MICHELLE PORTUESE

mlp221@scarletmail.rutgers.edu
CAMPUS ADDRESS
Rutgers University
6350 CPO Way
New Brunswick, NJ 08901
EDUCATION:

Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ

School of Environmental and Biological Sciences
Animal Science Major, Companion Animal Science Concentration

May 2018

Cranford High School, Cranford, NJ

GPA: 3.8

June 2014

RELEVENT
COURSEWORK:

Goat Handling and Fitting Exhibition

Companion Animal Science
Animal Science

ACADEMIC/
VOLUNTEER:

Small Ruminant Practicum

Spring 2016
Worked on farm with sheep and goats
Performed daily care of animals, including feeding and cleaning stalls and barns
Learned how to properly milk goats
Gained experience handling small ruminants of varying ages
Assisted in vaccinations and other basic management skills and medical treatments.

EXPERIENCE:

Life of Primates
Topics in Equine Science
Small Ruminant Practicum

Goat Handling, Fitting, and Exhibition

Worked with one goat to earn its trust and train it for Ag Field Day.
Completed 25 hours of work at the farm handling and training the goat
Worked with a partner to prepare the goat for Ag Field Day
Experienced shaving the goat
Experienced clipping the goats nails
Experienced bathing the goat

Spring 2015

Volunteer at Montclair Animal Shelter

Assisted with caring for animals and cleaning facilities
Cleaned and sterilized all cat cages and enclosures
Cleaned dog kennels and rooms
Gained experience walking and handling dogs of different breeds and sizes
Fed animals
Helped socialize animals by teaching good behaviors
Helped exercise animals
Observed administration of vaccines
Helped give medicines and treatments to sick or injured animals

2009-Present

Summer Camp Counselor

2013-2015
Rutgers Essex County 4-H Farm Camp, Montclair, NJ
Supervised and educated up to ten children ages four to twelve per session
Responsible for overseeing four other counselors as well as training five counselors in-training
Responsible for organizing and running activities as well as creating daily schedules
Employee
Edible Arrangements, Cranford, NJ
Cleaned entire store and organized inventory

Jul 2011- Dec 2011

 Used teamwork skills to help prepare produce to complete arrangements and get orders out on a
team
Gained time management skills and learned how to work with a team
Babysitter
June 2008-Aug 2013
Eileen Marriott, Cranford, NJ
Cared for two children from infancy to ten years of age
Cooked meals for children and cleaned up after them
Brought children to and from extracurricular activities on time
Helped organize and run birthday parties as well as playdates and other events for the children
AWARDS AND
ACTIVITIES:

Primetime Scholarship
Rutgers Club of Cranford Scholarship
Black Belt in Isshinryu

May 2014
May 2014
April

Silver Award
Bronze Award
Cadet in Girl Scouts
Freshman High School Volleyball Manager
Seeing Eye Puppy Raising Club

May 2010
May 2008
September 2009
2011

2014

2014-Present
Collegiate 4-H Club
Volunteer at Montclair Township Animal Shelter
SKILLS:

Microsoft Word and PowerPoint

Written and Oral Communication
Ability to handle small and large animals
Ability to work well in teams
Ability to multitask and organize

2015-Present
2007-Present