Leah Gerstein
Thompson's Station
Summary
Dedicated Biology graduate with a concentration in Organismal Biology and Ecology, seeking an Animal Care / Zookeeper position at a zoo or animal sanctuary. Passionate about animal welfare, husbandry, and conservation, with hands-on experience in animal care, sanitation, and teamwork.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Walmart Pharmacy
Spring Hill
02.2020 - 08.2020
- Ensured patients' satisfaction with the handling of their prescriptions, private information, and insurance issues.
- Operated the cash register while communicating with patients.
- Utilized pharmacy computers to input patient information, refill prescriptions, contact doctors, and manage stock.
Style Consultant
Target
Spring Hill
05.2021 - 08.2021
- Managed inventory, processed returns, maintained organization of backroom aisles per standard, and supported guest services as a back-up cashier.
- Created a welcoming experience to guests by executing visual standards of merchandise and providing assistance to tailor to his/her needs.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology, Focus in Organismal Biology & Ecology
Middle Tennessee State University
Murfreesboro, TN12.2025
Associate of Science - Teaching, Focus in K-5 Education
Columbia State Community College
Columbia, TN05.2023
Skills
- General animal husbandry
- Enclosure sanitation
- Feeding routines
- Behavior observation
- Teamwork
- Safety awareness
- Public interaction
Animal Care And Volunteer Experience
- Animal Rescue Corps — Volunteer Animal Care Assistant, Performed daily husbandry tasks including feeding, watering, bathing, walking, and socializing dogs, Sanitized kennels, replaced bedding, and maintained clean, safe enclosures, Observed animal behavior and assisted with safe handling
- All Aboard Animal Rescue — Volunteer, Maintained kennel sanitation, Prepared and provided daily meals, Assisted with general animal care duties
- Russell Rescue — Volunteer, Assisted with adoption events, Exercised and handled dogs, Communicated with the public regarding animal care
Certification
Certified Pharmacy Technician — Tennessee Department of Health
Timeline
Style Consultant
Target
05.2021 - 08.2021
Certified Pharmacy Technician
Walmart Pharmacy
02.2020 - 08.2020
Bachelor of Science - Biology, Focus in Organismal Biology & Ecology
Middle Tennessee State University
Associate of Science - Teaching, Focus in K-5 Education
Columbia State Community College