Don Search
Columbus,OH
Summary
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Dog Daycare Attendant
Barks And Rec
01.2024 - Current
- Gave animals proper attention to promote secure environment in owner's absence.
- Ensured timely feeding schedules were maintained for all dogs within the facility according to owner-provided instructions.
- Managed inventory, maintained optimal storage to meet expected needs, and cleaned daycare areas.
- Increased repeat business through friendly and professional communication with clients about their pets'' progress and behavior.
Volunteer
American Primate Educational Sanctuary (A.P.E.S.)
01.2024 - Current
- Prepared meals for white-handed gibbons and washed dishes and equipment used to make meals.
- Helped clean gibbon enclosures.
Grounds Maintenance Team Member
Columbus Zoo And Aquarium & Zoombezi Bay Waterpark
05.2023 - 07.2023
- Picked up and took out trash in my assigned areas, cleaned and resupplied bathrooms, set up for events, cleaned spills and stains, handled lights, and blew leaves and debris.
- Helped guests with any questions they had and lost kids find their parents.
- Chased off any outside animals (mostly geese) who were bothering guests.
- Kept an eye on the animals and contacting zookeepers if I saw anything wrong.
- Assisted other team members with anything they needed.
Volunteer
Ohio Wildlife Center
06.2014 - 07.2014
- Handled animals, prepared food, and cleaned enclosures.
Education
Undergraduate Degree Bachelor of Arts (Political Science Major with minors in Theatre and Anthropology) -
The Ohio State University
12.2023
Skills
- Writing
- Mentoring
- Research
- Public Speaking
- Computer Knowledge
- Team Management
- Experience in Animal Care
Awards
- Eagle Scout Rank (Boy Scouts of America) 01/01/2020: Eagle Scout is the highest achievement or rank attainable in the Scouts BSA program of the Boy Scouts of America (BSA). It is earned by completing requirements in the ranking process and completing an Eagle Scout service project approved by the BSA. My service project was constructing a fire pit and patio for the Run The Race Farm owned by the Brian Muha Foundation.
- St. Charles Preparatory School National Honor Society Member 03/01/2018-05/01/2020: Selected for academic achievement, service, and character. Involved in service projects, underclassmen mentoring and tutoring, and community leadership.
Timeline
Dog Daycare Attendant
Barks And Rec
01.2024 - Current
Volunteer
American Primate Educational Sanctuary (A.P.E.S.)
01.2024 - Current
Grounds Maintenance Team Member
Columbus Zoo And Aquarium & Zoombezi Bay Waterpark
05.2023 - 07.2023
Volunteer
Ohio Wildlife Center
06.2014 - 07.2014
Undergraduate Degree Bachelor of Arts (Political Science Major with minors in Theatre and Anthropology) -
The Ohio State University
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