Candace Copeland
Louisburg
Summary
Animal Care taker with history of delivering exceptional care to animals in various settings. Passionately promotes health and optimal wellness by providing quality support. Careful to observe animals and communicate concerns to help optimize care. Reliable and punctual with proven skills cleaning animal areas, coordinating inventory and managing animal needs with care and compassion. Highly organized and hardworking with good communication and multitasking abilities.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Small Business Owner
Myself
09.2019 - Current
- Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
- Managed projects from procurement to commission.
- Developed and initiated projects, managed costs, and monitored performance.
- Achieved project deadlines by coordinating with contractors to manage performance.
- Identified plans and resources required to meet project goals and objectives.
- Monitored project performance to identify areas of improvement and make adjustments.
- Prepared and submitted project invoices for review and approval.
- Negotiated and managed third-party contracts related to project deliverables.
- Monitored project progress, identified risks and took corrective action as needed.
- Maintained open communication by presenting regular updates on project status to customers.
Childcare Center Director
Pilot Baptist Church
07.2017 - 06.2018
- Managed program paperwork and child records to comply with state requirements.
- Evaluated staff and offered guidance to enhance knowledge, skills, and professional development to optimize learning environment.
- Attended approved training and continuing education courses to maintain certifications.
- Supervised and managed team of childcare professionals to guarantee highest standards of care.
- Planned and monitored curriculum and program activities and liaised with teachers to create fun and engaging learning experiences.
- Executed marketing plan and promoted positive image to achieve enrollment goals.
- Communicated with local and state government agencies to maintain compliance with all regulations.
- Engaged with parents and families to build positive relationships for children to thrive.
- Stayed current on guidelines to maintain compliant program operations.
- Implemented school policies, procedures, and systems to promote safe and healthy environment in compliance with state standards.
Childcare Educator
The Goddard School For Early Childhood Development
05.2011 - 04.2015
- Taught students basic academic, behavioral, and social skills.
- Promoted physical, academic, and social development by implementing diverse classroom and outside activities.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Coordinated schedules of activities, events, and field trips.
- Provided individualized instruction and support to meet personal needs of each child.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers, and letters.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Communicated with parents and other staff about student progress.
- Implemented developmentally and culturally appropriate curriculum for children, creating positive, and safe classroom environments.
- Communicated with children's guardians about daily activities, behaviors and related issues.
- Maintained safety and cleanliness by sterilizing toys and surfaces.
- Screened applicants for developmental milestones and prepared children for enrollment.
- Maintained tidy environment to comply with cleanliness and sanitation standards.
- Gathered materials and resources to prepare for lessons and activities.
- Documented behavior, development and learning of children to enable tracking history and maintain accurate records.
Veterinary Technician/Kennel Worker
Companion Animal Hospital
03.2010 - 07.2011
- Recorded symptoms and documented medical observations to inform treatment decisions.
- Answered owner animal health questions and advised on best care practices.
- Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment, and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
- Greeted pet owners and went over available services, outlined costs, and determined special needs of animals under care.
- Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
- Monitored and maintained food and water of boarded animals according to animal dietary health guidelines.
- Promoted good hygiene in animals by seeing to grooming needs.
- Maintained sanitary conditions for animals by cleaning living spaces and cages according to North Carolina health code guidelines.
- Cared for physical and psychological needs of animals with regular walks and playtime.
- Monitored animal behavior and completed examinations to identify illnesses, injuries, or potential diseases.
- Performed pet intake to gain necessary information concerning health, behaviors, potential allergies, and other details to provide complete records and methods of owner contact.
- Performed basic wound care and other medical aid, working with veterinarians to handle advanced cases.
- Checked kennel temperature, humidity and ventilation for optimal animal safety and well-being.
- Trained new staff on kennel maintenance, animal care and feeding protocols.
Vet Technician
North Wake Animal Hospital
02.2009 - 02.2010
- Greeted pet owners and went over available services, outlined costs, and determined special needs of animals under care.
- Processed new patients and updated client records with key information using standardized registration systems and encrypted databases.
- Answered owner animal health questions and advised on best care practices.
- Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
- Collected patient biopsies and blood samples for laboratory analysis.
- Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment, and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
- Restocked surgical and office supplies to keep all necessary materials easily accessible.
- Performed radiograph testing to assist doctors in making informed diagnoses and determining best treatment plans.
- Restrained animals to protect veterinarians from potential harm.
- Administered vaccinations to variety of animal species.
- Filed daily progress records, surgery logs, x-ray logs, and routine records.
- Performed fecal examinations, urinalysis and bloodwork.
- Assisted veterinarians with radiographs and ultrasounds.
- Administered oral or topical medications to boarding patients as specified by veterinarian in animal's medical record.
Education
No Degree - Early Childhood Education
Wilson Technical Community College
Wilson, NC05.2006
High School Diploma -
Louisburg High School
Louisburg, NC06.2001
Skills
- Business management and development
- Business growth and retention
- New business launch
- Cost control and analysis
- Budget Management
- Vendor Relations
- Small business operations
- Project Management
Timeline
Small Business Owner
Myself
09.2019 - Current
Childcare Center Director
Pilot Baptist Church
07.2017 - 06.2018
Childcare Educator
The Goddard School For Early Childhood Development
05.2011 - 04.2015
Veterinary Technician/Kennel Worker
Companion Animal Hospital
03.2010 - 07.2011
Vet Technician
North Wake Animal Hospital
02.2009 - 02.2010
No Degree - Early Childhood Education
Wilson Technical Community College
High School Diploma -
Louisburg High School
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