Carmen Caraway
Murrieta,CA
Summary
Responsible Animal Caretaker skilled in bathing, grooming and general animal welfare management. Promotes good health with fun, safe and clean environments. Dependably carries out instructions and stays current on schedules. Comfortable with handling dogs of all breeds and sizes. Committed to well-being of dogs and peace of mind of owners. Devoted to keeping animal environments safe, secure and clean. Background includes working in residential and business environments to handle different animal needs. Smoothly coordinate food, medication and housekeeping schedules to maintain optimal animal health.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Rover Pet Sitter
Rover.com
Portland, OR
11.2019 - Current
- Coordinated animal training to teach commands, improve behaviors and housebreak personal pets.
- Helped treat animal skin and eyes with ointments and other medications.
- Exercised animals regularly with walks and rigorous play activities.
- Gave animals proper attention to promote secure environment in owner's absence.
- Communicated professionally with pet owners via phone, email and text.
- Administered parasite preventive, vitamins and supplements, and treatments for acute conditions.
- Coordinated schedules to optimize care for multiple pets and team members each day.
- Managed pet safety and wellness in owners' absence by securing yard gates and removing items that could make pets sick.
- Walked pets outside throughout each shift to prevent accidents in group play areas and on bedding.
- Contributed to client retention by consistently providing outstanding customer service to both clients and pets.
- Over 15 exceedingly positive reviews on Rover profile.
- Maintained and updated daily log of time spent with dogs for calculating payments, itemizing activities and services provided.
- Washed, trimmed and brushed animals to maintain good grooming standards.
- Mixed and administered special food formulas to individual animals based on unique dietary needs.
Cryptologic Technician (Technical)
US Navy
San Diego, CA
11.2013 - 11.2019
- Safeguarded communications by providing consistent device and network security.
- Tested equipment, networks and servers for signal strength and security vulnerabilities using specialized equipment.
- Logged information for reporting purposes.
- Maintained strict confidentiality of information.
- Worked weekends and long hours in deployed locations for 18 months to complete obligations and taskings.
- Oversaw utilities manual records to perform stock control and accounting duties.
- Coordinated with unit leadership and direct superiors for taskings and managed subordinates to execute.
- Worked in dirty and uncomfortable conditions, sometimes in dangerous, deployed locations.
- Advised on operations, intelligence and risk assessments in daily briefings.
- Responded to and assisted in medical emergencies.
- Reloaded and resupplied weapons systems to maintain preparedness against enemy threats.
- Upheld code of conduct and maintained professionalism in stressful situations.
- Maintained required level of proficiency in use of firearms.
Dog Playroom Attendant
Dogtopia
Temecula, CA
01.2013 - 11.2013
- Set and enforced rules to maintain dogs safety and created welcoming, caring environments for all dogs.
- Cared for puppies and seniors in nurturing and age-appropriate ways.
- Kept areas clean, organized and stocked, and sanitized surfaces and toys.
- Created safe and engaging environment for groups of diverse dogs with various backgrounds.
- Clipped nails, expressed glands, and washed dogs of all furs and sizes.
- Supported optimal animal health and comfort with frequent bedding changes.
- Managed pet safety and wellness in owners' absence by securing yard gates and removing items that could make pets sick.
- Gave animals proper attention to promote secure environment in owner's absence.
- Coordinated schedules to optimize care for multiple pets and team members each day.
- Walked pets outside throughout each shift to prevent accidents in group play areas and on bedding.
- Followed pet care instructions for dietary needs and medication regimens.
- Worked with more than 10+ animals each day to provide skilled bathing and grooming services.
Education
High School Diploma -
Great Oak High School
Temecula, CA05.2012
Skills
- Animal Exercising
- Information Collection and Recording
- Decision Making
- Food Intake Monitoring
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Animal Observations
- Food Supplement Preparation
- Human and Animal Safety
- Medication Administration
- Dependable and Responsible
- Meal Preparation
Timeline
Rover Pet Sitter
Rover.com
11.2019 - Current
Cryptologic Technician (Technical)
US Navy
11.2013 - 11.2019
Dog Playroom Attendant
Dogtopia
01.2013 - 11.2013
High School Diploma -
Great Oak High School
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