Danielle R. Kish

Mystikal Dolphin
Healing Body, Mind & Soul

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daniellerkish@aol.com

                            Danielle Renee Kish

Objective

To obtain a position working with dolphins or other aquatic animals and taking part in oceanic research.

Volunteer/Internships

2007                     Dolphins Plus, Inc/Island Dolphin Care                    Key Largo, FL

Internship

·     Provide husbandry care of dolphins (food preparation, cleaning, oversee swim sessions etc.).

·     Create a research project, collect data, data entry/analysis, and write a formal report.

·     Continue current research projects, through data collection and data entry.

·     Understand the responsibilities of working in Dolphin Assisted Therapy.

 

2006 - 2007                             Horses Help                                                    Phoenix, AZ

Volunteer/Internship

·     Provide husbandry care of horses (food preparation, horse grooming, stall maintenance, etc.).

·     Act as coach, leading individual teams and communicate with Instructors while keeping records of day’s progress.

 

2003-2005                               New England Aquarium                               Boston, MA

Volunteer

·     Animal handling through Live Animal Presentation (LAP) to the guests. Multiple animals.

·     Give microphone presentations on select animals and specific locations throughout the aquarium.

 

 

Education

Arizona State University                          Glendale, AZ

Bachelor of Science Psychology                                                           ·   Graduation May 9, 2008   Summa Cum Laude            ·   Current GPA 4.0

Glendale Community College                    Glendale, AZ

Associates in Arts  (May 2006)

Awards and Honors

Honors Society Phi Kappa Phi (2008)                                                                        Golden Key International Honor Society (2007)                                                        Published Poet in Indigo (2005)                                                                                 Elected team leader of 5, research project Arizona State University (Fall 2006)

 

Employment History

2006-Current                     Timber Buildings, Inc.                             Phoenix, AZ        Administrative Assistant                                                                  
·   Data entry, payroll and accounting responsibilities.                                            
·   Research/develop more cost efficient methods of daily procedures.

2003-2006                           AG Edwards, Inc.                 Boston, MA/Phoenix, AZ
Wire Operator                                                                                                                         ·   Data entry, execute stock orders.                                                                           
·   Recognize and solve problems while under stress and in order of importance.

2000-2003                            Merrill Lynch, Inc.                                   Phoenix, AZ          Wire Operator                                                                                               ·   Data entry, executed stock orders.                                                                               
   ·   Recognize and solve problems while under stress and in order of importance.    ·   Develop and implement new organizational ideas to assist with audits through        multiple offices.





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Recommendations

"...I have headed this program for the past six and a half years, and she thoroughly impressed me on a daily basis...Danielle proved to be exceptionally bright, and motivated towards the learning of the animals on a higher level.  She was a phenomenal intern; I would not hesitate to recommend her for any program within your University or corporation.  Her contributions both professionally and personally are unmatched.  If you have any other candidate more qualified for this position, I envy you..."
    Holli Bylerly, MS - Internship supervisor Dolphins Plus

"...Danielle was highly motivated and exceptional student in our classes, always displaying impeccable qualities of intellect, sincerity and honor...Danielle was a catalyst for ideas within this group, providing leadership to resolve issues that invariably arise in group projects.  Her insight into the leadership to resolve issues that invariably arise in group projects.  Her insight into the dynamics of the group members facilitated their project to surge to the top of the class...I have encouraged Dani to pursue her education as a means to further develop her ideas, and know that her choices for a career and life path will not only be fulfilling for her personality, but also contribute to society..."
        Dr. Stephen Lewis - Faculty Associate, ASU West, Social & 
                                            Behavioral Sciences - Psychology - Mentor
                                            for Horses Help Internship (February 2008)
                                    

"...I had the opportunity to supervise Danielle as she learned how to create an electronic data table for her data, code and enter all the data, run basic statistical analysis and create charts, and write a formal research report.  Danielle turned in a highly professional report, and obtained the highest grade..."
    Dr. Elias Robles - Mentor for the Dolphins Plus/Island Dolphin 
                           Care Internship - Associate Professor of Psychology
                            Arizona State University (February 2008)

"...I was highly impressed with her performance and commitment to high standards.  She has an excellent academic record, is an enthusiastic, bright young woman with a strong work ethic, and a passion to learn about and work with dolphins..."
    Dr. Perla Vargas - Associate Professor of Psychology Arizona 
                                        State University (February 2008)

"...During the time I have known Danielle, she has distinguished herself as a conscientious and energetic individual in the field of Equine Assisted Therapy/Learning and am confident these traits will carry over in the field of animal assisted therapy working with any animal and individual.  I have an enormous respect for her teaching and leadership skills, and have been pleased to work with her on many occasions..."
    Louanne M. Kamienowski - Supervisor for the Horses Help 
                                internship and volunteer work (April 2007).

Jayne Tusa - Fellow student and fellow researcher assigned to a
     research project (October 2006).

"Being able to balance a full time job with evening classes and her volunteer work could not have been easy for Danielle but she managed to always do so with a smile..."
    Renee Cooper - Supervisor and fellow employee at AG Edwards in 
                                    Boston, Ma (October 2006).
Joanna L Rothman - Provided a letter of reference confirming the 
    hours and responsibilities of the time spent at the New England 
    Aquarium (June 2005).
  
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