Olivia Jendrewski
Woodstock,CT
Summary
I am hardworking and reliable in animal care, child care, cleaning, and more, with strong ability in work ethic. I offer hard work and dedication. I am highly organized, proactive and punctual with a team-oriented mentality. I am a responsible and motivated student ready to apply education in the workplace. I offers excellent ability to handle challenging work and excellent time management skills. I am curious to gain experience in agriculture and animal care over the summer of 2024.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Fellowship Coordinator
Sigma Alpha at The University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT
10.2023 - Current
- Understood and followed oral and written directions.
- Organized vendor contracts, negotiated fees, and ensured compliance with all regulations.
- Developed event themes and concepts to ensure successful execution of events.
- Worked with and developed friendships and sisterhood with fellow members.
- Demonstrate scholarship, leadership, service, and fellowship.
- Attend weekly meetings to discuss new and old business within the sorority.
- Plan events like sister retreat, a ball, and social media outreach for our sisters.
- Raise money for the sorority and other causes.
- Have a professional attitude and dedication to the sorority.
- Attend professional events for team building.
- Developed and implemented strategies to promote the fellowship program to potential applicants.
- Organized and facilitated meetings in order to ensure successful outcomes for the fellowship program.
- Planned events such as workshops, seminars, networking sessions.
- Planned budgets.
- Improved individual departments by working closely with other sisters.
Car Detailer
N/A
Woodstock, CT
05.2023 - Current
- Cleaned and polished vehicles using wax, polishes, detergents, brushes, water hoses, vacuums and other specialized equipment.
- Checked for any damage to the vehicle's interior or exterior before beginning detailing work.
- Washed exterior surfaces to remove dirt and debris from the body of the vehicle.
- Applied waxes to protect paint finish from weather conditions and oxidation.
- Vacuumed carpets and upholstery to remove dust and dirt particles.
- Dried vehicles with microfiber towels after washing them.
- Shampooed carpets, floor mats and upholstery to clean stains and spills.
- Inspected tires for wear patterns or punctures; replaced worn tires as needed.
- Cleaned windows inside and out using glass cleaner solution.
- Sanitized interiors by spraying antibacterial agent onto hard surfaces such as door handles, steering wheel covers, gear shifts.
- Cleaned cars both externally and internally by hand or with use of automated equipment.
- Vacuumed vehicle interiors to remove loose dirt and debris.
- Cleaned upholstery, rugs and other surfaces with cleaning agents to remove dirt and debris.
- Inspected vehicle to verify pristine appearance for customer.
- Checked vehicles prior to service and immediately afterward to identify damages.
- Cleaned and polished vehicle windows.
Gardener
N/A
Woodstock, CT
04.2023 - Current
- Maintained gardens and grounds of private properties, ensuring proper care of trees, shrubs, flowers, and turf.
- Planned and planted flower beds and borders .
- Ensured that garden maintenance tasks were completed efficiently and safely.
- Monitored the health of plants in order to identify any problems with pests or diseases.
- Applied weed control treatments as necessary.
- Performed regular pruning and trimming of hedges, bushes, shrubs, trees and other vegetation.
- Transplanted seedlings into larger pots or containers when needed.
- Harvested fruits and vegetables from the garden when ripe.
- Weeded beds by hand or with a hoe and rake to remove unwanted plant species from the garden.
- Used hand-held tools to maintain green spaces.
- Cared for grounds by mulching, aerating and edging around flower beds and walkways.
Babysitter
Various
Woodstock, CT
08.2022 - Current
- Assisting with meals, snacks, and bedtime routines for the children.
- Greeting parents upon arrival home from work and providing updates on the day's events.
- Completing light housekeeping tasks such as tidying up toys and books.
- Providing a safe environment for children to explore their curiosity and creativity.
- Engaging in age-appropriate activities like reading stories or playing games.
- Instructing children in basic hygiene practices such as brushing teeth or washing hands.
- Tailoring activities based on the individual needs of each child under care.
- Administering medication when needed according to parent instructions.
- Maintaining a positive attitude while being patient and understanding with the children.
- Establishing trust through consistent communication with both parents and kids.
- Encouraging healthy physical activity by taking walks together or playing games outside.
- Developing creative ways to encourage learning through everyday experiences.
- Using problem-solving skills to anticipate potential issues before they arise.
- Remaining alert at all times while caring for multiple children simultaneously.
- Creating an atmosphere of fun that allows for occasional rule-bending within reason.
- Helping older children with homework assignments as directed by parents.
- Monitoring sleep schedules and adjusting accordingly if needed.
- Enforcing discipline when necessary but always doing so calmly and respectfully.
- Responsibly watched children while parents were out.
- Monitored children's safety and well-being to prevent accidents and falls.
- Supervised and cared for children ages 3 to 12.
- Enforced rules to teach good manners and maintain safe environment.
- Helped complete homework, school projects and chores.
- Organized various activities, games, crafts and outings to keep children entertained.
- Communicated with children's parents or guardians about daily activities, behaviors and related issues.
Animal Shelter Volunteer
PAWS Cat Shelter
Putnam, Connecticut
05.2022 - Current
- Provided care for animals by feeding, cleaning cages, providing medical care, and providing companionship.
- Helped to ensure that all shelter animals were healthy and up-to-date on vaccinations.
- Participated in adoption events by helping potential adopters select an animal and answering questions about pet care.
- Assisted with spaying and neutering procedures as needed under veterinarian supervision.
- Educated visitors about responsible pet ownership through presentations and conversations at public outreach events.
- Assisted in the intake process for new animals, including entering data into a computer system and completing paperwork.
- Worked with local veterinarians to arrange medical treatment for sick or injured animals.
- Maintained animal shelter by cleaning and disinfecting kennels, cages and equipment, washing dishes and laundry, taking out garbage and performing custodial duties.
- Promoted safe animal handling practices, offering care and enrichment to shelter animals.
- Performed daily feeding and watering and cleaned animal enclosures for rescued animals.
- Observed shelter animals for unusual symptoms indicative of medical or behavioral problems, reporting issues to shelter manager.
- Helped visitors to select and adopt appropriate animals based upon needs and requirements.
- Cleaned kennel and offices areas by mopping, sweeping and sterilizing equipment.
- Fed and watered animals and spot-cleaned kennels to meet animal needs and maintain sanitary facilities.
- Emptied litter boxes, refilled with fresh litter and cleaned animal bedding.
- Socialized animals to prepare for adoption.
- Played with cats to maintain socialization and reduce stress.
- Assisted with bathing and brushing to keep animals clean, attractive and comfortable.
- Cleaned and sanitized equipment and surfaces to protect animal and staff health.
- Followed precise feeding instructions and schedules for animals under care.
- Fed and watered animals in care, following special diets and regular medication administration schedules.
- Maintained clean and orderly play yards, kennels and cages.
- Prepared food to meet needs of animals under care with appropriate meals.
- Cleaned and maintained kennels, holding areas and surgical rooms.
- Adhered to pet care plans, medication requirements and dietary restrictions as part of quality care.
- Administered medications to animals.
- Assessed animals for injury and illness.
Education
High School Diploma -
The Woodstock Academy
Woodstock, CT06-2023
Some College (No Degree) - Agriculture And Natural Resources
University of Connecticut
Storrs, CTSkills
- Decision-Making
- Goal Setting
- Task Prioritization
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Multitasking
- Professionalism
- Budget Control
- Interpersonal Skills
- Excellent Communication
- Adaptability
- Team building
- Problem-Solving
- Professional Demeanor
- Self Motivation
- Reliability
- Gardening Techniques
- Safety Procedures
- Flexible Schedule
- Plant and Flower Care
- Mowing and Weed Whacking
- Planting
- Pest Control
- Safe handling of pesticides
- Pruning skills
- New plantings
- Monitoring health of plants
- Medication Administration
- Exercising and playing
- Nutritious Feeding
- Infection Control
- Animal Handling
- Creativity and Innovation
- Physical Fitness
- Basic maintenance
- Disease Prevention
- Animal Care
- Animal Nutrition
- Tick Removal
- Behavior Analysis
- Animal Training
- Safe cleaning with chemicals
- Carpet vacuuming
- Stain Removal
- Interior and exterior cleaning
- Chemical Handling
- Exterior washes
- Friendly
Affiliations
- I love art, gardening, training my dog, and enjoying time with family and friends.
- I am in college for a degree in agriculture and natural resources, so I am involved in many on campus Ag activities like Sigma Alpha, a professional agricultural sorority for women at UConn.
- I love to fish!
- I would love to gain more experience working with zoo animals!
Languages
Spanish
Limited
English
Professional
Accomplishments
- I was inducted into the National Honor Society as I graduated high school with a 3.84 GPA.
- I was Co-President of Earthsave at my high school in senior year.
- Awarded for the most volunteer hours (600+) in high school.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Fellowship Coordinator
Sigma Alpha at The University of Connecticut
10.2023 - Current
Car Detailer
N/A
05.2023 - Current
Gardener
N/A
04.2023 - Current
Babysitter
Various
08.2022 - Current
Animal Shelter Volunteer
PAWS Cat Shelter
05.2022 - Current
High School Diploma -
The Woodstock Academy
Some College (No Degree) - Agriculture And Natural Resources
University of Connecticut
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