Abby Lewis
Greenville,USA
Summary
Adaptable professional with skills in first responder support for both animals and humans, excellent customer service, and time management. Proficient in handling high-pressure situations and ensuring safety and compliance. Dedicated to fostering positive environments and efficiently supporting team efforts.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant
Dog On It
Scituate, RI
06.2024 - 12.2025
- Greeted guests and patrons with friendliness and professionalism.
- Assisted the Owner at local Farmer's Markets to market Dog On It.
- Participated in Puppy Meet & Greets & Dog socialization at public businesses.
- Helped to launch the Owner's merchandise store and organize products.
- Supported the business owner with anything she needed, as requested.
Lifeguard
Smithfield YMCA
Smithfield, RI
04.2023 - 08.2025
- Learned and maintained proficiency in first responder skills such as First Aid and CPR to offer individuals in distress optimal support.
- Ensured swimmer safety by vigilantly monitoring pool area and enforcing rules.
- Monitored safety of guests in and around swimming pool.
- Provided friendly customer service to guests and addressed concerns.
Camp Counselor
Smithfield YMCA
Smithfield, RI
06.2022 - 08.2025
- Ensured smooth transitions between activities by efficiently managing time and resources throughout each day.
- Ensured the safety of campers throughout the day on-site and at off-site fields trips.
- Boosted camp morale by fostering a supportive, inclusive, and fun environment for all participants.
- Implemented rules and regulations to enforce discipline and compliance.
Assistant
All-4-Paws
Johnston, RI
01.2025 - 03.2025
- Bathe dogs.
- Dry dogs after bathing.
- Maintain a clean environment free of dog/cat hair.
- Clean and sanitize kennels.
- Shadow Groomers to learn the grooming business and techniques.
Education
High School Diploma - Animal Science Pathway
Ponaganset High School
North Scituate, RI06-2025
Skills
- Strong communicator
- Effective problem-solver
- Leadership Qualities
- Passion for Animals and Animal Welfare
- Lifeguard certification
- CPR and AED Training
Timeline
Assistant
All-4-Paws
01.2025 - 03.2025
Assistant
Dog On It
06.2024 - 12.2025
Lifeguard
Smithfield YMCA
04.2023 - 08.2025
Camp Counselor
Smithfield YMCA
06.2022 - 08.2025
High School Diploma - Animal Science Pathway
Ponaganset High School
EXPERIENCE
- Ocean State Equine
- Shadowed Ocean State Equine for two days and assisted in quality horse care and maintenance.
- Assisted in bringing all equipment and materials to off-site farms.
- Experienced hand-on floating horses teeth.
- Helped draw routine vaccines for horses in the proper dosage.
- Received hand-on Equine Vet experience at a high-level.
- Scituate Animal Hospital
- Observed two active surgeries on dogs.
- Watched the Vet and Surgical Assistants repair a dog's meniscus.
- Viewed the Vet and Surgical Assistants complete a surgery on a dog's broken leg.
- Animal Care & Passion
- I have owned many animals and enjoyed caring for each and every one. I have also ridden horses since the age of 4 years old.
- Pets that I have cared for include: Dogs, cats, chickens, rabbits, horses, donkeys, goats, a hedgehog, geckos, hamsters, guinea pigs, turtles, and chinchillas.