Kari Kallestewa
Zuni
Summary
Experienced with providing comprehensive care to animals in clinical environments. Utilizes skills in assisting with medical procedures and ensuring well-being of patients. Knowledge of veterinary protocols and effective communication to ensure quality care and client satisfaction.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Ranch Hand
Zuni Cattle Association
Zuni, NM
06.2021 - Current
- Assisted in daily livestock care, ensuring health and welfare standards were met.
- Operated and maintained equipment for feeding and watering systems efficiently.
- Monitored pasture conditions to optimize grazing patterns and animal health.
- Collaborated with team members to complete seasonal planting and harvesting tasks.
- Supported record-keeping for livestock inventory and health treatments accurately.
- Herded livestock using horses or ranch ATVs.
Zuni Fish & Wildlife Intern
Zuni Fish & Wildlife
Zuni, NM
06.2025 - 08.2025
- Demonstrated excellent organizational skills while managing multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Assisted in the preparation of reports summarizing wildlife survey results.
- Provided assistance with the capture and handling of small mammals for research purposes.
- Identified potential threats that may affect the health of wildlife populations.
- Organized data collected from field surveys, such as species identification, population estimates, and habitat assessments.
- Gathered environmental data such as temperature, rainfall levels, wind speed, relevant to a particular study area.
- Managed hazardous waste generated from laboratory experiments according to safety regulations.
ZYEP Camp Counselor
Zuni Youth Enrichment Project
Zuni, NM
06.2024 - 07.2024
- Maintained accurate records including daily attendance logs, incident reports, and medical forms.
- Promoted team building exercises such as trust falls, scavenger hunts, and ropes courses.
- Provided emotional support to campers dealing with homesickness or other issues related to being away from home.
- Facilitated group problem-solving discussions to build positive relationships among campers.
- Provided guidance and support to ensure the safety of all campers in a variety of outdoor settings.
Youth Coach
Zuni Pueblo - WIC
Zuni, NM
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Educated youth about healthy lifestyle choices including nutrition and exercise habits.
- Facilitated youth development in social skills, emphasizing problem-solving, conflict resolution, and decision-making.
- Organized team building exercises to foster collaboration among the group.
- Assisted with administrative tasks such as attendance tracking and record keeping.
- Assisted in planning, organizing, and leading recreational activities such as sports, arts, and crafts.
- Facilitated drills and practices to enhance children's sports skills development.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Animal Science
New Mexico State University
Las Cruces, NM05-2026
High School Diploma -
Rehoboth Christian High School
Rehoboth, NM05-2022
Skills
- Environmental monitoring
- Team collaboration
- Multitasking
- Teamwork
- Student monitoring
- Feeding animals
- Animal care
- Livestock care
- Medication administration
- Animal maintenance
- Animal health monitoring
Accomplishments
High School
- National Honor Society
- Top 10 Student
NMSU
- Dean's list
- Crimson Scholar
- College of Agricultural, Consumer, and Environmental Sciences (ACES) Ambassador (August 2024- current)
Timeline
Zuni Fish & Wildlife Intern
Zuni Fish & Wildlife
06.2025 - 08.2025
ZYEP Camp Counselor
Zuni Youth Enrichment Project
06.2024 - 07.2024
Youth Coach
Zuni Pueblo - WIC
06.2022 - 08.2022
Ranch Hand
Zuni Cattle Association
06.2021 - Current
High School Diploma -
Rehoboth Christian High School
Bachelor of Science - Animal Science
New Mexico State University