Matthew Racelis
Camarillo,CA
Summary
Energetic and compassionate individual with excellent communication, public speaking, and teamwork skills. Familiar with shelter and clinical settings with experience in client, animal welfare, and care. Along with a solid understanding of event management and coordination, my goal is to make meaningful differences through dedicated service and collaborations.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer
Ventura County Animal Services
07.2022 - Current
- Assisted with special events and programs.
- Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
- Assisted the animal shelter through various shelter support and vet office tasks.
- Gained valuable experience in animal handling, dog walking, animal enrichment, adoption counseling, and animal taming.
Orientation Leader
University Of California, Davis
05.2023 - 09.2024
- Enhanced student orientation experience by organizing interactive activities and icebreakers.
- Ensured student success by providing resources, guidance, and support throughout the orientation process.
- Developed connections with students and peers through active and collaborative efforts.
- Demonstrated excellent interpersonal skills by fostering a sense of community and camaraderie among new students.
Intern
Dixon Veterinary Clinic
09.2022 - 07.2024
- Supported staff members in daily tasks, reducing workloads.
- Assisted doctors and other staff with greeting clients, scribing, organization, laundry, examinations, surgeries, and cleanup.
Sales Representative
Cutco Vector
05.2021 - 09.2021
- Increased sales revenue by identifying and targeting high-potential accounts.
- Expanded customer base through cold calling, networking, and relationship building.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences
University of California, Davis
Davis, CA08.2024
Skills
- Positive Attitude
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Organized and Efficient
- Public Speaking
- Event Setup
- Event Planning
- Kennel care
- Animal Care
- Veterinary Support
- Dog walking
Accomplishments
ImPeckable Chickens
- Founded and established a student organization/nonprofit at the University of California, Davis that aimed to spread awareness of animal abandonment in Yolo County and house abandoned chickens in a student-run chicken coop.
- Offered hundreds of undergraduates poultry opportunities with our student organization.
- Handled logistics, event management, and volunteer coordination.
Timeline
Orientation Leader
University Of California, Davis
05.2023 - 09.2024
Intern
Dixon Veterinary Clinic
09.2022 - 07.2024
Volunteer
Ventura County Animal Services
07.2022 - Current
Sales Representative
Cutco Vector
05.2021 - 09.2021
Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences
University of California, Davis
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