Olivia Okress
Denver
Summary
Motivated individual with strong observational, communication, and problem-solving skills. Brings reliability, initiative, and a willingness to learn to new challenges. Eager to contribute to team success and support operational goals.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Dog Hiker
Hike Doggie
Denver, CO
09.2023 - Current
- Conduct daily 2-hour outdoor excursions in diverse trail environments, while managing multiple dogs and prioritizing safety awareness and route planning.
- Collect thorough documentation of outings, including 50-70 high-quality images and produce detailed daily reports documenting behavior, environmental conditions, and notable observations.
- Manage first aid program across staff, including maintaining and restocking kits, purchasing supplies, and implementing an improved inventory system
- Serve as a core trainer to mentor new hires across all daily roles, including field safety, dog handling, and standard procedures
- Enforce safety protocols to improve first aid readiness and emergency response capabilities in remote locations.
- Apply observational skills to assess animal behavior, group dynamics, and environmental stressors, producing formal behavioral evaluations.
- Responsible for safe operation of company vehicles, including daily inspections and maintenance checks prior to field routes
- Communicate professionally with clients and team members, delivered timely updates and incident reporting.
- Maintain field equipment (leashes, harnesses) to ensure reliability and safety in outdoor conditions.
- Represent the organization at outreach events and create Instagram content to increase visibility and engagement
- Facilitate regular team meetings to align on daily objectives, safety updates, and best practices.
- Utilize GPS tools to navigate trails and ensure timely return from excursions
Vector Control Technician
Canton City Public Health
Canton, OH
06.2022 - 08.2022
- Conducted setup of twenty-four gravid traps and performed weekly mosquito sample collection for analysis.
- Prepared and submitted field samples to Ohio Department of Health for West Nile Virus testing.
- Responsible for safe operation of city vehicle during fieldwork and equipment transport
- Compiled comprehensive data reports of collected samples for organizational use and future technicians
- Conducted thorough assessments of mosquito and vector control requirements by surveying various properties and applying pesticides as necessary.
- Achieved effective pest control through larvicide application and monitoring of pesticide practices.
- Executed a variety of public health field office duties under the supervision of a Registered Sanitarian
- Performed weekly field inspections to identify and recover discarded materials, transported materials to recycling facilities and supported city cleanup initiatives
Education
Bachelor of Science - Organismal Biology And Environmental Ecology
The Ohio State University
Columbus, OH05-2023
Skills
- Field operations
- Workplace safety
- Professional communication
- Data collection
Timeline
Dog Hiker
Hike Doggie
09.2023 - Current
Vector Control Technician
Canton City Public Health
06.2022 - 08.2022
Bachelor of Science - Organismal Biology And Environmental Ecology
The Ohio State University