Animal Care Specialist

Naomi M. Galleguillos

Objective

To have a rewarding career in the field of Animal Care, with a reputable company.

Summary of qualifications

• Experienced in handling a large variety of small animals

• Have worked extensively with dogs and cats

• Basic knowledge of Marine Life and Equines

• Knowledgeable in nutritional, habitat and sanitation requirements for the majority of domesticated animals

• Basic knowledge of lab procedures, and statistics.

Education

2000-2005 North Shore Community College Lynn, Ma.

Associate in Applied Science -Animal Care Specialist

• Honors, Deans List

2002-2004 San Diego State University San Diego, Ca.

Biology with a zoology emphasis GPA: 2.25

2006-2007 University of South Florida Tampa, Fl.

Biology with a zoology emphasis GPA: 3.67

Professional experience

2005-2008 B & C Entertainment Peabody, Ma.

Co-Owner

• Accounts and payroll

• Employee Hiring and Termination

• Employee Scheduling

• Company Promotions

• Typesetting for all company public relations, and promotions.

Sept.2004-Dec.2004 Petco Saugus, Ma.

Groomer

• Groomed dogs and cats

• Cage sanitation

• Worked with geriatric and seizure dogs

• Worked with small animals (mice rats ferrets chinchillas….)

• Worked with reptiles and fish

• Customer service

June 2003-April 2004 Petco San Diego, Ca.

Groomer

• Groomed dogs and cats

• Cage sanitation

• Worked with geriatric and seizure dogs

• Worked with small animals (mice rats ferrets chinchillas….)

• Worked with reptiles and fish

• Customer service

• Assisted in major 5 store evacuation and placement of animals during fires in southern California.

May 2001-July 2002 Petco Peabody, Ma.

Groomer

• Groomed dogs and cats

• Cage sanitation

• Worked with geriatric and seizure dogs

• Worked with small animals (mice rats ferrets chinchillas….)

• Worked with reptiles and fish

• Customer service

Volunteer experience

Mass Pirg– Non- Profit Environmental Organizations Sept 2000 – June 2002

• Environmental petitions

• Forestry clean- ups

• Fundraising for non-profit

• Homeless Assistance Programs

Water Watch – Non- Profit Organization Sept 2000 – June 2002

• River and Ocean clean-ups

• Water testing

• Educational outreach

Cal Pirg– Non- Profit Environmental Organizations Sept 2003 –April 2004

• Environmental petitions

• Forestry clean- ups

• Fundraising for non-profit

• Homeless Assistance Programs

Qualcom Stadium Evacuation Center – San Diego, Ca 2003

• Helped displaced pets during the 2003 Southern California Wild Fires.

Computer Skills A basic knowledge of:

• Microsoft 95, 00, and XP operating systems

• Microsoft Office, and Works

• Photoshop and Adobe reader

References Available Upon Request

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