- I enjoy helping others and giving back to the community
- Offering time and support to shelters for the homeless, women, and animals
- Camping
- Playing Sports
- Animal Care
- Photography
Matthew Bower
North Brunswick,NJ
Summary
Experienced in providing comprehensive care to animals, ensuring their health and safety. Utilizing knowledge of animal behavior and welfare, monitoring and supporting their well-being. Strong understanding of maintaining clean environments and administering necessary treatments, promoting optimal animal health. Proven track record at Petco of enhancing fish survival rates and improving aquatic ecosystems. Expert in supplies oversight and facility sanitation management, demonstrating exceptional problem-solving abilities and teamwork. Achieved significant improvements in operational efficiency and animal welfare through innovative strategies and meticulous attention to detail.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
Work History
Summer Camp Counselor
North Brunswick Township Parks and Recreation
- Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
- Increased camper satisfaction by consistently providing a high level of enthusiasm and energy throughout daily activities and special events.
- Administered first aid quickly to provide health and safety to campers.
- Implemented positive reinforcement techniques to encourage desired behavior from campers both individually and within group settings.
- Managed daily operations of camp programs, ensuring smooth transitions between activities and maintaining participant engagement throughout the day.
Front Desk/Animal Caretaker
All American Pet Resort Of North Brunswick
03.2014 - 10.2024
- Collected room deposits, fees, and payments for bookings.
- Coordinated with staff to ensure rooms were ready for incoming guests in a timely manner.
- Monitored inventory levels of office supplies, cleaning supplies and feed supplies notifying owner when low and needed more.
- Fed and watered animals to provide necessary nutrients and keep pets healthy.
- Kept animals clean and free of contaminants to promote optimal health.
- Monitored animal health to quickly recognize signs of illness and injury, seeking necessary medical attention.
Aquatics Specialist
Petco
03.2012 - 03.2016
- Increased fish survival rates through careful acclimation processes during transportation and introduction to new environments.
- Improved water quality by conducting regular testing and adjusting chemical levels accordingly.
- Prevented disease outbreaks by promptly identifying and treating symptoms in affected fish populations.
- Maintained optimal living conditions for various freshwater fish species by monitoring and adjusting temperature, pH, and filtration systems.
- Provided expert advice on compatible fish species for community tanks, promoting harmonious aquatic ecosystems.
- Ensured accurate record-keeping of all aquarium maintenance tasks performed, facilitating easy communication between team members and clients.
Education
High School Diploma -
North Brunswick Township High School
North Brunswick, NJ01-2009
Skills
- Problem-solving abilities
- Patience and Empathy
- Creativity and Innovation
- Supplies and materials oversight
- Facility sanitation management
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- Data Entry
- Issue identification and resolution
- Material and supply inventory
- Written and oral communication
Interests
Timeline
Front Desk/Animal Caretaker
All American Pet Resort Of North Brunswick
03.2014 - 10.2024
Aquatics Specialist
Petco
03.2012 - 03.2016
Summer Camp Counselor
North Brunswick Township Parks and Recreation
High School Diploma -
North Brunswick Township High School
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