Christina Green
Martinton,WV
Summary
Self-motivated Animal Shelter Volunteer supporting infrastructure for animal rescue and adoption efforts. Committed to promoting humane and caring assistance with animals to promote positive outcomes. Dependable with superior work ethic.
Professional volunteer with over 8 years of experience working with animals of different breeds. Solid understanding of animal care practices, grooming and nutrition needs. Outgoing personality with innate drive to provide superior customer service and excellent care.
Reliable volunteer with demonstrated history of creating bonds with pets and positive relationships with owners. Proficient in basic obedience training and commands. Handles dogs up to 100+ pounds and maintaining good behavior on group walks.
Responsible and dedicated animal care professional with proven abilities in cleaning cages, managing supplies and meeting animal needs by leveraging compassionate nature and love for every creature. Offering excellent time management, multitasking and organizational skills.
Hard-working Caretaker diligent about handling all facets of animal care to promote health and wellness. Feed, water and groom animals on regular schedule, as well as provide exercise and positive attention to boost happiness. Passionate about animal welfare.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Animal Shelter Volunteer
Day Report Center/arc
05.2012 - 08.2016
- Communicated needs and issues to appropriate supervisors for administrative action.
- Removed trash and debris from highways, parks and other public locations.
- Volunteered over 100+ hours with organization helping with all things cats and dogs for free.
- Engaged with others successfully using strong verbal and written communication skills.
- Welcomed customers and answered questions.
- Kept facilities organized, clean and well-maintained to best meet program needs.
- Sorted and distributed food to disadvantaged families, including canned goods and fresh produce.
- Performed daily care, including feeding, watering and cleaning animal enclosures for rescued animals.
- Performed custodial duties, including mopping, sweeping and sterilizing equipment.
- Maintained daily care logs for sheltered animals.
- Observed shelter animals for unusual symptoms indicative of medical or behavioral problems, reporting issues to shelter manager.
- Walked animals in assigned area to complete daily enrichment.
- Helped visitors to select and adopt appropriate animals based upon needs and requirements.
- Stocked delivered animal food and supplies in central supply room.
- Maintained animal shelter, including cleaning and disinfecting kennels, cages, and equipment; wash dishes and laundry; take out garbage; perform custodial duties.Washed towels and bedding, cleaned kennels and litter boxes and mopped floors.
- Pitched in with laundry duties, including washing, drying and folding towels during busy periods, ensuring consistent workflow.
- Removed animal waste from kennels, runs and exercise areas, placing in trash receptacles or in-ground septic systems.
- Treated basic wellness issues such as superficial wounds and called in veterinarian assistance for more complex concerns.
- Collected and documented animal information such as weight, size, physical condition and food intake.
- Consulted with clients about desired cuts and styles for individual animals.
- Administered treatments to sick or injured animals and consulted veterinarians to handle more complex concerns.
- Maintained clean and orderly play yards, kennels and cages.
Education
GED -
GED
Marlinton, WV06.2010
Skills
- Owner screening
- Animal nutrition
- Adoption procedures
- Adoption events
- Animal fostering
- Veterinary support
- Animal care
- Kennel care
- Reliable and trustworthy
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Teambuilding
- Organizational skills
- Active listening
Timeline
Animal Shelter Volunteer
Day Report Center/arc
05.2012 - 08.2016
GED -
GED
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