David Rodriguez
Orlando,FL
Summary
I am a reliable, punctual, and honest professional with strong organizational skills. Able to communicate effectively, and always showing good judgment.
Hardworking and eager and ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
33
33
years of professional experience
Work History
Professional Pet Sitter
Self-employed
West Babylon, NY
07.2007 - Current
- Gave animals proper attention to promote secure environment in owner's absence.
- Exercised animals regularly with walks and rigorous play activities.
- Communicated professionally with pet owners via phone, email and text.
- Managed pet safety and wellness in owners' absence by securing yard gates and removing items that could make pets sick.
- Helped treat animal skin and eyes with ointments and other medications.
- Coordinated animal training to teach commands, improve behaviors and housebreak personal pets.
- Administered parasite preventive, vitamins and supplements, and treatments for acute conditions.
- Organized picking up and dropping off animals at client locations.
- Kept cages, kennels, play yards and grooming areas neat and clean.
- Followed specific food and water schedules for different animal species.
- Collected animal waste produced on walks and discarded in trash or approved receptacles.
- Followed pet care instructions for dietary needs and medication regimens.
- Monitored animals for behavioral problems and signs of health issues.
- Mixed and administered special food formulas to individual animals based on unique dietary needs.
- Washed, trimmed and brushed animals to maintain good grooming standards.
- Monitored animals for signs of disease, illness or injury and communicated concerns to owners.
- Performed pet intake to gain necessary information concerning health, behaviors, potential allergies and other details to provide complete records and methods of owner contact.
- Carefully clipped nails and trimmed hair around pads and paws, using gentle approach for anxious pets.
- Trained animals in behavioral compliance or other special routines or commands.
- Improved health of pets by advising owners on optimal approaches.
- Met with clients to discuss cut and style preferences prior to caring for animals.
School Bus Driver
Educational Bus Transportation
West Babylon, NY
11.2019 - 12.2021
- Maintained [State] driver's license to enable legal operation of school buses for student transport, field trips and other purposes.
- Adhered to scheduled routes and accomplished timely drop-offs and pick-ups to comply with preset route criteria.
- Transported passengers safely along prescribed routes according to tight schedules.
- Inspected emergency equipment and verified safe working order for student and driver use.
- Communicated information to parents to promote good communication and transparency.
- Obeyed federal, [State] and local traffic laws and regulations to enable safe transportation outcomes for participants.
- Complied with personal grooming and conduct guidelines and regulations to promote high standard of professionalism.
- Assessed bus condition and maintained brakes, wipers, gas levels and cleanliness.
- Drafted and submitted reports detailing trips, fuel, mileage and hours.
- Recorded bus route and made notes for substitute drivers.
Kennel Attendant
Little Shelter
Huntington, NY
01.2001 - 03.2012
- Monitored and maintained food and water of boarded animals according to animal dietary health guidelines.
- Minimized animal injury risk by monitoring behaviors and eliminating safety hazards.
- Mixed and administered special food formulas to individual animals based on unique dietary needs.
- Kept animals clean and free of contaminants to promote optimal health.
- Restocked supplies and rotated items to maintain efficient operations and prevent expiration of perishable goods.
- Maintained animal health and wellbeing by brushing coat, trimming nails, cleaning ears and providing other types of basic care.
- Monitored animal behavior and completed examinations to identify illnesses, injuries or potential diseases.
- Collected animal waste produced on walks and discarded in trash or approved receptacles.
School Bus Driver
South Huntington School District
Huntington, NY
04.2003 - 08.2008
- Maintained [State] driver's license to enable legal operation of school buses for student transport, field trips and other purposes.
- Adhered to scheduled routes and accomplished timely drop-offs and pick-ups to comply with preset route criteria.
- Transported passengers safely along prescribed routes according to tight schedules.
- Inspected emergency equipment and verified safe working order for student and driver use.
- Communicated information to parents to promote good communication and transparency.
- Assisted passengers with disabilities and other physical issues in boarding and exiting bus to promote passenger safety.
- Drove bus along assigned route, picking up students.
- Drafted and submitted reports detailing trips, fuel, mileage and hours.
- Recorded bus route and made notes for substitute drivers.
Education
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Suffolk Community College
Brentwood, NY05.2003
Skills
- Strong and Safe Driving Skills
- Individualized Care Plans
- Medication Administration
- Insulin Injections
- Grooming and Bathing
- Dietary Restrictions
- Animal Safety
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Animal Observations
- Species-Specific Temperament Knowledge
- Breed and Species Knowledge
- Feeding and Watering
- Adaptability and Dependability
- Pet Medication
- Food Supplement Preparation
- Outdoor Activities
- Information Collection and Recording
- Honest and Trustworthy
- Reliable Vehicle
- Doggy Daycare
- Pet Sitting
- Physical Condition Monitoring
- Dietary Needs
- Valid Driver's License
- Animal Quarters Maintenance
- Food Intake Monitoring
- Effective Owner Communication
- Safety Procedures
- Exercise Regimens
- Regular Availability
- Pet Taxi
- Pet Waste Removal
- Nail Treatments
- Attention to Detail
- Human and Animal Safety
- Maintaining Clean Work Areas
Timeline
School Bus Driver
Educational Bus Transportation
11.2019 - 12.2021
Professional Pet Sitter
Self-employed
07.2007 - Current
School Bus Driver
South Huntington School District
04.2003 - 08.2008
Kennel Attendant
Little Shelter
01.2001 - 03.2012
Associate of Arts - Liberal Arts And General Studies
Suffolk Community College
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