Tracy Mendez

**** *.*. ***** *** *** • North Miami Beach, FL 33160

786-***-**** • ac2c0d@r.postjobfree.com

Profile

• Solid computer and technology skills; familiar with both Mac and Windows OS, including full proficiency in all essential Microsoft Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Publisher, Outlook, etc), as well as the ability to learn and apply new skills and technology quickly and easily. Some GIS experience.

• Bilingual (English and Spanish), with excellent communication skills and full, native-speaker fluency in both languages; able to translate effectively, enabling non-English speaking clients feel comfortable, understood and appreciated

• Outstanding interpersonal and customer service skills, with extensive experience dealing with an international clientele as a server and as front desk agent at various restaurants and agencies across the United States

• Very experienced and confident teaching environmental education/sciences to grades k-12. Comfortable in outdoor settings with extreme environmental conditions.

• Highly-organized, effective and punctual, with the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously and within tight deadline constraints, thanks to outstanding time management skills

Education

Florida International University; Miami, FL

Bachelor’s Degree 2015 in Sustainability and the Environment • Minor: Communications

Broward College; Fort Lauderdale, FL

Major: Environmental Sciences • Associate in Arts Degree, 2013

The Observer Newspaper Features Editor • Staff Writer

Experience

Upward Bound Math and Science Program at Frost Science IMPACT Mentor May 2017-August 2017

Biscayne Nature Center; Key Biscayne, FL Naturalist January 2015-July 2016

Outback Steakhouse; North Miami Beach, FL Server October 2014-September 2017

The Freehand Miami; Miami Beach, FL Front Desk Agent June 2013- June 2014

Yellowstone National Park Grant Village Restaurant Server May 2012-August 2012

Anthony’s Coal Fired Pizza; Miami, FL Server February 2011-May 2012

Mexico Bravo Restaurant; Miami, FL Server September 2010-February 2011

Volunteer Work & Community Activism

WPBT2 Changing Seas; Miami, FL Production Intern

Enchanted Forest Park; Miami, FL Invasive Species Removal Specialist (conservation volunteer)

Broward College Phi Theta Kappa Beach Clean-Up Volunteer

References

Eric Laguardia - UBMS Program Coordinator at Frost Science 305-***-****

Maurcia Vasquez- UBMS Program Coordinator at Frost Science 305-***-****

Sandra St. Hilarie- Program Coordinator at Biscayne Nature Center 305-***-****

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