Sofia Gutierrez Escalante
San Ysidro, California
Summary
Versatile professional with a rich background in wildlife conservation and education. Excelled in bilingual communication and teamwork, significantly enhancing community engagement and conservation efforts. Demonstrated exceptional problem-solving skills and customer service, contributing to meaningful wildlife and environmental projects.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Raw Honey Small Business Owner
Myself and my brothers
Tijuana
05.2019 - Current
- Harvesting and processing raw, unfiltered, organic honey for other small businesses.
- Packaging and marketing our product.
- Delivering orders of our honey.
Coastline Conservation and Education
Sustainable Coastlines
Auckland
08.2024 - 08.2024
- Trained citizen scientist fro Litter Intelligence (UNEP Standard).
- Collected data for statistics New Zealand.
- Worked alongside government organizations to conduct surveys (Department of Conservation, Charlie).
- Collaborated with other community organizations to redistribute food, and restoration of a heritage site.
Assistant Wildlife Keeper
Billabong Sanctuary
Townsville
07.2024 - 08.2024
- Assisted keepers with daily routines, which included food preparation for the animals, feeding them, and cleaning enclosures.
- Customer-centered assistance in wildlife interactions and photography.
- Preparing enrichment for wildlife.
- Assisted with wildlife interactions during school visits.
Wildlife Care Assistant
Wildlife Habitat
Port Douglas
08.2023 - 08.2024
- Food preparation for wildlife, and feeding the animals.
- Cleaning enclosures.
- Animal handling.
- Customer care.
Kindergarten Teaching Assistant
Green Lion
Sigatoka
06.2024 - 07.2024
- Assisted in English teaching to kindergartners.
- Helping with schoolwork including: writing letters, numbers, coloring, objects, vowels.
- Assisting teacher with poster crafts.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Biology BA
University of San Diego
San Diego, California, USA05-2026
Skills
- Written and oral communication skills
- Bilingual in Spanish and English
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Research experience
- Wildlife experience
- Problem-solving skills
- Customer service
Languages
Spanish
First Language
English
Proficient (C2)
C2
Affiliations
- Participated in Rotary International Club in Tijuana in service projects like: donating toys, hygiene products, and perfumes to orphanages, donating school supplies and backpacks to undeveloped schools.
- Professionally danced for 10+ years in tap, ballet, jazz, lyrical, hip-hop, and flamenco.
- Love for nature: hiking
Timeline
Coastline Conservation and Education
Sustainable Coastlines
08.2024 - 08.2024
Assistant Wildlife Keeper
Billabong Sanctuary
07.2024 - 08.2024
Kindergarten Teaching Assistant
Green Lion
06.2024 - 07.2024
Wildlife Care Assistant
Wildlife Habitat
08.2023 - 08.2024
Raw Honey Small Business Owner
Myself and my brothers
05.2019 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Biology BA
University of San Diego
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