Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Volunteer
Certification
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Allyson McNeely

Madison,CT

Summary

Reliable and hardworking Dog Groomer & Laborer with 10+ years of experience and training in a variety of of skilled areas. Skilled at maintaining equipment, self-managing a fast-pace environment, solutions-oriented problem solving with multitasking and prioritization skills. Ability to collaborate, take direction and knowledgeable in following instructions and safety protocols.

Overview

16
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Work History

The Dogfather

Dog Groomer
11.2019 - Current

Job overview

  • Greeted pet owners and went over available services, outlined costs, and determined special needs of animals under care.
  • Contributed to client retention by consistently providing outstanding customer service to both clients and pets.
  • Followed effective process for bathing and grooming dogs to remove dirt, loose hair, parasites, and hair mats.
  • Kept animal coats clean and healthy with regular washing, grooming, and trimming.
  • Cut and styled pet hair according to client speciations to prevent matting and tangling.

Tin Man Mechanical

General Laborer
04.2019 - 11.2019

Job overview

  • Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
  • Assisted team members with tasks that require group effort.
  • Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks.
  • Collaborated with team members to carry out efficient work with optimal safety and achieve timetables.
  • Followed written instructions to construct various types of equipment.
  • Provided maintenance for construction equipment.

Petco Grooming

Dog Groomer
10.2014 - 04.2019

Job overview

  • Greeted pet owners and went over available services, outlined costs, and determined special needs of animals under care.
  • Contributed to client retention by consistently providing outstanding customer service to both clients and pets.
  • Followed effective process for bathing and grooming dogs to remove dirt, loose hair, parasites, and hair mats.
  • Kept animal coats clean and healthy with regular washing, grooming, and trimming.
  • Performed pet intake to gain necessary information concerning health, behaviors, potential allergies, and other details to provide complete records and methods of owner contact.
  • Cut and styled pet hair according to client speciations to prevent matting and tangling.

Town Of Guilford

911 Emergency Dispatcher
02.2017 - 10.2018

Job overview

  • Questioned callers to determine nature of problems and locations to direct type of response needed.
  • Received 911 and non-emergency calls and dispatched calls to appropriate agencies and officers on duty.
  • Read system maps and caller information, and documented details in system.
  • Received public emergency and non-emergency calls and supervised response prioritization in order to effectively dispatch official units such as police, fire, and EMS while tracking data in real-time environments.
  • Routed calls to police, fire, and ambulance service to meet individual call needs.
  • Monitored Police and Fire radios to provide assistance to responding personnel.

Stop & Shop

Cashier, Night Crew Clerk
08.2007 - 10.2014

Job overview

  • Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
  • Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
  • Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
  • Removed all boxes and related trash from sales floor and processed through compactors.
  • Scanned shelves and product cases to locate expired, outdated, and spoiled items.
  • Observed safety protocols when transporting merchandise to different areas of store to alleviate item damage.
  • Helped team organize and conduct store-wide markdowns and clearance sales to move end-of season merchandise and make room for new stock.
  • Contributed to development of new systems and stocking procedures to improve overall stock organization and management.

Education

Daniel Hand High School
Madison, CT

High School Diploma

University of New Haven
New Haven, CT

No Degree from Fire Science Administration

Skills

  • Breed and Species Knowledge
  • Animal Grooming Tools
  • Animal Health Understanding
  • Safety Protocols
  • Physical Labor
  • General Tool Knowledge
  • Organization
  • Fire Prevention Education
  • Trauma Assessments
  • Firefighting Techniques Expertise

Volunteer

  

Madison Hose Company #1, Volunteer Firefighter, Madison, CT July 2007 – Present 

Junior Firefighter - July 2008 – April 2012 / Senior Firefighter - April 2012 – Present 

  • Protecting lives and property in the town of Madison while responding to motor vehicle accidents, automatic fire alarms, structure fires, etc.
  • Maintaining appearance and cleanliness of fire station, grounds, and related equipment by completing regular maintenance
  • Senior-Junior Representative. Working cooperatively with Junior Advisor all while teaching new junior members safety and proper techniques while serving with the fire department.

Certification

  • Emergency Medical Technician - May 2016
  • Certified Dog Groomer, Petco - July 2015
  • Firefighter I - May 2012
  • Hazmat/WMD Awareness/Operational - May 2012
  • Firefighter II - September 2012
  • Heavy Vehicle Extrication - October 2013
  • CPR/AED - January 2014

Timeline

Dog Groomer

The Dogfather
11.2019 - Current

General Laborer

Tin Man Mechanical
04.2019 - 11.2019

911 Emergency Dispatcher

Town Of Guilford
02.2017 - 10.2018

Dog Groomer

Petco Grooming
10.2014 - 04.2019

Cashier, Night Crew Clerk

Stop & Shop
08.2007 - 10.2014

Daniel Hand High School

High School Diploma

University of New Haven

No Degree from Fire Science Administration

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