Alexandra Rivera
Animal Behavior Major at Bucknell University
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Alexandra Rivera is a dedicated senior majoring in Animal Behavior at Bucknell University, with a focus on understanding the complexities of animal-human interactions. In addition to her primary studies, she is pursuing a minor in Education, where she is building valuable skills in communication, disability education, and trauma healing. Alexandra is passionate about integrating these areas to better support diverse communities, both human and animal.
On campus, she works in event management, where she is responsible for organizing events that foster community engagement and connection. Through this experience, Alexandra has developed strong organizational and leadership skills, as well as a commitment to strengthening the sense of belonging among her peers. She is eager to continue expanding her knowledge and skills to make a meaningful impact in the fields of animal behavior and education.
Experience
Childcare Assistant, Sunflower Child Care Center, Lewisburg, PA JANUARY 2025 - PRESENT
- Mandated reporter certification
- Assist with management of activities in daycare classrooms
- Pick, pack, count, and ship products
- Record keeping and inventory tracking
- Assess product quality and dispose of damaged products
Events Manager, Bucknell MacDonald Commons, Lewisburg, PA SEPTEMBER 2024 - PRESENT
- Set up, advertise, and supervise events
- Verification of IDs to ensure compliance with legal requirements
- Communication skills and attention to detail
Events Manager, 7th Street Café, Lewisburg, PA OCTOBER 2022 - PRESENT
- Conceptualize, set up, advertise, and supervise small-scale events
- Creativity and ability to think on your feet
- Strong interpersonal skills
Student Assistant, Sierra Club, Northumberland, PA JANUARY 2022 - OCTOBER 2022
- Assisted with newsletter creation
- Social media management
- Marketing and promotional skills
Server, Be Your Own Guest, Long Island, NY AUGUST 2020 - AUGUST 2024
- In-home party planning
- Set up serving of food and beverages, cleaning, and all details for catered parties
- Exceptional customer service, time management, and adaptabilities
- Hands on experience with balanced training methods
- Observed behavioral consultations
- Hands on experience with positive reinforcement training
- Application of learning theory to behavioral modifications
- Residential event planning
- Planning and assisting with community building activities
- Directing community members to institutional resources
Food safety and sanitation standards, POS system operation, Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Google Suite, Canva, iMovie, and RStudio.
Education
Bucknell University, Bachelor of Science, Lewisburg, PA AUGUST 2021 - MAY 2025
- Animal Behavior Major
- Education Minor
- GPA: 3.84
- GPA: 4.00
