I am a person who pays attention to detail, and learns very quickly. I would love to put myself somewhere that I know would be a great job long-term. I also enjoy picking up extra hours when available. I have good communication and great teamwork abilities, with a commitment to achieving company goals, and delivering exceptional service. Passionate about continuous learning and professional development.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Animal Caretaker, Animal Control Officer
Plainfield Area Humane Society
Plainfield, NJ
09.2022 - Current
Performs minor medical treatments such as wound care, administering medication, bandaging wounds as instructed by a veterinarian or supervisor.
Followed consistent safety procedures, maintained visible animal identification and checked tags to minimize care errors.
Set boundaries through disciplinary teaching and treat training.
Provides enrichment activities for animals in their care.
Adhered to pet care plans, medication requirements and dietary restrictions as part of quality care.
Cleaned and maintained kennels, holding facility, kitchen, cat rooms, isolation room, etc.
Providing necessary information to potential adopters about the animals in the facility
Maintains inventory of food items and supplies needed for the care of the animals.
Transports animals between locations safely and humanely using appropriate equipment.
Ensures that all safety protocols are followed while handling animals in order to prevent accidents or injuries to staff or visitors.
I partook in overnight shifts twice a week for animal control, as well as four day shifts during the week.
Transported animals to receive veterinary care for appointments or emergencies.
Participates in training sessions on proper animal handling techniques.
Administered vaccines, as well as animal resistant for said vaccinations and/or blood draw.
Picking up sick/injured wildlife and domesticated animals
Screened individuals interested in adopting pets.
Updating our system with vaccines, surgeries, adoptions, etc
Cleaned and sanitized equipment and surfaces to protect animal and staff health.
staying on top of laundry, sweeping, mopping, dishes, trash, filling food containers, refilling our cleaning supplies, replenishing rooms for the next day
Restaurant Hostess
Benihana
Edison, NJ
01.2021 - 03.2022
Restocked condiments, silverware, napkins, tablecloths. as needed.
Resolved customer complaints in a professional manner while maintaining a positive attitude towards guests, major issues were brought to the attention of the manager on duty
Greeted customers and escorted them to their tables.
Managed guest expectations by relaying information regarding hours, wait times and specials.
Took reservations from patrons by phone or online.
Informed patrons of establishment specials and promotions.
Informed kitchen staff of any special orders or dietary restrictions.
Inspected restrooms and dining and serving areas to foster cleanliness and proper setup.
Built positive relationships with other front-of-house and kitchen staff.
Assigned seating arrangements based on customer preferences and restaurant policies.
Closing and opening shifts
Helped service staff handle demand by distributing food and beverages.
Utilized POS system to total meal costs and add taxes for final bill calculation for to go and online orders
Front of House Employee
Twin City Pharmacy
South Plainfield, NJ
02.2020 - 12.2020
Addressed customer needs by providing detailed information about products.
Greeting, as well as taking and processing customers payments