Kelsey Winkler

Buffalo Grove, IL

cell: 847-***-****

email: Kelsey.winkler.com

Experience

Dog Vacay/Rover 2015- ongoing: boarding dogs in my home, drop in visits and walking schedules, overnight stays in pet owners home taking care of their pets and home.

Private Nanny 2020 – 2121: cared for infants ages 4 to 18 months

Four Rivers Casino 2018-2019: serving beverages in the casino

Royal Country Club of Long Grove 2015-2016: Working banquets and serving in the dining room

Private Nanny for 3 children 2014-2016: Services provided included pick up and drop off at school and after school activities, doctor visits, running errands and preparing meals.

North Suburban YMCA July 2012 – June 2014: Provided child care while parents attended classes and events

Volunteer/Intern Experience

Heartland Animal Shelter, Northbrook, IL 2008-2009: worked in cat room feeding cats and kittens, cleaning cages and socialization activities

Cook County Forest Preserve, IL 2012-2018: prairie and habitat restoration with Sierra Club

PetsMart, Palatine, IL 2016-2017: adoption volunteer helping with adoption events for cats

Frontier Volunteer Program Costa Rica, 2018 - 2 weeks volunteering at the Costa Rica Animal Rescue Center and Sanctuary. Lived in a jungle environment caring for local wildlife. Responsibilities included preparing food & feeding the animals, cleaning and facility maintenance, rehabilitating rescued animals, animal enrichment activities and participating in the release program

Greenwood Wildlife Rehabilitation Center Summer/Fall 2019: 8-week program as an animal care intern. Responsibilities included provided care to sick, orphaned and injured wildlife, food preparation, hand-feeding baby wildlife, cleaning cages and maintaining indoor/outdoor enclosures. Specialized in water fowl, aviary and small mammals.

Reef Conservation International Belize, 2021 – 2 weeks volunteering with a Marine Conservation organization on an island along the barrier reef. Activities included 3-4 dives per day, Lion fish control and trash clearing on several islands

Education

Animal Control Office certification 2021

Colorado State University, Ft Collins CO Wildlife Biology major, 2019-2020

Southwest Michigan College, Dowagiac MI AA degree 2018

Harper College, Palatine IL 2014-2016

Buffalo Grove High School, Buffalo Grove IL 2010 – 2014

Computer Skills

Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, social networking, Internet

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