Gretchen Sackman
Cincinnati,OH
Summary
Passionate and compassionate individual with natural affinity for working with animals. Possesses foundational knowledge in animal behavior and welfare, coupled with essential skills in basic animal care and handling. Dedicated to supporting health and well-being of animals through attentive and careful care.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Camp Counselor
WAVE Foundation at Newport Aquarium
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
- Acted as a positive role model, demonstrating strong leadership skills and exemplifying the camp''s core values.
- Collaborated with fellow counselors to create memorable events that promoted teamwork and strengthened bonds among campers.
- Enhanced camper's knowledge about ambassador animals and the aquatic world.
Animal Care Intern
Boonshoft Museum of Discovery
01.2024 - 04.2024
- Collaborated with team members to develop engaging enrichment activities, stimulating positive behaviors in animals.
- Demonstrated commitment to ethical practices in wildlife conservation through adherence to established guidelines within intern role responsibilities.
- Promoted public awareness of animal conservation efforts through educational presentations and demonstrations.
- Enhanced animal welfare by monitoring health, observing behavior, and reporting concerns to supervisors.
- Cleaned animal enclosures maintain clean living spaces for pets and prevent spread of disease.
Dog Daycare Attendant
DogTown
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Improved dog socialization by closely monitoring playtime and encouraging positive interactions among dogs.
- Reduced the risk of accidents by closely supervising play areas and promptly addressing any signs of aggression or distress in dogs.
- Supported overall facility cleanliness by regularly sanitizing dog spaces and equipment to maintain a healthy environment.
Dog Kennel Attendant
The Pet Spot
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Maintained a clean and sanitary kennel environment through daily cleaning tasks, ensuring the comfort and well-being of all animals.
- Monitored and maintained food and water of boarded animals according to animal dietary health guidelines.
- Reduced stress levels for animals during their stay by creating a calm and nurturing environment that catered to individual needs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Biology
University of Dayton
Dayton, OH05-2025
Skills
- Problem-Solving
- Positive Engagement
- Team Leadership
- Effective Communication
- First Aid
- Animal Enrichment
- Feeding routines
- Behavior Observation
- Animal Care
- Patience and understanding
Certification
- PADI Open Water SCUBA
- Darkness to Light Stewards of Children
- Suicide REACH Prevention
- CPR/AED Certification
- First AID
Timeline
Camp Counselor
WAVE Foundation at Newport Aquarium
05.2024 - 08.2024
Animal Care Intern
Boonshoft Museum of Discovery
01.2024 - 04.2024
Dog Daycare Attendant
DogTown
05.2023 - 08.2023
Dog Kennel Attendant
The Pet Spot
05.2022 - 08.2022
- PADI Open Water SCUBA
- Darkness to Light Stewards of Children
- Suicide REACH Prevention
- CPR/AED Certification
- First AID
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Biology
University of Dayton
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