Caitlyn Witt
Peterborough
Summary
Professional animal care specialist with strong background in animal handling, feeding, and maintaining clean and safe environments. Known for reliability and effective teamwork, adapting readily to changing needs and priorities. Skilled in monitoring animal health, administering medications, and providing compassionate care. Focused on achieving tangible results and enhancing well-being of animals in every role.
Skilled in customer service and tech-savviness, I excelled at Applebee's Grill + Bar by enhancing guest experiences through attentive service and efficient POS operation. My flexibility and ability to maintain high standards of care in fast-paced environments led to significant improvements in workplace efficiency and customer satisfaction.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Kennel Worker
Second Chance Ranch Rescue
10.2021 - Current
- Ensured animal safety with proper handling techniques and adherence to facility guidelines.
- Improved kennel cleanliness by maintaining a strict schedule of sanitation and disinfection procedures.
- Demonstrated compassion toward all animals in our care regardless of breed or background while treating them with respect and dignity.
- Cared for physical and psychological needs of animals with regular walks and playtime.
- Promoted a safe environment for both employees and animals by consistently following established workplace safety protocols.
- Contributed to a positive workplace culture by embracing teamwork, demonstrating flexibility in daily tasks, and supporting colleagues in their responsibilities.
- Followed pet care instructions for dietary needs and medication regimens.
- Trained new staff on kennel maintenance, animal care and feeding protocols.
- Assisted in successful pet adoptions by creating detailed profiles highlighting each animal''s unique personality and needs.
Server
Applebee's Grill + Bar
09.2024 - Current
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Collaborated with team members during busy shifts for efficient workflow and excellent guest experiences.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly attending to their needs and providing personalized service.
- Performed opening and closing duties, ensuring the dining area was prepared for seamless service transitions.
House and Pet Sitter
Myself
02.2021 - Current
- Fed and walked pets, cleaning up after pets indoors and outdoors.
- Managed a variety of household tasks, including mail collection, plant care, trash removal, and light cleaning to maintain a clean living environment for clients'' return.
- Communicated with homeowner via phone or text.
- Fed and watered animals and replaced dirty bedding and litter boxes.
- Improved client satisfaction by providing attentive and personalized house and pet sitting services.
- Built strong relationships with repeat customers based on trustworthiness professionalism exceptional attention detail.
- Promoted a sense of security among clients by consistently being punctual, reliable, responsible, accountable in fulfilling all assigned duties within agreed time frames.
Kennel Worker
Town and Country Pet Boarding
05.2023 - 08.2024
- Ensured animal safety with proper handling techniques and adherence to facility guidelines.
- Cared for physical and psychological needs of animals with regular walks and playtime.
- Promoted a safe environment for both employees and animals by consistently following established workplace safety protocols.
- Organized group play sessions to provide socialization opportunities for compatible dogs in our care.
- Expedited emergency situations by remaining calm under pressure, quickly assessing circumstances, and taking appropriate action as needed.
- Promoted good hygiene in animals by seeing to grooming needs.
- Recorded dogs' intake and output, physical condition and behavior for updated kennel logs.
Food Runner
Dublin Road Taproom and Eatery
08.2021 - 08.2023
- Handled high-pressure situations calmly and professionally during peak hours or unexpected rushes at the restaurant.
- Managed multiple tasks simultaneously, prioritizing duties effectively for maximum productivity.
- Greeted customers and provided outstanding customer service.
- Collaborated with the kitchen staff to ensure accuracy of orders, minimizing order errors and complaints.
- Reduced wait times by efficiently transporting completed orders from the kitchen to the appropriate tables.
- Assisted in training new food runners, improving team efficiency and service quality.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology & Wildlife And Forest Conservation
Castelton University
Castleton, VT05-2026
High School Diploma -
Contoocook Valley Regional Highschool
Peterborough, NH06-2022
Skills
- Customer service
- Comfortable using POS
- Field experience
- Operation of simple field tools
- Patience and perseverance
- Tech-savviness
- Flexibility
Timeline
Server
Applebee's Grill + Bar
09.2024 - Current
Kennel Worker
Town and Country Pet Boarding
05.2023 - 08.2024
Kennel Worker
Second Chance Ranch Rescue
10.2021 - Current
Food Runner
Dublin Road Taproom and Eatery
08.2021 - 08.2023
House and Pet Sitter
Myself
02.2021 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Biology & Wildlife And Forest Conservation
Castelton University
High School Diploma -
Contoocook Valley Regional Highschool
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