FAITH KENDALE WEEKS
Faithweeks1@tamu.edu
1467 Dickinson Avenue * League City, TX, 77573 * (281)705-3803
EDUCATION__________________________________________________________________________________________________
Texas A&M University College Station
Bachelor of Biomedical Sciences, University Honors
Overall Current GPA : 3.77 (Dean’s Honor Roll)
Dickinson High School
High School Diploma
Overall GPA: 4.71
Expected Graduation: May 2017
May 2013
Class Rank: 1/576
WORK EXPERIENCE_____________
Schubot Exotic Bird Health Center
Position: Animal Caregiver
o Perform animal husbandry and monitor wellbeing of multiple avian species
o Assist veterinarians in animal sampling, blood draw, and medicating
o Provide birds with stimulation and plan enrichment activities
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COLLEGE STATION, TEXAS
April 2014- Present
Nasa Pet Hospital
WEBSTER, TEXAS
Position: Kennel Technician
October 2012- May 2013
o Perform post operation husbandry on canine and feline surgery patients monitoring their wellbeing in addition to meeting their
medicinal and dietary needs.
o Aid the veterinarians and technicians in their daily activities.
o Collect blood, fecal, and urine samples and carry out a variety of diagnostics including heartworm tests, Spec CPLs, and fecal
floats.
o Interact with clients and provide them information to facilitate the success of their pets and their satisfaction.
Wildlife Center of Texas
HOUSTON, TEXAS
Position: Wildlife Care Assistant
June 2011- August 2011
o Participated in the care and treatment of over 250 different species of injured or ill native Texas wildlife.
o Supervised a volunteer pool of over 350 people delegating tasks and duties as well as mentoring newer volunteers.
o Educated adults and children of the general public in multiple educational seminars involving the usage of our captive
educational ambassadors in an attempt to encourage peaceful coexistence with native wildlife.
o Managed large volumes of phone calls from the general public and preformed intake and triage on wildlife center patients.
LEADERSHIP EXPERIENCE AND ACTIVITIES
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Aggieland Humane Society- Volunteer and Team Leader in Training
August 2013- Present
• Assist in the maintenance of the health and wellbeing of the dogs, cats, and exotic pets in the shelter’s care through the medicating,
monitoring, feeding, cleaning, and exercising of the pets
• Currently in training to become a supervisor at community adoption events including Petsmart Mobile Adoptions
Animal Kingdom Animal Hospital- Volunteer
December 2013- Present
• Assist veterinarian and technician in examination, diagnosis, and treatment of multiple species of small animals and exotics
• Perform diagnostic tests, drug calculations, and communicate results with staff and pet owners
Texas A&M University Pre-Veterinary Society- Distinguished Member
Fall 2013- Present
• Attend and participate in events and lectures regarding all aspects of veterinary medicine geared toward aspiring veterinarians
• Achieved distinguished membership via exemplary community involvement, social participation and meeting attendance
Wildlife Center of Texas- Volunteer (500+ hours of service)
Fall 2009- Present
• Assisted in the diagnosis, rehabilitation and daily husbandry needs of over 250 species of Native Texas Wildlife
• Presented educational lectures to children and adults on peaceful coexistence with wildlife and wildlife management strategies
• Offered Summer Internship
Aggie Gems- Service Committee Chairman
Spring 2014- Present
• Selected as a member of the Service Committee by officers in Spring 2014
• Promote leadership, sisterhood, community involvement, and personal development at Texas A&M and the surrounding community
through organization of various philanthropy events, social events, sisterhood bonding, and volunteer opportunities.
AWARDS AND RECOGNITION
• Dean’s Honor Roll
• Presidential Endowed Scholarship Recipient
• Coca Cola Scholarship Recipient
• Van Hoy Scholarship Recipient
• United States Marine Corps Scholastic Excellence Award
•DHS Valedictorian
•Commended National Merit Scholar
SKILLS AND CERTIFICATES__
Fall 2013 and Spring 2014
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Spring 2012
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Microsoft Office, Cornerstone, Compound Light Microscope, Centrifuge Machine, ACCU CHEK Blood Glucose Meter, 24 Hr HAZWOPER Certified