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Andrew Zirk

South Elgin,IL

Summary

Dedicated animal care professional with a history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand and animal welfare.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Reptile Segment Manager

Apet Incorporated
East Dundee, IL
06.2018 - Current
  • Modernized and improved operational procedures to increase efficiency and profitability while tightly controlling costs, such as labor and preventing waste.
  • Utilized exemplary negotiation skills to establish new partners, strengthen vendor relations, and assure quality standards.
  • Effectively managed a team of 12 employees by defining clear targets and objectives.
  • Performed international supplier risk evaluations and supported regulatory inspections.
  • Created and maintained a progressive, positive, and healthy culture.

Lead Reptile Specialist

Apet Incorporated
East Dundee, IL
06.2017 - 06.2018
  • Responsible for the health and maintenance of over 1,000 exotic animals.
  • Educated customers, businesses, and the public on the importance of animals as related to their respective ecosystems.
  • Researched and implemented specific animal needs, diets, and habitats in consultation with a veterinarian.
  • Developed clear and accurate records on animal behavior, food intake, and medications.
  • Managed the daily arriving and departing shipments of live animals.

Assistant Curator

Elgin Community College Safety-Kleen Gallery One
Elgin, Illinois
06.2011 - 08.2016
  • Developed art and design concepts for monthly exhibitions.
  • Managed the installation and de-installation of each exhibition.
  • Collaborated with the curator and visiting artists to implement artistic vision.
  • Fostered a highly communicative, collaborative team culture on all installations.
  • Contributed to the creative process through original ideas and inspiration.
  • Supervised the gallery and interacted with and educated patrons.

Sales Associate/Cashier

Urban Outfitters
Champaign, IL
11.2008 - 06.2011
  • Maintained constant presence on sales floor to address customer needs.
  • Enthusiastically interacted with browsing customers and initiated conversations to determine buying preferences.
  • Recommended or suggested appropriate items and directed or lead customers to selections.
  • Prepared for promotions by creating displays, rearranging stock, and retagging merchandise.
  • Inquired about customer buying experience, item preferences, and future purchases.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

University of Illinois
Urbana, Champaign
2010

Associate of Arts - General Education

Elgin Community College
Elgin, IL
2008

Certificate of Completion - Painting

Atelier Neo Medici
Monflanquin, Nouvelle-Aquitaine, France
2017

Skills

    Efficient time manager

    Positive reinforcer

    Punctual and reliable

    Experience managing diverse populations

    Experience with special-needs students

Certification

Substitute Teacher Type 39 Certification

Timeline

Reptile Segment Manager

Apet Incorporated
06.2018 - Current

Lead Reptile Specialist

Apet Incorporated
06.2017 - 06.2018

Assistant Curator

Elgin Community College Safety-Kleen Gallery One
06.2011 - 08.2016

Sales Associate/Cashier

Urban Outfitters
11.2008 - 06.2011

Bachelor of Arts - Political Science

University of Illinois

Associate of Arts - General Education

Elgin Community College

Certificate of Completion - Painting

Atelier Neo Medici

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