animal shelter volunteer resume example with 20+ years of experience
Jessica
Claire
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(555) 432-1000,
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Summary
Devoted pet owner and volunteer with deep love of animals and readiness to take on any care assignments. Protects animals and guests from undue risks with careful management of animal spaces and behaviors. Team-oriented professional always ready to handle everything from administrative to facilities maintenance in tasks in support of animal care needs.
Self-motivated Animal Shelter Volunteer supporting infrastructure for animal rescue and adoption efforts. Committed to promoting humane and caring assistance with animals to promote positive outcomes. Dependable with superior work ethic.
In addition to being devoted, I am known to take on extra work above and beyond my job title. I am eager and quick to learn new positions in whatever office I am working in:
While working as an administrative assistant for the U.S. Military, I took on 2 worldwide supply programs for a Logistics Department with the U.S. Army.
As clerk for USDA's Animal Care Office, I ran the office (normally 7 employees) for several months while the office was in transition to move from California to Colorado to include initiating correspondence, initiating and renewing licenses and registrations for 14 states, and receiving and sending mail.
While with the Department of Energy, I took on all purchasing for the Information Technology Department, received and setup cell phones for employees, cleared returned cell phones for turn in and managed certificates for our Marketing Department to be able to communicate with the California Independent System Operator which manages the flow of electricity on high-voltage power lines, operates a wholesale energy market, and oversees infrastructure planning for all of California.
Skills
I have participated in all training on how to work with the dogs given by Ann King, a local trainer and will be receiving more training later this month.
I have mentored new volunteers at the El Dorado Animal Services following all procedures to include checking in, using a radio to communicate with other volunteers and office staff, getting to know the dogs, where to walk the dogs, safety routines with the dogs, and recording dog behaviors.
In January 2020, I worked for a few months with All About Equine and took their training on working with horses. I had to quit due to high travel expenses at the time. Also worked at their used tack store and learned how to use an Apple Pay application and the names of a lot of the equipment used for horses.
Education and Training
College of The SequoiasVisalia, CAExpected in 12/1983 ā āAssociate of Science:Business Administration - GPA:
Experience
Des Moines University - Animal Shelter Volunteer Des Moines, IA, 11/2021 - Current
Maintained daily care logs for sheltered animals.
Maintained animal shelter by doing laundry, taking out garbage, cleaning kennels, and performing custodial duties.
Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
Promoted safe animal handling practices, offering care and enrichment to shelter animals.
Bathed and groomed pets using gentle techniques.
Taught animals sit, stay and other basic commands.
Played with dogs and cats to maintain socialization and reduce stress.
Helped visitors to select and adopt appropriate animals based upon needs and requirements.
Maintained clean and orderly play yards.
Observed shelter animals for unusual symptoms indicative of medical or behavioral problems, reporting issues to shelter manager.
Socialized animals to prepare for adoption.
Walked animals in assigned area to complete daily enrichment.
Assisted with bathing and brushing to keep animals clean, attractive and comfortable.
Have been trained in working around horses, to include grooming and cleaning hooves.
Koman Holdings - Animal Caretaker Harlingen, TX, 03/1991 - Current
I have owned cats for 32 years. My last veterinarian, Dr. Martin with the Sacramento Cat Hospital was very good at training owners how to give medications, how to hold an animal during examinations, treat ears, treat eyes, and give fluids.
Currently own a cat with Diabetes, maintaining his low carb diet and insulin. He is currently on Prozinc and is receiving less than 2 lines on a U-41 needle. Regularly test his glucose levels and maintain a spreadsheet with his numbers noting any changes in his behavior.
Administered medications to animals.
Stayed on top of laundry, sweeping and disinfection protocols.
Monitored safety of every animal to prevent injuries from other animals or environmental hazards.
Emptied litter boxes, refilled with fresh litter and cleaned animal bedding.
Bathed and groomed pets using gentle techniques.
Fed and watered animals in care, following special diets and regular medication administration schedules.
USGovernment - Administrative Assistant City, STATE, 10/2005 - 12/2020
Handled incoming calls and directed callers to appropriate department or employee.
Tracked and submitted employee timesheets to prepare for payroll processing.
Developed administrative processes to achieve organizational objectives and improve office efficiency.
Organized both physical and digital files and updated reports to coordinate project materials.
Inventoried and ordered supplies for office.
Responded to customer issues to provide immediate resolution and improve retention.
Sorted and distributed incoming faxes, letters and emails for office distribution.
Prepared and prioritized calendars and correspondence.
Scheduled staff and monitored resource allocation to provide optimal coverage and service.
Coordinated appointments, meetings and conferences.
Oversaw staff correspondence, record tracking and data communications, resulting in improved automation of office operations.
Responded effectively to sensitive inquiries or complaints.
Used voice recorder or notepad to compose and transcribe meeting minutes.
Utilized editing programs to proofread content for typo-free emails, memos and documentation.
Organized files, developed spreadsheets, faxed reports and scanned documents, maintaining front desk and reception area in neat and organized fashion.
Composed correspondence, reports and meeting notes.
Directed customer communication to appropriate department personnel.
Coordinated travel arrangements and completed expense reports for travel reimbursement.
Provided product shipment logistical support and quality control by coordinating with vendors, resulting in increased revenue.
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