Biology professional with hands-on experience in marine mammal husbandry, animal healthcare, behavioral observation, and animal welfare. Experienced providing care to Harbor seals and California sea lions, as well as caring for a diverse range of domestic and farm animals in a high-volume shelter environment. Currently lead lifesaving programs, overseeing staff and volunteers, emergency response, medical coordination, animal placement, transport, and development of animal-care procedures. Experienced working independently in fast-paced environments while prioritizing animal welfare, safety, critical thinking, and effective communication.
Overview
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years of professional experience
Work History
Lifesavings Program Lead
Animal Rescue League of Berks
Birdsboro, PA
04.2025 - Current
Oversaw daily operations of Lifesaving Programs department, enhancing foster care, animal placement, transport, and off-site adoption programs.
Provide leadership, training, coaching, and oversight to staff and volunteers while ensuring adherence to animal-care protocols, safety procedures, and organizational standards.
Provide veterinary-directed medical care, including administration of prescribed medications, vaccines, treatments, and supportive care, while monitoring animals for changes in health and behavior.
Oversee foster animal medical logistics, including veterinary appointments, health monitoring, treatment follow-up, medical documentation, and communication between fosters and shelter staff.
Coordinate the care and placement of dogs, cats, kittens, puppies, pregnant and nursing animals, small animals, and farm animals with varying medical and behavioral needs.
Coordinate animal transport logistics and serve as a liaison between internal departments and external rescue organizations and shelter partners.
Serve in an on-call capacity for foster emergencies, independently assessing urgent situations, communicating with fosters, and determining appropriate next steps during overnight and after-hours emergencies.
Developed, revised, and implemented standard operating procedures and resources, improving animal care, emergency response, workflow, and staff/volunteer consistency.
Lead staff and volunteer training and onboarding related to animal handling, husbandry, medical care, safety procedures, and department operations.
Animal Care Trainee
Ocean Connections
Hershey, PA
05.2023 - 10.2025
Provided daily care for Harbor Seals and California sea lions including diet preparation, behavioral observation, and facility sanitation
Maintained facility sanitation, cleanliness in animal environment, and completed water quality tests
Assisted trainers with training and husbandry behaviors for pinnipeds
Monitored animal health and behavior and recorded observations, including respiration and other relevant husbandry data
Free fed animals and worked with animals when senior staff is present
Trained new volunteers/interns in animal-care, sanitation, and facility procedures
Completed workshops on pinnipeds, pinniped behavior, training, and pinniped pregnancy
Engaged and educated audiences of up to 1,000 guests on animal care practices and conservation efforts
Passed Trainee exam November 17th, 2023
Animal Care Specialist
Animal Rescue League of Berks
Birdsboro, PA
08.2024 - 04.2025
Provide daily care, feeding, and monitoring of animals to ensure their health and well-being
Clean and sanitize animal enclosures, kennels, and common areas to maintain a safe hygienic environment
Supported adoption efforts by socializing animals and enhancing behavioral enrichment to improve adoptability
Collaborated with team members to deliver optimal care for rescued animals, ensuring their health and comfort
Trained and mentored new staff and volunteers on animal handling, care procedures, and safety protocols to maintain high standards
Milker
Mar Anne Farms
Wernersville, PA
07.2024 - 04.2025
Executed milking procedures using automated or manual systems, ensuring adherence to hygiene and safety protocols
Assessed cows for signs of illness, injury, or mastitis to maintain herd health and productivity
Clean and sanitize milking parlors and equipment to maintain high dairy quality standards
Handled cows gently and humanely, contributing to reduced stress and enhanced milk yield
Supervisor
Planet Fitness
Lebanon, PA
10.2023 - 05.2024
Assisted in training staff on customer service, product knowledge, and safe work practices to enhance team performance
Acts as the manager on duty in the absence of the store and/or assistant manager
Established effective communication among team members to foster a collaborative work environment
Maintained clean, sanitary gym environment to ensure member satisfaction and health standards
Promoted to supervisor position in January 2024
Learn to Skate Coach
Klick Lewis Arena
Palmyra, PA
01.2020 - 01.2024
Learn to Skate Coach
Lancaster Ice Rink
Lancaster, PA
01.2018 - 01.2022
Teaching toddlers through adults on the fundamentals of ice skating
Engaging children of all ages, levels, and cognition on the basics of ice skating
Junior camp counselor with Learn to Skate ice camps
Talk with children’s parents on how they are progressing
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology, Environmental Studies
Lebanon Valley College
Annville, PA
08-2024
Certification
PADI Open Water Scuba Certification - June 17th, 2024, CPR & First Aid Certified - October 16th, 2024
Timeline
Lifesavings Program Lead
Animal Rescue League of Berks
04.2025 - Current
Animal Care Specialist
Animal Rescue League of Berks
08.2024 - 04.2025
Milker
Mar Anne Farms
07.2024 - 04.2025
Supervisor
Planet Fitness
10.2023 - 05.2024
Animal Care Trainee
Ocean Connections
05.2023 - 10.2025
Learn to Skate Coach
Klick Lewis Arena
01.2020 - 01.2024
Learn to Skate Coach
Lancaster Ice Rink
01.2018 - 01.2022
Bachelor of Science - Biology, Environmental Studies
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