Chelsea Fortna
Bellingham,WA
Summary
Dedicated student and worker with a proven track record at Heaven on Earth Animal Retirement Sanctuary, demonstrating interpersonal communication skills and adaptability. Led a successful fundraiser with fellow students, raising $261 for the Bellingham Food Bank, and led educational workshops surrounding suicide prevention and trusted adults, showcasing leadership and teamwork. Years long devotion to piano and experience as an accompanist, underscoring a commitment to responsibility and hard work.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Animal Caretaker
Heaven on Earth Animal Retirement Sanctuary
2023.06 - Current
- Minimized animal injury risk by monitoring behaviors and eliminating safety hazards.
- Cleaned animals and enclosures to promote optimal health.
- Effectively communicated with coworkers to coordinate completion of tasks.
- Prepared special diets for animals to accommodate specific health conditions and species-specific needs.
Accompanist
Self-employed
2022.01 - Current
- Accompanied peers for various music competitions & events.
- Collaborated with students & teachers to achieve desired sounds and to organize rehearsal times.
Volunteer
Youth for the Environment and People (YEP!)
2022.09 - 2023.01
- Learned about food waste in order to organize a community engagement and education effort.
- Collaborated with peers and created an education table and fundraiser event for the Bellingham Food Bank.
- Raised $261 for the Bellingham Food Bank and ran an education table at the Bellingham Farmers Market about food waste.
Volunteer
M.A.D. H.O.P.E.
2021.09 - 2022.06
- Led three Trusted Adult Workshops, educating adults in the community about being trusted adults.
- Worked with peers to create and present a presentation.
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
Education
High School Diploma -
Sehome High School
Bellingham, WA06.2025
Skills
- Interpersonal communication
- Quick learner
- Responsible
- Hard working
- Leadership
- Adaptability
- Teamwork
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Elementary
Timeline
Animal Caretaker
Heaven on Earth Animal Retirement Sanctuary
2023.06 - Current
Volunteer
Youth for the Environment and People (YEP!)
2022.09 - 2023.01
Accompanist
Self-employed
2022.01 - Current
Volunteer
M.A.D. H.O.P.E.
2021.09 - 2022.06
High School Diploma -
Sehome High School
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