Maryann Zielinski

Mlczielinski@yahoo.com

EDUCATION

Rutgers University, New Brunswick, NJ

Bachelor of Science in Animal Science May 2019

RELATED COURSEWORK

Dairy Practicum Animal Science General Chemistry

Animal Handling and Fitting Animal Reproduction Animal Nutrition

Exploring New Jerseys Estuarine Waterways Medical and Veterinary Entomology

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

Six Flags Safari Camp Aventura Intern, Jackson, NJ May 2016-September 2016

Informed the public about animals while they were able to see them up close.

Cleaned enclosures, sanitized toys, food containers, utensils and work spaces.

Prepared meals and food for animal training sessions.

Handled reptiles and small rodents, and regularly partook in giraffe feedings.

Special Strides & Horseplay Stables Intern, Congress Hill Farm, Monroe, NJ November 2016-current

Assists therapists and instructors with hippotherapy and therapeutic riding sessions by completing tasks
during sessions, singing songs and playing games.
 Ensures safety of client, therapist, horse, and all others associated with the session by recognizing an unsafe
situation and resolving it, as well as effectively holding a participant, and assisting them in the case of an
emergency.

Handles horses during various sessions, including grooming, feeding, and tacking up, as well as cleaning
and basic barn maintenance.

Six Flags Safari Off-Road Adventure Tour Guide, Jackson, NJ March 2016-September 2016

Educated guests about animals on the safari in an educational and entertaining way.

Ensured safety and well-being of all guests while boarding, riding, and exiting vehicles.

Learned, memorized and retained show scripts and animal facts from the Safari, which includes 52 species.

Rutgers University Farm, New Brunswick NJ, January 2016-May 2016

Dairy Practicum Student

Obtained hands-on experience by working with staff in the day-to-day care and management of the college
dairy heifer herd consisting of 30-50 cows by cleaning stalls, and distributing food and water.

Assisted in administering injections and performing basic medical care.

Animal Handling and Fitting Student January 2016-May 2016

Trained a goat to do basic activities for a livestock judging competition.

Provided basic care for the goat by feeding, trimming hooves, cleaning enclosures, grooming and bathing
her.

VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
CBA Stables & Bayou Riding, Monroe Township, NJ October 2016-December 2016

Volunteer Horse Caregiver

Cleaned barns, stalls and equipment.

Learned to properly groom horses and their hoofs.

Assisted in handling horses.

Helmetta Regional Animal Shelter, Helmetta, NJ March-July 2013

Volunteer Animal Care-taker

Cared for 20 dogs and 30 cats by giving food, water, toys, and clean blankets.

Enriched animals by playing with them.

Aided shelter staff in cleaning and shelter up-keep.

Middlesex County Fair, East Brunswick, NJ Summers 2012, 2013, 2015, and 2016

Sold and collected tickets to enter the fair.

Greeted fair-goers and provided them with information and directions

Big Apple Day Care, East Brunswick, NJ October-December 2009

Set up arts and crafts, cleaned facilities, passed out snacks and entertained 20 children ages 3-5

Dress for Success Mercer County Mobile Unit, Brick NJ, Summer 2014

Traveled to Visitation Center in Monmouth County to assist Career Coordinator by checking in clients
receiving business attire and seeking assistance in career development

STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS

Member-Naturist Club, Veterinary Science Club, Society of Animal Science Club, Polish Club, 2015-Present

Crew Chief/Manager-East Brunswick High School Drama Club Backstage Crew 2013-2015
SKILLS/CERTIFICATIONS

Basic Life Support CPR certified, expired November 2016

Computer: Proficient in Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Social Media, Prezi

Language: English, Conversational Italian

Knowledge of operating power tools and machinery such as riding lawnmowers, chainsaws, hedge clippers,
power washers, air compressors