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KENNEL ASSISTANT
Summary

Decisive team player ready to take on new challenges to help great company succeed. Proactive professional highly skilled in customer service and attention to detail. Known for having dynamic work ethic and being team player.

Skills
  • Brushing and grooming
  • Nutritious Feeding
  • Exercising and playing
  • Animal care
  • Multitasking
  • Troubleshooting
  • Active listening
  • Collaboration
  • Problem resolution
  • Payment processing
  • ID verification
  • Cash management
  • Merchandise restocking
  • Security monitoring
  • Loss prevention
  • POS systems
  • Cash drawer balancing
  • Coin counting
  • Credit and cash transactions
  • Cash register operation
  • Customer greeting
  • Customer assistance
  • Scanner operations
  • Issue resolution
Experience
Kennel Assistant
City, StateCompany Name/Mar 2020 to Current
  • Monitored safety and security of every animal to prevent injuries from other animals or environmental hazards.
  • Collected and documented animal information such as weight, size, physical condition and food intake.
  • Stayed on top of housekeeping requirements such as laundry, sweeping and disinfection during slow periods.
  • Followed consistent safety procedures, including maintaining visible pet identification and checking tags to minimize care errors.
  • Sanitized floors and other surfaces to provide sterile environment.
  • Pitched in with laundry duties, including washing, drying and folding towels during busy periods, ensuring consistent workflow.
  • Performed opening and closing duties, including detailed floor cleaning and nightly tuck ins.
  • Treated basic wellness issues such as superficial wounds and called in veterinarian assistance for more complex concerns.
  • Assisted grooming staff with nail clipping, fur blow drying and combing out matted fur during high-volume periods, including holidays.
  • Prepared food and formulas to meet individual needs of animals under care with safe and nutritious meals.
  • Met with pet owners, explained lodging, grooming and daily care services and cross-sold specialty products like bows, ribbons, pet toys and treats.
  • Identified animal health concerns and discussed problems with owners.
  • Fed and refreshed water for animals staying in kennels on regular eating schedules.
  • Supported animal health by keeping all areas clean, neat and properly sanitized.
  • Washed, groomed and trimmed each animal to enhance coat health.
  • Removed animal waste from kennels, runs and exercise areas, placing in trash receptacles or in-ground septic systems.
  • Administered medications to animals with meals or treats.
  • Observed animals and conducted examinations to identify signs of injury, illness or disease.
  • Controlled anxious or aggressive animals by proper restraint techniques.
Kennel Assistant
City, StateCompany Name/Jun 2019 to Current
  • Monitored safety and security of every animal to prevent injuries from other animals or environmental hazards.
  • Collected and documented animal information such as weight, size, physical condition and food intake.
  • Stayed on top of housekeeping requirements such as laundry, sweeping and disinfection during slow periods.
  • Followed consistent safety procedures, including maintaining visible pet identification and checking tags to minimize care errors.
  • Sanitized floors and other surfaces to provide sterile environment.
  • Pitched in with laundry duties, including washing, drying and folding towels during busy periods, ensuring consistent workflow.
  • Performed opening and closing duties, including detailed floor cleaning.
  • Treated basic wellness issues such as superficial wounds and called in veterinarian assistance for more complex concerns.
  • Assisted grooming staff with nail clipping, fur blow drying and combing out matted fur during high-volume periods, including holidays.
  • Met with pet owners, explained lodging, grooming and daily care services and cross-sold specialty products like bows, ribbons, pet toys and treats.
  • Identified animal health concerns and discussed problems with owners.
  • Fed and refreshed water for animals staying in kennels on regular eating schedules.
  • Supported animal health by keeping all areas clean, neat and properly sanitized.
  • Removed animal waste from kennels, runs and exercise areas, placing in trash receptacles or in-ground septic systems.
  • Administered medications to animals with meals or treats.
  • Washed animals' food and water bowls.
  • Replaced soft fabric items such as blankets by running washing machine to provide fresh laundry.
  • Sprayed down and applied cleaning solutions to animal cages to remove waste and dirt.
  • Observed animals and conducted examinations to identify signs of injury, illness or disease.
  • Controlled anxious or aggressive animals by proper restraining techniques.
Cashier
City, StateCompany Name/Nov 2018 to Apr 2019
  • Completed daily recovery tasks to keep areas clean and neat for maximum efficiency.
  • Learned roles of other departments to provide coverage and keep store operational.
  • Helped customers find specific products, answered questions and offered product advice.
  • Promoted specific item options to drive sales and achieve add-on purchases.
  • Resolved issues with cash registers, card scanners and printers.
  • Welcomed customers, offering assistance to help find necessary store items.
  • Processed numerous transactions per day with exceptional accuracy.
  • Received payments for products and issued receipts.
  • Wrapped items and bagged purchases properly to prevent merchandise breakage.
  • Scanned customer purchases, supporting transactions to streamline sales process.
  • Operated cash register, collected payments and provided accurate change.
  • Properly verified customer identification for alcohol or tobacco purchases.
  • Worked closely with front-end staff to assist customers and maintain satisfaction levels.
  • Processed all sales transactions accurately and promptly to prevent long customer wait times.
  • Maintained high productivity by efficiently processing cash, credit, debit and voucher program payments for customers.
  • Wiped down counters and conveyor belt to remove debris and maintain cleanliness.
Education and Training
High School DiplomaPenn Foster Career SchoolMar 2018City, State
Bachelor of Arts: PsychologyAmerican Public University SystemCity, State
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Resume Overview

School Attended

  • Penn Foster Career School
  • American Public University System

Job Titles Held:

  • Kennel Assistant
  • Cashier

Degrees

  • High School Diploma
    Bachelor of Arts : Psychology

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