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Dylan Jones

Dylan Jones

Smithfield,RI

Summary

Extensive knowledge in animal husbandry, leadership, training, and educating. Long time passion for animals and nature with the goal of educating people and helping bring awareness to species and ecosystem conservation.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Store Leader

PetSmart
06.2024 - Current
  • Managed team workload to reach production targets and company expectations.
  • Created staff schedules, approved requested time off and updated reports.
  • Built relationships with team members to encourage willingness to address concerns and issues.
  • Mentored employees to help improve skills and enable team members to become peak performers on job.
  • Supervised associates by providing direction and instruction for various tasks.
  • Conducted thorough interviews and hired new members.

Reptile Breeder

Galactic Reptiles
09.2020 - Current

Galactic Reptiles is my personal hobby/small business of reptile breeding and selling. This includes, but is not limited to:

  • Keeping various species of reptiles in high quality care, and tending to their needs.
  • Monitoring reptiles health and keeping records of their weight.
  • Communicating with customers both in-person and online about proper husbandry.
  • Pairing reptiles ethically, taking into account genetic lineages, and traits being passed down.

Customer Engagement Leader

PetSmart
11.2021 - 06.2024
  • Maintained our fish system through routine cleanings and water testings to ensure all parameters were safe and stable for the fish in our care.
  • Provided information to customers about proper animal husbandry and educating about basic care of animals in our care.
  • Delegated and trained team on proper care for animals in our care.
  • Medicated animals as needed, and trained staff on how to identify various illnesses across species.
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of specialty/exotic animals and supplies pertaining to them.
  • Held monthly meetings with staff to go over expectations for department and development.

Dog Daycare Floor Worker

Friends of Toto
07.2018 - 03.2020
  • Supervising dog groups.
  • Preparing boarding rooms for dogs.
  • Bathing and cleaning up after dogs.
  • Feeding and administering medication to dogs.
  • Providing dogs with a safe and fun area to play.
  • Communicating with other coworkers when rotating dog groups.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Marine Biology And Aquaculture Sustainability

Unity Environmental University
Unity, ME
06-2025

General Studies - Environmental Pathway

Community College of Rhode Island
05.2021

Skills

  • Dedicated
  • Hardworking
  • Reliable
  • Time Oriented
  • Compassionate
  • Determined
  • Team Developer
  • Hands-On
  • Great with animals
  • Problem Solving
  • Can lift heavy objects
  • Can navigate through stressful situations

Certificates Awards

  • Reached Dean's List while at Unity Environmental University
  • High Honors, 09/2019 - 05/2021, Graduated CCRI with High Honors
  • Achieved Honor Roll Designation Throughout High School
  • Certified in Dog CPR


Timeline

Assistant Store Leader

PetSmart
06.2024 - Current

Customer Engagement Leader

PetSmart
11.2021 - 06.2024

Reptile Breeder

Galactic Reptiles
09.2020 - Current

Dog Daycare Floor Worker

Friends of Toto
07.2018 - 03.2020

Bachelor of Science - Marine Biology And Aquaculture Sustainability

Unity Environmental University

General Studies - Environmental Pathway

Community College of Rhode Island
Dylan Jones