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- 1. Kirsten N. Shaffer 414 Stanley Falls Dr. Anna, TX 75409 (214) 733-1936 Talbotkn@hotmail.com Education: 2010-2012 M.T. Biology Southeastern Oklahoma State University 2006-2010 B.S. Conservation Southeastern Oklahoma State University 2004-2007 A.A. Business Administration Carl Albert State College Experience: Oct 2016-Present Highlands Eldorado Veterinary Hospital, Mckinney, TX Position: Supervisory Veterinary Technologist Performing veterinary technologist duties, including assisting during appointments and surgeries, performing lab analysis of urine, blood, feces etc, monitoring anesthesia patients, and supervising lower level employees. Aug 2012-Present Southeastern Oklahoma State University, Durant, OK. Position: Adjunct Biology Instructor Duties: Providing instruction to science-majors on the proper and safe use of laboratory equipment. Teaching Biology concepts to majors and non- majors both in class and online. Nov 2015-Nov2016 Texas A&M University-Commerce, TX Position: Veterinary Care Manager Maintaining veterinary records and managing the health care of university animals (cattle, horses, goats, mice, and rats), under the direction of the Attending and Clinical Veterinarians. Performed post-approval monitoring of animal activities, and served as a resource for IACUC and PIs regarding animal care and use. 2015 (Ongoing) Pearson Education. Position: Temporary Scoring Support Duties: Scoring K-12 Standardized Testing (PARCC). 2002-2004 Blue Goose Cantina, Plano, TX Position: Server and Shift Leader
- 2. Duties: Serving food and drinks, including alcoholic beverages, managing other servers during specified shifts and making sure closing duties were completed. 2000-2001 East Lake Veterinary Hospital, Dallas, TX Position: Receptionist and Adoption Coordinator Duties: General office work as well as overseeing the adoption center in East Lake’s private adoption facilities. 1998-2000 Willow Bend Veterinary Clinic, Plano, TX Position: Veterinary Technician Duties: Assisting the veterinary doctor with surgery, appointments, and giving medications. Also performed dental cleanings, took x-rays, and performed other minor treatments to small animals. Skills:  I have experience treating horses, cattle, and small mammals in a veterinary technician capacity. I can draw blood, give IM and IV injections, place an IV Catheter, splint, wrap, and care for wounds and injuries.  I have taught in both the classroom setting as well as online higher education and my student reviews have always been exemplary.  I have experience with GIS, controlled burns, trapping and tagging small animals, netting and banding birds, identifying trees and plants, collecting plant specimens, seining and electro-fishing.  I am proficient in Microsoft Office, Blackboard, and Adobe Suites and I type 70 wpm. I would consider myself above-average in computer literacy.  I have extensive public speaking and presentation experience.  I also have experience using, and have taught others how to use, laboratory equipment including microscopes, pipettes, beakers/test tubes, balances, hot plates, etc.  I have proficient writing skills, and am well-spoken and well versed. ProfessionalInterests: The following subjects are of interest to me and I have taken courses, or have worked in a capacity, to further my education in them.  Laboratory Sciences  Forensics  Biology  Conservation  Environmental Science  Wildlife Management  Ecology  Animal Health and Husbandry
- 3. Awards, Honors, Certificates:  Inducted to Who’s Who of American Colleges and Universities 2009  Graduated from Carl Albert State College with Honors  Earned Certificate in Applying the QM Rubric with Quality Matters.  Earned Certificate in Improving Your Online Course with Quality Matters. ProfessionalReferences:  Glenda Denton, Research Compliance Administrator TAMUC. Glenda.Denton@tamuc.edu.  Dr. Arlene Horne, Former Vice Provost for Research and Graduate School Dean, TAMUC. Arlene.Horne@tamuc.edu.  Dr. Teresa Golden, Chair/Associate Professor Biological Sciences at SOSU- Durant. 580-745-2286 tgolden@se.edu  Josie Mendenall, Instructor of Biological Sciences at SOSU-Durant. 580-745- 3346, jmendenall@se.edu.