Cody Heustis
Buffalo,WY
Summary
Dedicated animal care professional with expertise in animal welfare management, honed at St Francis Animal Shelter. Proven ability to maintain high sanitation standards and ensure animal health through vigilant observation. Known for dependable teamwork and exceptional customer service, fostering positive relationships with both animals and clients.
Professional caretaker with hands-on experience in animal welfare and husbandry. Strong focus on maintaining animal health, safety, and wellbeing through effective care routines and medical attention. Known for excellent teamwork and adaptability in dynamic environments. Proficient in animal behavior observation, feeding, grooming, and habitat maintenance. Dependable and results-driven with passion for nurturing and supporting animal life.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Animal Caretaker
St Francis Animal Shelter
04.2025 - Current
- Fed and watered animals to provide necessary nutrients and keep pets healthy.
- Provided daily nutrition to animals by preparing and distributing appropriate food portions according to species-specific needs.
- Maintained clean and safe living environments for animals by regularly cleaning enclosures and providing proper bedding materials.
- Cleaned animal enclosures maintain clean living spaces for pets and prevent spread of disease.
- Maintained equipment and facility to keep animal care environment and tools in good working order.
- Monitored animal health to quickly recognize signs of illness and injury, seeking necessary medical attention.
- Collaborated effectively with fellow caretakers and support staff to ensure comprehensive care for all animals within the facility.
- Prepared special diets for animals to accommodate specific health conditions and species-specific needs.
Bartender
Buffalo Wild Wings
07.2019 - 12.2024
- Served high customer volumes during special events, nights, and weekends.
- Managed cash handling duties responsibly, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Performed opening and closing duties, printing sales reports, setting up for incoming shift, preparing cash drawers, and taking inventory.
- Efficiently opened or closed the bar according to established procedures, ensuring preparedness for each shift.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.
- Kept bar presentable and well-stocked to meet customer needs.
- Increased customer satisfaction by providing excellent service and crafting high-quality cocktails.
Server
Rock Bottom Brewery
07.2018 - 07.2019
- Demonstrated strong multitasking skills by managing multiple tables simultaneously without compromising service quality.
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Collaborated with team members during busy shifts for efficient workflow and excellent guest experiences.
Server
Red Robin
01.2013 - 06.2018
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by promptly attending to their needs and providing personalized service.
- Performed opening and closing duties, ensuring the dining area was prepared for seamless service transitions.
Animal Caretaker
VCA Animal Hospital
01.2006 - 01.2008
- Kept animals clean and free of contaminants to promote optimal health.
- Conducted regular health checks on animals under care, noting any changes in appearance or behavior that could indicate potential issues.
- Handled a variety of different species safely and confidently during routine care tasks such as feeding, grooming, medication administration, and enclosure maintenance.
- Improved shelter cleanliness with thorough daily cleaning and maintenance routines.
Veterinary Intern
Dr Shawn at Castle Rock Vet
01.2004 - 01.2006
- Contributed consistently towards maintaining high standards of cleanliness throughout the clinic premises.
- Contributed to a positive work environment through effective teamwork and collaboration with colleagues.
- Collaborated on treatment plans, ensuring optimal care for patients based on individual needs.
Education
Frontier High Schoo
Elizabeth, COSkills
- Animal care expertise
- Animal welfare management
- Effective patience
- Sanitation procedures
- Enclosure maintenance
- Animal handling
- Honest and dependable
- Human and animal safety
- Dependable and responsible
- Customer service
- Customer communication
- Animal observations
Timeline
Animal Caretaker
St Francis Animal Shelter
04.2025 - Current
Bartender
Buffalo Wild Wings
07.2019 - 12.2024
Server
Rock Bottom Brewery
07.2018 - 07.2019
Server
Red Robin
01.2013 - 06.2018
Animal Caretaker
VCA Animal Hospital
01.2006 - 01.2008
Veterinary Intern
Dr Shawn at Castle Rock Vet
01.2004 - 01.2006
Frontier High Schoo
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