9040 Foxtail Dr. Lincoln, NE 68526(402) 699-6882reader25@gmail.

com

Kyrsti Cotton
Objective

My career goal is to work in the animal rescue field helping with wildlife rehabilitation and
conservation.

Experience

05/2016 to Current Illinois Conference-Camp Akita Gilson, IL

Equestrian Director
Planned and assigned wranglers for the daily chores, lessons and trail rides
Provided first aid and daily care for the horses
Provided first aid for the campers
Cleaned and maintained the equestrian facility: stable, arena, pasture, trails, etc.
Taught mounted and ground lessons to campers (children & adults)
Led trail rides for both beginner and experienced riders
Pony rides (ages 0-9)
Cleaned and repaired tack
Bought and sold horses
Planned and assisted with vet and farrier visits
Helped facilitate the Equestrian Management Workshop

05/2007 to 2017 Southern New England Conference-Camp South Lancaster, MA

Winnekeag
Food Services Worker
Prepared food
Served daily meals
Set up and served banquets
Cleaned the cafeteria facility

10/2015-02/2016 LUK Inc. Fitchburg, MA

Relief Residential Staff

Supervised kids ages 0-18 depending on the house
Assisted kids with their daily care/hygiene
Took the kids on supervised recreational outings, shopping, appointments, etc.
Assisted kids preparing meals and with chores
Provided a figure of authority, structure, discipline, and settled disputes between house mates

10/2015 to 05/2016 Whitehall-Dr. Franklin Perkins School South Lancaster, MA

Residential Staff/Teachers Assistant

Supervised boys in Whitehall (residential house) ages 10-15
Assisted with morning routine: waking up, hygiene, breakfast, getting to school on time
Teachers Assistant for grades 3-12
Provided one-on-one instruction for students with higher disabilities
 Provided behavioral strategies/distractions for kids during challenging moments
Assisted in classroom removal and out of class solution supervision
Assisted in preventing possible crisis situations and restraints
Provided a figure of authority, structure, discipline, and settled disputes between house mates

05/2015 to 07/2015 Iowa/Missouri Conference-Camp Heritage Climax Springs, MO

Equestrian Director/Wrangler
Planned and assigned staff for the daily chores, lessons and trail rides
Provided first aid and daily care for the horses
Provided first aid for the campers
Cleaned and maintained the equestrian facility: stable, arena, pasture, trails, etc.
Taught mounted and ground lessons to campers (children & adults)
Led trail rides for both beginner and experienced riders
Pony rides (ages 0-9)
Cleaned and repaired tack

08/2011 to 05/2015 Union College-Ortner Center Lincoln, NE

Guest Services Worker

Receptionist-took phone calls, answered questions
Cleaned the desk area, lobby and bathrooms
Reserved and cleaned guest rooms
Reserved and cleaned conference rooms

06/2010 to 08/2014 Southern New England Conference-Camp South Lancaster, MA

Winnekeag
Assistant Equestrian Director/Wrangler
Volunteered as a wrangler for the summers of 2008 & 2009
Assisted in planning and assigning the daily duties and lessons
First aid and daily care for the horses
Cleaned and maintained the equestrian facility: stable, arena, paddocks, pasture, trails, etc.
Taught mounted and ground lessons to campers (children & adults)
Led trail rides for both beginner and experienced riders
Drove the wagon for wagon rides
Pony rides (ages 0-9)
Planned and participated in weekly rodeos which included: barrel racing, jumping, skits,
and organized western themed games for the kids.
Cleaned and repaired tack

Internship

05/05-19/2017 Animal Adventures Family Zoo and Rescue Bolton, MA

Center
Cleaned various domestic and exotic animal enclosures
Prepared the animals food according to their specific diet
Sorted boxes of produce
Cleaned and organized animal totes
Painted the slow loris habitat
 Helped build the outdoor rabbit pen
Reorganized all the records in the filing cabinet
Helped move animals to different enclosures
Watched and assisted with educational animal shows for visitors

Animals I encountered: ferrets, Sunday Conure, Pale fox, Brown-nosed Coati, chickens/chicks,
ducks, mice, rats, rabbits, emu, Red fox, Fennec fox, wallaby, kangaroo, skunk, North American
Porcupine, African Crested Porcupine, Kookaburra, Russian Box Tortoise, chinchilla, Ring-tailed
lemurs, Eyelash Crested Gecko, Rose Headed tortoise, Aldabra tortoise, Solcatas, Pacman toads,
Pixie toads, Armadillo, Green Frogs, Toucan, Kinkajou, monkey, slow loris, lynx, bobcat, serval,
African Crowned Crane, pony, goats, owls, alligators, crocodiles, and various lizards and snakes.

Education

08/2011 to 05/2015 Union College Lincoln, NE

Bachelor of Science Degree: Psychology

08/2016 to 12/2017 Andrews University Berrien Springs, MI

Bachelor of Science Degree: Animal Science

Certifications

First Aid
CPR
CPI
Equine Management Workshop-Equestrian Manager

Volunteer Work

12/2007-Maranatha Mission Trip to Ecuador

03/2009-Mission Trip to Honduras
03/2011-Mission Trip to Kenya
05/2012- VCA Lancaster Animal Hospital
09/2013 to 10/2013-Windsong Equitherapy

References

Roger Henderson-Head Ranger at Camp Akita, IL

o Phone-(978) 815-3377
o Email-rdakhen@aol.com
Katie Henderson-Equestrian Director at Camp Winnekeag, MA
o Phone-(978) 549-0377
o Email-splatterbug@live.com
Marcia Nordmeyer-Ortner Center Guest Services Director at Union College, NE
o Phone-(402) 890-0388
o Email-manordme@ucollege.edu
Tim Odey-Dr. Franklin Perkins School
o Phone-774-275-0472
Danielle-Animal Adventures Supervisor
o Phone-
o Email-info@animaladventures.net