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VOLUNTEER
Summary
Skills
  • Materials handling
  • Recordkeeping
  • Team collaboration
  • Community service
Experience
Volunteer|Company Name - City, State|01/2015 - Current
  • Performed daily care, including feeding, watering and cleaning animal enclosures for rescued animals.
  • Stocked delivered animal food and supplies in central supply room.
  • Observed shelter animals for unusual symptoms indicative of medical or behavioral problems, reporting issues to shelter manager.
  • Performed custodial duties, including mopping, sweeping and sterilizing equipment.
  • Maintained daily care logs for sheltered animals.
  • Walked animals in assigned area to complete daily enrichment.
  • Monitored safety and security of every animal to prevent injuries from other animals or environmental hazards.
  • 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.
  • Maintained clean and orderly play yards, kennels and cages.
  • Bathed animals to remove dust, debris or contaminants and maintain wellbeing.
  • Assisted grooming staff with nail clipping, fur blow drying and combing out matted fur during high-volume periods, including holidays.
  • Supported animal health by keeping all areas clean, neat and properly sanitized.
  • Refilled shampoo bottles, sanitized clippers, combs and brushes and placed clean towels at each station following shift completion.
  • Walked animals outside for potty breaks 3 times per shift to avoid accidents in play areas and on bedding.
  • Pitched in with laundry duties, including washing, drying and folding towels during busy periods, ensuring consistent workflow.
  • Unloaded and organized supplies and product inventory to maximize team efficiency.
  • Removed animal waste from kennels, runs and exercise areas, placing in trash receptacles or in-ground septic systems.
  • Prepared food and formulas to meet individual needs of animals under care with safe and nutritious meals.
Animal Care Technician|Company Name - City, State|06/2020 - 09/2020
  • Answered multiple line phone system for busy animal care facility and responded to questions regarding pricing and services.
  • Cleaned and disinfected kennels and common areas to reduce spread of illness from infected animals.
  • Completed owner paperwork and obtained all necessary information, including possible allergies, potential aggressive behavior, preferred food type and owner contact details.
  • Isolated animals with potential contagious diseases to reduce infection risks and monitor disease presentation.
  • Prepared food and formulas to meet individual needs of animals under care with safe and nutritious meals.
  • Supported animal health by keeping all areas clean, neat and properly sanitized.
Animal Care Attendant|Company Name - City, State|06/2019 - 05/2020
  • Observed animals and conducted examinations to identify signs of injury, illness or disease.
  • Provided direct care for animal patients in post-operative recovery, closely monitoring vital signs and progress.
  • Walked animals outside for potty breaks 3 times per shift to avoid accidents in play areas and on bedding.
  • Bathed animals to remove dust, debris or contaminants and maintain wellbeing.
  • Washed, groomed and trimmed each animal to enhance coat health.
  • Adhered to all pet care plans, medication requirements and dietary restrictions while providing care.
  • Removed animal waste from kennels, runs and exercise areas, placing in trash receptacles or in-ground septic systems.
  • Maintained clean and orderly play yards, kennels and cages.
  • Walked over 10 dogs of varying sizes at one time while enforcing each dog's good behavior and walking manners.
  • Unloaded and organized supplies and product inventory to maximize team efficiency.
  • Followed consistent safety procedures, including maintaining visible pet identification and checking tags to minimize care errors.
  • Stayed on top of housekeeping requirements such as laundry, sweeping and disinfection during slow periods.
Sales Associate|Company Name - City, State|05/2018 - 03/2019
  • Maintained knowledge of current promotions, exchange guidelines, payment policies and security practices.
  • Arranged new merchandise with signage and appealing displays to encourage customer sales and move overstock items.
  • Offered product and service consultations and employed upselling techniques.
  • Sold various products by explaining unique features and educating customers on proper application.
  • Retained product, service and company policy knowledge to serve as resource for both coworkers and customers.
  • Met with customers to offer assistance with selecting merchandise, finding accessories and completing purchases.
Education and Training
Belleville East|City|05/2020High School Diploma
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Resume Overview

School Attended

  • Belleville East

Job Titles Held:

  • Volunteer
  • Animal Care Technician
  • Animal Care Attendant
  • Sales Associate

Degrees

  • High School Diploma

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