ELIZABETH SPIEGELMAN
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Dedicated and adaptable professional with a proactive attitude and the ability to learn quickly. Strong work ethic and effective communication skills. Eager to contribute to a dynamic team and support organizational goals.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Design Assistant
Elizabeth Kannan Interior Design
Bethesda, Maryland
09.2023 - Current
- Assisted the designer in creating interior layouts and presentations for client projects.
- Coordinated material samples and product selections for design proposals and client meetings.
- Communicated with vendors to source materials and furnishings for various projects.
- Measured rooms and documented information to plan layouts.
- Researched fixtures and furnishings aligned with project requirements and design style.
- Generated creative ideas for digital media campaigns.
- Managed calendars and schedules for the designer.
Pet Caretaker
Self-Employed
01.2013 - 12.2025
- Provided individualized care to a variety of animals, specializing in dogs and horses.
- Fed, watered, and administered medication, as per owner instructions.
- Conducted regular excursions to ensure exercise and socialization.
- Monitored complex health conditions, and reported any concerns to owners.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for pets during stays.
- Developed trustful relationships with pets through consistent interaction and playtime.
- Provided grooming services, such as brushing and bathing, when requested.
- Assisted in compassionate end-of-life care.
Barn Staff
Serenity Farm, LLC
Lititz, Pennsylvania
01.2022 - 05.2023
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of barn facilities and animal enclosures
- Provided support during veterinary visits to ensure animal well-being
- Implemented safety protocols for handling animals and equipment properly
- Turned-out/brought-in horses from pasture
- Socialized new horses with a diligent and patient approach, focused on building trust and obedience
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving horses or riders
- Monitored horse health through individualized observation of behavior, attitude, and physical condition
- Provided feed, water, and grooming to horses in a timely manner
- Mixed feed, additives and medicines in prescribed portions
- Assisted with events hosted on-site
Camp Counselor
Rock Creek Park Horse Center
Washington, District of Columbia
06.2012 - 08.2014
- Supervised daily activities for children at Rock Creek Park Horse Center
- Facilitated horseback riding lessons for campers of varying skill levels.
- Explained principles, techniques and safety procedures and demonstrated use of materials and equipment
- Assisted in maintaining stable cleanliness and horse care routines
Education
High School Diploma -
The Maret School
Washington, DC06-2018
Some College (No Degree) - Psychology
Franklin And Marshall College
Lancaster, PASkills
- Animal behavior and body language recognition
- Animal handling
- Grooming techniques
- Tick removal
- Health monitoring
- Horsemanship instruction for beginners
- Safety procedures
- Patience and tolerance
Relocation
Los Angeles, 06/01/23
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Design Assistant
Elizabeth Kannan Interior Design
09.2023 - Current
Barn Staff
Serenity Farm, LLC
01.2022 - 05.2023
Pet Caretaker
Self-Employed
01.2013 - 12.2025
Camp Counselor
Rock Creek Park Horse Center
06.2012 - 08.2014
High School Diploma -
The Maret School
Some College (No Degree) - Psychology
Franklin And Marshall College