Ryan Meerholz
Fairlawn,NJ
Summary
Skilled in handling and caring for various animals, developed in a professional training environment. Strong understanding of animal behavior techniques and courses in animal nutrition, genetics, anatomy, and animal science. Adaptable to new roles and collaborating in new settings. Maintaining high standards of care and attention to detail.
Overview
2025
2025
years of professional experience
Work History
Camp Counselor
Radburn Association
06.2023 - 09.2024
- Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
- Ensured camper safety by enforcing camp rules, supervising group activities, and responding promptly to incidents or concerns.
- Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
- Acted as a positive role model, demonstrating strong leadership skills and exemplifying the camp''s core values.
Dog Groomer
Coat Tales Grooming
- Washed and groomed different breeds of dogs of all ages.
- Worked as a mobile service, traveling to houses to pick up the dog.
- Skillfully managed difficult pets using patience and handling techniques, ensuring a stress-free experience for both animals and their owners.
- Maintained a clean, safe, and hygienic work environment for optimal pet care and customer satisfaction.
Soccer Referee
Fair Lawn All Sports
08.2022 - 12.2022
- Officiated games biweekly.
- Attended two training courses; one classroom course, and one field course
- Certified US Soccer Grassroots Referee
- Managed conflicts effectively and efficiently by mediating disputes between players, coaches, and spectators when necessary.
- Promoted fair play and sportsmanship by consistently applying game rules and officiating with integrity.
Girls Basketball Winter Clinic
Fair Lawn All Sports
11.2021 - 12.2023
- Helped in the setup and demonstration of different basketball drills
- Acted as a positive role model for team participants and in community.
- Developed and implemented effective training and skills development strategies to improve overall team performance.
- Promoted good sportsmanship with competing teams on- and off-field.
Camp Counselor
Fair Lawn All Sports
06.2021 - 08.2023
- Led and taught younger girls the proper techniques of playing basketball.
- Mentored children to work together in a team sport.
- Supervised groups of children independently.
- Collaborated with other camp counselors to design fun and enriching learning activities for campers.
- Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
Education
Animal Science Pre-Veterinary
University of Connecticut
Storrs, CT05-2027
Fair Lawn High School
Fair Lawn, New Jersey06.2023
Skills
- Patience and empathy
- Animal handling
- Relationship building
- Problem-solving
Organizations
Canine Companions Volunteer Puppy Raiser May 2024 - CURRENT
- Canine Companions at Uconn club member
- Puppy Raiser in the Northeast region
- Living with and training a future service dog
- Attends professional puppy training classes
- Builds relationships within the community of puppy trainers and raisers
- Constant care of a future service dog and exploring new environments
Athletics
- Varsity Soccer Team Captain at Fair Lawn High School 4 Year Varsity Member;1 Year Captain Leads the team in goals and points Second Team All County/First Team All Conference Recognition
- Varsity Lacrosse Team Captain at Fair Lawn High School 4 Year Varsity Member;1 Year Captain First and Second Team All Conference/All County Recognition Led FLHS Varsity Team in goals, points and assists to first undefeated League Championship in9 years
- Varsity Basketball Team: Fair Lawn High School 3 Year Varsity Member
- 2022 NJSIAA Title IX50th Anniversary Luncheon Princeton, New Jersey Selected to represent Fair Lawn High School as an exceptional female athlete
Timeline
Camp Counselor
Radburn Association
06.2023 - 09.2024
Soccer Referee
Fair Lawn All Sports
08.2022 - 12.2022
Girls Basketball Winter Clinic
Fair Lawn All Sports
11.2021 - 12.2023
Camp Counselor
Fair Lawn All Sports
06.2021 - 08.2023
Dog Groomer
Coat Tales Grooming
Animal Science Pre-Veterinary
University of Connecticut
Fair Lawn High School
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