Salena Maharaj

Accomplished Associate of arts Stem pathway Student with years of experience in various roles, including customer service, hospitality, tutoring, and zoological sciences. Proficient in public speaking, guest services, and applied education. Seeking opportunities to apply my skills as a future Flight operations agent. Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Independent Private Tutor at Independent (2024-01 – Present)

I work independently tutoring my college piers when needed and k-12 students via associate's, family and friends. They pay me hourly based on the level of work and how many sessions are needed. I specialize in Art history, English, American Literature and applied Natural and earth sciences. Just building up experience for my future teaching career after graduation and making money on the side in-between internships and Co-Op opportunities.

Museum Speaker at NORTON MUSEUM OF ART (2023-03 – 2023-04)

I was nominated by my schools Art Director to study and then speak/ present on 2 Monet pieces at the Norton Museums Art after Dark. I chose and studied the paintings and applied all my art history knowledge to showcase the art for my schools art history department. Which was published in the schools paper which I will have attached.

Seasonal Zookeeper at Flamingo Gardens Inc. (2022-11 – 2022-12)

Worked as a very brief seasonal hire, I specifically tended to the exotic aviaries and the animals within. I left on my own accord due to noticing various AZA hazards and lack of applied protocol throughout the establishment.

Internship at Zoo Miami (2022-05 – 2022-06)

I was a intern I worked and care for the elephants/ primates (Gorillas and chimpanzees) I performed tasks anywhere from nutrition, medical check up's to the basic husbandry and cleaning and slight training with the primates. I have the experience and basic criteria to work with wildlife that I received throughly at this internship.

Bakery Clerk at Publix (2019-06 – 2019-09)

• Greet Customers and ascertain what each customer wants or needs, recommend and help locate or obtain merchandise based on customer needs and desires.
• Compute sales prices to the total prices.
• Ticket arrange and display merchandise to promote sales, clean shelves, counters and tables.
• Place special orders for customers, prepare merchandise for purchase, bag and package purchases.

Restaurant Hostess at DoubleTree by Hilton (2018-12 – 2019-02)

• Answered phone
• Recorded reservations
• Greeted and seated guests
• Accommodated and managed large parties
• Resolved customer issues
• Monitored training of new employees

Front Desk Agent at DoubleTree by Hilton (2018-01 – 2018-10)

• Greet, register and assign rooms to guests
• Verify customers credit and establish how the customer will pay for the accommodation
• Contact housekeeping or maintenance staff when guests report problems
• Issue room keys, make and confirm reservations
• Keep records of room availability, post charges, compute bills and collect payments

Associate's Degree in Arts – Palm Beach State College (2023-06)