Ava Dirusso
Cranford,NJ
Summary
Outgoing Volunteer providing experience helping non-profit organization with daily tasks and needs. Friendly and helpful when assisting employees and visitors requesting services. Driven by cause to work diligently to accomplish measurable impact.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer
Hounds In Pounds
03.2017 - Current
- Assisted with special events and programs.
- Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
- Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
- Fostered dogs until they got a loving home
Pet Sitter
Person
02.2017 - Current
- Prepared food and water following instructions from pet owners.
- Gave animals proper attention to promote secure environment in owner's absence.
- Cleaned out and scooped litter trays and food and water bowls to provide clean environment for pets.
- Exercised animals regularly with walks and rigorous play activities.
- Gave medication to pets following guidelines from owners.
- Managed pet safety and wellness in owners' absence by securing yard gates and removing items that could make pets sick.
- Attended consultations and met with pets and pet guardians to obtain guidelines and protocol for care.
Babysitter
Family
01.2015 - Current
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Communicated positively with children and guardians.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
- Reassured children when upset providing emotional support and stability.
- Bathed, dressed, and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
- Assisted children with homework assignments and special projects across different subjects.
- Guided school homework and read bedtime stories to support development.
- Provided safe transportation to and from school and extracurricular activities.
- Monitored children's play activities to verify safety.
- Helped children complete homework assignments and school projects.
Volunteer
American Lab Rescue
08.2014 - Current
- Assisted with special events and programs.
- Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
- Traveled to help struggling rescues
- Fostered dogs until they found their forever home
Education
No Degree - Public Relations
Seton Hall University
South Orange05.2024
Skills
- Taking care of and providing loving home for dogs
- Raising Funds
- Fundraising Events
- Team Collaboration
- Dog Behavior
- Promoted rescues on social media
- Made posts for nonprofits to post on social media
Additional Information
A sister of Alpha Gamma Delta were I focus on volunteering and giving back to the community
Timeline
Volunteer
Hounds In Pounds
03.2017 - Current
Pet Sitter
Person
02.2017 - Current
Babysitter
Family
01.2015 - Current
Volunteer
American Lab Rescue
08.2014 - Current
No Degree - Public Relations
Seton Hall University
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