Sarah Peschek
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Credentials
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Boater Education Card
Washington State Parks and Recreation CommissionApr, 2020- Oct, 2024 -
Washington State Boater Education Certificate
BOATERexam.comApr, 2020- Oct, 2024 -
Animal Care and Use For Animal Technicians
CITI ProgramFeb, 2023- Oct, 2024 -
Animal Care and Use For Researchers
CITI ProgramFeb, 2023- Oct, 2024 -
Animal Care and Use For Students Working With Animals
CITI ProgramFeb, 2023- Oct, 2024
Experience
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Cougar Mountain Zoo
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United States
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Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
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1 - 100 Employee
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Intern
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Jun 2023 - Present
The Cougar Mountain Zoo Internship Program is designed to introduce college students or their graduates seeking theoretical as well as hands on experience in the many facets of the zoo world. Participants are exposed to a broad range of fields inherent in zoo operations such as education, conservation, fundraising, public relations, animal husbandry, medical, and many others. Program includes 320+ hours of volunteer work as an intern (in progress, currently around 280 hours completed). Tasks performed: -Preparing diets and supplements for a variety of species including grey wolves, bengal tigers, ruffed lemurs, ring-tailed lemurs, and three species of hoofstock. -Scooping alpaca, emu, mule deer, macaw, reindeer, and wallaby exhibits. -Provided daily care and feeding of reptiles on an established schedule of supplements and nutrition guidelines for blue-tongued skink, black and white tegu, and box turtle. -Shifting carnivores working closely with mammal curator and keepers. -Cleaning duties in mammals and birds including emptying and preparing eggs for sale in gift shop, washing dishes and filling waters, and scrubbing/sweeping barns and enclosures when necessary. -Merchandise labeling and stocking in zoo gift shop. Show less
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Petco
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United States
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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Guest Experience Specialist
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Jun 2023 - Present
Working on summer break 2 days a week. Working on summer break 2 days a week.
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Guest Experience Specialist
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Mar 2023 - Mar 2023
Working on spring break. Working on spring break.
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Guest Experience Specialist
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Dec 2022 - Jan 2023
Working on winter break while home from college. Working on winter break while home from college.
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Guest Experience Specialist
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Jul 2022 - Sep 2022
Assisted guests in the proper selection of merchandise in accordance with their identified needs. Demonstrated a high level of interest in the welfare, health, and proper handling of all animals. Ensured the health and well-being of live animals by providing the correct care in accordance with the established Petco standards, policies and procedures including the completion of the hourly animal health check and wellness cards. Provided prompt and courteous service to all Petco guests by determining their needs and sharing product knowledge to suggest the appropriate merchandise. Ensured that store animals, birds, reptiles and fish receive the highest quality care, maintained in habits that are clean, safe, and secure, and that all reasonable and required steps are taken to maintain their good health. Intervened immediately with store leaders if any animal, reptile, bird or fish is in need of medical attention or other special care. Transported animals to the vet and followed directions to treat animals with medication. Show less
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DSW Designer Shoe Warehouse
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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Sales Associate
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Feb 2021 - May 2021
Performed salesfloor and warehouse functions throughout the store including assisting customers, placing merchandise, completing on-line and in-store transactions customer transactions, processing incoming shipment, regular cleaning and maintenance. Performed salesfloor and warehouse functions throughout the store including assisting customers, placing merchandise, completing on-line and in-store transactions customer transactions, processing incoming shipment, regular cleaning and maintenance.
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Target
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Mexico
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Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Seasonal Guest Advocate
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Nov 2020 - Jan 2021
Observed body language and followed body language cues to tailor customer service approach to determine whether a guest needs assistance or wants to interact. Worked efficiently to minimize guest wait time in the busiest season of the year while maintaining guest service and accuracy. Gained valuable de-escalation techniques to handle negative situations and recover the guest shopping experience while following Target’s policies and procedures. Delivered easy and seamless service to all Order Pick Up, Drive Up, and Registry guests. Show less
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Lifeguard (Summer Season)
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Jun 2019 - Aug 2020
Actively observed the activities of patrons to ensure their safety. Monitored weather conditions and adjusted the pool hours accordingly. Performed emergency procedures, like CPR and first aid, when necessary. Instructed swimmers of threats to their safety quickly and calmly. Actively observed the activities of patrons to ensure their safety. Monitored weather conditions and adjusted the pool hours accordingly. Performed emergency procedures, like CPR and first aid, when necessary. Instructed swimmers of threats to their safety quickly and calmly.
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Education
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2022 - 2026
Central Washington University
Bachelor of Science - BS, BS- Biology; BS- Primate Behavior and Ecology -
2018 - 2022
Liberty Sr High School
High School Diploma
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