Layton Ward
Starkville
Summary
Working student with a focus in wildlife management, data collection, and animal care. Demonstrated adaptability and quick learning in dynamic environments. Committed to enhancing critical thinking and problem-solving skills through hands-on experience. Actively seeks opportunities to contribute to conservation and animal welfare initiatives.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Pottery Instructor
Camp Ozark
Mount Ida
05.2025 - 08.2025
- Designed engaging pottery lessons for campers of all skill levels.
- Facilitated hands-on pottery workshops, promoting creativity and teamwork.
- Managed classroom supplies and equipment to ensure smooth operations.
- Maintained studio cleanliness by sweeping floors between classes and cleaning surfaces after each session.
Pet Sitter
Malinda Burnham
Brandon
12.2022 - 08.2024
- Maintained accurate records of pet health and behavior for client updates.
- Created safe and engaging environments for pets during visits or overnight stays.
- Followed specific client instructions to meet individual pet needs consistently.
- Cleaned up pet messes and provided fresh food and water to all assigned pets.
Barista
Mocha Mugs
Brandon
09.2022 - 11.2022
- Greeted customers and took orders for coffee drinks, food items, and other beverages.
- Prepared specialty coffee drinks such as lattes, cappuccinos, macchiatos, mochas, and Americanos.
- Maintained a clean work environment by wiping down counters, washing dishes, and cleaning floors.
- Followed safety procedures while operating machinery such as grinders and espresso machines.
Concessions Manager
Quality Concessions
Flowood
05.2022 - 09.2022
- Developed and implemented safety protocols to ensure compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Performed regular maintenance tasks such as cleaning equipment, checking supplies, and ensuring proper operation of machinery.
Education
High School Diploma -
Pearl High School
Pearl, MS05.2024
Skills
- Coffee expertise
- Espresso machine operation
- Safe Food Handling
- Exceptional customer service
- Positive and professional
- Team Player
- Performance Improvement
- Heavy Equipment Operation
- Animal Training
- Animal Handling
- Infection Control
- Nutritious Feeding
- Animal Care
Volunteer Experience
- The Happening of Mississippi, a student lead Christian retreat leading the youth of Mississippi.
- Rosie's Garden, A non-profit organization that grows a variety of vegetation and resources for people in need.
- West Point Animal Shelter, walk and care for rescue animals.
- Animal Foster care, rescue and care for animals in search of a forever home.
Timeline
Pottery Instructor
Camp Ozark
05.2025 - 08.2025
Pet Sitter
Malinda Burnham
12.2022 - 08.2024
Barista
Mocha Mugs
09.2022 - 11.2022
Concessions Manager
Quality Concessions
05.2022 - 09.2022
High School Diploma -
Pearl High School