Elizabeth Shouse
Gardner,MA
Summary
Reliable and punctual Animal Care team member with proven skills cleaning animal areas, coordinating inventory and managing animal needs with care and compassion. Highly organized and hardworking with good communication and multitasking abilities.
Talented Musician with expertise in multiple instruments and 13 years of experience. Selects music, coordinates practices and maintains equipment in good working order. Superb transposition skills.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Animal Shelter Attendant
Gardner Animal Shelter
06.2023 - Current
- Cleaned and sanitized cages and living areas to promote health and wellbeing.
- Provided companionship and comfort to animals in need of extra love and attention.
- Assisted with adoption process by providing information about animals to potential adopters.
- Kept animals healthy and socialized by providing regular exercises and walks.
- Helped with intake of newly surrendered animals, providing food, water and medical attention.
- Maintained detailed records of animal care and feeding schedules to track animal care and history.
- Collaborated with shelter staff to develop new initiatives to improve animals' quality of life.
- Kept cages, kennels, play yards, and grooming areas neat and clean.
- Followed pet care instructions for dietary needs and medication regimens.
- Monitored animals for behavioral problems and signs of health issues.
- Monitored animals for signs of disease, illness, or injury and communicated concerns to owners.
Freelance Musician
Self Employed
04.2023 - Current
- Specialized in both classical and contemporary music.
- Played various instruments professionally, including, saxophone, flute and oboe.
- Transposed music to alternate keys with speed and accuracy.
- Fulfilled roles in orchestras and chamber ensembles, collaborating well with fellow musicians.
- Performed in 8 shows.
- Promoted musical career by maintaining website or social media presence.
- Repaired broken strings and other instrument issues.
- Provided musical background for live shows such as ballets, operas, musical theatre, and cabarets.
- Selected music carefully in order to achieve balance of musical styles on program.
- Selected appropriate pieces to meet performance needs and showcase skills.
Equipment Room Attendant
Bridgewater State University
09.2020 - 05.2024
- Cleaning athletic uniforms and preparing them for use.
- Cleaning towels for use by members of campus gym and student athletes.
- Building equipment for student athletes to use in practice.
Education
High School Diploma -
Gardner High School
Gardner, MA06.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Music Pre-Therapy
Bridgewater State University
Bridgewater, MA05.2024
Skills
- Animal Training Experience
- Strong Communication Skills
- Animal Care Expertise
- Multitasking Capabilities
- Problem Solving Abilities
- Patience and Tolerance
- Kennel Care
- Sight Reading/Reading Sheet Music
- Time Management/Organizational Skills
- Session Playing
- Saxophone, Flute and Oboe Proficiency
- Transposing
Accomplishments
- Principle Saxophonist with the Bridgewater State University Wind Ensemble.
- Organized and performed solo recital at Bridgewater State University.
- Performed as a pit musician in Bridgewater-Raynham High School's production of "Anything Goes!"
Timeline
Animal Shelter Attendant
Gardner Animal Shelter
06.2023 - Current
Freelance Musician
Self Employed
04.2023 - Current
Equipment Room Attendant
Bridgewater State University
09.2020 - 05.2024
High School Diploma -
Gardner High School
Bachelor of Arts - Music Pre-Therapy
Bridgewater State University
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