Anistyn Hayes
Summary
Dependable Pet Sitter with many years of experience providing in-home care to dogs, cats, and other various animals. Patient and kind individual skillful in administering needed medications and observing pets for changes. In-depth knowledge of animal feeding and eating habits.
Passionate about animal health and wellness. Professional in handling basic needs, care and exercise.
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.
Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.
Outgoing student pursuing flexible part-time employment with weekend and evening shift options.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Pet sitter
Family Friends House
Hot Springs
02.2025 - 04.2026
- Maintained cleanliness of pet areas, ensuring a safe environment.
- Developed feeding schedules tailored to individual pet needs.
- Provided daily care and companionship for pets in a home environment.
- Fed animals twice daily and refilled water dish.
- Coordinated playtime and exercise routines for active pets.
- Assisted with grooming tasks, including bathing and brushing fur.
- Followed safety protocols to ensure the well-being of all animals cared for.
- Cleaned up pet messes and provided fresh food and water to all assigned pets.
- Communicated with clients regularly regarding their pet's care needs and progress.
- Provided companionship to animals by playing with them or providing belly rubs.
- Provided emotional support when pets were feeling anxious due to separation from owners.
- Walked dogs on a regular basis, ensuring they were kept safe and healthy.
- Offered animals exercise opportunities through walks and play activities.
- Developed strong bonds with pets, gaining their trust and ensuring a positive care experience.
- Provided daily care for pets, including feeding, watering, and administering medication as per owner instructions.
- Managed overnight pet care, providing continuous companionship and security for pets.
- Emptied litter boxes, refilled with fresh litter and cleaned animal bedding.
Restaurant Hostess
Red Oak Filling Station
Hot Springs
05.2025 - 09.2025
- Greeted and welcomed guests upon arrival to ensure a positive first impression.
- Managed reservations and seating arrangements to optimize dining flow.
- Assisted servers by relaying guest requests and special needs promptly.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the host stand and waiting areas.
- Provided information about menu items and specials to enhance guest experience.
- Collaborated with team members to handle busy shifts efficiently.
- Coordinated with kitchen staff to ensure timely seating for guests during peak hours.
- Addressed guest inquiries and concerns, promoting a welcoming atmosphere at all times.
- Answered phone inquiries to schedule and confirm reservations, record takeout orders and respond to service questions.
- Resolved customer complaints in a professional manner while maintaining a positive attitude towards guests.
- Greeted customers and escorted them to their tables.
- Stayed attentive to server availability and table turnover to quickly seat guests.
- Managed reservations, waitlists, and special requests for large parties.
- Answered incoming calls with appropriate greeting and provided information about menu items or services offered.
- Maintained cleanliness standards in the dining area including wiping down tables and chairs between seatings.
- Answered telephone to provide dining information and take reservations.
- Performed opening and closing duties such as restocking supplies and cleaning work areas.
- Managed guest expectations by relaying information regarding hours, wait times, and specials.
- Supported serving staff, food runners and bussers to keep dining room presentable and ready for guests.
- Restocked condiments, silverware, napkins, tablecloths. as needed.
- Accommodated guests with children and special needs to promote comfortable dining experience.
- Completed daily side work tasks assigned by management such as rolling silverware or folding napkins.
- Assigned seating arrangements based on customer preferences and restaurant policies.
- Provided menus and answered questions about menu items and specials.
- Helped restaurant staff set up small and large events to coordinate smooth execution.
- Communicated with servers about new tables, changes in food availability and customer comments.
- Escorted guests to seating area, furnished menus and highlighted daily specials.
- Collected reservation information and communicated updates to guests via mobile device or in-person.
- Checked dining and serving areas to verify proper cleanliness and readiness for guests.
- Developed long-term relationships with customers to increase opportunities for repeat business.
- Provided assistance to servers as needed including refilling beverages and clearing plates from tables.
- Communicated with kitchen staff regarding customer feedback or complaints.
- Adhered to all safety regulations set forth by the restaurant management team.
- Verified accuracy of orders before delivering them to customers' tables.
- Greeted customers, answered questions, and recommended specials to increase profits.
- Tracked seated guests and available seating using computer-based and mobile reservation software.
- Scheduled reservations and notified servers and managers of large groups to prepare seating in advance.
- Arranged place settings with clean tablecloths, napkins and tableware to prepare for incoming guests.
- Cleaned and restocked counter areas, replenished cash drawer and checked server supplies to facilitate operations.
- Inspected dining and serving areas for cleanliness and proper setup.
Education
Lakeside High School
Hot Springs, AR05-2026
Skills
- Customer service
- Time management
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Problem resolution
- Organization skills
- Schedule coordination
- Basic animal care
- Small animal care
- Pet feeding
- Pet nutrition
- Pet care
- Medication management
- Pet safety
- Pet transportation
- Verbal and written communication
- Client communication
- Schedule management
- Behavior assessment
- Pet sitting
- Regular availability
- Animal exercise
- House sitting
- Punctual and reliable
- Cleanliness maintenance
- Animal safety
- Senior pet care
- Animal empathy
- Feeding routines
- Exercise encouragement
- Behavior management
- Pet socialization
- Pet control
- Tick removal
- Pet care needs
- Doggy daycare
- Calm demeanor
- Smartphone usage
- Home safety awareness
- Behavior monitoring
- Honest and trustworthy
- Valid Driver's license
- Flexible schedule
Affiliations
I do many sports including:
-tennis
-basketball
-track
I also love taking my dogs on walks and spending time with my cat
I do lots of art and going on hikes
Exercise very often
Languages
Spanish
Limited
Accomplishments
- Apart of the Junior National Honors society.
- I received many award from the American Heart Association for Sweetheats 2025-26
- Awards from several different sports
- Awards for films and other things related to the Lakeside Gifted and talents program
Interests
- I adore animals and have since I was younger. I love working with the animals and taking care of them.
- I love talking with people and customers (good communication skills)
Timeline
Restaurant Hostess
Red Oak Filling Station
05.2025 - 09.2025
Pet sitter
Family Friends House
02.2025 - 04.2026
Lakeside High School