Catherine Puffer
Manchester,CT
Summary
Dedicated animal caretaker with hands-on experience at the Lutz Children's Museum, enhancing animal welfare through compassionate care and meticulous record keeping. Proven ability to prioritize tasks and collaborate effectively, ensuring a safe environment for, animals, visitors, and volunteers alike. Skilled in animal handling and committed to promoting a positive outlook on wildlife and conservation within the community.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Animal Caretaker Volunteer
Lutz Children's Museum
247 S Main St, Manchester, CT 06040
11.2023 - 08.2024
- Aided in the care of injured or displaced animals, contributing to conservation initiatives within the community.
- Improved animal welfare by providing consistent care and attention to their needs.
- Participated in animal feeding routines, ensuring proper nutrition for each species.
- Maintained records of animal care and feeding schedules to track animal care and history.
- Kept animals healthy and socialized by providing regular exercises and enrichment.
- Assisted in maintaining a clean and safe environment for both animals, volunteers, and visitors.
- Cleaned and sanitized cages and living areas to promote health and wellbeing.
- Monitored animals for signs of disease, illness, or injury and reported concerns.
- Observed strict safety protocols when handling various species, minimizing risk to both animals and caretakers alike.
- Collaborated effectively with fellow volunteers, fostering a positive working environment focused on animal care.
- Promoted positive public relations with wildlife in youth demographics.
- Enhanced visitor experience by sharing knowledge about various animals and their habitats.
- Contributed to the overall success of the organization through diligent volunteer work and dedication to animal care.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Maine
Orono, ME05-2028
High School Diploma -
Manchester High School
134 East Middle Turnpike, Manchester, CT 0604006-2024
Skills
- Compassion and empathy
- Attention to detail
- Record keeping
- Task prioritization
- Problem identification
- Animal care (handling, feeding, watering, enrichment)
- Cleaning enclosures and work environment
- Meal preparation
- Laundry washing
- Interpersonal communication
- Team collaboration
- Human and animal safety
Accomplishments
- Graduated High School as an honors student.
- Gained the Connecticut state seal of biliteracy for Spanish.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Professional Working
Timeline
Animal Caretaker Volunteer
Lutz Children's Museum
11.2023 - 08.2024
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
University of Maine
High School Diploma -
Manchester High School