Katelyn Wallen
Leesburg,FL
Summary
To seek and maintain a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management skills, and problem-solving skills. Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy. Top-notch Club President with solid experience managing operations, finances, and personnel. Executes effective marketing and sales strategies to increase revenue and membership. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills and are committed to motivating teams to achieve common goals. Successful Equestrian Club with a proven track record of successfully leading and managing club operations. Skilled at financial and project management with a keen eye for productivity while controlling costs. Collaborative and committed to making sound decisions under pressure.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Vice President Ornithology Club
Beacon College
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Worked with human resources teams to obtain stellar talent recruitment and retention.
- Capitalized on new business opportunities, identifying and pursuing development pathways based on current market and competitor research
- Oversaw successful business development strategies to bring in substantial new revenue.
- Developed and maintained policy and procedures for department.
- Demonstrated proficient leadership skills to motivate employees and build competent teams.
- Hired and managed employees to maximize productivity while training staff on best practices and protocols.
- Planned, organized, and coordinated special events and celebrations.
Equestrian Club Officer
Beacon College
08.2022 - Current
- Helped manage club responsibilities with effective scheduling and delegation.
- Engaged club members with regular communications covering exciting news, changing policies, and updated goals.
- Managed club funds and budgets, securing funds against misuse, and keeping impeccable records.
- Maintained member satisfaction by expertly handling conflicts.
- Assisted traveling staff by coordinating accommodation and transportation.
- Removed tangles and matted areas from manes and arranged hair into basic or show-ready styles.
- Treated medical conditions by administering prescribed medication.
- Trained animals using advanced training and reward methods.
- Conditioned horses for riding and pulling with oral, rein, or hand commands
- Developed signals for specific actions and behaviors.
- Advised handlers on handling and controlling specific creatures.
- Verified the success of frontline staff in completing assigned work to the quality mandated by company standards.
- Fulfilled opening and closing duties as dictated by management.
- Established relationships with club members and maintained positive club standing with trustworthy actions and professionalism.
- Organized special activities and events for existing club members, including service projects, parties, and procedural meetings.
- Monitored club activities and identified areas for improvement.
School Library Assistant
Beacon College
10.2021 - Current
- Handled check-in and check-out process of library books and materials at circulation desk.
- Gained strong understanding of various methods for cataloging books and other materials.
- Placed books on proper shelves when returned to circulation.
- Organized library shelves, materials and equipment in clear, alphabetized order.
- Answered questions from patrons and helped to find desired materials.
- Located library materials, resources and technologies to fulfill patron requests.
- Monitored library environments to maintain safe, hazard-free settings.
- Checked out and checked in materials to support patron circulation needs.
- Utilized computer databases to locate library materials.
- Provided basic computer assistance to help patrons access needed resources.
Surgical Technologist
St.Paul Veterinary Clinic
05.2023 - Current
- Administered prescribed injectable controlled substances, tranquilizers, sedatives and injectable or inhalant anesthetics.
- Administered vaccinations to variety of animal species.
- Assisted in preparation and administration of anesthesia for surgical processes.
- Maintained detailed records of animal health care and diagnostic treatments.
- Monitored vital signs of animals during surgical procedures and provided postoperative care.
- Interacted with clients regarding animal health, questions and concerns, education on treatment protocol and general procedures.
- Prepared, sterilized and maintained medical instruments and equipment.
- Assisted veterinarians with radiographs and ultrasounds.
- Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave.
- Performed fecal examinations, urinalysis and bloodwork.
Dog Handler
Playtime Doggy Daycare In Greenfield
05.2023 - 07.2023
- Managed up to 10–20 dogs of varying breeds and sizes, providing attentive care.
- Interpreted body language to keep dogs engaged in fun activities and de-escalated potential cases of aggression.
- Kept animals stimulated with a variety of enrichment activities.
- Observed animals during different activities to identify possible illnesses or injuries requiring care.
- Gave animals proper attention to promote a secure environment in the owner's absence.
- Exercising animals regularly with walks and rigorous play activities.
- Managed pet safety and wellness in owners' absence by securing yard gates and removing items that could make pets sick.
- Kept cages, kennels, play yards, and grooming areas neat and clean.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Anthrozoology
Beacon College
Leesburg, FL05.2024
Skills
- Relationship development
- Resource allocation
- Self motivation
- Problem solving
- Task prioritization
- Positive attitude
- Safe driving
- Good communication
- Attention to detail
- Critical thinking
- Schedule coordination
- Processes And Procedures
- Compliance Training
- Continuous Quality Improvement (CQI)
- Group Presentations
- Employee Performance Management System
- Meeting Arrangements
- Google Spreadsheets
- Meeting Organization
- Animal Handling
- Relationship Development
- Safety Regulations
- Materials Planning and Logistics
- Biohazardous waste disposal
Certification
- Animal Behavior 1: Why Study Animal Behavior?, San Diego Zoo CollaborNation®, October 12, 2022
- Animal Behavior 2: Application of Animal Behavior Research in Zoos and Aquariums, San Diego Zoo CollaborNation®, October 12, 2022
- Animal Behavior 3: Experimenter, Observer, and Sampling Bias, San Diego Zoo CollaborNation®, October 14, 2022
- San Diego Zoo: Interpretation Basics: Module 1, San Diego Zoo CollaborNation®, September 12, 2023
Timeline
Surgical Technologist
St.Paul Veterinary Clinic
05.2023 - Current
Dog Handler
Playtime Doggy Daycare In Greenfield
05.2023 - 07.2023
Vice President Ornithology Club
Beacon College
01.2023 - 12.2023
Equestrian Club Officer
Beacon College
08.2022 - Current
School Library Assistant
Beacon College
10.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Anthrozoology
Beacon College
- Animal Behavior 1: Why Study Animal Behavior?, San Diego Zoo CollaborNation®, October 12, 2022
- Animal Behavior 2: Application of Animal Behavior Research in Zoos and Aquariums, San Diego Zoo CollaborNation®, October 12, 2022
- Animal Behavior 3: Experimenter, Observer, and Sampling Bias, San Diego Zoo CollaborNation®, October 14, 2022
- San Diego Zoo: Interpretation Basics: Module 1, San Diego Zoo CollaborNation®, September 12, 2023
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