Amber Verhayden
Pineville,LA
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Dog Groomer
Petco
Alexandria, LA
10.2022 - 01.2024
- Schedule appointments to clients needs and preferences
- Consult with clients about their pet's needs as far as grooming, medical care, and advice
- Follow up with clients for future services
- Bathe, dry, and cut pet's fur to owners desires
- Make reminder calls daily
- Provide customer service to pet parents about any concerns or questions they may have.
Dog Groomer
PetSmart
Alexandria
03.2022 - 09.2022
- Schedule appointments to clients needs and preferences
- Consult with clients about their pet's needs as far as grooming, medical care, and advice
- Follow up with clients for future services
- Bathe, dry, and cut pet's fur to owners desires
- Make reminder calls daily
- Provide customer service to pet parents about any concerns or questions they may have.
Dog Groomer
Rapids Animal Medical Center
Alexandria
05.2021 - 03.2022
- Work closely with veterinarian to help treat dog's medical needs
- Work with various computer programs to schedule clients and give prices of different products and procedures
- Keep patients taken care of and safe
- Successfully take instructions from clients about there pets specific hair cuts and needs
- Keep work spaces clean and organized.
Server
Huddle House
Alexandria
12.2020 - 06.2021
- Greet and speak with customers in a friendly manner
- Answer phones and direct the calls to the correct staff member
- Take diligent orders and quickly respond to any customers needs
- Bring customers there order after confirming that it has been prepared correctly.
Line Technician
Shine Thru Aba Therapy
Alexandria
03.2020 - 06.2020
- Work diligently to teach children valuable skills
- Follow patient care plan closely
- Work closely with other staff
- Clean and sanitize work area regularly
- Accurately complete daily paperwork.
Cook
Homefolks Drive Inn
Deville
11.2019 - 03.2020
- Take orders in person and over the phone
- Prepare all necessary tools for the day
- Cook and prepare orders to the customers specifications
- Clean and sanitize all work areas
- Provide humble and respectful customer service to all customers.
Cook/Server/Bartender/Manager
Gators Bar and Grill
Pineville
03.2019 - 08.2019
- Cook meals to order and prepare them to be served
- Keep work area clean and sanitary
- Take orders and effectively relay them to the kitchen
- Greet and entertain customers
- Learn and remember drinks, menu items, and specials
- Be polite and work with people from many different backgrounds
- Make and receive alcohol and food orders
- Schedule work for employees and help with hiring, interviews, and training
- Help with the scheduling and contacting of bands and other entertainers
- Maintain a peaceful environment between customers and intervene when necessary
- Maintain safety standards in any position and situation.
Cook/Server/Dishwasher
Gators Bar and Grill
Pineville
04.2019 - 05.2019
- Prepare meals for children and staff, taking care to prepare special meals for children with allergies or specific diets
- Serve children breakfast, lunch, and a fresh healthy snack
- Clean and sanitize kitchen and dishes after every meal
- Receive orders and keep produce stocked
- Interact appropriately with children from ages 0-12 years old.
Student Employee
Shreveport Job Corp
Shreveport
04.2018 - 01.2019
- Report to classes daily on time and in uniform
- Display leadership skills, problem-solving skills, and professionalism on dorm, work sites, and in classrooms
- File paperwork daily and keep records of all projects and supplies utilized
- Keep all areas clean and safe
- Work well and professionally with a diverse population on campus and in public settings.
Mental Health Technician
Longleaf Behavioral Hospital
Alexandria, LA
01.2017 - 12.2017
- Monitor patient progress and interact with patients in a positive manner
- File patient paperwork while maintaining HIPPA standards
- Perform routine security check of patient property to maintain patients and staff safety
- Work closely with nurses to make the patients stay is as productive and comfortable as possible
- Monitor and take record of all patients every 5-15 minutes
- Stay alert and aware of surroundings at all times.
Cashier/Stocker
Generations Gifts
Alexandria
10.2016 - 01.2017
- Run and balance register
- Stock shelves and help to place orders
- Clean work area and maintain shop daily
- Open/close shop and provide customer service.
Education
Facilities Maintenance - HBI/ Facilities Maintenance
Shreveport Job Corps Center
Shreveport, LA12-2017
Skills
- Computer Skills
- Cash handling
- Serving
- Leadership
- Cash register
- Organizational skills
- Management
- Microsoft Office
- Budgeting
- Appointment Scheduling
- Customer Service
- Price Negotiation
- Relationship Building
- Basic accounting
- Facilities Maintenance
- Organizational Skills
- Self Motivation
- Effective Communication
- Problem-solving abilities
- Interpersonal Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Attention to Detail
- Task Prioritization
- Dependable and Responsible
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Work Prioritization
- Information Collection and Recording
Timeline
Dog Groomer
Petco
10.2022 - 01.2024
Dog Groomer
PetSmart
03.2022 - 09.2022
Dog Groomer
Rapids Animal Medical Center
05.2021 - 03.2022
Server
Huddle House
12.2020 - 06.2021
Line Technician
Shine Thru Aba Therapy
03.2020 - 06.2020
Cook
Homefolks Drive Inn
11.2019 - 03.2020
Cook/Server/Dishwasher
Gators Bar and Grill
04.2019 - 05.2019
Cook/Server/Bartender/Manager
Gators Bar and Grill
03.2019 - 08.2019
Student Employee
Shreveport Job Corp
04.2018 - 01.2019
Mental Health Technician
Longleaf Behavioral Hospital
01.2017 - 12.2017
Cashier/Stocker
Generations Gifts
10.2016 - 01.2017
Facilities Maintenance - HBI/ Facilities Maintenance
Shreveport Job Corps Center