Highly experienced individual known for exemplary team-building and project oversight skills. Gifted at working with all types of personalities. Performance history of developing strong collaborative relationships and delivering impressive results.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dog Trainer
Canis Integrated Behavioral Solutions
08.2022 - 06.2023
Instructed owners and dogs on basic obedience commands using different techniques to match dogs' drives for reward.
Consulted with owners to discuss behavioral concerns and determine final goals.
Watched dogs for triggers, signs of aggression and pack behaviors to formulate possible solutions.
Observed dogs in various settings to determine behavioral concerns and problems.
Evaluated animals to determine temperaments, abilities and aptitude for training.
Observed animals closely to understand individual needs and behaviors.
Maintained clean, neat, and hazard-free animal areas to protect individual health and wellbeing.
Combat Medic (68W)
United States Army
03.2017 - 03.2023
Acted as team leader and took responsibility for scene and unit management to maximize integrated support of patients.
Perfected careful handling, lifting and moving of patients from point of incident to stretcher, ambulance or helicopter.
Recognized and treated medical conditions with proven techniques, equipment and knowledge of medical and military protocols.
Assessed needs and conditions of assigned patients and gathered critical patient health information.
Interpreted limited histories and used physical examinations to identify potential underlying critical issues.
Worked as crisis team member and clearly communicated with other health care members to best care for patients with diverse military wounds.
Waitress
Walk-On's Bistreaux & Bar
06.2020 - 08.2021
Remained calm and poised when dealing with difficult customers or during busy shifts.
Kept server areas clean and stocked to increase efficiency while working tables.
Used cash registers and credit card machines to cash out customers.
Greeted new customers, discussed specials, and took drink orders.
Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals, and walk-in business.
Trained new waitstaff on proper food handling, customer service and safety procedures.
Resolved guest and employee complaints to maintain complete customer satisfaction and workforce effectiveness.
Shared knowledge of menu items and flavors, enabling customers to make personal decisions based on taste and interest.
Helped customers with dietary restrictions, allergies and intolerances obtain safe, delicious food by working closely with kitchen staff on alternatives.
Strategically timed check-ins with customers to take orders and confirm satisfaction with meals after delivery, taking action to correct any problems.
Night Shift Supervisor
The Watermark Hotel
09.2019 - 08.2020
Managed communication between associates and management, addressing key issues and needs.
Observed each team member to carry out duties and provided constructive criticism.
Maintained stock of products and ordered new products when stock was running low.
Assisted customers with complaints, questions and concerns.
Assigned each member of 2-3 person team with specific daily tasks and responsibilities.
Supervised ongoing daily production phases.
Built relationships with customers and managed accounts to drive revenue and profit.
Cultivated professional working relationships with peers and supervisors.
Monitored daily and weekly key performance indicators to maintain on-track status.
Sales Associate
Bennys Carwash & Oil Change
08.2018 - 08.2020
Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.
Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.
Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
Assessed customer needs and utilized suggestive selling techniques to drive sales.
Delivered energetic responses to customers in-store and by telephone, going above and beyond to serve needs.
Bartender
Happy's Irish Pub
08.2016 - 05.2017
Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
Followed alcohol awareness procedures for preventing excessive guest intoxication.
Trained new bartenders on drink preparation, product promotion, garnish preparation, and sanitation protocol.
Adhered to state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and customer regulations.
Upsold menu items to customers, driving up per sale revenues and maximizing profits.
Key Sales Associate
Journeys
08.2014 - 08.2016
Greeted customers and helped with product questions, selections, and purchases.
Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
Maintained clean sales floor and straightened and faced merchandise.
Monitored sales floor and merchandise displays for presentable condition, taking corrective action such as restocking or reorganizing products.
Used POS system to process sales, returns, online orders, and gift card activations.
Balanced and organized cash register by handling cash, counting change, and storing coupons.
Trained and supervised new employees to use selling strategies and apply best practices.