Jessika Wolfsen

Experience

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  John's Produce

  May 2015 - Jun 2018

  Cashier Customer Service

  ● Spoke with customers and assisted their requirements● Advised customers on their best deals and products to fit their needs● Tend to the plants (watering, planting, and plucking)● Checked customers out at cash register

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  Carson Acres

  Jan 2017 - Jan 2020

  Animal Care Taker

  • Prepared and milked cows every 6 hours.• Trained and supervised new and learning employees.• Managed the newly born calves by feeding and changing bedding.• Monitored animal health to quickly recognize signs of illness and injury, seeking necessary medical attention.•Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.

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  Michigan State University

  Jan 2019 - May 2019

  Driver

  ● Drove students to their classes off campus ● Assisted with advisor’s meetings and career events ● Managed a strict time schedule for students

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  Sietsema Farms

  May 2019 - Aug 2019

  Intern

  • Drew blood and performed vaccinations on ages, 5-18 week old turkeys• Preformed proper culling exercises and conducted daily morning chores• Operated farm equipment such as tractors and trucks with extreme care and precision.• Followed safety protocols for transporting animals to and from facilities to avoid injuries and keep animals safe.•Monitored animal health to quickly recognize signs of illness and injury, seeking necessary medical attention.

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  Gerber Life Insurance Company

  Jan 2020 - Jun 2020

  Customer Service Activate

  ● Spoke with customers and assisted their needs.● Sold new policies to customers and update their old policies. ● Became licensed to sell health and life insurance in all 50 states.

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  Faith Animal Care

  Jul 2020 - Dec 2020

  Veterinary Assistant

  • Provided customer support to clients, answering questions and addressing concerns.•Positioned animals for diagnostic imaging such as x-rays and scans.• Assisted senior staff with blood analyses and physical assessments.• Restrained animals for examination and treatment.•Assisted veterinarians with euthanasia of animals.

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  Oceana Veterinary Clinic

  Dec 2020 - Aug 2023

  Veterinary Assistant

  • Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment, and kennels.• Recorded symptoms and documented medical observations to inform treatment decisions.•Provided care for animals before surgeries, administering anesthetics as necessary for overall comfort and health.• Administered injections, oral medications and topically applied medications prescribed by veterinarian.• Collected and processed samples for laboratory testing.

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  Sietsema Farms

  May 2023 - Aug 2023

  Intern

  • Operated farm equipment such as tractors and trucks with extreme care and precision.• Loaded and unloaded farm supplies and materials and stored in correct barn location.•Administered medications to animals in water lines or topically and documented changes in condition.• Assisted with euthanasia procedures in humanely and compassionately to minimize suffering.• Collected blood samples for laboratory analysis.

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  Puff Puff Tobacco

  Nov 2023 - now

  Cashier
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  Michigan State University Swine and Poultry Research Centers

  Apr 2024 - now

  Animal Caretaker