NDVS/SB Data Administrative Assistant
Amy Bohlman has suddenly found more time in her day. After 10 years of commuting from her home in Hatton, ND, to work in Fargo, the hour-plus drive – each way – is something she doesn’t miss. Her drive to 500 Stanford Road is a lot shorter. But she does occasionally miss her companions from some of those drives. “Transporting animals for the rescue was one thing that made commuting to Fargo bearable,” she says. Amy is a volunteer for Journey Home Animal Rescue, which finds foster homes and forever homes for strays and surrendered animals across the region. With her long commute, she was able to bring many animals to their new home. “Over several years, hundreds of passengers, and thousands of miles, I’ve met plenty of great animals and selfless volunteers,” she says. Less time in the car may mean less furry passengers, but it does give her more time for other volunteer tasks with the organization, and more time for her hobbies. Learn more about Amy by reading her answers below.
Where did you grow up/go to school?
I grew up in East Grand Forks and graduated from UND.
What other jobs have you held?
I started out working in clinical research. After a couple of layoffs in that industry, I tried working as a dispatcher for UPS and then as a 911 dispatcher. I most recently worked for a biotechnology company in Fargo.
How did you end up at NDVS/SB?
After 7 years at my last job and commuting to Fargo for over 10 years, I wanted a job without the threat of being laid off. When I saw the posting for the job at NDVS/SB it checked all the boxes for what I was looking for.
What is your role at NDVS/SB?
My role is the data administrative assistant. This role involves data entry, database management, and maintaining the APH inventory.
What are you excited about regarding your job?
This position requires organization, attention to detail, and compiling/managing data. Those are several aspects in my career that I have liked most. I’m coming from a fast-paced, high stress industry. I’m looking forward to working in a position with a better work/life balance.
What’s your life like outside of work?
My husband and I live in Hatton with our 3 dogs and a cat. Outside of work I read and go to the gym, but much of my time off is spent with Journey Home Animal Rescue. I am a foster and currently have a spicy Siamese cat named Marshmallow. I attend events to provide information on fostering, adoption, and volunteering and do fundraising by selling merchandise with the Journey Home logo.