Veterinary Assistant

• Jun 2023 - Present

Medical Volunteer

• Jul 2022 - Aug 2022

-Assisted or offered emotional support to patients during natural and surgical births, monitored newborns in the delivery room and NICU, removed sutures from c-sections, cleaned and dressed wounds, assisted with c-sections, took vitals, monitored post c-section patients, assisted with catheter insertions, maintained sterility of the office, and transferred patients within the hospital. -Worked with a team of volunteers completing medical outreach in rural areas by diagnosing and treating patients when possible, buying needed medications and supplies, maintaining community relations, and educating on basic health literacy topics. -Led first aid training at a women’s empowerment center teaching about trauma, sickness, CPR, drowning, and more. Also taught and talked about women’s sexual health while learning about cultures different from my own as well as current political and human rights issues. -Volunteered at an elementary school teaching letters and numbers, promoting English learning through play, monitoring safety of students while encouraging social growth and bravery, serving lunches, and painting walls. Show less

Support Team Leader

• Feb 2020 - Nov 2020

AmeriCorps NCCC is a ten-month, team based, national residential service program. As a Support Team Leader, I assisted program staff with preparing for and executing operations and trainings, managed the mail system for the North Central region of AmeriCorps, responded to health issues of members through daily health checks and trips to the clinic, and ensured team leaders and staff had all needed resources and assistance. One major accomplishment I had while in this position was independently leading the return of luggage through UPS for over 100 members working remotely or who resigned during the COVID-19 pandemic. One of my favorite experiences was working with the National Park Service in Pennsylvania and assisting in salamander surveys as part of the organization’s process of measuring the health of the local ecosystem. An experience of growth for me, especially in my leadership skills, was leading a team in Flint, MI working with Habitat for Humanity. Show less

Doggie Day Care Attendant

• May 2019 - Sep 2019

At Diamond Dogs in the Ruff, I worked with Jason, the owner of the business, to ensure dogs had a safe, fulfilling experience at the daycare. As the only staff member, Jason would take half the pack and leave me with the other half. I would monitor the health and wellbeing of each dog on hot summer days while encouraging play and interaction between the dogs. This meant always making sure water buckets were full and cold, watching the body language of dogs for early signs of distress or overheating, taking dogs on leashed walks, using treats as positive reenforcement of wanted behaviors, training dogs with basic commands like come, sit, stay, shake, etc., and occasionally hopping in the pool with the pack! Show less

Camp Counselor

• Mar 2019 - Mar 2019

As a camp counselor at Circle F Dude Ranch Spring Break Camp, I provided leadership to 7-9 year old campers while ensuring safe and exciting camp experiences with opportunities for growth and learning. I facilitated constructive group activities with campers while mediating when needed and monitored the safety of campers in the lake while instructing campers of safe form on the big bounce by means of canoe. As a camp counselor at Circle F Dude Ranch Spring Break Camp, I provided leadership to 7-9 year old campers while ensuring safe and exciting camp experiences with opportunities for growth and learning. I facilitated constructive group activities with campers while mediating when needed and monitored the safety of campers in the lake while instructing campers of safe form on the big bounce by means of canoe.

Dog Trainer, Walker, Sitter

• 2014 - 2019

I started walking neighbors' dogs in eighth grade. In high school, I added training and dog-sitting. I used positive reenforcement to pull out desired behaviors and engage dogs and exercise to bring dogs to a point of focus and calm. I regularly trained, walked, or dog-sat for over ten clients before leaving the state to work with AmeriCorps. I started walking neighbors' dogs in eighth grade. In high school, I added training and dog-sitting. I used positive reenforcement to pull out desired behaviors and engage dogs and exercise to bring dogs to a point of focus and calm. I regularly trained, walked, or dog-sat for over ten clients before leaving the state to work with AmeriCorps.

Lifeguard

• Jun 2017 - Aug 2017

As a lifeguard, I supervised pool visitors and professionally enforced policies and safety regulations, administered first aid when needed, maintained the pump room and chemicals of the pool, and ensured cleanliness of the pool area, restrooms, and locker room facilities. During my time at the JCC pool, I got to work with kids ages 2-16 at the annual summer camp. As a lifeguard, I supervised pool visitors and professionally enforced policies and safety regulations, administered first aid when needed, maintained the pump room and chemicals of the pool, and ensured cleanliness of the pool area, restrooms, and locker room facilities. During my time at the JCC pool, I got to work with kids ages 2-16 at the annual summer camp.

Veterinary Shadow

• Mar 2016 - Aug 2016

At Piedmont Animal Hospital, I shadowed Dr. Maureen in appointment visits and surgeries. I also helped technicians in basic care such as prepping for surgery, post-surgical care, nail trims, and teeth cleans. After training, I independently tested dogs for heart-worm by drawing blood and using snap-tests. At Piedmont Animal Hospital, I shadowed Dr. Maureen in appointment visits and surgeries. I also helped technicians in basic care such as prepping for surgery, post-surgical care, nail trims, and teeth cleans. After training, I independently tested dogs for heart-worm by drawing blood and using snap-tests.