Kimberly Cragun
Omaha, NE ***34
Objective: I am currently looking for a position with a company that has high standards, offers opportunities for growth, and will allow me to utilize my skills.
Work History:
Optician, Optometric Technician
Eyemasters, Omaha, NE July 2006-August 2007; July 2010-Present
Responsibilities include assisting customers in choosing the most appropriate eyewear for his or her specific needs, scheduling appointments, maintaining store appearance, and providing a pleasant shopping experience for customers.
Responsibilities as an optometric technician include taking phone calls, scheduling appointments, pretesting patients, and instructing patients on proper care of contact lens handling.
Reason for leaving: Insufficient hours and pay
General Assistant
Haskell County Animal Clinic, Stigler, OK September 2005-December 2005
Responsibilities include maintenance of cages, preparing diets for animals and distributing accordingly, walking the dogs, bathing dogs and cats, preparing supplies for surgeries, and observing animals and alerting the veterinarian of any changes in health and behavior.
Reason for leaving: Insufficient time for schoolwork.
Assistant Manager
Time Theater, Stigler, OK August 2004-May 2006
Responsibilities include managing a ticket booth and concessions area, handling money, operating a projector, ordering supplies when needed, and training new employees.
Reason for leaving: Relocating to Omaha, NE to attend Creighton University
Additional Experience:
Intern
Scott Aquarium, Henry Doorly Zoo, Omaha, NE June 16-July 30, 2011
Responsibilities included recording salinity and temperature of tanks, diet preparation and distribution of food to aquatic life (including sharks, rays, seahorses, sea turtles, penguins, and puffins), cleaning and general maintenance of tanks, observing overall health and behavior
Intern
Wild Kingdom Pavilion, Henry Doorly Zoo, Omaha, NE August 1-September 9, 2011
Responsibilities included diet preparation, clean cages, report unusual health and behavioral problems to supervisor, animals included small mammals, snakes, lizards, exotic birds, amphibians, and invertebrates.
Skills:
• CPR/AED certified (expires 6/25/2012)
• First Aid certified (expires 6/25/2013)
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to type 65 WPM
• Willingness to learn new things
• Possess a great attention to detail
• Strong communication skills
• Experience with incubation and hatching of domesticated fowl
• Experience with breeding cattle
• Acquired knowledge of diet and care of small mammals, reptiles, amphibians, and exotic birds during an internship at the Henry Doorly Zoo
Education:
Creighton University, Omaha, NE
Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science with a focus on Organismal and Population Ecology (In progress-August 2006-December 2012)
References:
Theodore Burk
Professor of Biology
Creighton University
2500 California Plaza, Omaha, NE 68178
*******@*********.***
John Schalles
Director of Environmental Science Program
Creighton University
2500 California Plaza, Omaha, NE 68178
Michelle Hytrek
Eyemasters
10000 California St. #3150, Omaha, NE 68114