Kacey Ruppe
Forest City,NC
Summary
Experienced with providing comprehensive care for animals in diverse settings. Utilizes knowledge of animal behavior and health to maintain optimal living conditions. Track record of effective communication and teamwork, ensuring efficient and compassionate care.
Offering strong background in animal welfare and genuine interest in animal care. Brings ability to quickly assimilate new information and skills related to animal handling and care. Ready to use and develop animal care and handling skills in internship role.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Childcare
YMCA Daycare
06.2022 - Current
- Actively participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current on best practices in childcare, leading to consistently high-quality services provided.
- Maintained tidy, clean, and sanitized childcare area to keep participants healthy and safe.
- Maintained accurate records of attendance, incident reports, and other documentation required for compliance with state childcare licensing regulations.
- Maintained regular communication with families, ensuring transparency and fostering trust in childcare services.
- Enhanced parent satisfaction with childcare services by regularly communicating progress updates and addressing concerns.
- Assisted with childcare duties, providing safe and nurturing care for children of all ages.
- Coordinated childcare events, improving community involvement and outreach opportunities.
- Ensured a safe and nurturing environment by enforcing strict safety guidelines and adhering to childcare regulations.
- Contributed to an inclusive atmosphere within the childcare setting by fostering respect for diverse backgrounds and perspectives among the children under my care.
Photographer
Self-employeed
01.2021 - Current
- Digitally edited photos to enhance appearance.
- Delivered high-quality images under tight deadlines, demonstrating strong time management skills.
- Edited, toned, captioned, and uploaded photographs for publication.
- Took photos from different angles and perspectives to capture perfect images.
- Planned and prepared for on-location and studio shoots.
- Developed strong relationships with clients through clear communication and professionalism.
- Captured stunning images by utilizing various lighting techniques and creative compositions.
- Scheduled and booked locations for photo shoots, working collaboratively with clients and contacts.
- Collaborated with clients to understand their vision, ensuring the final product met or exceeded expectations.
- Optimized workflow efficiency by implementing photo editing software tools like Lightroom and Photoshop.
- Utilized natural and artificial lighting to capture desired images and maintain quality.
- Assisted clients in selecting poses, wardrobe and backgrounds to photograph different looks, concepts and locations.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science, Ecology
University of North Carolina
Asheville, NC05-2027
Skills
- Childcare regulations
- Childcare support and provision
- Special-needs childcare
- Photo editing
- Problem-solving
- Social media
- Advanced camera skills
- Client communication
- Animal care, handling, enclosure maintenance and behavior education of reptiles, amphibians, small to large mammals, and birds
- High interest in reptiles, amphibians, and birds
Timeline
Childcare
YMCA Daycare
06.2022 - Current
Photographer
Self-employeed
01.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science, Ecology
University of North Carolina
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