Melinda Dyan

Student at University of Massachusetts Amherst

Amherst, Massachusetts, United States

About

Experience

  • Trail-Cam Data For A Hampshire College Associate at Hampshire College
    Feb 2021 - Mar 2021 · 2 mos

    - Collecting and analyzing data from individual frames from trail cams. - Using wildlife understanding and knowledge skills to identify species. - Organizing said data into a collective and comprehensive spreadsheet.

  • Animal Foster Provider at Freelance
    Jun 2019 - Oct 2020 · 1 yr 5 mos

    Through a New York based animal shelter, I fostered a series of cats who were looking for homes. - At my home residence, I took in several pairs of kittens and cats at different times. I supplied comfort, warmth, toys, food, and space. I also began to socialize them with other cats, dogs, birds, and humans. - I would handle them daily to build up their comfort and trust in humans. Working with shelter animals allowed me to study and understand their behavior and needs. Each pair of cats taught me more about cat behavior. - Socializing animals to prepare them for adoption into forever homes. - Monitoring the health and behavior and acting accordingly and responsibly. - Providing daily care to foster animals including cleaning, feeding, and playing. - Maintaining a clean and safe environment.

  • Food Service Worker at Mauro's Village Cafe Inc
    Jun 2018 - Mar 2020 · 1 yr 10 mos

    - Provided excellent customer service in high-volume restaurant settings. - Built and maintained positive relationships with employees and customers. - Communicated confidently and effectively with kitchen staff and employees. - Accurately took and prepared beverage and take-out orders. - Maintained a clean and organized prep space and tables.

  • Dog Walker at Freelance
    Aug 2016 - May 2017 · 10 mos

    - Ensuring the safety and well-being of the dogs during the walk. - Providing the dogs with consistent and proper exercise. - Adhering to instructions from the owner regarding behavior and food requirements. - Performing walks in various weather conditions. - Respecting the owner's personal property and schedule requirements.