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Work History
Education
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Lilly Poston

Frederick

Summary

Dedicated Animal Care Specialist with extensive experience at USAMRIID, skilled in animal handling and surgical support. Demonstrated compassion and empathy while ensuring compliance with federal regulations. Proficient in vaccination protocols and anesthetic machine operation, contributing to the health and welfare of diverse species in a high-stakes environment.

Overview

2
years of professional experience

Work History

Army/ USAMRIID

Animal Care Specalist
10.2024 - Current

Job overview

Perform assigned duties in BSL1 and BSL2 conditions.

Monitors the health and welfare of non-human primates, rodents, rabbits, ferrets, and small ruminants species.

Assists the veterinary staff and principal investigators with animal environmental and dietary enrichment process.

Performs animal handling and manipulation techniques.

Facilitates social housing; provides general technical support including animal observations, animal treatments, phlebotomy, and physical examinations.

Performs general surgical support including animal preparation, intubation, intravenous catheter placement, and anesthesia monitoring.

Performs radiographic techniques: inspects area of responsibility to ensure the facility is in compliance with Federal, DOD, CDC, FDA, and other applicable regulations and accreditation standards.

Zaxby's Chicken Fingers & Buffalo Wings

Cashier/ Cook
02.2024 - 10.2024

Job overview

  • Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
  • Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
  • Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
  • Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
  • Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Assisted customers with returns, refunds and resolving transaction issues.
  • Contributed to store success by maintaining high standards of cleanliness throughout the facility.

Education

James Clemens High School
Madison, AL

05-2024

Skills

  • Compassion and empathy
  • Animal socialization
  • Vaccination protocols
  • Animal enrichment
  • Animal handling
  • Animal care
  • Medication administration
  • Surgery preparation
  • SOP compliance
  • Anesthetic machine operation
  • Blood collection techniques
  • Radiology

Timeline

Animal Care Specalist

Army/ USAMRIID
10.2024 - Current

Cashier/ Cook

Zaxby's Chicken Fingers & Buffalo Wings
02.2024 - 10.2024

James Clemens High School

Lilly Poston