Kenzie Gesell
Durham ,NC
Summary
Adept in animal husbandry and behavior, excels in the problem solving and patience it takes to train and work with animals. Eager to learn and develop more knowledge and skills working with local and exotic wildlife.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
In-Home Pet Sitting
Paws and Claws Pet Sitting
Durham, NC
06.2025 - Current
- Caring for dogs, cats, and farm animals
- Feeding animals multiple times a day
- Administer medications
- House upkeep
- Professional communication with clients
Horse Trainer
Self-employeed
Durham, NC
06.2022 - Current
- Desensitization
- Handling
- Grooming
- Positive reinforcement
- Maintaining health and wellness
- Understanding Behavior
Animal Care Volunteer
BeWild NC
Durham, NC
07.2023 - 02.2024
- Husbandry
- Handling reptiles and amphibians
- Administer oral medications
- Providing enrichment
- Live and frozen feeding
- Antiseptic care
- Record keeping
- Handling invertebrates
Animal Shelter Volunteer
Second Chance Pet Adoption
Raleigh, NC
04.2020 - 12.2021
- Fostering kittens
- Cleaning
- Feeding cats and kittens
- Deworming kittens
- Keeping growth records
- Weening kittens
- Assist with adoptions
- Transporting cats and kittens
Education
High School Diploma -
Gesell Home Education
Durham, NC06-2024
Certificate of Technical Studies - Animal Care And Management Technology
Alamance Community College
Graham, NC05-2026
Skills
- Training dogs and horses
- Handling animals safely
- Animal husbandry
- Administer medications
- Equestrian sports
- Applied animal behavior
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Customer service
Timeline
In-Home Pet Sitting
Paws and Claws Pet Sitting
06.2025 - Current
Animal Care Volunteer
BeWild NC
07.2023 - 02.2024
Horse Trainer
Self-employeed
06.2022 - Current
Animal Shelter Volunteer
Second Chance Pet Adoption
04.2020 - 12.2021
High School Diploma -
Gesell Home Education
Certificate of Technical Studies - Animal Care And Management Technology
Alamance Community College