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Lily Richardson

Diamond Valley,AB

Summary

Hard-working Biology student who is eager to learn. Excited to combine interest in medical science with passion for working with animals and people. Ample experience with animals, and keen to acquire more.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Animal Handler

Kuddly Kountry Kritters Mobile Zoo
06.2014 - Current
  • Fed and watered animals to provide for both their physical and mental health
  • Made sure there was ample room in which animals could reside temporarily, in an enjoyable manner
  • Educated the public who attended the zoos on the proper way to handle each individual animal, to ensure the comfort and safety of both parties
  • Assisted with the movement animals, large and small, often involving a trailer
  • Helped with small grooming tasks such as brushing a donkey, or trimming a duck's claws

Cabin Leader

Crowsnest Lake Bible Camp
07.2020 - 08.2023
  • Was in charge of keeping a cabin of girls healthy, safe, and amicable with each other
  • Led a new cabin each week for a whole summer
  • Taught campers safety procedures for fire drills, water activities, etc.
  • Made sure all campers were integrated into activities and games, as well as showed my enthusiasm to bring campers into the group

Program Director

Crowsnest Lake Bible Camp
07.2023 - 08.2023
  • Created schedule for seven day long children's camp (cabin leader schedule as well as kitchen schedule/meals)
  • Planned all activities, games, and options, as well as mealtimes, curfew, and campfire
  • Ran several large group games involving all of the camp
  • Directed certain mandatory procedures (fire drill, camp tour, orientation activities, etc.)
  • Maintained regular communication between camp director and summer staff through daily meetings

Kitchen Staff Member

Crowsnest Lake Bible Camp
08.2023 - 08.2023
  • Had to prep and make food for upwards of one hundred people each meal for a week
  • Collaborated with team members on ideas for meals in daily meetings
  • Was often required to think on my feet in the face of unseen circumstances, as the campers had a strict meal schedule
  • Was responsible for maintaining knowledge of inventory
  • Filled the role of the dietary cook when she was away, and was thus responsible for preventing cross-contamination

Education

Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences

University of Calgary
Calgary, AB
04.2026

Skills

  • Pet handling
  • Empathy
  • Relationship Building
  • Being Hard-working
  • Being Highly Motivated
  • Housekeeping Duties
  • Communication
  • Patience and Persistence

Accomplishments

  • Went on a 9-day canoe trip in remote Quebec through an organization that took children with cancer to places around Canada
  • Won the Gallagher Award at my high school in grade twelve; this award entails embodying the characteristics of honesty, integrity, service to the school community, and diligence

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Hobbies

  • Mountain hiking and backpacking
  • Music, including piano, trumpet, ukulele, and recorder
  • Story and play writing
  • Reading
  • Acting

Timeline

Kitchen Staff Member

Crowsnest Lake Bible Camp
08.2023 - 08.2023

Program Director

Crowsnest Lake Bible Camp
07.2023 - 08.2023

Cabin Leader

Crowsnest Lake Bible Camp
07.2020 - 08.2023

Animal Handler

Kuddly Kountry Kritters Mobile Zoo
06.2014 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences

University of Calgary

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