Austen Nobles
Chicago,IL
Summary
Friendly and outgoing Pet Sitter devoted to keeping animal environments safe, secure, and clean. Familiar with working in residential, business, and agricultural environments to handle different animal needs. Smoothly coordinate food, medication, and housekeeping schedules to maintain optimal animal health and pet owner peace of mind.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Pet Sitter
Fetch! Pet Care
10.2024 - Current
- Prepared food and water following instructions from pet owners.
- Gave animals proper attention to promote secure environment in owner's absence.
- Exercised animals regularly with walks and rigorous play activities.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for pets, ensuring their comfort and well-being at all times.
Customer Service Representative
Your Pets Wellness
12.2022 - 09.2024
- Maintained customer satisfaction with forward-thinking strategies focused on addressing customer needs and resolving concerns.
- Assisted over 100+ customers with setting appointments, special order requests, and arranging merchandise pick-up.
- Answered constant flow of customer calls with minimal wait times.
- Offered advice and assistance to customers, paying attention to special needs or wants.
Senior Dog Handler
Zen Dogs
11.2020 - 11.2021
- Interpreted body language to keep over 100+ dogs engaged in fun activities and de-escalated potential cases of aggression.
- Incorporated positive reinforcement methods to correct behavior problems and train for competitions, law enforcement use, and home security.
- Talked to or interacted with animals to increase familiarity with human voices or contact.
- Administered topical and oral medications for animals' specific needs.
- Conferred with owners about methods for continuing training and reinforcing methods taught in classes.
- Maintained clean, neat, and hazard-free animal areas to protect individual health and wellbeing.
- Followed optimal schedules for animals as set by owners or supervisors.
- Managed up to 50+ dogs of all breeds and sizes, providing attentive care.
- Managed up to 50+ dogs of varying breeds and sizes, providing attentive care.
Dog Handler & Dog Walker
All Star Pet Care
02.2020 - 11.2020
- Greeted pet owners and performed intakes to go over array of available services, outline costs and determine special needs of animal while in care.
- Collected animal waste produced on walks and discarded in trash or approved receptacles.
- Maintained clean and organized boarding areas to promote animal wellbeing.
- Performed pet intake to gain necessary information concerning health, behaviors, potential allergies and other details to provide complete records and methods of owner contact.
- Interpreted body language to keep dogs engaged in fun activities and de-escalated potential cases of aggression.
- Managed up to 30+ dogs of all breeds and sizes, providing attentive care.
Kennel Attendant & Dog Walker
Green Dog
11.2019 - 02.2020
- Collected animal waste produced on walks and discarded in trash or approved receptacles.
- Followed all pet care instructions, including dietary needs and medication regimens.
- Contributed to client retention by consistently providing outstanding customer service to both clients and pets.
- Minimized animal injury risk by monitoring behaviors and eliminating safety hazards.
- Mixed and administered special food formulas to individual animals based on unique dietary needs.
- Worked 6 to 8-hour shifts with oversight of 30+ animals in kennels or holding pens
Dog Walker
Paw Patrol
07.2019 - 11.2019
- Collected and discarded animal waste produced on walks.
- Contributed to client retention by consistently providing outstanding customer service to both clients and pets.
- Performed pet intake to gain necessary information concerning health, behaviors, potential allergies, and other details to provide complete records and methods of owner contact.
- Tailored walks for older dogs and dogs with various health concerns.
- Developed strong personal relationships and trust with dogs through vocal affirmations, petting, and walking routes.
- Worked 2 to 6-hour shifts with oversight of walking 15 dogs daily
Education
Associate of Arts And Sciences - Recording Arts
Tribeca Flashpoint Media Arts Academy
Chicago, IL05.2016
Skills
- Basic animal care
- Dog walking
- Compassion
- Dog behavior
- Adaptability
- Relationship development
- Honest and trustworthy
- Positive attitude
- Punctual and reliable
- Flexible schedule
Timeline
Pet Sitter
Fetch! Pet Care
10.2024 - Current
Customer Service Representative
Your Pets Wellness
12.2022 - 09.2024
Senior Dog Handler
Zen Dogs
11.2020 - 11.2021
Dog Handler & Dog Walker
All Star Pet Care
02.2020 - 11.2020
Kennel Attendant & Dog Walker
Green Dog
11.2019 - 02.2020
Dog Walker
Paw Patrol
07.2019 - 11.2019
Associate of Arts And Sciences - Recording Arts
Tribeca Flashpoint Media Arts Academy
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