NATALIE GELAKOSKI
Bemidji,MN
Summary
Dependable Kennel Assistant skillful in handling animals up to 100 pounds. Demonstrated history of building strong client relationships and bonds with pets. Maintains order when caring for multiple animals with different temperaments. Well-versed in animal care.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Kennel Assistant
Bemidji Veterinary Hospital
06.2025 - 07.2026
- Assisted in daily care and feeding of animals, ensuring health and safety standards were met.
- Maintained cleanliness and sanitation of kennel facilities to promote animal well-being.
- Monitored animal behavior and reported health concerns to veterinary staff promptly.
- Collaborated with team members to implement efficient workflow processes for animal care.
Camp Counselor
Deep Portage Learning Center
05.2023 - 07.2023
- Utilized patience and understanding when dealing with challenging behavior from campers.
- Showed leadership skills by motivating campers to participate in team building activities.
- Displayed enthusiasm and commitment towards providing a fun learning experience for the kids.
- Instructed students on the fundamentals of safety while handling a weapon.
- Incorporated traditional ecological knowledge into educational programs for a culturally relevant approach.
- Encouraged camper involvement in outdoor recreational activities such as swimming, hiking, canoeing.
- Attended staff meetings and relayed important information to campers.
- Explained rules and safety procedures to participants in recreational activities and demonstrated use of materials and equipment.
Frozen and Dairy Associate
Festival Foods
08.2021 - 01.2023
- Monitored expiration dates on products to ensure freshness for customers while minimizing wastefulness.
- Tracked stock levels regularly and notified supervisors when supplies were running low.
- Collaborated effectively with team members to complete tasks efficiently during peak hours of operation.
- Implemented creative ideas on how best to display merchandise in order to attract more customers.
- Organized backroom storage areas in order to maximize space efficiency while maintaining safety standards.
- Maintained inventory accuracy by stocking, rotating and organizing frozen and dairy products according to company standards.
- Stocked shelves, racks, and cases with new or transferred merchandise.
- Used forklifts and pallet jacks to transport items to staging areas or loading docks.
- Cleaned display cases, shelves, and aisles.
Cashier
Festival Foods
08.2020 - 08.2021
- Operated cash register and accurately processed payments, returns, and exchanges.
- Maintained cleanliness of the checkout area by cleaning counters, shelves and windows.
- Performed opening and closing procedures, such as counting cash register, restocking, and cleaning.
- Built and maintained positive working relationships with co-workers.
- Managed large amounts of cash accurately during busy hours in a fast-paced environment.
- Developed strong customer relationships to support satisfaction and loyalty.
- Handled customer complaints and inquiries in a courteous and efficient manner.
- Provided customers with product information and responded to inquiries courteously and promptly.
- Informed customers of special promotions, loyalty programs, and discounts.
- Monitored self-checkout stations to assist customers and resolve register problems.
Education
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Wildlife Biology
Bemidji State University
Bemidji05-2026
Skills
- Punctual and reliable
- Patience with animals
- Empathy for animals
- Animal care
- Animal handling
- Sanitation protocols
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Medication administration
- Food intake monitoring
Timeline
Kennel Assistant
Bemidji Veterinary Hospital
06.2025 - 07.2026
Camp Counselor
Deep Portage Learning Center
05.2023 - 07.2023
Frozen and Dairy Associate
Festival Foods
08.2021 - 01.2023
Cashier
Festival Foods
08.2020 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Science (B.S.) - Wildlife Biology
Bemidji State University