Anna Kates
Denver,CO
Summary
Dedicated and passionate pet care professional with extensive experience excelling in dog handling and safety awareness. Proven ability to foster a positive environment while closely monitoring canine behavior and ensuring animal welfare. Known for strong communication skills and a commitment to providing exceptional care, enhancing pets' well-being during their owners' absence.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Professional Dog Walker
Ziggy and Friends Pet Care LLC
09.2023 - Current
- Provide outdoor exercise to dogs whose owners had long work hours or other obligations, approaching each interaction with a fun and relaxed attitude
- Handle various breeds of dogs with different temperaments, adapting to their individual needs and preferences.
- Also occasionally provide basic care for cats whose owners were out of town.
- Ensure the safety and well-being of the dogs and those around us by using secure harnesses/leashes and giving attentive supervision during walks.
- Give exceptional customer service by addressing any concerns or issues promptly and professionally.
- Take photos of pets during our time together to send to pet parents, for increased peace of mind and general enjoyment.
Doggie Daycare Attendant
Camp Bow Wow
06.2021 - 08.2023
- Create a positive experience for dogs through friendly interactions and gentle handling.
- Increased pet safety through vigilant monitoring of play areas, promptly addressing any conflicts or issues.
- Handled emergency situations quickly and calmly under pressure while adhering to established protocols for safeguarding animal welfare.
- Observed signs of illness or distress among dogs under our care in order to inform management about potential concerns so they can be dealt with as soon as possible.
- Administered medications as needed, ensuring pets' health needs were accurately met according to owner instructions.
- Prepared food and water following instructions from pet owners.
- Provided basic grooming services such as bathing, brushing coats, and trimming nails when necessary for improved hygiene and comfort of the pets.
- Regularly engaged in maintaining a clean and hygienic environment for both pets and staff by performing daily cleaning tasks.
- Took on a leading role in photographing pets for their Camp profile pictures and holiday/birthday cards to give to the pet parents
- Fostered a positive working environment by supporting co-workers in completing tasks as needed while contributing to a team-oriented approach towards daily operations.
- Trained new employees to ensure the proper skills and procedures are applied for a smooth-running facility.
Overnight Pet Sitter
Self-Employed
01.2013 - 12.2020
- Provided overnight care for dogs and cats while owners were out of town
- Gave animals proper attention to promote health and happiness in their owner's absence.
- Prepared food and water following instructions from pet owners.
- Exercised animals regularly with walks and play activities.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for pets, ensuring their comfort and well-being at all times.
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Photography
University of Colorado Denver
Denver, CO05-2026
Associate of Arts - Visual Arts
University of Wyoming
Laramie, WY05-2021
High School Diploma -
Arapahoe High School
Centennial, CO05-2019
Skills
- Dog handling expertise
- Strong physical stamina
- Professionalism and courtesy
- Safety consciousness
- Canine behavior
- Dog breeds expertise
- Basic dog grooming
- Honest and trustworthy
- Effective communication
- Animal safety
- Behavior monitoring
- Obedience training
- Attention to cleanliness
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Critical thinking
- Organizational skills
- Pet photography
Timeline
Professional Dog Walker
Ziggy and Friends Pet Care LLC
09.2023 - Current
Doggie Daycare Attendant
Camp Bow Wow
06.2021 - 08.2023
Overnight Pet Sitter
Self-Employed
01.2013 - 12.2020
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Photography
University of Colorado Denver
Associate of Arts - Visual Arts
University of Wyoming
High School Diploma -
Arapahoe High School
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