Casey Krause

Experience

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  Royer's Flowers and Gifts

  Jun 2006 - Jan 2013

  Facility Maintenance

  Maintained interior and exterior of retail branches. Responsible for landscaping, painting, and general upkeep.

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  Coleman's Park

  Jun 2007 - Aug 2009

  Cashier

  Operated as assistant manager. Maintained customer relations, and coordinated needs of the organization.

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  Frostburg State University

  Aug 2011 - May 2013

  Clean and fed a colony of tamarin monkeys and performed behavioral studies with them. Coached collegiate level athletes with specialization in the horizontal jumps. I teach introductory biology for Major's biology and non-major's biology. This entails preparing for the lab, teaching the lab, holding office hours to meet with students, and assigning and grading laboratory assignments. I have also maintained the mammalogy laboratory specimens through organizing the specimens within the specimen room. Lastly, I do laboratory prep for organismal biology. For this course I prepare slides and specimens each week for the labs.

  • Volunteer Primate Caretaker

    Jan 2013 - May 2013

  • Track and Field Coach

    Oct 2011 - May 2013

  • Graduate Teaching Assistant

    Aug 2011 - May 2013
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  Topeka Zoo

  Jun 2013 - Sept 2013

  The keeper assistant position was a temporary paid position which gave me more experience and responsibilities than an animal care intern. With this position I was assigned to ranges as lead keeper and was allowed to transfer certain animals of lower levels of danger. I was also given the responsibility of closing the zoo solo and running ranges solo and with the help of interns. many of my responsibilities included cleaning, feeding, enriching, training and monitoring the animals of my range. I also learned how to write a daily animal report. Show less

  • Keeper Assistant

    Aug 2013 - Sept 2013

  • Intern

    Jun 2013 - Sept 2013
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  PawsPlus Inc.

  Oct 2013 - Mar 2014

  Animal Care Assistant

  • Proper preparation of documentation for animal vaccinations• Handling of a variety of domestic animals• Knowledge of viruses and related vaccinations for domestic animals

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  Lemur Conservation Foundation

  Oct 2013 - Mar 2014

  Animal Husbandry Intern

  • Performed cleaning, diet preparation and feeding for 40+ lemurs from 6 different endangered species housed in traditional enclosures and semi-free ranging forests• Weight, diet, and behavioral monitoring• Developed monthly enrichment schedules• Assisted in yearly and transfer physicals• Assisted in group transfers and introductions• Daily animal report record keeping• Administering and record keeping of medication• Creating and enacting training protocols• Radio telemetry Show less

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  Birmingham Zoo, Inc.

  Mar 2014 - Nov 2014

  Primate Keeper

  I perform the basic husbandry care for a variety of primate species including prosimians, new and old world monkeys, and lesser and greater apes. This includes the basic cleaning, feedings, enriching and training of these animals. I also perform talks and maintain DAR's, and animal records. I have also been involved in several primate immobilizations.

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  Soccer Shots

  Jul 2014 - Jul 2015

  Head Coach

  I coach soccer to children ranging in ages 2 to 12. I use the game of soccer to develop motor skills, teach fitness, and improve character through lesson plans that focus on learning soccer skills and character words through fun and engaging games.

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  Shelby County Humane Society

  Jul 2015 - Dec 2015

  Volunteer Coordinator/ Adoption Counselor

  I introduced and trained new volunteers in a variety of volunteer positions. I coordinated volunteers to staff offsite events, outreach events, and in shelter services such as animal care, counseling, and front desk tasks. I greeted visitors and assisted with adoptions. This included counseling and preparing all of the paperwork required for adoptions. I entered animal medical information including surgeries, vaccinations, preventatives, and exams into an all purpose data management system.

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  San Antonio Pets Alive!

  Feb 2016 - Dec 2016

  I work with the adoption counselors to provide a wonderful adoption experience for both adopter and adoptee. In this role I assist in managing several adoption counselors and kennel techs on their daily tasks. The tasks that I supervise include all aspects of animal husbandry, record keeping for each animal and adoption, and staff interactions with customers. I also assist in providing enrichment for the animals. Other duties include developing and utilizing SOP’s, training staff, and coordinating with other supervisors on space and large scale transport of animals. Show less In this dynamic role I not only perform adoptions for cats and dogs but work directly with the animals. Daily tasks including medicating, cleaning, and feeding all cats on site. Maintaining current medical records for all animals in the adoption program and assisting in behavioral evaluations for transport. I also assist with marketing animals and performing play groups. During adoptions I am partnering adopters with the best companion match and educating them on the proper care for each individual animal. I also work along fosters and volunteers regularly and assist with their training. Show less

  • Assistant Manager

    Nov 2016 - Dec 2016

  • Adoption Counselor

    Feb 2016 - Oct 2016
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  Greenville County Animal Care

  Feb 2017 - Jul 2021

  As a medical technician at a county shelter I have assisted in medical intake protocols. This includes blood draws, vaccinations, deworming, initial behavioral evaluations, and creating animal identification and files for their stay at the shelter. I have also administered daily medications and have assisted in emergency medical situations. I have worked in a clinic setting where we work with clients during appointments. We also rotate working at the reception desk which can entail in person and on the phone interactions, scheduling, and handling the register. Another large role has been to prep animals for varying surgeries and to assist during complicated surgeries. I am skilled in the use of anesthesia for animals along with post surgery recovery. Other skills include prescription filling, inputting exams, and maintaining medical records for patients. We also have volunteers that do assist with some medical tasks which I have also helped train and guide. Show less As an adoption counselor I work mainly with the dogs at this facility. I assist with behavioral evaluations, meet and greets between animals, and the marketing of these animals. With potential adopters I am often assisting in finding the perfect match for their home and educating the adopter on the best care practices for that animal. Other aspects of this job include sales and retail, handling payments, and extensive desk work during adoption outcomes. I am also the heartworm treatment counselor and assist all adopters of heartworm positive dogs in their process of heartworm treatment. This includes providing educational material, presentations on the treatment, scheduling treatment, and maintaining communication throughout the process. I also work closely with volunteers and fosters who assist with the adoption process, enrichment and play groups. Show less

  • Medical Technician

    Nov 2018 - Jul 2021

  • Adoption Counselor

    Feb 2017 - Nov 2018
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  Last Chance Animal Rescue

  Jul 2021 - Nov 2022

  Operations Manager