Alexa Alfonzo
Denton
Summary
Dedicated and hands-on animal care volunteer with 5+ years of experience fostering and socializing animals in shelter environments. Passionate about animal welfare across species, including exotics, reptiles, and invertebrates. Motivated to pursue a long-term career in animal care. Seeking to contribute a strong work ethic, empathy, and practical animal care skills to the Dallas Zoo's Animal Operations team.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Animal Shelter Volunteer and Foster
Linda Mcnatt Animal Shelter
05.2020 - Current
- Over 5 years of experience volunteering and fostering for the Denton Animal Shelter
- Fostered 70+ animals, ranging in age and health, including mothers and their newborns, puppies and kittens requiring bottle feeding, and animals recovering from surgery (including amputations).
- Dosed and administered medications to sick and/or injured foster animals.
- Helped provide a clean environment in the shelter by performing tasks including cleaning and sanitizing kennels, laundry, and washing dishes.
Shadowing Student
Linda Mcnatt Animal Shelter
05.2025 - Current
- Observed veterinary procedures, gaining hands-on experience in animal medical treatments.
- Assisted in preparing animals for surgery with tasks including grooming, nail clipping, intubation, disinfecting the surgery site with chlorohexidine and betadine, and prepping the operating table.
- Experience with administering medications, such as injecting penicillin.
- Completed other tasks such as implanting microchips and performing SNAP tests.
Barista
Starbucks
02.2024 - Current
- Prepared high-quality beverages according to standardized recipes and customer preferences.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of workstations to ensure efficient workflow.
- Provided exceptional customer service, responding promptly to inquiries and concerns.
- Collaborated with team members to optimize service speed during peak hours.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology Pre-Med With A Minor in Chemistry
Texas Woman's University
Denton, TX12-2025
Skills
- Animal fostering
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Dependable and responsible
- Cleanliness maintenance
Timeline
Shadowing Student
Linda Mcnatt Animal Shelter
05.2025 - Current
Barista
Starbucks
02.2024 - Current
Animal Shelter Volunteer and Foster
Linda Mcnatt Animal Shelter
05.2020 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Biology Pre-Med With A Minor in Chemistry
Texas Woman's University