Charlie Pignataro
Sussex,NJ
Summary
Committed job seeker with a history of meeting company needs with consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
1
1
year of post-secondary education
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Kennel Assistant
The Seeing Eye
Morristown, NJ
11.2023 - Current
- Monitored health and behavior of dogs to ensure safety and well-being.
- Collaborated with staff to implement care protocols for individual dogs.
- Administered medications to animals with meals or treats.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of kennel facilities and equipment.
- Ensured cleanliness by consistently overseeing laundry, sweeping, and disinfection processes.
- Sanitized floors and other surfaces to provide a sterile environment.
- Sprayed down and applied cleaning solutions to animal cages to remove waste and dirt.
- Collected and documented animal weight, size, physical condition and food intake.
- Documented daily activities and observations in kennel logs accurately.
- Assisted with training new employees on proper animal handling procedures.
- Managed inventory of food supplies, bedding materials, toys, medication supplies.
- Treated superficial wounds and called in veterinary assistance for more complex concerns.
- Followed consistent safety procedures, maintained visible animal identification and checked tags to minimize care errors.
- Inspected kennels regularly for signs of damage or pest infestation issues.
- Ensured facility was properly maintained by performing minor repairs such as replacing broken locks or fixing broken hoses.
- Enforced safety protocols within the facility such as wearing protective gear while handling certain types of animals.
- Engaged with visitors to promote understanding of guide dog programs.
- Developed positive relationships with clients through effective communication skills.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
Professional Dog Groomer
Clip Shoppe Groom & Board
Newfoundland, New Jersey
07.2021 - 10.2023
- Managed kennel facilities and supervised students in grooming techniques
- Managed scheduling for grooming appointments to optimize daily workflow.
- Maintained hygiene standards, ensuring safety and cleanliness
- Maintained grooming tools and equipment to ensure safe, effective use.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline operations and improve efficiency.
- Adhered to all local laws related to animal welfare and safety regulations.
- Managed financial transactions including receiving payments from customers.
Education
Professional Dog Groomer - Dog Grooming
Clip Shoppe
Newfoundland, NJ 06.2021 - 04.2022
Walkill Valley Regional
Hamburg, NJSkills
- Specimen collection
- Injury and illness treatment
- Sanitation protocols
- Facility maintenance
- Safety compliance
- Inventory management
- Record keeping
- Time management
- Workflow optimization
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Team collaboration
- Effective communication
- Dependability
- Multitasking
- Integrity
- Supply unloading and storage
- Injury and illness treatment
- Time management
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Kennel Assistant
The Seeing Eye
11.2023 - Current
Professional Dog Groomer
Clip Shoppe Groom & Board
07.2021 - 10.2023
Professional Dog Groomer - Dog Grooming
Clip Shoppe
06.2021 - 04.2022
Walkill Valley Regional