- Hiking
- Surfing
- Sports
- I played on the Colorado State Club baseball team for 3 years, where we made regionals every year I played
- Animal Care
- Wildlife Photography
Derek Wells
Fort Collins,CO
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Summary
Offering a compassionate and patient demeanor, eager to learn and develop in an animal care environment. Brings a strong foundation in biology and animal behavior, ready to quickly absorb and apply new information. Ready to use and develop skills in animal care and safety in an animal husbandry role.
Work History
Volunteer
Animal Alliance
Fort Collins, CO
11.2025 - 04.2026
- Assisted daily animal care and maintenance operations to maintain safe, healthy living conditions.
- Oversaw daily facility upkeep, ensuring clean, organized operational conditions for program requirements.
- Utilized strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
- Presented organization positively and professionally by delivering professional conduct and effective interpersonal communication.
Mover
Absolute Moving
Holly Ridge, NC
07.2023 - 08.2023
- Assisted in packing and loading items safely for transport.
- Maintained organization of moving equipment and supplies for efficient workflows.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure timely delivery of client possessions.
- Followed safety protocols to minimize risks during lifting and transporting tasks.
- Communicated effectively with clients to address concerns and provide updates.
- Adapted quickly to varying job sites and client needs, enhancing service quality.
- Learned operational procedures and best practices for effective moving strategies.
- Provided support in inventory management of moving materials and tools used daily.
- Worked closely with team members to develop efficient strategies for completing moves within designated timeframes.
- Maneuvered items carefully through narrow hallways and doorways to prevent damage.
- Moved furniture and boxes using utility dolly and truck ramp.
- Reduced potential damage to items by using appropriate packing materials and techniques for fragile or valuable possessions.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Zoology
Colorado State University-Fort Collins
Fort Collins, CO05-2027
Skills
- Animal care
- Pet care experience
- Animal behavior understanding
- Pet enrichment techniques
- Biological sciences
- Effective communication
- Collaborative teamwork
- Strong organizational skills
- Effective time management practices
Interests
Timeline
Volunteer
Animal Alliance
11.2025 - 04.2026
Mover
Absolute Moving
07.2023 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Science - Zoology
Colorado State University-Fort Collins