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PROFILE
An enthusiastic, team-oriented individual with experience in science laboratory settings, interpretive education, and natural sciences.
Passionate and committed to making a difference to others and the environment the live in. Major strengths include:
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Work independently with little supervision and be part of a team while recognizing the importance of both
Multitasking, prioritizing projects and meeting deadlines
Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills
Innovative and show initiative
Adaptable and flexible in an ever changing work environment
Ability to utilize a variety of word processing, spreadsheet, database and internet applications
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SUMMARY OF QUALIFCATIONS
Communication Skills
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10 years experience public speaking and presentation in front of audiences of varied ages and sizes
Facilitate learning in an exciting manner in classroom, in public areas, and in the home
Provide information to clients showcasing an organization's important messages
Effectively communicate a message to large groups of people or one-on-one
Write interpretive programs, create visual displays
Satisfactorily answer client inquiries on the phone and in person
Provide information to visitors about local wildlife and exhibits
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Laboratory Skills
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3.5 years experience setting out laboratory materials and equipment for classroom study
Prepare, properly label and safely store chemical solutions
Maintain and clean laboratory equipment and glassware
Ensure safety regulations are posted and proper procedures are followed
Maintain inventory and ensure materials are ordered in a timely manner
Prepared waste chemicals for quarterly disposal, notified appropriate authorities for pick-up
Maintain animal and plant specimens
WHMIS and TDG certification
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Customer Service Skills
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Respond and interact postively with patrons, analyse their needs, and recommend a course of action
Satisfactorily answer client inquiries on the phone and in person
Attend trade shows providing attendees with information and resources
Provide information to visitors about local wildlife and exhibits
Two-time recipient of Customer Service Award at the Calgary Zoo
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Leadership Skills
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Trained, scheduled and assigned tasks to staff and coworkers
Led field trips of sanctuaries, zoos and other ecological areas
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EDUCATION
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Bachelor of Science Degree, Majors: Ecology and Zoology - University of Calgary, 1997
Diploma, Natural Sciences - Mount Royal College, Calgary, 1994
Diploma, Communication Arts - Lethbridge Community College, Lethbridge, 1984
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EMPLOYMENT HISTORY
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Shuttle Bus Driver
Calgary Zoological Society Senior Services - Part time, on call, May 2006 to present
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Operate 14-passenger shuttle bus transporting senior citizens to the Calgary Zoo and back home
Transport groups around the zoo in a golf cart while providing information on the zoo's exhibits
Perform daily pre-trip vehicle inspection and log daily results ensuring the van remains in safe operating condition
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Science Lab Assistant
St. Francis High School, Calgary - part time, February 2006 to present
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Ensure chemicals and lab materials were properly utilized, safety procedures are followed, and equipment is kept clean and in good condition
Prepare chemical solutions, equipment and other material for high school chemistry and biology courses
Maintain and track inventory for the school's science department, order supplies and equipment as necessary
Prepare waste chemicals for quarterly disposal, notify appropriate authorities for pick-up
Reorganized lab to comply with safety audit
Chaperone students on field trips
Assist teachers with instruction as required
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Data Entry Clerk
Randstad Canada, Calgary - July 2005 to March 2006
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Performed data entry for clients on company-specific software
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Science Instructor / Equipment Manager
Mad Science of Southern Alberta, Calgary - October 2003 to June 2005
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Provided science programs in a variety of Calgary area schools for grades K-6
Presented science-based shows at trade fairs and performed scientific activities for birthday parties in homes of clients while imparting a strong science background into shows
Ordered supplied and maintained equipment for the organization
Prepared kits for other Mad Scientist Instructors, trained them on program content, and scheduled them for a variety of school and youth group programs, community events, and birthday parties
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Fish Stocking Assistant
Sam Livingston Fish Hatchery, Calgary - May 2003 to July 2003
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Assisted Hatchery technicians in the raising and gathering of live rainbow trout and preparing them for transfer to publicly accessible ponds and lakes in Alberta
Filled electric fish feeders, cleaned fish ponds and tanks, and recorded mortality statistics of fish
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Data Entry Clerk / Warehousman
DHL Worldwide Express, Calgary - December 2001 to May 2003
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Performed data entry on computer for incoming and outgoing freight
Uploaded data from discs and hand-held scanners to central computer system and downloaded data from central system to remote sources
Bagged and scanned shipments, loaded and unloaded trucks and airplanes
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Naturalist / Interpreter
Kerry Wood Nature Centre, Red Deer - May 2001 to November 2001
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Wrote interpretive programs for special events at the nature centre, made visual displays and posters, and gave oral presentations for the events
Presented interpretive programs to school groups, children's groups and other Nature Centre visitors
Led groups of visitors on tours of the sanctuary and on hikes to areas outside the Sanctuary while providing information on local flora and fauna
Answered inquiries on the phone and at visitor reception from the public about local wildlife
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POSITIONS AND DIRECTORSHIPS
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Federation of Alberta Naturalists (FAN), Director - May 2003 to present
Alberta Endangered Species Conservation Committee - FAN Representative January 2004 to present
Calgary Field Naturalists' Society, Director - September 2000 to present
Medicine River Wildlife Centre, Director - May 2001 to May 2003
Sam Livingston Fish Hatchery Volunteer Society, Vice-president - November 2000 to May 2001
Sam Livingston Fish Hatchery Volunteer Society, Director - October 1999 to November 2000
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VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
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Animal Care and Education Docent
Calgary Zoo, Calgary - February 2001 to present
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Assist zookeepers with cleaning and maintenance of enclosure and with feeding and watering of zoo's animal collection
Observe and record animal behaviour patterns for zookeepers
Conduct tours of the zoo's exhibits and present visitors with important conservation messages and stimulating information about the zoo's collection
Incorporate a strong zoo education background to facilitate learning for zoo guests and provide them with appealing information making their visit to the zoo more exciting and enlightening
Assist Youth Program Leaders at zoo sleepover events by presenting important conservation messages to sleepover guests
present badge programs for youth groups
provide information and crowd control at behind-the-scenes visits to animal enclosures ensuring a safe and educational experience for zoo visitors
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Steward / Exhibit Host
Inglewood Bird Sanctuary, Calgary - April 1999 - present
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Patrol Sanctuary grounds and attend information desk in Sanctuary Visitor Centre
Greet visitors, answer enquiries, educate people and help them identify wildlife
Record statistics, wildlife sightings, visitor use, infractions
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Other volunteer experience:
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Calgary Field Naturalists' Society, Medicine River Wildlife Centre, Calgary Bird Banding Society, Trout Unimited, Rockyview Wildlife Recovery, Calgary Wildlife Rehabilitation Society, Sam Livingston Fish Hatchery, Univiersity of Calgary Museum of Zoology
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