Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Affiliations
References
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Timeline
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Gwen Wronoski

Gwen Wronoski

Schenectady,NY

Summary

I'm an Animal Science major in my senior year at SUNY Cobleskill. I have a focus in pre-veterinary science with have high level of handling experience with various kinds of animals from wildlife to domestic. I love working with all different kinds of animals and not afraid of working with new kinds of them.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Kennel Assistant

The Animal Hospital
Slingerlands, NY
08.2024 - Current
  • Cleaned and sanitized kennels, cages, runs, and yards to maintain a safe and healthy environment for the animals.
  • Managed inventory of food supplies, bedding materials, toys, medication supplies.
  • Stayed on top of laundry, sweeping and disinfection protocols.
  • Sprayed down and applied cleaning solutions to animal cages to remove waste and dirt.
  • Fed and refreshed water for animals staying in kennels on regular eating schedules.
  • Washed and disinfected animals' food and water bowls each day.
  • Sanitized floors and other surfaces to provide sterile environment.
  • Supported animal health by keeping areas clean, neat and properly sanitized.
  • Walked animals outside to avoid accidents in play areas or bedding.

Cashier

Hannaford Supermarket & Pharmacy
Guilderland, NY
06.2020 - 08.2024
  • Maintained cleanliness of checkout area including countertops, registers, windowsills and floors.
  • Issued receipts, refunds, credits or change due to customers.
  • Helped customers find specific products, answered questions, and offered product advice.
  • Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.
  • Resolved customer complaints professionally in accordance with company policy.
  • Delivered high level of customer service to patrons using active listening and engagement skills.

Restaurant Hostess

Bullshead Restaurant
Cobleskill, NY
02.2024 - 06.2024
  • Provided menus and answered questions about menu items and specials.
  • Greeted customers and escorted them to their tables.
  • Performed opening and closing duties such as restocking supplies and cleaning work areas.
  • Resolved customer complaints in a professional manner while maintaining a positive attitude towards guests.
  • Answered phone inquiries to schedule and confirm reservations, record takeout orders and respond to service questions.

Volunteer

Whispering Willow Wild Care
Schenectady, NY
06.2023 - Present

Whispering Willow is a birds of prey non-profits focused in rehabilitation and release of injured wildlife

  • Assisted with fundraising efforts, including education programs and events around the Capital District.
  • Over 400 hours of working with this non-profit organization
  • Helped with maintenance of aviaries such as cleaning cages, refilling water bowls, cleaning toys, perches and floors.
  • Feeding mice, chicks, mealworms, fruit and seed to the birds and sometimes hand feeding.
  • Use of proper handling of the Birds

Education

Bachelor of Science - Animal Sciences

SUNY College of Agriculture And Technology At Cobleskill
Cobleskill, NY
05-2025

High Honors -

Guilderland High School
Guilderland Center, NY
06-2021

Skills

  • Teamwork and Collaboration
  • Animal Safety
  • Animal Handling
  • Customer Service
  • Time management skills
  • Faster Learner
  • Ability to Work Under Pressure
  • Communication

Certification

  • Certificate of Participation and Animal Training with Ecolife Vets in The Wild Expeditions in South Africa
  • Certificate of Standard Reptile Medicine Course with Hoedspruit Reptile Centre in South Africa

Affiliations

  • Part of the pre- vet club and The Wildlife Society at SUNY Cobleskill
  • GPA of 3.2 at SUNY Cobleskill
  • Traveled to South Africa on May 20th of 2024 for a vets in the wild expedition and gained more wildlife and domestic animal medical experience
  • Worked with HALO Outreach in South Africa, pop up clinic for local pets in rural communities
  • Volunteer at Whispering Willow Wild care
  • Past volunteer at Mohawk Hudson Humane Society

References

  • Rebecca Ostrander (Manager), Hannaford Supermarket

beckyjjsga@icloud.com (518)225-8406

  • Karen, LVT (Management), The Animal Hospital

Karen@TheAnimalHospital.com (518)256-0584

  • Dana Weir, LVT, MS Ed (professor), SUNY Cobleskill

WeirDA@cobleskill.edu (518)255-5769

Personal Phone Number: (518) 867-1359

  • Kimberly Tarvis (Professor), SUNY Cobleskill (CANR 307)

tarviskm@cobleskill.edu (518)255-5797

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Kennel Assistant

The Animal Hospital
08.2024 - Current

Restaurant Hostess

Bullshead Restaurant
02.2024 - 06.2024

Volunteer

Whispering Willow Wild Care
06.2023 - Present

Cashier

Hannaford Supermarket & Pharmacy
06.2020 - 08.2024

Bachelor of Science - Animal Sciences

SUNY College of Agriculture And Technology At Cobleskill

High Honors -

Guilderland High School
Gwen Wronoski
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