekly water quality tests and correcting any insufficient parameters. This position allowed me to grow as an animal keeper and also as a diver. I actively participated in weekly scuba and hookah dives to maintain aquatic habitats. I also received experience as a secondary trainer to two green moray eels and a porcupine puffer fish. Additionally, I became exposed to culturing programs for jellyfish and cuttlefish. This position allowed me to develop into a more skilled keeper and aquarist. Show less

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  Zoological society of new jersey

  Jan 2024 - now

  Sea mammal relief keeper - turtle back zoo

  I am furthering my experience as a relief keeper for California sea lions, North American river otters, prehensile-tail porcupines, an American alligator, and a Komodo dragon. This position is allowing me to progress as a mammal trainer through the methods of operant conditioning. I utilize my husbandry skills through my daily responsibilities in this position. This includes tasks such as cleaning habitats and holding areas, preparing animal diets under USDA standards, properly preparing and administering medications, and providing thorough and comprehensive record keeping. This position is allowing me to narrow in my skills as an aspiring marine mammal trainer. Show less