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N I N A M I R A K I nmiraki@calpoly.edu w

24992 Luna Bonita Drive, Laguna Hills, CA 92653 w (949) 228-3860 www.linkedin.com/pub/nina-miraki/99/939/2/

O B J E C T I V E Previous intern and current pre-vet student looking for a summer position as a technician at Laguna Hills Animal Hospital.

E D U C A T I O N California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo, CA — expected to graduate in 2017 Bachelor of Science in Animal Science | Concentration: Pre-Vet | Year: Third, Senior Standing | GPA: 3.5

E X P E R I E N C E CAL POLY CAT SHELTER INTERN/VOLUNTEER; SAN LUIS OBISPO, CA — SEPTEMBER 2014-2015

! Performed health exams and dministered medications. ! Analyzed behavior, fed, cleaned, and socialized approximately 50 cats during weekly shelter duty shifts. ! COMPREHENSIVE SHELTER MEDICAL RECORD COMPILATION

› Inputted medical records into database for shelter and to facilitate PetSmart adoptions.

SAN DIEGO ZOO, AVIAN PROPAGATION CENTER; SAN DIEGO, CA ! ANIMAL CARE INTERNSHIP — SUMMER 2014

› Assisted in daily string keeper duties such as cleaning, feeding, enrichment, and general health care procedures. › Prepared a variety of specialized diets. › Learned how to properly incubate eggs and maintain viable young and endangered chicks.

CAL POLY ANIMAL ENTERPRISES; CAL POLY SLO ! GOAT ENTERPRISE — SPRING QUARTER 2014

› Put down fencing and moved herd according to grazing schedule. › Learned strategic vegetation management techniques.

! SWINE ENTERPRISE — SPRING QUARTER 2014 › Artificially inseminated sows during breeding season. › Stood watch during multiple farrowing watch shifts and intervened with sows struggling during parturition. › Castrated males, docked tails, notched ears, clipped piglets’ teeth.

! VETERINARY CLINIC ENTERPRISE — WINTER QUARTER 2014 › Restrained a variety of animals during examinations. › Administered routine vaccinations and drew blood. › Prepared surgical packs. › Observed behavior and trained a goat kid to shake utilizing positive reinforcement techniques.

VETERINARY INTERN, LAGUNA HILLS ANIMAL HOSPITAL; LAGUNA WOODS, CA — 2012-2013 ! Routine examinations, procedures, general maintenance, sanitation, grooming, feeding and walking.

VETERINARY ASSISTANT, EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES PRODUCT CASE STUDIES ! GLP & ACUTE STUDY (OPTICLIP)— EDWARDS LIFESCIENCES ANIMAL LAB; IRVINE, CA — 2013-SEPT. 2014

› Assisted in two one-day studies observing four mitral valve procedures on sheep testing new surgical device. ! GLP STUDY — ST. JOSEPH’S INSTITUTE ANIMAL LAB; ATLANTA, GA — 2012

› Assisted cardiac surgeons, veterinarians, and biomedical engineers in one-day case study observing two aortic valve procedures on swine testing a new minimally invasive surgical automated suturing device.

H O N O R S & A C T I V I T I E S Current President (Former Secretary), Zoo and Exotic Animal Careers Club Cal Poly Agricultural Ambassador Cal Poly Vet Science Club Cal Poly Honors Program, Board Member, & Ambassador

Cal Poly Dean’s List — Fall 2013, Fall 2014 San Diego Zoo Global Academy: Module 1-Animal Care Certification Adult and Pediatric First Aid/CPR/AED American Red Cross Certification (expires 9/13/16)

S K I L L S & K N O W L E D G E ! General animal husbandry & behavior ! Restraint techniques ! Feeding systems and schedules ! Vaccinations and blood draws

! Artificial Insemination ! Stationary and portable x-rays ! Lab work & Prescription preparation ! Filing and charting

T E C H N I C A L S K I L L S

! Typing: 85 wpm ! Microsoft, Apple, & Adobe Suites ! Minitab (statistical program)