- Volunteering for community initiatives to give back to local communities and make a positive impact
- Gym Workouts
- Creating digital artwork using software like Photoshop, Illustrator, or Procreate
Faith Donaldson
Galena
Summary
Committed and compassionate Kennel Technician providing quality care for animals. Proficient in animal safety protocols and possesses excellent communication and customer service skills.
Dependable retail sales professional with experience in dynamic, high-performance environments. Skilled in processing transactions, handling cash, using registers and arranging merchandise. Maintains high-level customer satisfaction by smoothly resolving customer requests, needs, and problems.
Motivated student currently working towards degree in Animal Science. Adept at prepping resources, equipment, and materials for research. Extensive background in investigating Animal Reproduction research.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Kennel Technician
Healthy Pets of Lewis Center
05.2025 - Current
- Supervised daily care routines for various breeds, ensuring optimal health and safety standards.
- Implemented efficient cleaning protocols to maintain sanitary conditions across kennel facilities.
- Monitored animal behavior and health, reporting concerns to veterinary staff promptly.
Sales Associate
Designer Shoe Warehouse
08.2022 - Current
- Provided exceptional customer service, enhancing shopping experience and fostering loyalty.
- Maintained organized sales floor, ensuring optimal product placement and visual merchandising standards.
- Collaborated with team members to execute promotional displays, driving sales and customer engagement.
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Michigan State University Department of Animal Science
09.2025 - 05.2026
- Maintained animal welfare for young zebrafish and adult zebrafish.
- Partook in cell staining and embryo staining.
- Maintained detailed records of all experiments conducted, ensuring easy accessibility and proper documentation procedures were followed.
- Planned, modified and executed research techniques, procedures and tests.
Student Research Assistant
Michigan State University, College of Veterinary Medicine
10.2024 - 08.2025
- Researched the effects of forever chemicals and their effects on pets.
- Reached out to many people in the Lansing area about their knowledge on PFAS in pets.
Veterinary Assistant
Vet Clinic East
06.2023 - 06.2023
- Shadowed veterinarians performing surgeries, examinations, and administering treatments to various animal species.
Education
Major - Animal Science with a Concentration in Pre-Veterinary Medicine
Michigan State University
East Lansing, MI05-2026
High School Diploma -
Columbus Academy
Gahanna, OH06-2024
Skills
- Sanitation protocols
- Animal handling expertise
- Customer service
- Researching skills
- Laboratory techniques
- Teamwork and collaboration
Interests
Timeline
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Michigan State University Department of Animal Science
09.2025 - 05.2026
Kennel Technician
Healthy Pets of Lewis Center
05.2025 - Current
Student Research Assistant
Michigan State University, College of Veterinary Medicine
10.2024 - 08.2025
Veterinary Assistant
Vet Clinic East
06.2023 - 06.2023
Sales Associate
Designer Shoe Warehouse
08.2022 - Current
Major - Animal Science with a Concentration in Pre-Veterinary Medicine
Michigan State University
High School Diploma -
Columbus Academy