1. SARAH VANOSTRAND
113B Weybridge Circle RPB, FL 33411
SGVanOstrand@Gmail.com
(561) 601-9331
PROFESSIONAL OBJECTIVE
Highly motivated and hardworking individual with a Bachelor of Science in Biology, and
professional work experience in animal care, research, and customer service. Seeking a
long-term career with room for growth and development.
SKILLS
• Biology • Research Skills
• Chemistry • Customer Service
• Mathematics • Clerical Duties
• Computer Skills • Administrative Duties
WORK EXPERIENCE
Al Packer Ford West Royal Palm Beach, FL
Administrative Assistant 03/2015 - Present
• Recording and maintaining accurate sales logs
• Prepare reports, memos, and letters using spreadsheets and databases including ADP,
MS Office, Excel, and PowerPoint
• Assist with accounts receivable and accounts payable
• Perform general office duties- ordering and dispensing supplies, filing documents, and
performing basic bookkeeping work
• Organize and attend meetings, transcribe notes and disperse to management and
employees
• Assist other departments when needed- Service cashier, shuttle driver, reception
Lion Country Safari Loxahatchee, FL
Animal Keeper 12/2014 - 03/2015
• Bird and Reptile keeper- feeding, care, and training
• Camel keeper and ride operator- feeding, grooming, training and handling
• Giraffe and Lory/Lorikeet feeding exhibits- selling products, money handling, and
customer service
• Enforce rules in order to maintain safe interactions between customers and the animals
• Answer questions from customers and provide information about animals including
behavior, habitat and breeding habits
• Maintain daily health logs and dietary notes of animals in ZIMS and MS OneNote

2. SARAH VANOSTRAND
113B Weybridge Circle RPB, FL 33411
SGVanOstrand@Gmail.com
(561) 601-9331
Rare Species Conservatory Foundation Loxahatchee, FL
Lead Keeper 03/2013 - 11/2014
• Conservation of key species by means of the 'flagship species' concept
• Diet preparation, feeding, watering and medicating of exotic primates, parrots and
hoof-stock
• Daily monitoring of each of the animals' health, behavioral trends and enclosures
• Collect specimens including urine and feces for laboratory testing
• Training and supervision of all new employees and volunteers
• Field survey of Palm Beach County's native parrot population
• Collect and record information in order to conduct a primate dietary study examining
daily nutritional values and caloric intake
Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute Ft. Pierce, FL
Marine Mammal Research Intern 05/2012 - 07/2012
• Independent research study of the presence of Toxoplasma Gondii in the Indian River
Lagoon's native Bottlenose Dolphin population
• Presentation of results at HBOI Annual Summer Intern Symposium
• Participant of HERA's 2012 Bottlenose Dolphin census
• Bottlenose Dolphin photo ID survey
• Use of computer statistical software including ArcGIS and SPSS
Al Packer Ford West Royal Palm Beach,
FL
Receptionist 08/2006 - 12/2011
• Greet customers and direct to appropriate departments
• Operate multi-line phone system to answer calls, provide information, take messages,
and schedule appointments
• Receive, process and receipt cash, checks and credit cards

3. SARAH VANOSTRAND
113B Weybridge Circle RPB, FL 33411
SGVanOstrand@Gmail.com
(561) 601-9331
• Maintain accurate inventory control of vehicles and keys
EDUCATION
Florida Atlantic University Boca Raton, FL
B.S. Biology (GPA 3.55) 12/2012
• Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute ‘Semester by the Sea’ student (2012)
• Related courses-Molecular and Cellular Biology, Organic Chemistry I & II, Biochemistry,
Microbiology, Genetics, Physics I & II, Methods of Calculus
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Luv-A-Pet Royal Palm Beach, FL
Foster Parent 08/2007 - Present
• Cleaning, care, and feeding of dogs and cats, and bottle feeding newborns
• Pre- and post- operative care