Dane Ahrens
Ankeny,Iowa
Summary
Dedicated professional with a proven track record at 4 Paws Unleashed. Recognized multiple times as Employee of the Month for exceptional problem-solving and customer service skills. Excelled in creating efficient workspaces and fostering animal welfare. Known for a friendly demeanor and the ability to handle physically demanding tasks, consistently delivering beyond expectations. Have completed a two year degree in Liberal Arts and Science, and in the future want to pursue a 4 year or more degree in genetics. Before pursuing that, would like to gain some more work experience. Am extremely passionate about science and often read about scientific topics. Would love the opportunity to bring that passion into this position.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Pet Boarding and Daycare Associate
4 Paws Unleashed
06.2022 - Current
- Keep dogs safe at daycare.
- Feed animals.
- Administer medications.
- Monitor animal health.
- Walk and play with dogs.
- Clean facilities.
- Maintain exemplary attendance.
- Run and maintain kennel rooms.
- Use outside of the box thinking to solve unique/ current or ongoing problems.
- Use creative thinking to improve upon strategies relating to cleaning, daycare, kennel rooms, etc.
- Creating a more efficient work place.
- Received employee of the month recognition multiple times.
Sales/Dairy Associate
Fareway
05.2017 - 08.2019
- Bagged groceries.
- Answered customer merchandise questions and located specific items to enable customer purchase.
- Helped deliver groceries to cars.
- Stocked dairy products.
- Cleaned facilities.
- Had exemplary attendance.
- Made pleasant conversation with customers.
Education
Associate of Science - Liberal Arts And Sciences
DMACC
Ankeny, IA08-2023
High School Diploma -
Ankeny Centennial High School
Ankeny, IA05.2019
Skills
- Solving problems logically
- Solving problems creatively
- Good customer service skills
- Friendly demeanor
- Can lift heavy things
- Good with animals
- Responsible
- Good at following instructions
- Passion for science
References
References available upon request
Timeline
Pet Boarding and Daycare Associate
4 Paws Unleashed
06.2022 - Current
Sales/Dairy Associate
Fareway
05.2017 - 08.2019
Associate of Science - Liberal Arts And Sciences
DMACC
High School Diploma -
Ankeny Centennial High School
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