Calista Ortega
El Paso
Summary
. Dedicated Dog Trainer committed to helping pet owners safely and humanely control pet behavior. Driven to improve owner and pet relationships by teaching new methods for interacting. Expertly uses positive reinforcement, including clicker-training technique.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dog Trainer
PetSmart Charities
10.2021 - Current
- Instructed owners and dogs on basic obedience commands using different techniques to match dogs' drives for reward.
- Consulted with owners to discuss behavioral concerns and determine final goals.
- Watched dogs for triggers, signs of aggression and pack behaviors to formulate possible solutions.
- Observed dogs in various settings to determine behavioral concerns and problems.
- Evaluated animals to determine temperaments, abilities and aptitude for training.
- Maintained clean, neat, and hazard-free animal areas to protect individual health and wellbeing.
Babysitter
Scott Graves
07.2020 - Current
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Communicated positively with children and guardians.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
- Reassured children when upset providing emotional support and stability.
- Assisted with meal preparation, light housekeeping and laundry to support family with additional chores.
Cashier
Target
08.2020 - 09.2021
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
Server
Applebee's Grill + Bar
06.2019 - 08.2020
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Maintained clean and organized dining areas to uphold restaurant hygiene standards.
- Followed health and safety protocols crucial for maintaining safe and sanitary environments for customers and staff.
- Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals, and walk-in business.
- Answered customers' questions, recommended items, and recorded order information.
Education
High School Diploma -
Eastwood High School
El Paso, TX06.2022
Skills
- Daily Logs
- Treatment Administration
- Store Management
- Obedience Training
- Customer Satisfaction
- Wound Treatment
- Animal Handling
Certification
- Dog Trainer, Petsmart - 2021-Present
- First Aid/CPR Certified
Timeline
Dog Trainer
PetSmart Charities
10.2021 - Current
Cashier
Target
08.2020 - 09.2021
Babysitter
Scott Graves
07.2020 - Current
Server
Applebee's Grill + Bar
06.2019 - 08.2020
High School Diploma -
Eastwood High School
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