Akiari Lopez
Jacksonville,FL
Summary
Proven expertise in organizational growth and critical thinking, honed across roles from Dogtopia to Central Bark Doggy Daycare. Excelled in creating safe, engaging environments for pets, leveraging communication and gentle restraint methods to enhance customer satisfaction and operational efficiency. Achieved notable improvements in service delivery and safety protocols.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Playtimer
Pet Paradise Resort
Jacksonville , FL
06.2024 - Current
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Displayed patience and understanding when dealing with difficult or aggressive behaviors from canines.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment throughout the daycare facility by regularly sanitizing cages, bowls, toys and other areas used by the dogs.
- Supervised playtime to ensure a safe and fun environment for all dogs.
K9 Handler
Dogtopia
Jacksonville , FL
05.2023 - 12.2023
- Freed or exercised animals or provided other general care.
- Evaluated animals for trainability and ability to perform.
- Administered prescribed medications to animals.
- Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
Cook
Happy Grilled Cheese
Jacksonville, FL
01.2023 - 04.2023
- Resolved customer complaints regarding food quality or services provided.
- Chopped, diced and sliced vegetables and fruit ahead of rush periods.
- Distributed food to service staff for prompt delivery to customers.
- Monitored temperatures of prepared food and cold-storage areas.
- Prepared meals according to recipes and menus, adjusted ingredients and cooking times accordingly.
Dog Bather
Central Bark Doggy Daycare
Jacksonville , FL
03.2022 - 10.2022
- Bathed and groomed pets using gentle techniques.
- Brushed out mats from fur coats using proper techniques.
- Followed precise feeding instructions and schedules for animals under care.
- Cared for pets during owners' absences.
Dog Handler
Camp Bow Wow
Jacksonville , FL
10.2021 - 02.2022
- Conducted training programs to develop or maintain desired animal behaviors.
- Conducted behavioral assessments to identify issues and implement corrective training strategies.
- Managed grooming tasks including bathing, brushing, and nail trimming to maintain dogs' hygiene.
- Monitored animals during group play sessions for signs of aggressive or fearful behavior.
- Cued or signaled animals during performances.
Education
High School Diploma -
Mandarin High
Jacksonville Fl05-2022
Skills
- Communication
- Critical thinking
- Collaboration
- Customer relations
- Organizational skills
- Relationship building
- Safety procedures
- Gentle restraint methods
- Organizational growth
Timeline
Playtimer
Pet Paradise Resort
06.2024 - Current
K9 Handler
Dogtopia
05.2023 - 12.2023
Cook
Happy Grilled Cheese
01.2023 - 04.2023
Dog Bather
Central Bark Doggy Daycare
03.2022 - 10.2022
Dog Handler
Camp Bow Wow
10.2021 - 02.2022
High School Diploma -
Mandarin High