Amanda Kaufmann
Somerset, WI *****
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Education 2005-2009 University of Wisconsin River Falls River Falls,
WI
. B.S. in Animal Science, Equine Emphasis
Classes University of Wisconsin River Falls River Falls, WI
Colts and Training
. Started and trained (2) two-year old yearlings
. Monitored health, body composition, growth of yearlings
. Performed weekly stable chores
Animal Health/Welfare
. Examined disease processes and immune responses in animals
. Examined emphasis on maintaining healthy animals
. Examined basic concepts of animal welfare and ethical uses
involving use of animals
Animal Physiology/Physiology of Reproduction
. Examined basic anatomy and integration of body regulatory
systems
. Examined reproductive processes including anatomy,
endocrinology, gonadal function, fertility and factors
influencing reproductive performance
Biology/Microbiology
. Examined fundamental concepts and principles of biology:
evolution, classification, ecology, basic chemistry, cell
structure and function, energy transformations, cellular
reproduction, genetics and molecular biology
. Examined morphology, metabolism and systematic relationships
of bacteria and other microorganisms and their role in the
world
. Examined microbial genetics and role of microbes in genetic
engineering
Experience 2005-present McDonalds Restaurant River Falls, WI
2nd Assistant Manager/Shift Manager
Oversee new hire employee training, shift management, daily
report analysis, inventory recording, ensure customer
satisfaction, uphold McDonalds core values
2009-present Banfield Pet Hospital Woodbury, MN
PetNurse
Obtain and record patient case histories, complete
preparatory procedures for veterinarians, collect specimens
and perform laboratory procedures, assist in diagnostic and
medical procedures
Summer 2007 Equine Enterprises Cato, WI
Stable Manager/Intern
Daily equine chores, monitored body composition and health of
equines, land and facility upkeep, exercised equines,
developed computer program for scheduling equine maintenance
and created cross country jumps/arena jumps
Abilities Monitor and evaluate animal health/physiology, assess factors
effecting animal, ability to handle large and small animals,
people orientated, exceptional teamwork skills, leadership
qualities