ISABELLA RICHARDSON
Frederick,MD
Summary
Dynamic individual with hands-on experience in dog training and talent for navigating challenges. Brings strong problem-solving skills and proactive approach to new tasks. Known for adaptability, creativity, and results-oriented mindset. Committed to making meaningful contributions and advancing organizational goals.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Area Coordinator
Guide Dog Foundation
08.2023 - Current
- Demonstrated adaptability by implementing customized training plans tailored to each individual puppy’s strengths and weaknesses.
- Maintained detailed records of each puppy’s progress, milestones, and behavioral patterns for future reference.
- Expanded cultural understanding by raising puppies with diverse backgrounds and unique needs.
- Promoted public awareness about service dogs by participating in community events and engaging with the public during outings.
Warehouse Manager
Accuflow Systems
05.2024 - 01.2026
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage areas.
- Consistently lifted materials weighing as much as 40 pounds.
- Helped maintain an organized stockroom by labeling shelves clearly, designating specific areas for different products, and rotating stock regularly as required.
- Reduced order processing times with streamlined picking, packing, and shipping procedures.
- Managed incoming shipments effectively by inspecting goods for quality control purposes before storing them appropriately.
- Ensured accurate order fulfillment by diligently cross-checking pick lists against packed items for consistency.
Camp Counselor
Camp Bow Wow
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Delivered timely and accurate direction to keep everyone from the dogs to the other staff safe
- Observed and kept a close eye on all the dogs in the yard at all times to avoid any conflict or bad situations
- Bathed, fed, cleaned, and refreshed everything for the dogs to keep everything sanitized between dogs' visits
- Monitored everything closely in order to make sure that any messes were picked up in a timely manner
- Greeted the owners and talked to them about their dog's stay with us
Kennel Technician
Old Farm Vet Hospital
10.2020 - 10.2021
- Supported animal health by keeping areas clean, neat, and properly sanitized
- Followed consistent safety procedures, maintained visible animal identification, and checked tags to minimize care errors
- Prepared food and formulas to meet the individual needs of animals under care with safe and nutritious meals
Zoo Medicine Internship, South Africa
Loop Abroad
06.2022 - 07.2022
- Delivered timely and accurate information to staff based on what I observed with all the animals
- Created enrichment projects based on each animal's individual needs
- Assisted with daily morning rounds to feed and observe animals from the big cats to the primates
- Worked on different sections each day observing the animals and reporting to staff observations
- Assisted on deworming and vaccinations with certain animals as required
- Educated the public that came to visit on the animals they were seeing
- Learned how to properly and humanly dart animals for sedation
Education
Bachelor of Science - Animal Science
UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND
College Park05.2026
Skills
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Leadership
- Time Management
- Self-motivated and disciplined
- Cleaning and organizing
- Animal handling expertise
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Friendly, positive attitude
Certification
- First Aid/CPR Certified for Small Animals
Timeline
Warehouse Manager
Accuflow Systems
05.2024 - 01.2026
Area Coordinator
Guide Dog Foundation
08.2023 - Current
Camp Counselor
Camp Bow Wow
06.2022 - 08.2022
Zoo Medicine Internship, South Africa
Loop Abroad
06.2022 - 07.2022
Kennel Technician
Old Farm Vet Hospital
10.2020 - 10.2021
Bachelor of Science - Animal Science
UNIVERSITY OF MARYLAND