Erica Wilder
Belleville
Summary
Responsible, reliable, hardworking individual seeking a position I can use my exceptional skills to enhance my work experience by gaining as much knowledge as possible. I am reliable with deadlines, a quick learner with great observational skills and dedicated to following instructions. I have great verbal, written and phone etiquette. I have a passion for people and animals.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Docent
Essex County Turtle Back Zoo
04.2024 - Current
- Educated visitors on animal behavior and conservation efforts, enhancing public engagement and awareness.
- Developed and delivered educational programs for diverse audiences, fostering a deeper understanding of wildlife.
- Provide a happy and friendly experience for visitors.
- Attend meetings, take directions, and providing assistance when needed.
HR Assistant summer intern
Passaic Valley Water Commission
06.2025 - 08.2025
- Help file personnel records and employee relations reports.
- Assist other departments when needed
Camp Counselor
ALA Summer Camp
06.2021 - 08.2022
- Set up, clean up, monitor and assist with arts and crafts activities to ensure that instructions are followed and/or answer any questions.
- Follow and enforce rules and procedures that will ensure adequate performance and personnel safety on or off campus, in or outdoors activities and trips.
- Supervised daily activities and provided engagement among campers..
- Attend every camp staff meeting and offer ideas.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Canine Training & Management
SUNY, Cobleskill
Cobleskill, NY06-2028
High School Diploma - undefined
Abundant Life Academy H.S.
Nutley, NJ01-2024
Skills
- Effective communication
- Organizational skills
- Strong interpersonal skills
- Adaptive learning
- Problem-solving
Professional skills
Canine oriented skills
- Kennel cleaning and sanitizing
- Knowledge in dog handling and body language
- Canine first aid and heat stroke handling
- Cooperative care knowledge and skills
- Animal welfare
- Animal enrichment strategies
Certification
- Humane Society
- National Wildlife Society
Timeline
HR Assistant summer intern
Passaic Valley Water Commission
06.2025 - 08.2025
Docent
Essex County Turtle Back Zoo
04.2024 - Current
Camp Counselor
ALA Summer Camp
06.2021 - 08.2022
High School Diploma - undefined
Abundant Life Academy H.S.
Bachelor of Science - Canine Training & Management
SUNY, Cobleskill