Courtney Rowland
Watertown,CT
Summary
Energetic Animal Science Student, comfortable with handling both small and large animals. Able and willing to work within all levels of an organization. Committed to the well-being of pets, livestock and small animals as well as the peace of mind of their owners/handlers. Knowledgeable in area's of: administration of medicine, proper humane restraint, A.I. of swine, piglet delivery, iron shots, tooth nipping, assist with tagging, castration, wound care, barn chores, feeding, grooming, showing.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Summer Camp Teacher
Flanders Nature Center
Woodbury, CT
06.2018 - Current
- Collaborated with other camp counselors to design fun and enriching learning activities for campers.
- Developed age-appropriate arts and crafts activities to encourage campers' artistic skills development and creative expression.
- Care of various farm animals on property.
- Followed established emergency procedures to enable best possible resolution of incidents.
- Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
- Communicated with parents about campers' activities and reported concerns and suggestions to supervisor.
- Supervised camper activities to address behavioral issues and promote fun, safety and inclusivity.
Farm Hand
March Farm
Bethlehem, CT
08.2019 - 10.2019
- Displayed consistent, positive attitude towards customers, peers and other personnel, even during high-stress situations.
- Operated cash register for cash, check and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Reconciled cash drawer at end shift.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Animal Science
University of Massachusetts Amherst
Amherst, MA05.2025
High School Diploma -
Nonnewaug High School
Woodbury, CT06.2021
Skills
- Animal behavior knowledge, comfortable with both small and large animals
- Proper animal restraint
- Medication administration, AI of swine, piglet delivery, iron shots, teeth nipping, castration, wound care, grooming and showing
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Group Supervision
- Scheduling Events and Programs
- Relationship Building
- Efficient and reliable with excellent time management skills
Accomplishments
- Division 1 Track and Field Athlete, University Massachusetts-Amherst
- Ranked 11th Nationally in High Jump at The National Scholastic Athletics Foundation (NSAF) Outdoor National Championship at Hayward Field, University of Oregon, Eugene, OR, July 2021
- 1st Place High Jump, State of Connecticut CIAC Open High School Championship, June 2021
- 2nd Place Heptathlon, State of Connecticut CIAC State Open High School Championship, June 2021
Timeline
Farm Hand
March Farm
08.2019 - 10.2019
Summer Camp Teacher
Flanders Nature Center
06.2018 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Animal Science
University of Massachusetts Amherst
High School Diploma -
Nonnewaug High School