Kellianna Bennett
Rocky River,OH
Summary
A hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level Wildlife Rehabilitation or Zookeeper position. Ready to help the team achieve company goals.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Wildlife Intern
Lake Erie Nature And Science Center
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Cleaning - wipe down counters, sweep and mop floors, vacuum carpets, wash and put away dishes, and maintain overall order in rehab and animal care facilities.
- Wildlife rehabilitation facility - clean enclosures, feed and water animals, medicate animals, set up enclosures, and weigh animals. Pay good attention to and examine each animal to make sure that if anything is wrong, they receive the care necessary. Help assess injuries, learn how to do wing and body wraps, learn how to do subcutaneous fluids, and how to tube feed different animals.
- Educational program and exhibit animals - clean enclosures, prepare diets, feed, and water animals, practice animal handling, do programs, and speak to the public.
Lowe's Garden Center Plant Waterer
Lowe's Home Improvement
06.2020 - 08.2022
- Built customer loyalty and retention by delivering excellent shopping experiences.
- Provided exceptional services and pleasant shopping experiences to retail customers.
- Worked outdoors in weather conditions to care for plants and serve customers.
- Pruned and trimmed various plants to keep them healthy.
- Helped maintain the cleanliness of the outdoor and indoor garden center.
- Watered both inside and outside plants.
- Helped maintain stock and returned garden items.
Dining Room Assistant and Dishwasher
AVI Foodsystems
09.2019 - 03.2020
- Monitored dining room inventory and replenished as necessary.
- Addressed customer complaints and inquiries to verify satisfaction.
- Monitored food and beverage supplies, assisting with restocking when needed.
- Clean the dining facilities.
- Responsible for ensuring the cleanliness and sanitization of dishes, tableware, glassware, pots, pans, and utensils through manual and machine cleaning methods.
- Responsible for keeping the dishwashing area clean and safe.
- Clean, sanitize, and maintain the dish machine.
- Unload dishes and utensils from the dish machine, and restock dishes and utensils in cafeteria.
Animal Caretaker
Malone University
08.2019 - 03.2020
- Provided enrichment activities to improve physical and psychological well-being of pets and prevent boredom.
- Fed and watered animals to provide necessary nutrients and keep pets healthy.
- Cleaned animal enclosures maintain clean living spaces for pets and prevent spread of disease.
- Monitored animals for signs of disease, illness, or injury and communicated concerns to team leaders.
- Monitored animal health to quickly recognize signs of illness and injury, seeking necessary medical attention.
- Perform general animal husbandry for birds, mammals, non-aquatic reptiles, and fish.
- Maintain cleanliness of the facility via sweeping and mopping the floor, wiping down counters, as well as doing dishes.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Zoo Biology
Malone University
Canton, OH05.2023
High School Diploma -
Lutheran High School West
Rocky River, OH05.2019
Skills
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Data Collection
- Active Listening
- Wildlife Conservation
- Feeding Animals
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Excel
- Studying Animal Behavior
- Time Management
- Superior Work Ethic
- Teamwork
- Adaptable to Changing Demands
- Animal Handling
- Some experience with Vortex and MapGIS programs
Timeline
Wildlife Intern
Lake Erie Nature And Science Center
05.2022 - 08.2022
Lowe's Garden Center Plant Waterer
Lowe's Home Improvement
06.2020 - 08.2022
Dining Room Assistant and Dishwasher
AVI Foodsystems
09.2019 - 03.2020
Animal Caretaker
Malone University
08.2019 - 03.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Zoo Biology
Malone University
High School Diploma -
Lutheran High School West
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