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RESHEA REBENSTORF
Summary
It is my goal and lifetime dream to work in wildlife rehabilitation, endangered
species preservation, and habitat restoration.

Highlights

Serengeti habitat experience

Desert habitat experience
Abused dog rehabilitation
Fostering experience

Strong work ethic

Responsible and reliable
Clear-headed under pressure
Physically strong and agile

Accomplishments
Successfully re-homed approximately 15 cats and dogs and rehabilitated five
previously abused and malnourished cats and dogs.
Awarded the Junior Outstanding Volunteer Award for Friends for Life No-Kill
Animal Shelter for exceptional volunteerism.

Volunteer Experience
Foster Caregiver
Gilbert 23 Rescue Gilbert, AZ.

Nov 2014 to Current

Foster dogs rescued from the Maricopa County Humane Society's euthanasia list.
Acclimate animals to a domesticated life and family setting again, work on behavioral
issues, and restore physical health before re-homing to a good family.

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Cat Attendant/Foster Caregiver

Friends for Life Gilbert, AZ.

Aug 2002 to Aug 2008

Volunteered biweekly to clean cat rooms, provided attention and

stimulation through playing games and petting time to keep cats
acclimated to human interaction. Minor handyman work to repair cat trees,
broken baseboards, and any other immediate hazards to cats' safety.
Fostered kittens abandoned in the valley, feeding and caring for them until
they were weaned and adoptable.

Internships
Serengeti Wildlife Attendant
Out of Africa Camp Verde, AZ.

Sept 2009 to Oct 2009

Prepared meals for sable antelope, zebras, giraffes, emus, gemsbok, and other
animals native to the Serengeti environment. Entered enclosures to feed the
animals and provide support to paid employees. Conducted periodic checks of
wildlife to ensure there were no obvious health risks and monitored visitor
interaction with wildlife to ensure wildlife and visitor safety.
Clinic Intern
Gilbert Road Animal Hospital
Gilbert, AZ.

May 2005 to Aug 2005

Summer internship where I performed clerical duties such as scheduling

appointments, updating patient records, contacting owners, cleaning the office,
and sterilizing surgical equipment. Supported the veterinarian in medical
procedures ranging from removing cysts, to setting broken legs, to spay and
neuter surgeries.

Education
Bachelor of Arts, Liberal Studies, Biochemistry
Arizona State University Tempe, Arizona, United States
3.52 GPA
Deans List academic achievement award
Coursework in chemistry and biology
Biology, Biochemistry
Transferred to Arizona State University
Coursework in forestry, geology, chemistry, and biology

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2015

Not Applicable

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