Arleigh Burse
Waterdown
Summary
Current student enrolled in Animal Biology at The University of Guelph. Adaptable and focused, bringing strong critical thinking abilities and a collaborative mindset. Eager to learn and advance my knowledge. Aiming to contribute to impactful discoveries within veterinary medicine through a desire of becoming a veterinarian.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Summer Research Student
Ontario Veterinary College
05.2024 - 08.2024
- Assisted with research projects.
- Retrieved blood samples from calves enrolled in the study.
- Weighed calves.
- Retrieved ear tissue samples from calves.
- Collected data for weigh tape accuracy.
- Ran blood serum total protein samples.
- Designed project templates.
- Minimized stress on animals during routine handling procedures with gentle restraint techniques and clear communication cues.
Relief Milker
Bridgeview Farms
07.2022 - 12.2023
- Optimized milking routines for increased efficiency while maintaining a high standard of animal care, comfort, and general wellbeing.
- Quickly and accurately prepared milking equipment and cows for milking according to cow-specific instructions.
Hostess/Head of Takeout
Marciano's Pasta Cafe
06.2021 - 07.2022
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills, balancing responsibilities such as answering phone calls, greeting guests, and updating reservation logs simultaneously.
- Took reservations and to-go orders by phone, answered customer questions, and fulfilled the orders.
- Proactively assisted servers during busy times, helping to expedite food delivery and maintain high levels of guest satisfaction throughout their meal.
- Organized, stocked and cleaned establishment's front lobby during shifts to maintain welcoming appearance.
- Delivered pick-up and curbside orders to guests.
Co-op Student
Fennema Holsteins
03.2022 - 06.2022
- Actively participated in animal care routines, including feeding and monitoring general health conditions.
- Assisted in increasing overall herd health through preventative care measures, such as vaccinations and deworming treatments.
- Kept pens and stalls clean to support animal wellbeing.
- Milked 70 cows using milking machinery.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Animal Biology
University of Guelph
Guelph, ON04-2026
High School Diploma -
Hamilton District Christian High
Hamilton, ON06-2022
Skills
- Communication
- Time management
- Adaptability
- Problem solving
- Empathy
- Willing to learn
- Critical thinking
- Organization
- Detail-oriented
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Summer Research Student
Ontario Veterinary College
05.2024 - 08.2024
Relief Milker
Bridgeview Farms
07.2022 - 12.2023
Co-op Student
Fennema Holsteins
03.2022 - 06.2022
Hostess/Head of Takeout
Marciano's Pasta Cafe
06.2021 - 07.2022
Bachelor of Science - Animal Biology
University of Guelph
High School Diploma -
Hamilton District Christian High
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