Hadley Swainbank
Georgia
Summary
Recent college graduate dedicated to wildlife conservation in Vermont, with proven teamwork and customer service skills. Strong attention to detail, organizational abilities, and adaptability enhance effectiveness in various roles. Committed to animal care, ensuring safety through careful management of animal environments. Versatile professional capable of supporting both administrative and facilities maintenance tasks to meet animal care needs.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Kennel Attendant
Sleepy Dog Kennel
Colchester
05.2024 - Current
- Implemented safe animal restraint techniques for grooming, medication administration, and behavioral management, ensuring animal safety.
- Attention to social cues of canines during play and introduction, ensuring a safe environment
- Trained shy dogs and fosters, boosting their confidence.
- Established hygienic environment enhancing health and comfort for dogs.
Tutor, Peer Support
Academic Support Center
Castleton
01.2023 - Current
- Adapted tutoring approaches for students with diverse learning needs, including differently-abled individuals
- Cultivated a supportive learning environment through active listening and structured goal-setting, promoting student confidence and achievement
- Provided individualized academic support by developing study, note-taking, and time management strategies
Wildlife Rehabilitation Intern
Otter Creek Wildlife Rescue
Vergennes
06.2024 - 09.2024
- Administered daily care to wildlife species, including feeding, bathing, and giving medications.
- Assisted with wound treatment and medical care, contributing to stabilization of injured wildlife
- Monitored animal behavior and reported observations to senior staff, aiding in development of effective care plans
- Maintained clean and safe enclosures, promoting recovery and well-being of wildlife
- Supported general operations of the facility, demonstrating reliability and compassion in a fast-paced setting
Key Holder, Sales Associate
Dollar General
Georgia and Castleton
01.2021 - 08.2023
- Led shifts and supervised team members, fostering collaboration to enhance store efficiency
- Managed cash handling, deposits, and register operations, ensuring accuracy and customer trust
- Maintained inventory and stocked merchandise while ensuring cleanliness and safety standards were met
Education
Bachelor of Science - Forest And Wildlife Conservation
Vermont State University
Castleton, Vermont05-2025
Skills
- Animal care
- Pet care knowledge
- Animal behavior assessment
- Safety protocols
- Data analysis
- Excel proficiency
- PowerPoint expertise
- Problem solving
- Team leadership
- Leadership skills
References
Available Upon Request
Community Service
- Pen pal Program, 2022 - 2023, Wrote letter back and forth with 5th graders from Castleton Middle School
- Community Clean Up, 2021, Cleaned up disc golf course with university
- Dog Club, Essex Highschool, Essex VT, 2020 - 2021, Raised money for various dog charities and rescues through fundraising events
- Volunteered at the Food Shelf, 11/13 - 12/15, Collected and delivered food to the food shelf
- Helped with Fundraising and participated in The Big Chill, 2018 - Present, Raised money for the Vermont Epilepsy Foundation through participation in the event
Activities And Leadership Experience
- Teaching Assistant for Biology II Lab, 2023-2024
- Teaching Assistant for Forest Ecology Lab, 2023
- Teaching Assistant for Botany, 2020 - 2021
Timeline
Wildlife Rehabilitation Intern
Otter Creek Wildlife Rescue
06.2024 - 09.2024
Kennel Attendant
Sleepy Dog Kennel
05.2024 - Current
Tutor, Peer Support
Academic Support Center
01.2023 - Current
Key Holder, Sales Associate
Dollar General
01.2021 - 08.2023
Bachelor of Science - Forest And Wildlife Conservation
Vermont State University