Aron Mynatt
Mesa,AZ
Summary
Enthusiastic Pet Trainer with robust background in animal behavior and training. Possess practical experience in designing and implementing personalized training programs for pets, focusing on obedience, agility, and behavioral issues. Strong knowledge of various dog breeds, understanding their unique needs, traits, and behaviors. Previous work impact includes improved pet behavior through positive reinforcement techniques and enhanced owner-pet relationships.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Area Pet Trainer
PetSmart
Tempe, AZ
06.2024 - Current
- Instructed owners on proper techniques to train their pets using positive reinforcement methods.
- Created individualized plans for each pet based on its specific needs and behaviors.
- Provided guidance to pet owners regarding nutrition, exercise, socialization and other lifestyle changes that may be beneficial for the animal.
- Monitored pets' progress during sessions and provided feedback to owners accordingly.
- Demonstrated safe handling techniques with animals at all times while providing training services.
- Explained basic commands such as sit, stay and come in both verbal and nonverbal forms to pets during lessons.
- Maintained detailed records of each pet's progress throughout the course of the program.
- Taught aspiring pet trainers the process of the stores and best-developed practices for the job.
Pet Training Instructor
PetSmart
Buckeye, AZ
05.2021 - 06.2024
- Took my store from the bottom tier of sales when I took over pet training to one of the top sellers per store total sales in a years time
- Promoted safety during training and demonstrations to keep area tidy and organized
- Handled large, small and aggressive dogs to reduce behavioral problems
- Conducted training sessions following established curricula
- Secured animals to deliver highest quality care and maximize safety
- Consulted with adopters and made suggestions to enhance safety and positive transition
- Scheduled customer consultations to answer pet training questions
- Led one-on-one and group classes for pet parents
- Conditioned animals to respond to vocal and hand signal commands
PetSmart Associate
PetSmart
Glendale, AZ
05.2019 - 01.2021
- Cared for all animals in PetSmart Care at the time
- Sold Animals to customers
- Informed customers of what they would need to buy and care for all animals for sale
- Assisted with store recovery to maintain clean and organized sales floor throughout shift
- Helped with onboarding process of new team members, fostering positive and collaborative work environment
Cashier / Customer Service, Team Member
Arby's
Peoria, AZ
05.2017 - 01.2018
- Front of House Cashier
- Drive Thru
- Back of House
- Accepted checks, debit and credit cards, and gift certificates in line with company policy
- Maintained high customer satisfaction levels by going extra mile to personalize service
- Processed cash register transactions on POS and provided correct change
Pizza Cook
Peter Piper Pizza Inc
Peoria, AZ
02.2017 - 04.2017
- Prepared all food served following established guidelines
- Kept work area neat and clean at all times, cleaning, and maintaining equipment used in food preparation
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice
Maricopa Community Colleges - Glendale Community College
Glendale, AZHIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
Cactus High School
Glendale, AZSkills
- Pet care
- Animal care
- Dog handling
- Adult education
- Heavy lifting
- Pet grooming
- Customer service
- Sales
- Driving
- Cash register
- Typing
- Interpersonal communication
- Animal Handling
- Customer relations
- Training
- Multitasking
- Consistent Approach
- Creative Problem-Solving
- Private training sessions
- Obedience training
- Store management
- Behavior Modification Techniques
- Interpersonal Communication
- Positive Reinforcement
Accomplishments
Drove the training program in my store from one of the lower performing in the district to one of the higher in just one year of taking over. Educated and partnered with the entire staff to create a better culture for pet training.
Timeline
Area Pet Trainer
PetSmart
06.2024 - Current
Pet Training Instructor
PetSmart
05.2021 - 06.2024
PetSmart Associate
PetSmart
05.2019 - 01.2021
Cashier / Customer Service, Team Member
Arby's
05.2017 - 01.2018
Pizza Cook
Peter Piper Pizza Inc
02.2017 - 04.2017
Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice
Maricopa Community Colleges - Glendale Community College
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
Cactus High School