Alyssa Wood
Brandon,MS
Summary
Solid background caring for diverse animals. Devoted to maintaining health and well-being. Meets diverse needs by closely observing animals and coordinating with owners or supervisors to optimize plans.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Kennel Technician
Oakdale Animal Hospital
Brandon, MS
01.2022 - 08.2023
- Provided daily care and monitoring of animals, including feeding, watering, cleaning cages and administering medications.
- Assisted veterinarians with medical procedures such as vaccinations and spaying and neutering.
- Maintained records of animal feedings, treatments and other updates.
- Ensured cleanliness of kennels through regular sanitizing and disinfecting protocols.
- Monitored animals for signs of illness or distress and reported to supervisor immediately.
- Performed minor grooming services such as brushing fur coats and trimming nails.
- Conducted behavior assessments on new arrivals to determine appropriate housing needs.
- Responded to emergency situations in a timely manner while following safety protocols.
- Adhered to standards set forth by local laws regarding animal welfare.
- Inspected kennels regularly for any possible health hazards or maintenance concerns.
- Stayed on top of laundry, sweeping and disinfection protocols.
Cashier
Ramey's Marketplace
Brandon, MS
06.2021 - 10.2021
- Greeted customers and answered any questions they had about the store's products and services.
- Verified that customers were of legal age to purchase alcohol or tobacco products.
- Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.
- Counted money in cash drawer at the beginning of shift to ensure that amounts were correct and have sufficient change.
- Issued receipts, refunds, credits or change due to customers.
- Conducted price checks for special orders or discounts as requested by customers.
- Maintained cleanliness of checkout area including countertops, registers, windowsills and floors.
- Provided excellent customer service while promoting loyalty programs to increase sales potential.
- Trained new team members in cash register operation, stock procedures and customer services.
Education
High School Diploma -
Brandon High School
Brandon, MS05.2023
Bachelor of Science - Biological And Physical Sciences
Mississippi State University
Starkville, MSSkills
- Safety Monitoring
- Care Monitoring
- Behavior Observation
- Critical Thinking
- Customer Service
- Cash Handling
- Conflict Resolution
- Cash Register Operation
Timeline
Kennel Technician
Oakdale Animal Hospital
01.2022 - 08.2023
Cashier
Ramey's Marketplace
06.2021 - 10.2021
High School Diploma -
Brandon High School
Bachelor of Science - Biological And Physical Sciences
Mississippi State University