Maria del Mar Cortijo
MS Biology | Conservation | Research |
- Role
- Flight Attendant at Delta Air Lines
- Location
- Gainesville, FL, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Maria del Mar Cortijo
Mari is a passionate Biologist, Educator, and Flight Attendant with Delta Air Lines. She holds a B.A. in Secondary Education with a Biology minor from the University of Puerto Rico and an M.S. in Biology with an Environmental Science focus.She combines her background in conservation, research, and animal care with strong customer service and communication skills developed through her work at Delta Air Lines. Whether in the lab, in the field, or in the skies, Mari is dedicated to educating and inspiring others about wildlife, environmental health, and sustainability.Her long-term goal is to become a marine mammalogist and veterinarian, with a focus on aquatic animal medicine and biodiversity conservation. She also creates educational content that merges her love for animals, travel, and science.Open to connecting about animal care, STEM, or aviation paths — especially for those from underrepresented communities.StrengthsFinder: Self-Assurance, Learner, Empathy, Ideation, Harmony
Experience
Flight Attendant
Aug 2022 — Present
Ensure passenger safety in accordance with Delta policy and federal regulations.• Handle emergency situations related to the aircraft or individual passengers. • Perform physically and mentally demanding tasks in emergencies, such as working in smoke-filled environments, operating fire extinguishing equipment, opening emergency exits, deploying and inflating emergency slides. • Provide assistance to ill or injured passengers, including basic first aid, CPR, AED.
Education
University of Puerto Rico, Río Piedras
Bachelor of Education (B.Ed.), Biology/Biological Sciences
2007 — 2013
Inter-American University of Puerto Rico - Metropolitan Campus
Continued Education, Biology
2013 — 2014
Academia San Jose High School
General Studies, High School/Secondary Diplomas and Certificates
2003 — 2007
University of Florida
School of Forest Resources and Conservation
2019 — 2020
Inter American University of Puerto Rico, Bayamon
Master of Science (MSc), Biology
Puerto Rico Conservatory of Music
Piano, Music
2001 — 2013
Skills
- Leadership
- Research
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Hospitality
- Environmental Science
- Environmental Education
- Public Speaking
- Pet Care
- Marine Biology
- E-Commerce
- Tourism
- Scuba Diving
- Biology
- Volunteering
- Laboratory Skills
- Marine Mammals
- Creative Writing
- Microsoft Word
- Multilingual
- Conservation Issues
- Field Work
- Microsoft Office
- Teamwork
- Spanish
- Animal Behavior
- Ecology
- Food Service Operations
- Animal Welfare
- Multi-Task & Handle High-Volume Workloads
- Customer Service
- Social Networking
- Social Media
- Wildlife Conservation
- Powerpoint
- Microsoft Excel
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