Caroline Gabel
West Milford,NJ
Summary
Hardworking employee with customer service, multitasking, and time management abilities. Devoted to giving every customer and pet a positive and memorable experience. Some of my strengths include patience with animals, physical stamina for labor-intensive tasks, and ability to adhere to strict animal welfare standards. Previous work has demonstrated positive impact in optimal animal welfare conditions.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
2026
2026
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Livestock Hand
Home Employed
West Milford, NJ
05.2018 - 06.2025
- Cleaned stalls and pens to maintain a hygienic environment for the livestock.
- Kept accurate records of animal weights, health histories and performance data.
- Identified sick animals in need of medical attention; administered first aid when required.
- Maintained and monitored livestock health, feeding schedules and shelter conditions.
- Assisted in loading and unloading of livestock at sale barns or other facilities.
- Provided daily feedings and waterings for all animals in care.
- Operated tractors, trucks and other farm machinery when necessary.
- Observed animals for signs of illness or injury, reported any changes to supervisor.
- Recorded daily activities including animal births, deaths, feedings and treatments in logbook entries.
- Performed daily feeding and watering and cleaned animal enclosures for rescued animals.
- Cleaned stalls, pens and equipment using water hoses or pumps.
Barista
The Vreeland Store
West Milford, NJ
08.2022 - 03.2025
- Operated cash registers to process customer payments.
- Maintained a clean work environment by wiping down counters, washing dishes, and cleaning floors.
- Organized workstations efficiently so that tasks could be completed quickly during peak hours.
- Followed safety procedures while operating machinery such as grinders and espresso machines.
- Labeled containers of milk for use in coffee drinks according to expiration dates.
- Trained new baristas on company policies and procedures regarding food handling safety standards.
- Assisted in the preparation of baked goods including muffins, cookies, scones, cakes.
- Greeted customers and took orders for coffee drinks, food items, and other beverages.
- Adhered to health department regulations concerning sanitation standards.
- Memorized recipes for specialty coffee beverages and seasonal offerings.
- Greeted and communicated with customers to take beverage orders and offer recommendations based on taste preferences.
- Ensured compliance with health and safety regulations, including proper food handling and cleanliness standards.
- Prepared and served coffee, espresso drinks, blended coffees and teas.
- Engaged with customers on social media platforms, responding to inquiries and promoting special offers.
- Described menu items to customers and suggested products based on stated preferences.
- Developed and maintained relationships with regular customers, recognizing preferences and anticipating needs.
- Managed morning rush of customers daily with efficient, levelheaded customer service.
- Kept up-to-date records of sales transactions using point-of-sale systems.
- Monitored inventory levels of supplies and restocked when necessary.
- Provided excellent customer service by responding to inquiries quickly and professionally.
- Created promotional displays for advertising special events or promotions at the cafe.
Education
West Milford High School
West Milford, NJSkills
- Customer service
- Animal husbandry
- Feed management
- First aid administration
- Safety compliance
- Team collaboration
- Inventory management
- Effective communication
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Task prioritization
- Veterinary assistance
- Animal handling expertise
- Feeding strategies
- Animal identification methods
- Animal welfare
College experience
- As I just graduated high school I plan on studying animal biology at Pccc for 2 years and then animal rehabilitation at Delaware Valley for the last 2 years. It would be an amazing opportunity to be able to learn and take care of as many animals as I can so I could carry that knowledge with me through my college experience.
Timeline
Barista
The Vreeland Store
08.2022 - 03.2025
Livestock Hand
Home Employed
05.2018 - 06.2025
West Milford High School