Mary Kistemann
Idaho Falls
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Kind and considerate volunteer with great recommendations earned by providing individualized care. Led exciting and safe activities.
Passionate Volunteer with experience in various types of outreach initiatives. Energetic individual with compassionate nature and drive to serve local community. Offers in-depth knowledge of community resources and energy to tackle challenging demands.
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
An organized and motivated individual, eager to utilize time management and organizational skills across diverse settings. Seeking entry-level opportunities to enhance abilities while contributing to company growth.
Recent graduate with excellent research, technical, and problem-solving skills. Detail-oriented and able to learn new concepts quickly.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
Work History
Volunteer
South Fork Animal Clinic
Rigby
02.2024 - 05.2024
- Assisted veterinarians during examinations and treatments of animals.
- Prepared and maintained medical equipment and supplies for clinical procedures.
- Educated pet owners about animal care and clinic services.
- Coordinated with staff to schedule appointments and manage client flow.
- Provided compassionate care to animals in distress or recovery.
- Followed directions from supervisors and completed tasks within appropriate timeframe.
Babysitter
Erika Gonzalez
Rigby
04.2021 - 08.2023
- Supervised children's daily activities and ensured their safety at all times.
- Planned engaging educational games and creative activities for children.
- Prepared nutritious meals and snacks following dietary restrictions and preferences.
- Communicated effectively with parents regarding children's needs and daily progress.
- Managed bedtime routines and ensured a calming environment for sleep.
- Assisted with homework and encouraged learning through hands-on support.
- Developed trusting relationships with children to promote emotional well-being.
- Maintaining a positive attitude while being patient and understanding with the children.
- Completing light housekeeping tasks such as tidying up toys and books.
- Cared for children of various ages and assisted with feeding, dressing and daily activities.
Pet Sitter
Peggy Jensen, Rob Packer
Lander
04.2021 - 08.2023
- Assisted with development of animal behavior modification plans.
- Prepared food and water following instructions from pet owners.
- Managed inventory, ordered new supplies and maintained optimal storage to meet expected needs.
- Handled emergency situations calmly and effectively by communicating with veterinarians or pet owners immediately when necessary.
- Cleaned out and scooped litter trays and food and water bowls to provide clean environment for pets.
- Followed pet care instructions for dietary needs and medication regimens.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for pets, ensuring their comfort and well-being at all times.
- Ensured timely feedings, grooming sessions, and exercise routines for pets in accordance with owner instructions.
- Conducted regular home visits to check on pets while owners were away, providing peace of mind through routine updates.
- Exercised animals regularly with walks and rigorous play activities.
Volunteer
Fremont County School District 1
Lander
06.2022 - 05.2023
- Boosted fundraising efforts, securing valuable donations through targeted campaigns.
- Coordinated and managed volunteer activities for community service projects.
- Educated young people about strategies for driving discussions and promoting social changes.
- Provided exceptional support for event management tasks, resulting in smoothly executed functions that exceeded expectations.
- Assisted with special events and programs.
- Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
Education
High School -
Rigby High School
Rigby, ID05.2026
High School -
Lander Valley High School
Lander, WY05-2026
High School Diploma -
Intermountain Preparatory Academy
Lander, WY02-2026
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
College of Southern Idaho
Twin Falls, IDSome College (No Degree) - General Studies
College of Eastern Idaho
Pocatello, IDSkills
- Adaptability and Dependability
- Attention to Detail
- Animal care
- Team collaboration
- Customer service
- Time management
- Appointment scheduling
- Client communication
- Conflict resolution
- Group and individual instruction
- Lesson planning
- Supply management
- Empathy and compassion
- Effective listening
- Early childhood education
Certification
Veterinary Assistant CTE
Timeline
Volunteer
South Fork Animal Clinic
02.2024 - 05.2024
Volunteer
Fremont County School District 1
06.2022 - 05.2023
Babysitter
Erika Gonzalez
04.2021 - 08.2023
Pet Sitter
Peggy Jensen, Rob Packer
04.2021 - 08.2023
High School -
Rigby High School
High School -
Lander Valley High School
High School Diploma -
Intermountain Preparatory Academy
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
College of Southern Idaho
Some College (No Degree) - General Studies
College of Eastern Idaho