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Austin Ashenfelter

Chicago,IL

Summary

Dedicated and trustworthy professional with a positive attitude and a flexible schedule. Solid skill set around working with individuals who are seeking support to meet their basic needs. Comfortable relating to people from all ethnic and socioeconomic backgrounds. Proven success as a pet sitter, building strong client relationships through reliability and attention to detail. Skilled in food service and volunteer coordination, enhancing efficiency and customer satisfaction. Passionate about learning and engaging with diverse communities.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Pet Sitter

Self-employeed
01.2023 - Current
  • Prepared food and water following instructions from pet owners.
  • Gave animals proper attention to promote secure environment in owner's absence.
  • Exercised animals regularly with walks and rigorous play activities.
  • Cleaned out and scooped litter trays and food and water bowls to provide clean environment for pets.
  • Built trust with clients by consistently demonstrating reliability, punctuality, and attention to detail in all aspects of pet care provision.
  • Gave medication to pets following guidelines from owners.

Entrepreneur/ Facebook Marketplace

Self
01.2020 - 06.2024

I answered ads for landscaping, gardening, snow removal and other odd jobs to help with small repairs and organization of household.

-Trimming hedges and trees

-Lawn mowing/trimming

-Removal of waste/repair debris/etc. from home/yard

-Hanging of items on wall, assembly of furniture, moving furniture within home

-Water/weed flower and plant gardens; assist in initial planting and in harvesting

-shovel snow from driveway, walkways, steps; application of ice melting product in advance of storms.

Food Pantry Volunteer

The Vineyard Church, Urbana
03.2018 - 08.2023

I helped to unload and organize the food donations. I also helped to fill bags for people as they came in. I also went on runs to deliver food to those who couldn't leave their homes.

  • Collaborated with other volunteers to create efficient sorting and distribution processes.
  • Contributed to a welcoming environment with compassionate customer service for pantry visitors.
  • Greeted community members upon arrival to create welcoming environment.
  • Supported fundraising efforts, raising awareness about the food pantry mission and services.
  • Assembled food packages for outside distribution and loaded into transport vehicles.
  • Enhanced pantry efficiency by organizing food items and maintaining a clean workspace.

Food Service Worker

Sweet Tomatoes
01.2016 - 09.2016
  • Utilized strong multi-tasking skills to manage multiple food stations at once to ensure quality and quantity were maintained.
  • Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
  • Supported team members during peak hours, ensuring smooth operations and minimal wait times for customers.
  • Restocked supplies and prepared additional ingredients during downtime for expected busy periods.

Education

Grayslake High School
Grayslake, IL

Skills

  • Honest and trustworthy
  • Positive attitude
  • Punctual and reliable
  • Flexible schedule
  • Love to learn new skills
  • Very much enjoy interacting with people
  • Adaptability and dependability
  • Client communication
  • Pet feeding

Timeline

Pet Sitter

Self-employeed
01.2023 - Current

Entrepreneur/ Facebook Marketplace

Self
01.2020 - 06.2024

Food Pantry Volunteer

The Vineyard Church, Urbana
03.2018 - 08.2023

Food Service Worker

Sweet Tomatoes
01.2016 - 09.2016

Grayslake High School
Austin Ashenfelter