Emma Ruth Cooper
Hoover,AL
Summary
Current high school senior, friendly and compassionate, with natural ability to connect with individuals in need. Possesses strong communication and organizational skills. Dedicated to providing supportive services and fostering positive environment for people and animals in need. Looking to obtain a Bachelor's degree in Biology to eventually pursue a career in veterinary medicine.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Pet Sitter
Hoover, AL
07.2023 - Current
- Provides attentive care for pets, ensuring their safety and well-being during owner absences
- Cleans out and scoops litter trays and food and water bowls to provide clean environment for pets
- Increases repeat business with exceptional care and personalized attention to pets' needs
Babysitter
Hoover, AL
07.2023 - Current
- Supervises children's activities, ensuring safety and engagement during playtime
- Adapts care techniques based on individual children's personalities and preferences
Outreach and Education Assistant
Greater Birmingham Humane Society
Birmingham, AL
06.2024 - 04.2026
- Communicated via phone and email with clients for scheduling appointments and provided helpful resources
- Helped lead camps and manage education events
- Enhanced accuracy of record-keeping with diligent maintenance of logs and records
- Assisted in daily care and feeding of shelter animals, ensuring their health and well-being
- Collaborated with veterinary staff to monitor animal health and facilitate medical treatments as needed
- Confirmed appointments, communicated with clients, and updated client records
- Resolved customer problems and complaints
- Cultivated positive relationships with clients through professional demeanor and interpersonal skills
- Provided care for animals before surgeries
- Provided thorough preoperative preparations for surgical cases including clipping fur from incision sites while maintaining animal comfort throughout the process
- Monitored animal health by observing behavior, vital signs, and administering medications as directed
- Enhanced clinic efficiency by maintaining clean and organized treatment areas, surgical suites, and kennels
- Recorded symptoms and documented medical observations to inform treatment decisions
Education
High School Diploma -
Hoover High School
Hoover, AL05.2026
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Riverchase Career Connections Center
Hoover, AL05.2026
Dual Enrollment Credits -
Jefferson State Community College
Birmingham, ALSkills
- Animal care and welfare
- Animal socialization techniques
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Dependable and responsible
- Attention to detail
- Critical thinking
- Organization and time management
- Customer/client relations
Accomplishments
- All-A Honor Roll at Hoover High School (2023-2026)
- National Junior Honor Society (2022)
- National Honor Society (2024-2026)
- National Technical Honor Society (2024-2026)
- Awarded Presidential Scholarship from UAB
- Awarded automatic admission to UAB Graduate School
- Awarded automatic admission into UAB Honors College
Certification
- Certified Patient Care Technician
- Certified Basic Life Support Provider for AED and CPR
Timeline
Outreach and Education Assistant
Greater Birmingham Humane Society
06.2024 - 04.2026
Pet Sitter
07.2023 - Current
Babysitter
07.2023 - Current
High School Diploma -
Hoover High School
-
Riverchase Career Connections Center
Dual Enrollment Credits -
Jefferson State Community College