Dedicated Kennel Manager with excellent operations management and team leadership abilities. Maintains safe, secure and caring environments for animals. Keeps business compliant with codes and recordkeeping requirements.
Hard-working kennel manager dedicated to animal health and wellness. Professional in handling basic needs, advanced care and exercise. Passionate about animal welfare and happiness.
Attentive individual with 8 years of experience in animal care roles. Offering extensive training and mentoring skills coupled with can-do attitude and commitment to hard work.
Skills
Fence building
Task coordination and prioritization
Training and coaching
Intake coordination
Equipment dismantling and removal
Background in agricultural
Breeding management
Raw materials management
Fundraising expertise
Enrichment development
Safety procedures
Food preparation
Preventive maintenance
Volunteer management
Enclosure cleaning
Basic medical examination
Nutrition optimization
Allocating resources
Documentation skills
Supply purchasing
Feeding calculations
Experience
Kennel Supervisor, 03/2019 to Current Jo-Ann Fabrics – Montrose, CO,
Kept kennel clean and safe for animals by managing daily cleaning and maintenance schedules.
Maintained detailed records of animal numbers, medical issues and behavioral concerns.
Hired and oversaw full-time staff of [Number] supplemented with part-time and student workers.
Recruited volunteers to handle non-critical tasks and give animals wide-ranging interactions.
Supported animal health by keeping all areas clean, neat and properly sanitized.
Maintained clean and orderly play yards, kennels and cages.
Stayed on top of housekeeping requirements such as laundry, sweeping and disinfection during slow periods.
Monitored safety and security of every animal to prevent injuries from other animals or environmental hazards.
Prepared food and formulas to meet individual needs of animals under care with safe and nutritious meals.
Removed waste from kennels, runs and exercise areas and placed in trash receptacles or in-ground septic systems.
Bathed animals to remove dust, debris or contaminants and maintain wellbeing.
Followed consistent safety procedures, including maintaining visible animal identification and checking tags to minimize care errors.
Pitched in with laundry duties, including washing, drying and folding towels during busy periods, ensuring consistent workflow.
Washed, groomed and trimmed each animal to enhance coat health.
Observed animals and conducted examinations to identify signs of injury, illness or disease.
Unloaded and organized supplies and product inventory.
Refilled shampoo bottles, sanitized clippers, combs and brushes and placed clean towels at each station following shift completion.
Calculated payments by keeping accurate daily log of time spent with dogs, detailing activities and services provided.
Kept dogs safe by remaining alert to environmental conditions such as hot pavements or nearby animals.
Attended to sick or injured animals by securing veterinary care and notifying owners quickly of pet's condition.
Treated basic wellness issues such as superficial wounds and called in veterinarian assistance for more complex concerns.
Explained lodging, grooming and care services to pet owners and cross-sold specialty products.
Walked animals outside to avoid accidents in play areas or bedding.
Assisted grooming staff with nail clipping, blow-drying and combing during peak hours and holidays.
Walked dogs while enforcing good behavior and manners.
Oversaw new intakes, including assigning kennels and managing quarantines.
Coordinated adequate exercise time to keep dogs healthy and happy.
Applied knowledge of animal husbandry to meet livestock needs and minimize disease risk.
Promoted optimal animal health by feeding and watering on regular schedule.
Euthanized sick or aging animals to maintain stock health.
Coordinated animal reproduction based on facility plans and individual animal factors such as age and receptiveness.
Sales Floor Team Member, 10/2019 to 02/2021 Oakland Ice Center – Oakland, CA,
Assisted customers with product, promotion and policy information.
Checked out customers by processing payments and bagging items.
Reviewed planograms and end cap placements to properly merchandise items.
Engaged positively with each customer, providing professional and polite support for sales and service needs.
Built and maintained relationships with peers and upper management to drive team success.
Counted cash, made change and stored coupons to keep organized and balanced cash register drawer.
Assisted in training of new hires on organizational procedures, policies and sales techniques.
Processed payments and maintained accurate drawers to meet financial targets.
Increased customer service feedback scores by delivering outstanding service to customers daily.
Offered coupons and special deals to increase quantity of customer spending.
Prepared products by adding tags and readying pallets for restocking.
Maintained current store, product and promotional knowledge to drive consistent sales.
Arranged merchandise for display to highlight new styles, attract customers and enhance sales.
Skate Guard, 12/2018 to 03/2019 Skateland – City, STATE,
Maintained organization, cleanliness and safety of ice rink to deliver positive guest experiences.
Attended to skaters after accidents, falls or incidents and prepared documentation.
Monitored skaters for adherence to rules and ice safety policies.
Assessed rink prior to each shift for unsafe or hazardous ice, proper door operations and accurate conditions.
Served guests with enthusiastic, helpful demeanor to promote positive, memorable experiences.
Resolved guest concerns or complaints and kept supervisors informed of escalating situations.
Supported customer needs by providing information and answering questions concerning facility, promotions, events and organizational rules and policies.
Cleaned rides to mitigate spread of germs by wiping down handles and removing trash.
Trained new employees on ride operations, pointing out safety mechanisms and features.
Screened guests for specific ride criteria, refusing patrons for not meeting height requirements.
Provided physical assistance to visitors getting onto and off of rides.
Sold tickets and collected additional fees from customers for special services.
Education and Training
High School Diploma: , Expected in 06/2020 Timmonsville High School - Timmonsville, SC GPA:
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