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Emma Gutierrez

Dime Box,TX

Summary

Dynamic professional with extensive experience in animal care and customer service, notably with the animals at Down Home Ranch. Proven ability to enhance animal welfare through effective feeding protocols and sanitation procedures. Adept at fostering strong relationships, utilizing exceptional communication skills to support diverse needs while ensuring safety and compliance in all tasks. Diligent and hardworking professional dedicated to giving optimal animal care and support. Builds positive relationships with owners and trust with animals. Knowledgeable about grooming, exercise and basic care. Motivated professional skilled in caring for various animals. Recognized for expertly monitoring conditions, maintaining cleanliness, and documenting daily activities. Offers in-depth knowledge of basic medical issues and conditions paired with outstanding physical stamina. Devoted professional with deep love of animals and readiness to take on any care assignments. Protects animals and guests from undue risks with careful management of animal spaces and behaviors. Team-oriented professional always ready to handle everything from administrative to facilities maintenance in tasks in support of animal care needs.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Animal Caretaker

Small Business
Dime Box, TX
01.2025 - 03.2025
  • Ensures that all safety protocols are followed while handling animals in order to prevent accidents or injuries to staff or visitors.
  • Followed precise feeding instructions and schedules for animals under care.
  • Maintained clean and orderly play yards, kennels and cages.
  • Played with dogs and cats to maintain socialization and reduce stress.
  • Cleans and maintains animal living areas, including cages and tanks, using appropriate cleaning materials.
  • Observes animals to detect signs of pain or distress and reports any problems to the supervisor immediately.
  • Socialized animals to prepare for adoption.
  • Prepared food to meet needs of animals under care with appropriate meals.
  • Cleaned and sanitized equipment and surfaces to protect animal and staff health.
  • Set boundaries through disciplinary teaching and treat training.
  • Performs minor medical treatments such as wound care, administering medication, bandaging wounds as instructed by a veterinarian or supervisor.
  • Assisted with grooming tasks such as bathing, brushing, and nail trimming.
  • Followed consistent safety procedures, maintained visible animal identification and checked tags to minimize care errors.
  • Attends veterinary appointments with assigned animals when needed.
  • Maintains inventory of food items and supplies needed for the care of the animals.

Sales Associate

1844 Liquor Store
Brenham, TX
01.2024 - 07.2024
  • As a liquor store sales associate, I helped customers find and purchase alcoholic beverages
  • I offer recommendations, answer questions about products, and handle transactions
  • I also restock shelves, maintain store cleanliness, and ensure compliance with legal regulations
  • As well as educate new customers about allocated bottles
  • Also guiding familiar customers with our selection
  • Greet them with a warm smile and a friendly hello when they enter the store
  • Be attentive and listen to their needs and preferences
  • Offer assistance and recommendations based on their tastes
  • Be patient and helpful, especially if they have questions or need guidance
  • Maintain a positive and approachable attitude throughout their shopping experience

Retail Sales Associate

Ballad of the bird dog
Brenham, TX
11.2023 - 06.2024
  • Greet and assist customers with their shopping needs
  • Maintain store cleanliness and organization
  • Handle transactions and operate the cash register
  • Restock shelves and manage inventory
  • Provide excellent customer service and resolve any issues
  • Collaborate with team members to achieve sales
  • In addition, I also helped with shipping and handling wholesale orders
  • I would prepare and package products for shipment, coordinate with logistics providers, and make sure that wholesale orders were delivered on time

Summer Camp Assistant

LCRA Parks
Cedar Creek, TX
06.2023 - 09.2023
  • Assist in set up and breakdown of daily programs
  • Responsible for supervising day camp groups
  • Ensures and prioritizes the safety and needs of the campers
  • Implements camp curriculum and programs
  • Ensures the camp's activities and programs are run smoothly and efficiently
  • Assists summer camp staff with programs and activities
  • Serves as a positive leader for campers while providing a fun and enriching experience for youth
  • Serves as an example for campers and others in punctuality, sportsmanship, teamwork, conservation and respect for nature
  • Respects each camper for their individuality while creating a culture of community, understanding and appreciation of nature through communication and teamwork
  • Communicates effectively with parents or guardians
  • Keeps recreation equipment such as rafts, kayaks, and climbing equipment clean and operational
  • Operate camps in accordance with Texas Department of State Health Services and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention guidelines

Day Program Specialist

Down Home Ranch
Elgin, TX
06.2021 - 03.2022
  • I previously was a Program Specialist at DHR
  • I worked in Day Program assisting and helping each Rancher use all their abilities to their full potential to reach every goal they have set
  • I take pride in working with every single one to help them achieve what they really want
  • Helping obtain employment off and on ranch
  • Activities enjoyed by ranchers
  • Classes to further education
  • Health activities such as the gym or healthy snack class
  • Art activities
  • Administer medicine
  • Emotional support

Direct Support Professional

D&S Community Services
Bastrop, TX
11.2020 - 03.2021
  • I was a direct support professional at D&S community services
  • I looked after and performed necessary duties for my consumers, such as assisting with daily chores and fun activities encouraging their full potential
  • I love creating special bonds with these individuals who have the ability to excel with some help of direct support professionals as well as other staffing members who keep engaging!
  • Assist with scheduled meds
  • Assist with personal hygiene routines
  • Assist with all scheduled meal preps
  • Assist with each individuals needs/tasks/interests
  • Housekeeping

Babysitter

Dime Box, TX
01.2017 - 12.2019
  • I have watched over wonderful children and I have built incredible bonds with the children I provided care for
  • Being able to provide a healthy nurturing environment for these kids over the course of years has been a great accomplishment
  • Cared for children aged newborn to 10 years
  • Supervised and ensured children's safety
  • Provided a welcoming, child-friendly environment, which encouraged social and emotional development
  • Helped children with learning skills and basic manners
  • Prepared nutritious snacks
  • Helped children with bath time
  • Bottle fed infants
  • Play time with the children's specific interests
  • Monitored early childhood health and emotional needs

Education

High school or equivalent -

Dime Box School
Dime Box, TX
05.2018

Some College (No Degree) - Veterinary Assistant

The University of Montana
Missoula, MT

Skills

  • Child Care
  • Organizational Skills
  • Computer Skills
  • Communications
  • Microsoft Office
  • Mathematics
  • Serving Experience
  • Babysitting
  • Basic Math
  • Home Care
  • Developmental Disabilities Experience
  • Meal Preparation
  • Medication Administration
  • Food Preparation
  • Cleaning Experience
  • Autism Experience
  • Caregiving
  • Special Education
  • Teaching
  • Personal Assistant Experience
  • Customer service
  • Sales
  • Communication skills
  • Animal handling
  • Feeding protocols
  • Cage maintenance
  • Sanitation procedures
  • Inventory management
  • Emotional support
  • Conflict resolution
  • Health and safety
  • Effective communication
  • Supply management
  • Animal care
  • Pet handling
  • Kennel disinfection
  • Basic maintenance

Certification

  • CPR Certification, 06/01/23 to 06/01/25
  • Youth Protection Training, 06/01/23 to 06/01/25
  • First Aid Certification
  • Driver's License

Personal Information

Willing To Relocate: Anywhere

Timeline

Animal Caretaker

Small Business
01.2025 - 03.2025

Sales Associate

1844 Liquor Store
01.2024 - 07.2024

Retail Sales Associate

Ballad of the bird dog
11.2023 - 06.2024

Summer Camp Assistant

LCRA Parks
06.2023 - 09.2023

Day Program Specialist

Down Home Ranch
06.2021 - 03.2022

Direct Support Professional

D&S Community Services
11.2020 - 03.2021

Babysitter

01.2017 - 12.2019

High school or equivalent -

Dime Box School

Some College (No Degree) - Veterinary Assistant

The University of Montana

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