Allison Wharrie
Smithville
Summary
Compassionate professional in animal care, known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Skilled in animal behavior assessment, medical treatment administration, and nutrition planning. Excels with empathy, communication, and patience to ensure optimal care and welfare of animals in various settings.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Paraprofessional
Waelder ISD
Waelder
11.2024 - Current
- Conducted reading and math interventions under the supervision of a certified teacher.
- Supported English Language Learners by providing additional instruction on language acquisition skills.
- Supported teachers during child development activities
- Small groups with 4th graders who have dyslexia
- Daily work with pre-k3 and pre-k4
Dock Attendant
Rowing Dock
Austin
03.2024 - 06.2025
- Checking customers in and out of our system
- Holding ID’s and credit cards
- Assisting customers on and off kayaks, paddle boards, and canoes.
- Teaching customers how to ride properly and safely
- Instructing which directions are more fulfilling for their experience
- Basic care of our boards and boats
- Knot tying
- Working in a very hot environment outside
Animal Caretaker/ Ranch Hand
Rowdy Girl Sanctuary
Waelder
06.2024 - 11.2024
- Feeds animals according to instructions from veterinarians or animal care supervisors.
- Provides enrichment activities for animals in their care.
- Performs minor medical treatments such as wound care, administering medication, bandaging wounds as instructed by a veterinarian or supervisor.
- Dump debris
- Records observations of animal behavior, health, diet and other information as required.
- Prepared food to meet needs of animals under care with appropriate meals.
- Clean coops/pens
- Fix fence, basic land care
- Lift heavy equipment and materials solo
- Work long hours in heat+cold
- Assisted with grooming tasks such as bathing, brushing, and nail trimming. (Cattle,horses,goats,lambs,poultry,swine, ranch dogs)
Receptionist
Dogtopia
Round Rock
08.2022 - 11.2022
- Utilized office equipment such as printers, copiers, ensuring they were in good working order.
- Checking in and out pet parents
- Imputing client information
- Contacting veterinarians for animal information
- Conducted initial screening of incoming calls to determine urgency and directed them accordingly.
- Taking card information
- Prepare food for all dog rooms
- Cleaning front office/ keep things neat
- Performed data entry tasks into various computer systems accurately and promptly.
- Greeted visitors and provided them with assistance.
- Participated in emergency response drills and maintained knowledge of safety procedures.
Education
High School Diploma -
Stony Point Highschool
Round Rock, Texas05-2025
Skills
- Instructional support
- Customer interaction
- Animal care
- Classroom management
- Basic medical treatment
- Animal handling
- Ranch Maintenance
- Farm and ranch operations
Accomplishments
FFA President for Highschool Chapter
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Paraprofessional
Waelder ISD
11.2024 - Current
Animal Caretaker/ Ranch Hand
Rowdy Girl Sanctuary
06.2024 - 11.2024
Dock Attendant
Rowing Dock
03.2024 - 06.2025
Receptionist
Dogtopia
08.2022 - 11.2022
High School Diploma -
Stony Point Highschool