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Chris Cunningham

Orem

Summary

Wellness-focused Animal Caretaker with full complement of skills in feeding, grooming and exercising animals. Talented in delivering routine care and specific treatments meeting animals' needs. Organized in maintaining schedules and staying on top of daily checklists and showcasing top-level customer service skills. Demonstrated history of improving salon efficiency while maintaining high standards of cleanliness and animal welfare. Strong commitment to humane handling techniques underpins work ethic.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience
2011
2011
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work History

Professional Dog Groomer/ assistant manager

Stylin pets Salon
Orem
11.2010 - 05.2022
  • I groomed dogs to breed standards and or, how the owners would request on the look they preferred.
  • I was shop manager being to work opening the doors and getting things prepared for the day before clients arrived; closing books at the end of the day, making deposit for the owner as well and training new employees.
  • Watching over employee making sure pets are going home on a timely manner also making sure all animals are safe and cared.

Meat Packer

Walmart
Springville
05.2021 - 07.2021
  • Packaged meat products to ensure quality and freshness for customers.
  • Operated cutting machines to prepare meat for packaging efficiently.
  • Maintained cleanliness of work area following sanitary guidelines consistently.

Veterinary Technician/Kennel Technician

Ribbonwood Animal Hospital
Orem
03.2014 - 12.2018
  • I would be the one to arrive to work first and take care of animals that were being boarded or sick animals that had to stay overnight, walk, feed, give medicine,etc.
  • I also helped assist the doctor with surgeries and making appointments and checking on prior clients, duties also were to give vaccines and enter paperwork in to computer system.

Pizza Delivery Driver

Hungry Howies Pizza & Subs
Orem
08.2014 - 03.2015
  • Delivered pizzas promptly to customers in various locations.
  • Managed cash transactions and processed payments accurately.
  • Ensured vehicle cleanliness and maintenance for safe operation.
  • Coordinated with kitchen staff to confirm order accuracy.
  • Assisted in training new delivery drivers on routes and procedures.
  • Maintained knowledge of local roads and traffic patterns for efficiency.
  • Followed safety protocols during deliveries to ensure secure handling of food items.
  • Delivered pizza to customers in a timely manner while adhering to traffic laws.
  • Carried food in insulated bags to maintain hot or cold temperature.
  • Followed proper sanitation protocols when handling food products on the job.
  • Answered phone calls from customers placing takeout orders.
  • Maintained cleanliness of restaurant dining area, kitchen, and delivery vehicle.
  • Prepared pizzas according to customer specifications.

Gas Station Clerk

Holiday Oil
Lehi
08.2014 - 12.2014
  • Operated cash register and processed customer transactions accurately.
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of store and fuel area.
  • Assisted customers with inquiries about products and services offered.

Open the store in the early morning and also closed nights.

Overnight Supervisor

IBM
Coffeyville
10.2012 - 06.2013
  • Manage a team of 8 people to clean and pick up boxes and work and maintain a box compactor and maintenance on industrial cleaning machines, cleaning spills, on a timely matter, keeping all aisles clear and unjamming conveyor belts while following all safety protocols for Amazon.

Education

General Education Diploma
Coffeyville, KS

Skills

  • Dog grooming
  • Breed standard compliance
  • Animal safety
  • Inventory management
  • Employee training
  • Customer service
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Sanitation practices
  • Team collaboration
  • Time management
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem solving
  • Effective communication
  • Conflict resolution
  • Decision making
  • Record keeping
  • Creative styling
  • Proper bathing techniques
  • Efficient drying methods
  • Canine anatomy
  • Knowledge of breed standards
  • Dog behavior assessment
  • Nail trimming
  • Ear cleaning
  • Breeding
  • Animal health monitoring
  • Analytical skills
  • Weight charting
  • Veterinary care
  • Information collection and recording
  • Treatment administration
  • Injury and illness treatment
  • Supply unloading and storage
  • Multitasking Abilities

Certification

Veterinary Technician Certification

Timeline

Meat Packer

Walmart
05.2021 - 07.2021

Pizza Delivery Driver

Hungry Howies Pizza & Subs
08.2014 - 03.2015

Gas Station Clerk

Holiday Oil
08.2014 - 12.2014

Veterinary Technician/Kennel Technician

Ribbonwood Animal Hospital
03.2014 - 12.2018

Overnight Supervisor

IBM
10.2012 - 06.2013

Professional Dog Groomer/ assistant manager

Stylin pets Salon
11.2010 - 05.2022

General Education Diploma
Chris Cunningham