Christina Cicconetti
Brampton,ON
Summary
Passionate, hardworking Conservationist effective at educating and inspiring people of all ages on ways to connect with and care for nature. Experienced and comfortable working both indoors and outdoors in all conditions with varied physical demands. Eager to apply my skills as an Organized Team Leader that builds positive rapport, inspires trust and guides teams toward achievement of organizational goals.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Crew Member
Credit Valley Conservation
04.2023 - Current
- Contributed to a positive work environment by consistently demonstrating professionalism, adaptability, and strong interpersonal skills.
- Improve visitor safety with regular trail assessments and prompt repair work.
- Set up promotional displays and equipment for special events and activities.
- Promote safety of visitors and mitigate liability risks by monitoring recreation areas, enforcing rules and safety policies.
- Operate various machinery safely, following guidelines while conducting maintenance work as required.
- Collaborate effectively with other Crew Members, Customer Service Representatives, Security Officers, and Supervisors by sharing knowledge, expertise, and assisting when needed to ensure overall success within the department.
- Assist in the onboarding of new team members by providing guidance, support, and training resources to ensure a smooth transition into the work environment.
- Accurately operate a point-of-sale system to complete sales, reservations and payments
- Maximize productivity through multitasking capabilities while remaining attentive to detail during busy periods of operation.
Education Instructor
Credit Valley Conservation
03.2023 - 04.2023
- Educate and engage visitors during presentations and tours
- Using diverse public speaking skills, interact with guests throughout events with educational discussion
- Using a variety of techniques, motivated participants and volunteers to engage and participate in activities while ensuring safety and enjoyment
- Lead event stations, monitor activities, and supervise multiple visitors
- Check stations frequently for cleaning and maintenance needs to keep areas organized and safe
- Communicated clearly with coworkers and management using radio, phone and text to stay on top of operations needs and resolve participant complaints.
Education Interpreter and Site Representative
Toronto and Region Conservation Authority
11.2022 - 12.2022
- Using diverse public speaking skills, interacted with guests throughout event with educational discussion of environmental sustainability, community, area wildlife, and conservation
- Using a variety of techniques, motivated participants and volunteers to engage and participate in activities while ensuring safety and enjoyment
- Led event stations, monitored activities, assigned tasks and supervised multiple volunteers
- Communicated clearly with coworkers and management using radio, phone and text to stay on top of operations needs and resolve participant complaints
- Set up and tore down equipment and organized materials for large scale multi-day outdoor event.
Professional Dog Walker
Happy Ears Dog Walking And Pet Care
09.2017 - 12.2023
- Assist pet owners living with physical and mental disabilities by caring for their pets in their home
- Trusted with the responsibility and safekeeping of 12+ client house keys
- Calculate payments by keeping accurate daily log of time spent with dogs, detailing activities and services provided, schedule services, collect payments
- Keep dogs safe by remaining alert to environmental conditions and nearby animals
- Attracted new clients through referrals and word-of-mouth marketing
- Deliver warm companionship and support with conversation, emotional reassurance to disabled pet parents.
Board Of Directors Member
Heart Lake Turtle Troopers-Established Community Volunteer Organization
09.2020 - Current
- Help develop and implement wildlife protection programs by collaborating with fellow board members, conservation biologists, city staff, local conservation authority and community members
- Partner with key organizations becoming listed Assistants on Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources Wildlife Scientific Collectors Authorization Permit for the 2022/23 season, trained on excavating turtles nests, handling and transporting species at risk turtles and eggs for incubation
- Educate community members, and local organizations on area wildlife during tours and presentations
- Serve as advocate and ambassador for organization by fully engaging, identifying and securing resources and partnerships to advance our mission
- Manage and plan social activities to encourage program engagement
- Complete data entry tasks with accuracy and efficiency
- Recruit and train new volunteers on volunteer program goals and objectives.
Skills
- Team Leadership and People Development
- Experience with Diverse Audiences
- Effective Communicator and Public Speaker
- Environmental Stewardship
- Educational Tours and Community Events
- Wildlife Handling/ Species at Risk
- GIS Program Use/ GPS Data Collection
- Field Surveys
- Reliable & Trustworthy
- Critical Thinking
- Upbeat and Positive Personality
- Knowledge of Local Flora and Fauna/ Invasive Species
- Standard First Aid/CPR and Pet First Aid Certified
Education Certifications
- Humber College, Toronto, ON, Horticultural Science, 12/2022
- St. Johns Ambulance, Mississauga, ON, First Aid/ CPR, Pet First Aid, 09/2021
- Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA) Training, TRCA Volunteer Health and Safety Training, 04/2021
Timeline
Crew Member
Credit Valley Conservation
04.2023 - Current
Education Instructor
Credit Valley Conservation
03.2023 - 04.2023
Education Interpreter and Site Representative
Toronto and Region Conservation Authority
11.2022 - 12.2022
Board Of Directors Member
Heart Lake Turtle Troopers-Established Community Volunteer Organization
09.2020 - Current
Professional Dog Walker
Happy Ears Dog Walking And Pet Care
09.2017 - 12.2023
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