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De'Jah Tate

Animal Care
Baltimore,MD

Summary

Animal Caretaker with history of delivering exceptional care to animals in various settings. Passionately promotes health and optimal wellness by providing quality support. Careful to observe animals and communicate concerns to help optimize care. Reliable and punctual Animal Care team member with proven skills cleaning animal areas, coordinating inventory and managing animal needs with care and compassion. Highly organized and hardworking with good communication and multitasking abilities.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Animal Caretaker

Paws Inn & Suits
06.2024 - 07.2024
  • Monitored animal health to quickly recognize signs of illness and injury, seeking necessary medical attention.
  • Cleaned over 50 animal enclosures maintain clean living spaces for pets and prevent spread of disease.
  • Protected animals from care errors by maintaining clear and secure tags.
  • Fed and watered more than 60 animals to provide necessary nutrients and keep pets healthy.
  • Minimized animal injury risk by monitoring behaviors and eliminating safety hazards.
  • Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
  • Provided enrichment activities to improve physical and psychological well-being of pets and prevent boredom.
  • Prepared special diets for animals to accommodate specific health conditions and species-specific needs.
  • Kept animals clean and free of contaminants to promote optimal health.
  • Maintained equipment and facility to keep animal care environment and tools in good working order.
  • Educated multiple curious or concerned visitors about responsible pet ownership practices during guided tours of facility or community outreach events.
  • Provided compassionate care for animals at all stages of life, including end-of-life situations where euthanasia was deemed necessary for humane reasons.
  • Provided daily nutrition to animals by preparing and distributing appropriate food portions according to species-specific needs.
  • Monitored animal behavior closely, identifying signs of stress or illness and reporting concerns to veterinary staff in timely manner.
  • Cleaned animal enclosures maintain clean living spaces for pets and prevent spread of disease
  • Protected animals from care errors by maintaining clear and secure tags
  • Fed and watered animals to provide necessary nutrients and keep pets healthy
  • Minimized animal injury risk by monitoring behaviors and eliminating safety hazards
  • Provided enrichment activities to improve physical and psychological well-being of pets and prevent boredom
  • Prepared special diets for animals to accommodate specific health conditions and species-specific needs
  • Kept animals clean and free of contaminants to promote optimal health
  • Maintained equipment and facility to keep animal care environment and tools in good working order
  • Assisted with capture and restraint of various animal species during medical examinations or treatment sessions as needed

Backroom Associate

Walmart Supercenter
10.2023 - 12.2023
    • Developed and maintained successful working relationships with colleagues.
    • Assisted with merchandise stocking and replenishment in backroom and on sales floor.
    • Verified safe and secure storage of merchandise and supplies.
    • Followed proper procedures for item receipt, storage and inventory control.
    • Unloaded incoming shipments, verified accuracy of orders, and restocked items in backroom.
    • Utilized forklifts and pallet jacks to safely transport materials and merchandise through warehouse.
    • Kept work areas neat, clean and free from debris.
    • Maintained tidy and clean work areas to promote optimal productivity and safety standards.
    • Stocked designated items on shelves, end caps and displays.
    • Kept aisles clear and clean while restocking to prevent accidents and enable others to easily pass by.
    • Oversaw warehouse staff and maintained efficiency in fast-paced environment.
    • Interacted with guests in friendly and knowledgeable way.
    • Operated equipment such as pallet jacks and hand trucks to move heavy boxes.
    • Stocked warehouse efficiently by comparing item numbers with storage locations.
    • Stocked shelves to match planogram images and instructions.
    • Moved cardboard, plastic ties, and other debris from unboxing to trash.

Warehouse Package Handler

Fed Ex Ground
09.2017 - 02.2018
  • Assembled, sealed, and loaded packages into correct trucks.
  • Removed jams and unblocked conveyor system to maintain flow of goods.
  • Used hand-held scanners and physical logs to accurately track item movements.
  • Followed verbal and written instructions to properly move and ship products.
  • Enhanced warehouse efficiency by streamlining package sorting and labeling processes
  • Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills in addressing any packaging or shipping issues that arose during daily operations
  • Multitasked effectively under pressure, consistently meeting deadlines without compromising quality or safety standards
  • Contributed to achieving company safety goals through diligent adherence to safety protocols and guidelines
  • Reduced damaged goods by implementing proper handling techniques and providing training to team members
  • Adhered to company quality standards when inspecting packages for damage or defects, taking corrective action when necessary
  • Streamlined workflows by proactively identifying areas for improvement in packaging process, often presenting suggestions to supervisors for consideration

Education

Associate of Arts - General Studies

Northwest Community College
Senatobia, MS
02.2023 - 05.2024

High School Diploma -

Olive Branch High School
Olive Branch, MS
08.2016 - 05.2020

Skills

Pet handling

Exercising and playing

Basic maintenance

Nutritious Feeding

Creativity and Innovation

Animal Care

Medication Administration

Physical Fitness

Patience and Tolerance

Cleaning Protocols

Behavior Analysis

Pet handling

Timeline

Animal Caretaker

Paws Inn & Suits
06.2024 - 07.2024

Backroom Associate

Walmart Supercenter
10.2023 - 12.2023

Associate of Arts - General Studies

Northwest Community College
02.2023 - 05.2024

Warehouse Package Handler

Fed Ex Ground
09.2017 - 02.2018

High School Diploma -

Olive Branch High School
08.2016 - 05.2020
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