Zoe Van Craen

Experience

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  Dolphin Cove Jamaica

  Apr 2012 - May 2012

  Intern (Vet Assistant and Animal Caretaker)

  -Helped veterinarian and trainers with care of dolphins-Assisted in dolphin transportation to new facilities-Gave orientation to tourists (in English and French)-Helped with care of sharks, sting rays, and other animals-Aided in training dolphins for new Sea Trek program

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  Parelli Natural Horsemanship

  May 2013 - Jul 2013

  Working Student

  -Learned the Parelli method of training horses using natural horsemanship-Took care of the horses and the property- Passed the On Line and Freestyle Level 2++ Exam

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  Fauna Film

  May 2014 - Jun 2014

  Animal Caretaker (Stagiaire)

  -Took care of newborn and juvenile birds of prey. Responsibilities included preparing meat, cleaning nests and cages, checking the temperature of the nests, and individually hand-feeding each bird-Collected data from incubating eggs and adjusted their environments based on results-Started or continued the habituation for baby black bear, foxes, and nutria (coypu)-Took care of a variety of other animals on the property. Responsibilities included feeding and cleaning their enclosures Show less

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  Zoo Ecomuseum

  Jun 2015 - Aug 2015

  Intern (Zoo Keeper)

  -Responsible for some daily routines of animal care (preparing food and medications, cleaning enclosures, ensuring that all animals were present and healthy, etc.). -Took initiative, designed, and built a new enrichment for the red foxes, as well as a foot bridge in the deer habitat for the zoo keepers-Assisted in setting up aquariums and terrariums for metamorphosing tadpoles.-Helped with general maintenance of enclosures and facilities- Assisted visitors and answered questions Show less

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  DögHaus

  Oct 2015 - Aug 2017

  Third Key

  •Responsible for opening and closing on certain days, as well as other daily routines and duties•Required to be knowledgeable about all products, including cat and dog nutrition, supplements, pet gear (harnesses, leashes, toys, etc), and many other necessities that pets may need•Assisted clients in their purchases as well as answered questions about pet necessities and nutrition•Answered phone to booked grooming appointments or answer client questions

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  Zen Zoomies

  May 2016 - Dec 2019

  Animal Trainer and Behavior Consultant

  •Acquire new clients for dog walking and dog training•Manage budget of company•Create advertisement for company and manage website•Assess animals to figure out what may be the cause of their behavior problems•Create protocols and plans for clients to follow to change the behavior of their animals

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  MSR Imporium Canada Inc

  Dec 2019 - Oct 2022

  •Manage and oversee the maintenance and placements of inventory and perishablestock, optimizing available space while ensuring quality and condition are at their highest•Coordinate schedules with team members, often adjusting for inconsistent arrival times ofshipments•Prepare necessary documentation for importation of goods, ensuring accuracy of informationto avoid delays•Train and demonstrate how to perform daily and weekly tasks to new team members •Worked independently to prepare shipments to clients throughout the pet care industry•Managed warehouse inventory•Sales using pet specialty background to help clients chose the right product

  • First Line Manager

    Jun 2021 - Oct 2022

  • Shipping Receiving Clerk

    Dec 2019 - Jun 2021
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  PragmaFlow

  May 2023 - now

  UX/UI Designer

  Worked with a wide range of clients on a variety of projects, including (but not limited to):•Bloomberg-esque terminal for hedge fund strategy webapp•B2B influencer marketplace •Interface for embedded touchscreen application for healthcare deviceResponsibilities• Creating wireframes, mock-ups, and prototypes based on user journeys, story boards, and client & stakeholder feedback• Presenting ideas and prototypes to developers and work together to realize features• Incorporating client feedback into the design process, continually refining and enhancing the designs• Maintaining feature designs to stay within the scope of the projects• Running tests and helping with quality assurance Show less

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  Flooencer

  Jan 2024 - now

  UX/UI Designer

  Flooencer is a B2B influencer marketplace which I have been working on since its foundation.Responsibilities•Creating mock-ups based on wireframes and mood boards•Taking stakeholder ideas and turning them into usable features while staying within the scope of the project•Sharing design ideas with developers•Testing and quality assurance