Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Responsible and dedicated to improving the lives of animals using compassion and care. Offers excellent time management and organizational skills.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Animal Welfare Specialist, Level II
MSPCA at Nevins Farm
08.2022 - 01.2025
Assisted in daily care and feeding of animals to ensure health and well-being such as dogs, cats, small animals, horses, pigs, goats, and others.
Provided ongoing training opportunities for employees to enhance skill sets in specialized areas such as animal behavior, venipuncture, and shelter protocols.
Administered daily medication including oral medication and subcutaneous/intramuscular injections.
Developed and followed individualized training plans for dogs using positive reinforcement.
Worked with families looking to surrender their pets using empathy and compassion.
Facilitated adoptions using a conversation-based approach to find the best match for both the people and the animal.
Lead euthanasia services for animals that needed to be euthanized for medical or behavioral reasons.
NESA Chair
Maine Animal Club
04.2025 - Current
Led team meetings to prepare the team for the Northeast Student Affiliate (NESA).
Organize team meetings for members to gain confidence in quizbowls, livestock judging, and presentations.
Support the club president when organizing events, making decisions, and leading meetings.
Dairy Challenge Team Member
The University of Maine
09.2024 - Current
Evaluate dairy operations to find strengths and areas of opportunities in categories such as reproduction, nutrition, cow comfort, and calves.
Work as a team to assess dairy farms and create a plan advocate for change.