Avery Martin
Merkel,TX
Summary
Dynamic professional with proven success at Fliphouse Cheer, specializing in athlete development and effective coaching techniques. Expertise in class management and enforcement of safety standards ensures a secure and motivating environment for students.
Equine and animal care professional with a strong background in maintaining the health, welfare, and cleanliness of animals through dedicated daily care routines. Skilled in feeding, grooming, handling, and monitoring animals while supporting medical care and maintaining a safe, clean environment. Known for reliability, adaptability, and effective teamwork, consistently providing high-quality care and support.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Kennel Technician
Big Country Vet Clinic Spa and Resort
Abilene, TX
05.2025 - Current
- Mixed and administered special food formulas to individual animals based on unique dietary needs.
- Minimized animal injury risk by monitoring behaviors and eliminating safety hazards.
- Recorded dogs' intake and output, physical condition and behavior for updated kennel logs.
- Cleaned and maintained kennel areas for optimized hygiene, including cages, runs and yards.
- Educated visitors and staff on proper animal care and handling.
- Monitored animals for behavioral problems and signs of health issues.
- Prepared and administered medications and treatments as prescribed by veterinarian.
- Monitored animal behavior and health, reporting concerns to veterinary staff promptly.
Sales Associate
Bucketheads
Abilene, TX
06.2024 - 04.2025
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Handled cash transactions efficiently while adhering to company cash handling policies, ensuring accuracy in all financial exchanges.
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
- Assisted in training new staff members on company policies, product information, and sales techniques for a seamless onboarding experience.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve monthly sales targets.
- Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
- Prioritized helping customers over completing other routine tasks in store.
Tumbling Instructor
Fliphouse Cheer
Abilene, TX
05.2023 - 11.2023
- Provided one-on-one support for students experiencing difficulty mastering specific techniques or overcoming challenges within the sport of tumbling.
- Ensured a safe learning environment by adhering to strict safety guidelines and procedures during all classes.
- Encouraged team members to support one another and gave positive reinforcement wherever possible.
- Utilized standard cheer/tumbling curriculum to teach proper form and safe conduction of high-risk moves.
- Developed relationships with clients to provide ongoing support and encouragement.
- Adapted lessons to age, size and skill level of student.
- Developed lesson plans and routines for individual students to meet personal goals and abilities.
- Promoted stretching, mobility work, and proper form to help athletes safely build strength.
Horse Caretaker
Buddy Fisher
Abilene, TX
02.2023 - 08.2023
- Ensured safety of horses by maintaining clean and secure stables at all times.
- Developed strong bonds with horses through consistent care and attention, fostering trust between caretaker and animal.
- Administered medications to horses as prescribed by veterinarians, resulting in improved health conditions.
- Enhanced horse health by providing regular grooming, exercise, and proper nutrition.
Education
Associate of Science - Veterinary Science
Penn Foster College
Scottsdale, AZ02-2027
High School Diploma -
Merkel High School
Merkel, TX05-2024
Skills
- Skill assessment
- Positive coaching
- Team leadership
- Exceptional customer service
- Stocking and receiving
- Retail store operations
- Inventory tracking
- Merchandise display
- Outgoing personality
- Relationship building
- Safety awareness
- Performance improvements
- Safety standards enforcement
- Problem-solving
- Multitasking
- Critical thinking
- Equine nutrition
- Animal care
- Animal observations
- Dependable and responsible
- Feeding and watering
- Animal grooming
Timeline
Kennel Technician
Big Country Vet Clinic Spa and Resort
05.2025 - Current
Sales Associate
Bucketheads
06.2024 - 04.2025
Tumbling Instructor
Fliphouse Cheer
05.2023 - 11.2023
Horse Caretaker
Buddy Fisher
02.2023 - 08.2023
Associate of Science - Veterinary Science
Penn Foster College
High School Diploma -
Merkel High School