Bridget Barnes
Wooster,Ohio
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Animal Care team member
Lil' Paws Hideout LLC
10.2023 - Current
- Reliable and punctual Animal Care team member with proven skills cleaning animal areas, coordinating inventory and managing animal needs with care and compassion
- Highly organized and hardworking with good communication and multitasking abilities.
- Groom all animals that have appointments.
Temp to Hire
Surge Staffing
10.2014 - Current
- Cleaned and straightened work areas to maximize productivity and safety
- Worked fast to complete tasks and meet daily deadlines.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for clients, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Demonstrated flexibility in adapting to various work settings, catering to diverse client needs across multiple industries.
- Balanced multiple priorities simultaneously without sacrificing attention detail.
- Communicated with coworkers and management to report challenges.
Groomer/Bather
Molly Mae's Dog Salon
09.2022 - 10.2023
- Groomer/Bather experienced in dog washing
- Known for providing customers with excellent care and treatment
- Trained to calmly handle distressed animals during grooming.
Pet Groomer
BB Dog Grooming
11.2014 - 07.2019
- Swabbed ears to remove wax and dirt, removing extra hair to allow air to circulate freely and avoid infection
- Contributed to client retention by consistently providing outstanding customer service to both clients and pets
- Cared for sick or injured animals by notifying owners
- Applied dip for mange and parasite control
- Performed pet intake to gain necessary information concerning health, behaviors, potential allergies, and other details to provide complete records and methods of owner contact
- Dematted dogs and trimmed hair in ears and between paw pads
- Administered anal gland expression to prevent discomfort and infections in pets
- Cut and styled pet hair according to client speciations to prevent matting and tangling
- Cleaned cat and dog ears to prevent ear infections
- Fed, walked and bathed animals
- Bathed dogs and cats to remove fleas, ticks and other skin parasites
- Brushed animal teeth to maintain dental health and prevent tooth decay and bad breath
- Spoke to customers regarding lodging, grooming, daycare services, and pricing and cross-sold additional items
- Trimmed nails using clippers and grinders
- Cleaned animals' eyes to prevent eye infections and keep pet vision clear
- Cleaned tear stains from fur using safe chemical cleansers
- Kept animal coats clean and healthy with regular washing, grooming, and trimming
- Removed undercoat buildup and conducted de-shedding on double-coated animals such as Huskys and Malamutes
- Delivered continuous focus and attention to lodged animals, promoting high level of care and oversight
- Greeted pet owners and went over available services, outlined costs, and determined special needs of animals under care
- Followed effective process for bathing and grooming dogs to remove dirt, loose hair, parasites, and hair mats
- Carefully clipped nails and trimmed hair around pads and paws, using gentle approach for anxious pets
- Applied tick and flea preventatives following manufacture guidelines for animal safety.
Pet Groomer
Tipple Valley Dog Salon
10.2009 - 10.2014
- Cleaned and straightened work areas to maximize productivity and safety
- Worked fast to complete tasks and meet daily deadlines
- Observed packing operations to verify conformance to specifications
- Frequently inspected production area to verify proper equipment operation
- Followed instructions and procedures to complete assigned tasks
- Restocked items on shelves and bins to keep inventory available
- Maintained work areas by cleaning and straightening for maximum productivity and safety
- Identified defective products or machinery and reported to supervisor
- Gathered, organized and input information into digital database
- Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks
- Generated reports detailing findings
- Operated equipment and machinery safely to prevent accidents
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas.
Laborer Helper
Snelling Personal Service
06.1997 - 10.2009
- Cleaned and straightened work areas to maximize productivity and safety
- Worked fast to complete tasks and meet daily deadlines.
- Enhanced project efficiency by assisting skilled laborers in various construction tasks.
- Reduced workplace accidents through strict adherence to safety protocols and guidelines.
- Contributed to successful project completion by performing essential demolition and excavation tasks.
- Ensured timely delivery of materials and equipment, streamlining workflow and minimizing downtime.
- Performed accurate measurements and cuts on various materials, contributing to precise installations.
- Promoted effective communication among team members by relaying vital information between supervisors and workers.
- Collaborated with fellow laborers to complete projects within specified timeframes while adhering to quality standards.
- Operated hand tools and power equipment safely, reducing risk of injury or damage to property during construction projects.
- Participated in regular training sessions to maintain up-to-date knowledge on industry best practices and safety regulations.
- Performed daily site inspections, identifying potential hazards or areas in need of attention, promoting a safe work environment for all team members.
- Operated variety of power tools and hand tools.
- Removed debris and waste from job sites.
- Followed safety protocols on job sites.
- Followed instructions from construction project managers and supervisors.
Cashier
Speedway Gas Station
01.2000 - 01.2001
- Responsible Cashier proficient in handling money, restocking merchandise and helping customers locate products
- History of keeping work areas clean, neat and professionally arranged
- Good listening skills combined with attentive and detail-oriented nature.
- Maintained a balanced cash drawer, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Assisted customers with inquiries and provided exceptional service, resulting in positive feedback from shoppers.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve sales targets and maintain a clean, well-stocked store environment.
- Handled multiple payment methods securely, minimizing discrepancies and potential losses.
- Resolved customer complaints professionally, leading to improved customer relations and loyalty.
- Exceeded productivity goals through consistent attention to detail and organization during busy shifts.
- Promoted store promotions and incentive programs to increase overall sales revenue.
- Prevented loss by vigilantly monitoring potential theft or fraud situations instore.
Education
GED -
GED Classes at Wooster Oh
03.2005
Skills
- Frequently inspected production area to verify proper equipment operation
- Followed instructions and procedures to complete assigned tasks
- Restocked items on shelves and bins to keep inventory available
- Maintained work areas by cleaning and straightening for maximum productivity and safety
- Identified defective products or machinery and reported to supervisor
- Performed general housekeeping and cleaning tasks
- Operated equipment and machinery safely to prevent accidents
- Loaded, unloaded, and moved material to and from storage and production areas
- Wound Care
- Facility Laundry and Cleaning
- Materials Ordering
- Hair Mat Removal
- Dietary Needs
- Food Supplement Preparation
- Animal Interaction
- Ear Care
- Pet Feeding and Care
- Towel Folding
- Pet Food and Supply Sales
- Pet Waste Removal
- Appointment Scheduling
- Prepare Food
- Supply Unloading and Storage
- Critical Thinking
- Customer Satisfaction
- Basic Animal Care
- Tick Removal
- Undercoat Removal
- Human and Animal Safety
- Brushing and Grooming
- Teeth Cleaning
- Production Operations
- Duty Assignments
- Lockout and Tagout Procedures
- Assembly Line Operations
- Assemble Products
- General Housekeeping
- Conveyor Loading and Unloading
- Workplace Safety
- Organize Supplies
- Compliance Requirements
- Compassionate Care
- First Aid Knowledge
- Record Keeping
- Customer Service
- Attention to Detail
- Time Management
- Grooming Techniques
- Organizational Skills
- Cleaning Protocols
- Problem Solving
- Disease Prevention
- Pet Handling
- Supply Management
Timeline
Animal Care team member
Lil' Paws Hideout LLC
10.2023 - Current
Groomer/Bather
Molly Mae's Dog Salon
09.2022 - 10.2023
Pet Groomer
BB Dog Grooming
11.2014 - 07.2019
Temp to Hire
Surge Staffing
10.2014 - Current
Pet Groomer
Tipple Valley Dog Salon
10.2009 - 10.2014
Cashier
Speedway Gas Station
01.2000 - 01.2001
Laborer Helper
Snelling Personal Service
06.1997 - 10.2009
GED -
GED Classes at Wooster Oh
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