Omar Afify
Ottawa,ON
Summary
Holder of Bachelor's Degree in Biology from Carleton University, and a holder a post graduate degree in environmental management and assessment from Algonquin College. Detail-oriented team player with strong animal handling and identification skills, as well as the ability to present educational information in a fun easy to understand way. Comfortable working in lab, field, or public settings.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Zoo Interpreter
Little Ray's Reptile Zoo
05.2022 - Current
- Presenting educational information to visitors at the Nature Center's exhibits, events, programs, and through animal encounters.
- Bring animals to classrooms, camps, and campuses across Ontario for various educational shows on animals and wildlife conservation.
- Answer visitor questions on the exhibits and habitats where animals are being displayed and kept.
- Be knowledgeable on the various animal species found at the nature center and native Canadian species.
- The safe handling and care for the various animal species found in the nature center.
- Interpreted remotely through video conferencing or phone to facilitate communication between parties unable to meet in person.
- Be knowledgeable on the nature center's educational curriculum.
Server/Bartender
Lone Star Texas Grill
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Used slow periods to restock supplies, ice, trays, and delivery bags.
- Carried out complete opening, closing and shift change duties to keep restaurant working efficiently and teams ready to meet customer needs.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Maintained clean and organized dining areas to uphold restaurant hygiene standards.
Education
Post Graduate Degree in Environmental Management and Assessment -
Algonquin College
Ottawa, ON08.2023
Bachelor's Degree in Biology -
Carleton University
Ottawa, ON12.2020
Skills
- ArcGIS
- Python
- Electrofishing
- Wildlife Species Identification
- R Programming Language
- Animal Care
- Laboratory Experience
- Science & Research
- Food service
- Project Requirements
- Interpretation
- Student Education
Certification
- Electrofishing, 09/01/18, 09/01/21, Successfully earned Class II Electrofishing Certification through the Carleton University Department of Biology. The course included in-class theoretical training (covering electric theory, electrofishing principles, fish handing and welfare, and safety) and hands-on exercises focused on backpack electrofishing in streams as well as boat crew member in accordance with the Ontario Electrofishing Policy. The certification also meets or exceeds requirements for other jurisdictions throughout Canada.
- Standard First Aid and CPR, 07/01/21, 07/01/24
Languages
Arabic
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
German
Limited Working
Personal Information
Willing To Relocate: Anywhere
Timeline
Zoo Interpreter
Little Ray's Reptile Zoo
05.2022 - Current
Server/Bartender
Lone Star Texas Grill
08.2021 - 05.2022
Post Graduate Degree in Environmental Management and Assessment -
Algonquin College
Bachelor's Degree in Biology -
Carleton University
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