Natalie Ramsey
Peoria,IL
Summary
I am a senior at the University of Illinois, actively applying to veterinary schools. I am passionate about working in medical and animal handling environments. Currently, I am gaining valuable experience as a research assistant at the University of Illinois.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Univeristy Of Illinois
Champaign, IL
01.2024 - Current
- Assists PhD students in research techniques
- Performs surgery on mice
Shadowing Student
University of Illinois Large Animal Clinic
Champaign, IL
08.2022 - 09.2023
- Gained insight into the daily operations of a hospital or clinic environment.
- Shadowed medical staff during rounds to observe diagnostic techniques and treatments used for patients.
Shadowing Student
Meadowbrook Veterinary Clinic
Peoria, IL
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Shadowed medical staff during rounds to observe diagnostic techniques and treatments used for patients.
- Assisted in preparing examination rooms by stocking supplies and sanitizing surfaces between patients.
- Observed Veterinarians, technicians, and other healthcare professionals in a variety of clinical settings.
- Gained insight into the daily operations of a hospital or clinic environment.
Kennel Assitant
Meadowbrook Veterinary Clinic
Peoria, IL
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Cleaned and sanitized kennels, cages, runs, and yards to maintain a safe and healthy environment for the animals.
- Organized daily feeding schedule and ensured that all animals were fed according to their dietary needs.
- Groomed animals including brushing fur, trimming nails, cleaning ears, bathing and shampooing coats.
- Exercised animals on a regular basis in order to keep them physically fit and mentally stimulated.
- Assisted in training new kennel staff members on proper animal handling techniques.
Beauty Advisor | Customer Service Represenative
Ulta
Peoria, IL
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Provided customers with product advice and recommendations based on their individual needs.
- Demonstrated how to apply makeup, including eyeshadow, eyeliner, mascara, blush and lipstick.
- Conducted skin analysis to provide customers with personalized skincare regimens.
- Performed sales activities such as cashiering, stocking shelves, inventory management and customer service.
- Greeted customers upon entering store or salon and established friendly relationships with them.
- Maintained an up-to-date knowledge of all beauty products available for sale.
- Educated customers about the proper use of cosmetics, fragrances and other beauty items.
Shadowing Student
Lakeview Veterinary Clinic
East Peoria, IL
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Observed Veterinarians, Technicians, and other healthcare professionals in a variety of clinical settings.
- Gained insight into the daily operations of a hospital or clinic environment.
- Shadowed medical staff during rounds to observe diagnostic techniques and treatments used for patients.
Customer Service Representative
Chic-Fil-A
East Peoria, IL
04.2021 - 08.2021
- Provided excellent customer service to resolve customer complaints in a timely manner.
- Assisted customers with menu selections, answered questions about ingredients, and provided information on pricing.
- Greeted customers and took their orders in a friendly and efficient manner.
- Operated cash register to process customer payments accurately and efficiently.
- Prepared food items such as hamburgers, fries, sandwiches, salads. according to restaurant standards.
- Maintained cleanliness of work area by sweeping floors, washing dishes, utensils, wiping counters and tables, cleaning windows, mirrors, mopping floors.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Animal Science
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Champaign, IL05-2025
High School Diploma -
Peoria Notre Dame High School
Peoria, IL05-2021
Skills
- Laboratory Testing
- Report Preparation
- Experimental design
- Data Analysis
- Data Collection
- Project Management
- Cashier/ Money Handling
- Customer Service
Certification
- Certification in Statistics 100 at the University of Illinois
Accomplishments
- 2nd place in the Lincoln Hall debate series (received $700 in prize)
- IHSA Art competition
Affiliations
- Small Group Leader in Christian Fellowship Intervarsity on the UIUC campus: organizing events and bible studies for students on campus
- Mock Trial Attorney: My sophomore year is Wrote and performed closing arguments as a mock trial attorney, traveling to school across the country to compete: such as Washington Univeristy
- Animal Science Ambassador: Project management communicating with school staff, reaching out to oncoming freshman, and representing my college of ACES and major at the university of Illinois
- Pre-Vet Club: core member and participant
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Undergraduate Research Assistant
Univeristy Of Illinois
01.2024 - Current
Shadowing Student
Meadowbrook Veterinary Clinic
06.2023 - 08.2023
Kennel Assitant
Meadowbrook Veterinary Clinic
05.2023 - 08.2023
Beauty Advisor | Customer Service Represenative
Ulta
05.2023 - 08.2023
Shadowing Student
University of Illinois Large Animal Clinic
08.2022 - 09.2023
Shadowing Student
Lakeview Veterinary Clinic
05.2022 - 08.2022
Customer Service Representative
Chic-Fil-A
04.2021 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Science - Animal Science
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
High School Diploma -
Peoria Notre Dame High School
- Certification in Statistics 100 at the University of Illinois
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