Bryson Overstreet
Springfield,Missouri
Summary
My name is Bryson Overstreet, and I am a wildlife biology major who is half way through my senior year at Missouri State University. I have a great love of animals of every kind, and it has set my drive to continue my career in the field of wildlife management and fisheries. I have gained some experience before working as a groundskeeper and working as a kennel tech at Broadway Animal Hospital in Pittsburg Kansas. I also volunteered at the veterinary clinic at the Humane Society and the Dickerson Park Zoo in Springfield. My job and life experiences have provided me with excellent skills like communication, teamwork, and leadership. I will bring these skills with me to any company with the hope of building on them further and increase my knowledge in this field of study.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Voluntary Worker
DENVER DREAM CENTER
03.2023 - 03.2023
- I went on a missions trip to Colorado during my spring break with other students in my ministry, and we mostly worked with the Denver Dream Center
- Some of the things we did were we went on street teams to clean up downtown Denver and to pass out food and water to people without housing
- We also organized events for the kids that were living in the lower-income areas
Volunteer
HUMANE SOCIETY OF SOUTHWEST MISSOURI
05.2024 - 08.2024
- I mostly did the same stuff as I did when I first volunteered there
- I cleaned and sanitized kennels, and examination rooms
- Supported pre-operative and post-operative care of animals
- Prepared treatment rooms for surgery
- Sometimes restrained animals during exams and procedures
- Drawn up and sometimes gave correct vaccines as needed
- Sterilized instruments, equipment, and materials
- Prepared animals for surgery, performing such tasks as shaving surgical areas and trimming nails
Kennel Technician
BROADWAY ANIMAL HOSPITAL
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Cleaned cages, kennels between each animal stay using appropriate disinfectants, cleaning agents
- Fed animals daily and verified access to fresh water
- Conducted regular grooming services such as bathing, brushing, nail trimming, and ear cleaning for pets in the kennel
- Administered medicine to animals and monitored health following treatment
- Assisted in training new employees by providing guidance on how to properly handle animals
- Assisted veterinarians with medical procedures such as administering medications and vaccinations
- Mixed food, supplements and medications according to instructions and knowledge of animal species
- Collaborated effectively with veterinary technicians during exams and surgeries
- There were many times throughout the summer where I was able to assist the veterinarian in the clinic
Volunteer
Dickerson Park Zoo
02.2023 - 05.2023
- Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
- Collaborated with zookeepers to develop engaging enrichment activities for various species.
- Supported zoo staff with daily tasks including feeding, grooming, and monitoring animal health.
- Aided in the preparation of diets according to specific nutritional needs of different animals.
- Worked with the reptiles, primates, birds, and elephants there.
Volunteer
HUMANE SOCIETY OF SOUTHWEST MISSOURI
11.2022 - 05.2023
- I cleaned and sanitized kennels, and examination rooms
- Supported pre-operative and post-operative care of animals
- Prepared treatment rooms for surgery
- Sometimes restrained animals during exams and procedures
- Drawn up and sometimes gave correct vaccines as needed
- Sterilized instruments, equipment, and materials
- Prepared animals for surgery, performing such tasks as shaving surgical areas and trimming nails
Shadowed Veterinarian
BROADWAY ANIMAL HOSPITAL
12.2022 - 01.2023
- I mostly shadowed the veterinarians as they performed surgeries, but sometimes I would restrained animals for veterinary examinations, treatments and procedures
- I maintained and sterilize instruments and equipment
- I monitored animals recovering from surgery and notified veterinarians of any unusual changes and symptoms
Groundskeeper
ANGLER'S PARADISE
05.2019 - 08.2022
- Operated weed whackers, lawnmowers and other farming equipment to manage plant growth
- Worked with fertilizers, pesticides and herbicides safely and in accordance with regulations
- Inspected, maintained and repaired equipment, machinery, buildings, yards, and fences
- Moved equipment and hay bales, from one location to another, manually, and using trucks and carts
- Cared for established lawns by mulching, aerating and trimming, or edging around flower beds and walkways
- Used automatic spreaders or sprayers to mix and spray fertilizers and herbicides onto grass
- Pruned and trimmed trees, shrubs, and hedges
- Maintained and repaired lawn tools and equipment
Education
Bachelor of Science - Wildlife Biology
Missouri State University
Springfield, MO05-2025
High School Diploma -
Liberal High School
Liberal, MO05-2021
Skills
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Time Management
- Adaptability
- Organization
- Empathy for animals
- Determined
Timeline
Volunteer
HUMANE SOCIETY OF SOUTHWEST MISSOURI
05.2024 - 08.2024
Kennel Technician
BROADWAY ANIMAL HOSPITAL
05.2023 - 08.2023
Voluntary Worker
DENVER DREAM CENTER
03.2023 - 03.2023
Volunteer
Dickerson Park Zoo
02.2023 - 05.2023
Shadowed Veterinarian
BROADWAY ANIMAL HOSPITAL
12.2022 - 01.2023
Volunteer
HUMANE SOCIETY OF SOUTHWEST MISSOURI
11.2022 - 05.2023
Groundskeeper
ANGLER'S PARADISE
05.2019 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Science - Wildlife Biology
Missouri State University
High School Diploma -
Liberal High School
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