Blake LESSARD
West Allis,WI
Summary
Compassionate professional in animal care fields known for high productivity and efficiency in task completion. Skilled in behavior modification, obedience training, and health monitoring of various animals. Excel in patience, empathy, and communication, ensuring successful outcomes in all endeavors.
Reliable Dog Handler with proven skills interpreting canine body language to encourage play and de-escalate aggressive conduct. Adept in managing groups of dogs of various breeds and sizes. Good driving record to transport animals.
Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer a positive and memorable experience.
Seasoned professional with several years of experience. Cleaned floors of hallways and rooms, wiped glass and surfaces, dusted, removed trash, and maintained building entrances and walkways. Dedicated to procuring clean, sanitary work environments.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Lead Dog Handler
School Of Bark LLC
Muskego, Wisconsin
06.2019 - 11.2024
- Managed grooming tasks including bathing, brushing, and nail trimming to maintain dogs' hygiene.
- Cared for pets during owners' absences.
- Ensured that all cages were cleaned regularly according to established protocols.
- Prepared and provided specialized diets to meet individual dogs' nutritional requirements.
- Administered prescribed medications to animals.
- Participated in local fundraising events aimed at raising money for the shelter's operations.
- Instructed volunteers on how to properly handle animals safely and humanely during visits with prospective adopters.
- Organized daily dog walking schedules to ensure their physical and mental wellbeing.
- Observed animal physical conditions to detect illness or unhealthy conditions requiring medical care.
Education
High School Diploma -
Waterford Union High School
Waterford, WI06-2019
Skills
- Animal nutrition
- Pack leadership abilities
- Dog grooming techniques
- Canine first aid
- Motivational skills
- Organization
- Problem resolution
- Verbal communication
- Dependable and responsible
- Task prioritization
- Adaptive team player
- Critical thinking
- Assertiveness
- Strong teamwork
- Problem-solving
- Staff education and training
- Positive and professional
- Efficient cleaning
- Stain removal
- Waste disposal
- Odor control
- Chemical handling
- Sanitization techniques
- Eco-friendly practices
- Laundry services
- Steam cleaning
- Hazardous material handling
- Basic maintenance
- Conflict resolution
- Health and safety regulations
- Record keeping
- Able to lift 100 lbs
- Waste management
- Interior and exterior cleaning
- Proper chemical handling
- Sanitation practices
- Schedule flexibility
- Disinfection practices
- Reliability and punctuality
- Customer service
- Physical stamina
- Attention to detail
- Safe cleaning with chemicals
- Pressure washing techniques
- Pressure washing
- Industrial equipment
- PPE
- Floor scrubbing
- Trash removal
- Cleaning procedures
- Polishing surfaces
- Floor care
- Dusting and vacuuming
Timeline
Lead Dog Handler
School Of Bark LLC
06.2019 - 11.2024
High School Diploma -
Waterford Union High School