Laya Osrin
Recent High School Graduate
Johannesburg
Summary
Dedicated animal lover with experience at Johannesburg Zoo, Woodrock Animal Rescue, and others. Experience in customer-oriented service.
I am comfortable with Microsoft Office and technology in general.
I consider myself to be a problem-solver with a can-do attitude, and I am excited to find new challenges.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Volunteer - BEMAD Programme
Johannesburg Zoo
Johannesburg
03.2022 - Current
- Assisted with special events and programs.
- Maintained clean, neat, and operational animal enclosures.
- Assisted with building play structures and other facilities for animal enrichment.
- Assisted with feeding a large variety of animals.
Pet Sitter
Private Individuals
Johannesburg
12.2023 - 02.2025
- Fed up to 5 dogs, 4 cats, and fish based on instructions from pet owners.
- Played with and interacted with dogs and cats.
- Managed pet safety and wellness in owners' absence by securing yard gates and removing items that could make pets sick.
- Cleaned out and scooped litter trays and food and water bowls to provide clean environment for pets.
- Administered liquid medication to cats orally with a syringe, and in tablet form.
- Communicated regularly with pet owners.
Volunteer
Woodrock Animal Rescue
Johannesburg
06.2021 - 02.2022
- Helped set up and dismantle pop-up dog adoption centre.
- Walked the dogs.
- Fed the dogs.
- Cleaned up after the dogs.
- Assisted potential adopters with information about the dogs and the adoption process.
- Supervised potential adopters interactions with the dogs.
Education
High School Diploma -
Eden College
Johannesburg, South Africa 01.2019 - 11.2024
Skills
Customer-oriented
Timeline
Pet Sitter
Private Individuals
12.2023 - 02.2025
Volunteer - BEMAD Programme
Johannesburg Zoo
03.2022 - Current
Volunteer
Woodrock Animal Rescue
06.2021 - 02.2022
High School Diploma -
Eden College
01.2019 - 11.2024
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