Jessica Hendricks
Danielsville,PA
Summary
Ambitious individual with an Animal Science degree eager to contribute developed knowledge in the Working Dog industry. Skilled in Microsoft Office and proficient in public speaking. Adaptable and driven with strong work ethic and ability to thrive in team-based or individually motivated setting.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Internship Student
Kentucky Equine Management Internship
Versailles, KY
01.2021 - Current
- Assisted in daily activities that occur on a Thoroughbred breeding farm. Attended a Thoroughbred auction, visited neighboring veterinary hospitals, attended multiple virtual workshops provided by the University of Kentucky on equine topics.
Full Time Puppy Raiser
Guide Dog Foundation
State College, PA
05.2018 - Current
- Trained dogs in basic obedience, socialized dogs in strange and everyday environments, and taught exceptional house manners.
- Initiated a Guide Dog Foundation club at the Penn State University Park Campus in order to gain more awareness about Puppy Raising.
- First Guide Dog Foundation puppy that I raised went onto become a Guide Dog. Second puppy is IFT as of December 2020.
Externship Student
Guide Dog Foundation
Smithtown, NY
03.2020 - 03.2020
- Shadowed various areas at Guide Dog Foundation such as consumer services, breeding, volunteer services, puppy program, and Guide Dog mobility instructors at the training center.
Barn Hand
The Pennsylvania State University
State College, PA
05.2019 - 12.2020
- Assisted in semen collections, semen processing, and re-breeding mares with fresh, shipped, and frozen semen.
- Fed, watered and monitored stallions, broodmares, weanlings, and 2-year olds to keep all stock in peak health and optimal reproductive status.
Server Assistant
The Pennsylvania State University
State College, PA
10.2019 - 01.2020
- Collaborated with host, bus person and cook to efficiently serve food and beverage options.
- Checked on guests to verify satisfaction with meals and suggested additional items to increase restaurant sales.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Animal Science, Business Option
The Pennsylvania State University
University Park, Pa.12.2020
Additional Information
President of the State College Chapter of Pawsible. Responsibilities included distributing assistance application to Puppy Raisers in my chapter and dispensing the necessary supplies to raisers in need.
Timeline
Internship Student
Kentucky Equine Management Internship
01.2021 - Current
Externship Student
Guide Dog Foundation
03.2020 - 03.2020
Server Assistant
The Pennsylvania State University
10.2019 - 01.2020
Barn Hand
The Pennsylvania State University
05.2019 - 12.2020
Full Time Puppy Raiser
Guide Dog Foundation
05.2018 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Animal Science, Business Option
The Pennsylvania State University