Carolyn Whatley
Rocky Mount,NC
Summary
Driven student leveraging studies in pre veterinary science seeks real-world experience as intern. Offers strong interpersonal and task prioritization skills. Desire to work with both large and small breeds
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Barn Assistant
Chatham Hall School
Chatham, VA
08.2021 - Current
- Rotated animals between grazing areas to provide enough access to food.
- Cleaned stalls, pens, and equipment using basic tools for optimal health of equine animals.
- Oversaw feeding, watering and health monitoring of equine stock, prioritizing health and wellness.
Volunteer
St. Croix Animal Welfare Center
Christiansted, VI
06.2020 - Current
- Volunteered with groups and organizations to help make measurable differences for program recipients.
- Helped with office tasks, taking messages, scanning documents and answering phone inquiries.
- Met with other volunteers and program leaders to discuss new service opportunities.
- Prepared animals for flights to mainland US for adoption
- Traveled with mobile vet van to provide care for animals in underprivileged neighborhoods
Founder
Carolyn's Paw-Mento Cheese
Rocky Mount, NC
03.2020 - Current
- Encouraged donations by supporting community fundraising events and campaigns.
- Spoke with community organizations to boost outreach and highlight programs successes.
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
- Manufactured and Distributed pimento cheese. Proceeds fund transportation of homeless animals from St. Croix to mainland US
- Created relationships between St. Croix Animal Welfare Center and receiving shelters in NC, SC, and VA
Veterinary Assistant Intern/Boarding Assistant
Coats Veterinary Hospital
Rocky Mount, NC
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Devoted special emphasis to punctuality and worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.
- Maintained energy and enthusiasm in fast-paced environment.
- Assisted in both boarding and veterinary side of business
- Assisted in spay/neuter
Education
High School Diploma -
Chatham Hall
Chatham, VA05.2023
Skills
- Livestock Husbandry
- Stall and Pen Cleaning
- Fundraising
- Relationship building
- Operations support
- Telephone etiquette
- Public speaking
- Client relations strength
Timeline
Barn Assistant
Chatham Hall School
08.2021 - Current
Veterinary Assistant Intern/Boarding Assistant
Coats Veterinary Hospital
05.2021 - 08.2021
Volunteer
St. Croix Animal Welfare Center
06.2020 - Current
Founder
Carolyn's Paw-Mento Cheese
03.2020 - Current
High School Diploma -
Chatham Hall