April Porter
Goodrich
Summary
Organized, independent worker with strong time management skills. Detail-oriented and able to learn new tasks quickly and effectively. Customer service oriented, team player, focused and highly motivated.
Professional with experience in animal care and grooming, ready to bring reliable and adaptable service to pet care environment. Strong focus on teamwork and achieving goals, ensuring trust and flexibility with changing needs. Skilled in handling and bathing pets, maintaining cleanliness, and providing compassionate care. Dependable and enthusiastic with passion for animal well-being.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Pet Bather
Fur Purrfect Grooming
2025 - Current
- Trained and supervised junior staff in safe bathing techniques and animal handling.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of grooming area to ensure optimal workflow.
- Developed efficient bathing processes that reduced time spent per appointment.
- Assessed pet conditions and communicated findings to owners for informed care decisions.
- Implemented grooming tools and equipment maintenance protocols to enhance safety standards.
- Established client relationships through exceptional service, fostering repeat business and referrals.
Waitress/Bartender
Mojo's Sports Grille
06.2018 - Current
- Provided high quality service.
- Promptly served all food courses and alcoholic beverages to guests.
- Welcomed and acknowledge all guests in a friendly, service-oriented manner.
- Maintained familiarity with the latest in mixology, bar equipment and sanitation standards.
- Completed daily logs, updated computer tracking systems and filled out other relevant documentation.
- Made engaging connections with guests to create loyalty.
Photographer
JCPenney Portraits
09.2018 - 01.2019
- Conducted all photo shoots in a calm and professional demeanor.
- Explained price and package details to customers.
- Performed duties effectively and without supervision.
- Generated high quality results in a timely manner.
Bartender
Shamrocks Pub
04.2014 - 01.2016
- Upheld a high standard of cleanliness in all work areas.
- Made engaging connections with guests to create loyalty.
- Performed closing duties including cleaning, sanitizing and replenishing.
- Maximized employee morale and corrected performance issues according to established standards.
- Prepared mixed drinks; poured wine, beer and nonalcoholic beverages.
- Served each guest with a sincere, positive, pleasant and enthusiastic attitude.
- Oversaw bar inventory, restocked supplies and placed orders.
- Balanced tills, accurately handled cash, processed credit card payment batches and prepared bank deposits.
Education
High School Diploma -
Splendora High School
Splendora, TX01.2012
No Degree - Veterinary Assistant
Animal Behavior College
Skills
- Sharp problem solver
- Superior communication skills
- Courteous demeanor
- Strong organizational skills
- Active listening skills
- Time management
- Proficient in MS Office
- Dependable and reliable
- Patience and empathy
- Cleanliness maintenance
- Animal behavior
Timeline
Photographer
JCPenney Portraits
09.2018 - 01.2019
Waitress/Bartender
Mojo's Sports Grille
06.2018 - Current
Bartender
Shamrocks Pub
04.2014 - 01.2016
Pet Bather
Fur Purrfect Grooming
2025 - Current
High School Diploma -
Splendora High School
No Degree - Veterinary Assistant
Animal Behavior College
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