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Emily Cooper

Summary

Enthusiastic about animal welfare and well-being, I would love an opportunity to work with marine animals at Sea World while I pursue my veterinary education. Reliable animal care team member with proven skills cleaning animal areas and managing animal needs with care and compassion. Highly experienced, organized, and hardworking with good communication and multitasking abilities. Responsible Animal Caretaker skilled in general animal welfare management. Promotes good health with fun, safe and clean environments. Dependably carries out instructions and stays current on schedules. I am eagar to secure an entry-level Husbandry Assistant position.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Aquarium Technician

Robert Glance II
01.2023 - Current
  • Setup and maintenance of 8 freshwater and two saltwater aquariums for display purposes, coral frag propagation, and freshwater shrimp breeding.
  • Maintained and operated aquarium life support systems.
  • Perform constant water parameter testing, water changes, correct dosing of chemicals and trace elements.
  • Diet preparation, feeding, and care of numerous aquatic animals and careful monitoring of animal health and breeding.
  • Assisting in sales, packaging, and delivery of various rare freshwater shrimp species.
  • Followed pet care instructions for dietary needs and medication regimens.

Tropi-Quatics Pet Center

Denis: Owner
04.2020 - 08.2020
  • Cleaned and sanitized cages and living areas to promote health and wellbeing.
  • Provided expertise/advise on animal care, animals compatibility, and proper setup.
  • Monitored health of animals.
  • Providing daily care and feeding to all kinds of animals.
  • Preformed tank maintenance including water changes using five gallon buckets.
  • Filled and transported 5 gallon containers of aquarium safe water to customers.
  • Built relationships with customers, aided in problem resolution, trained other employees, and worked closely with management
  • Helped with intake of newly surrendered animals, providing food, water and medical attention.

Van's Sales Associate

Vans Off The Wall
01.2019 - 04.2020
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
  • Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
  • Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
  • Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.
  • Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
  • Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.
  • Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
  • Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
  • Educated clients on current promotional offerings and products using persuasive selling tactics.
  • Greeted customers and offered assistance with selecting merchandise, finding accessories and completing purchases.
  • Served customers with knowledgeable, friendly support at every stage of shopping and purchasing.
  • Informed customers of promotions to increase sales productivity and volume.
  • Drove store revenue by offering customers accessories and related purchases to complete selections.
  • Promoted conversion of casual shoppers into customers through product knowledge and product solutions to meet customer needs.
  • Presented professional image consistent with company's brand values.

Lush Seasonal Sales Associate

Lush Cosmetics
10.2018 - 01.2019
  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
  • Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
  • Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
  • Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.
  • Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
  • Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
  • Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
  • Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.
  • Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
  • Served customers with knowledgeable, friendly support at every stage of shopping and purchasing.
  • Selected correct products based on customer needs, product specifications and applicable regulations.
  • Presented professional image consistent with company's brand values.
  • Promoted conversion of casual shoppers into customers through product knowledge and product solutions to meet customer needs.

Education

No Degree - Veterinary Technology

San Diego Mesa College
San Diego, CA
2026

High School Diploma -

York Community High School
Elmhurst, IL
2020

Skills

  • Lab Work
  • Animal Behavior Education
  • Maintain Equipment
  • Problem Identification
  • Breeding Habits Explanation
  • Dietary Needs
  • Manage Schedules
  • Information Collection and Recording
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Animal Interaction
  • Pet Owner Advisory
  • Policy and Procedure Explanations
  • Animal Examinations
  • Critical Thinking
  • Animal Observations
  • Direct Care
  • Ph Testing
  • Food Supplement Preparation
  • Prepare Food
  • Behavior Monitoring
  • Animal Husbandry
  • Animal Quarters Maintenance
  • Human and Animal Safety
  • Housekeeping Duties
  • Food Intake Monitoring
  • Basic Animal Care

Timeline

Aquarium Technician

Robert Glance II
01.2023 - Current

Tropi-Quatics Pet Center

Denis: Owner
04.2020 - 08.2020

Van's Sales Associate

Vans Off The Wall
01.2019 - 04.2020

Lush Seasonal Sales Associate

Lush Cosmetics
10.2018 - 01.2019

No Degree - Veterinary Technology

San Diego Mesa College

High School Diploma -

York Community High School

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