Abigail Richards

• Performed routine lab and department maintenance to keep area clean and orderly.
• Documented information by maintaining daily logs and equipment record books.
• Calibrated and maintained instruments to keep equipment fully operational.
• Propagated ornamental plants from seeds and cuttings.
• Trained new associates in laboratory procedures and standards.
• Kept laboratory supplies prepared by inventorying stock, placing orders and verifying receipt.
• Inspected laboratory equipment to maintain good working condition for optimal results.

• Updated supervisor on status of projects.
• Prepared technical presentations and other materials for advisory meetings.
• Answered and managed incoming and outgoing calls while recording accurate messages for distribution to office staff.
• Followed detailed directions from management to complete daily paperwork and computer data entry.
• Opened and properly distributed incoming mail to promote quicker response to client inquiries.
• Planned and coordinated logistics and materials for board meetings, committee meetings and staff events.
• Drafted common document templates to reduce time spent creating documents from scratch.

Produced and collaborated on the following projects for the Technical Department.

• Sea turtle Habitat Restoration for the beaches across Barbados.
• Germplasm Conservation and Education: Citrus reintroduction in Barbados.
• Honey Bee Conservation: Bee rearing/ conservation of foraging plants for bees.
• The Coconut II: Coconut waste Bioreactor Project.
• Propagation of perennials and annuals in a controlled environment.
• Barbados' Hedgerow Rehabilitation Programme
• Production of Vinca and other perennials: enhancing NCC marketability.

• Remained calm and poised when dealing with difficult customers or during busy shifts.
• Kept server areas clean and stocked to increase efficiency while working tables.
• Greeted new customers, discussed specials, and took drink orders.
• Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals, and walk-in business.
• Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
• Maintained customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to assess food and beverage needs.
• Folded napkins and prepared silverware sets to provide adequate supply for host station.

• Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
• Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.
• Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.
• Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
• Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
• Answered customer questions about products and services, helped locate merchandise, and promoted key items.

• Worked with parents and guardians to achieve safe environment for children in temporary care through careful use of sign-in and sign-out pages, allergy and medical forms and exchange of contact information.
• Enforced rules of club and resolved conflicts quickly and professionally to maintain safety and bolster pleasant experiences for participants.
• Removed clutter, cleaned spills and sanitized toys to protect children from hazards and germs.
• Set up and led recreational activities such as games, read-alongs and crafts for children during particularly busy times.
• Monitored children working on small group activities and playing on recreational equipment.
• Completed and submitted attendance logs and accident reports each shift.
• Developed age-appropriate activities and crafts to engage children.
• Monitored children's activities to verify safety and wellbeing.