Lauren Cisek

11 Hills Beach Road, Biddeford ME 04005-9526 | lcisek@une.edu | (413) 313-5848 (cell)

EDUCATION

University of New England                                                                                        December 2021

Biddeford, ME

Bachelor of Science in Animal Behavior

Minor in Business Administration

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Top RJ’s Animal Rescue & Rehabilitation, Pollocksville, NC                                  Summer 2020

Assistant

• Monitored the health & wellness of the rehabilitation for over 18 canines and 2 mini horses- specifically from animal crimes cases
• Assisted in the adoption process by taking dogs to meet potential new owners and overseeing the signing of formal contracts
• Assisted in the handling of several dogs during a spay & neuter event as well as monitoring their health afterward
• Cleared brush and trees in preparation of new kennels being placed on a new property site

Parkhurst Dining Services, Biddeford, ME                                                               October 2020 – Present

Front of House Employee

• Monitored and served guests at the salad bar
• Monitored cleanliness of dining room
• Ensured the happiness of guests by delivering food and any requested items
• Assisted in the training of new employees

University Housing, University of New England, Biddeford, ME                           August 2019 – May 2021

Resident Advisor

• Collaborated with faculty, and other staff members to plan, implement and evaluate programs and interactions
• Empowered first-year residents to discern their personal values, goals, and passions
• Responded on- and off-duty to students in crisis through assessment and referrals to campus professionals
• Reacted swiftly to emergency situations with quick solutions and engaging activities for the residents

Chicopee Housing Authority, Chicopee, MA                                       Summer & Winter 2019, 2020, 2021

Special Projects Assistant

• Created streamlined filing system for confidential tenant files by pairing developments together
• Communicated with outside contractors and tenants to coordinate work inside units
• Managed 50 work orders a day by coordinating with two maintenance supervisors and 15 employees
• Completed tasks for other employees in order to streamline their daily responsibilities

LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE

Residential Student Life Association, University of New England                           September 2018 – Present

Delegate, Vice President of RA Relations

• Collaborated with other executive board members to plan and implement programs on campus
• Communicated with the Office of Housing and relayed information regarding the quality of residence halls
• Proposed and voted on various bills seeking to improve the residence halls