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Lauren Christie

Montclair

Summary

Dynamic and organized professional with a positive attitude, experienced in animal care at Turtle Back Zoo and community outreach at Saint Luke's Episcopal Church. Proven ability to manage food distribution and fundraising efforts, demonstrating strong teamwork and problem-solving skills while enhancing community engagement and support for underprivileged families.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Volunteer

Saint Luke's Episcopal Church
05.2025 - Current
  • Volunteered at church-sponsored outreach events, providing polite, friendly representation.
  • Coordinated with other volunteers to create a welcoming environment at worship services and special events.
  • Assisted with fundraising efforts to support church programs and services, raising significant funds for various causes.
  • Supported pastoral staff with administrative tasks, ensuring smooth operation of church activities.
  • Organized community outreach events to bolster church visibility and engagement.

Animal Attendant

Turtle Back Zoo
05.2022 - Current
  • Worked in animal care with north americal animals and in the commissary making diets for all other sections
  • Maintained safety protocols when handling animals to minimize risk of injury to both staff members and animals themselves.
  • Prepared special diets for animals to accommodate specific health conditions and species-specific needs.
  • Managed inventory, ordered new supplies and maintained optimal storage to meet expected needs.
  • Improved animal care by providing daily feeding, grooming, and exercise routines.
  • Managed accurate record-keeping for all animals within My section, including vaccinations, medications, and special needs requirements.
  • Assisted veterinarians with medical procedures to ensure proper treatment for injured or ill animals.
  • Streamlined inventory management processes by organizing supply storage areas and tracking usage patterns for efficient reordering.
  • Contributed to team efforts in achieving high standards of animal care during annual inspections from regulatory agencies.
  • Maintained clean and organized work areas at all times to bring safety and quality to food preparation process.

Volunteer

Toni's Kitchen
05.2020 - Current
  • Made grocery bags and meals, assisted in handing out food daily
  • Managed food drives that collected nutritious meals for those facing food insecurity within the community.
  • Assisted with special events and programs.
  • Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
  • Supported underprivileged families with the distribution of essential supplies, improving their living conditions.
  • Maintained clean facilities to better serve program needs.

Babysitter

05.2018 - 08.2018
  • Communicated positively with children and guardians.
  • Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
  • Maintained a clean and organized environment to ensure the well-being of children under care.
  • Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
  • Assisted with meal preparation, light housekeeping and laundry to support family with additional chores.

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Environmental Analysis And Policy

Boston University
Boston, MA
05-2023

Skills

  • Positive attitude
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Organized and efficient
  • Problem-solving
  • Time management
  • Adaptability and dependability
  • Computer skills
  • Food distribution

Certification

  • Zoonotic Disease Training - 4/1/2025
  • Animal Nutrition Training - 6/4/2025

Timeline

Volunteer

Saint Luke's Episcopal Church
05.2025 - Current

Animal Attendant

Turtle Back Zoo
05.2022 - Current

Volunteer

Toni's Kitchen
05.2020 - Current

Babysitter

05.2018 - 08.2018

Bachelor of Arts - Environmental Analysis And Policy

Boston University

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