Biologist

Elissa Bauer

S* W***** Hidden Hollow, Delafield, WI 53018

Phone: 262-***-****

Email: ******.***.*@*****.***

OBJECTIVE: Obtain a laboratory position with an organization seeking a professional and reliable individual with a background in biology.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

Highly motivated individual with biology experience in an academic setting, as well as 18 months experience in a veterinary laboratory

Knowledge of laboratory terminology and equipment

Three years of animal care experience with both domestic and exotic animals

Excellent communication and organizational skills

Seeking a challenging position in the field of biology that offers opportunity for advancement

SKILLS AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS

ADVANCED ANIMAL HOSPITAL, Greenfield, WI

Successfully cross-trained in all areas of the clinic soon after hire. Capable of performing duties required of technician and receptionist

Introduced and incorporated an organizational tool for animals that are boarding at the clinic

Became proficient at reading microbiological slides and identifying bacteria, yeast, blood cells and parasites

AFRICAN SAFARI WILDLIFE PARK, Port Clinton, OH

Promoted from Wildlife Intern to Wildlife Keeper II within 6 months of hire

Researched and presented informational “Keeper Talks” on the Colobus Monkey to patrons of the park

Assisted in the development and presentation of an educational show involving multiple animals

Interviewed and assisted in the hiring of Wildlife Interns following promotion to Keeper II

EXPERIENCE

ADVANCED ANIMAL HOSPITAL, Greenfield, WI, 2009-present

Title: Veterinary Technician

Duties:

Interaction with clients and documentation of patient information and history

Handling and restraint during examination of patient

Laboratory diagnostics, phlebotomy and radiography

AFRICAN SAFARI WILDLIFE PARK, Port Clinton, OH, 2008-2009

Title: Wildlife Keeper II, following promotion from Wildlife Intern

Duties:

Preparation of diets and enrichment

Daily documentation and record-keeping

Removal of waste and debris from animal exhibits

Presentation of educational animal shows

MARCUS CINEMA OF LA CROSSE, La Crosse, WI, 2004-2007

Title: Cashier

HILLSIDE CINEMA, Delafield, WI, 2003-2007

Title: Cashier (following promotion from Concessions)

EDUCATION

UNIVERSITY OF WI- LA CROSSE

Bachelor of Science- Biology

Graduated 2008

REFERENCES

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