Erin LeBlanc
Lafayette,Louisiana
Summary
- Patient and personable shelter volunteer focused on developing and maintaining trusting relationships with shy, aggressive and withdrawn animals.
- Skilled volunteer and groomer offering 12 years in animal care. Works hard to create a positive customer experience and provide animals with top-notch care and services.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Dog Groomer
Spoiled Pet Spa And Boutique
Lafayette, Louisiana
03.2018 - 02.2019
- Swept and mopped floors, cleaned kennels and runs and emptied trash.
- Checked animals for injuries prior to and after grooming sessions.
- Bathed and provided other grooming services for domestic pets.
Hostess/Sales Associate
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store
Lafayette, Louisiana
01.2013 - 04.2018
- Maintained adherence to all company protocols.
- Kept work areas clean and neat at all times.
- Provided repeat customers with exceptional care and attention.
- Prioritized and accomplished wide range of tasks each shift.
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor.
- Directed individuals to merchandise locations.
Sales Associate
White House/Black Market
Lafayette, Louisiana
01.2012 - 01.2013
- Prepared merchandise for sales floor.
- Directed individuals to merchandise locations.
- Accepted and processed returns.
- Wrote, negotiated and finalized sales contracts.
- Maintained adherence to all company protocols.
- Monitored entrances, exits and fitting rooms for signs of theft.
- Kept work areas clean and neat at all times.
- Provided repeat customers with exceptional care and attention.
- Prioritized and accomplished wide range of tasks each shift.
Volunteer
Pointe Coupee Animal Shelter
New Roads, Louisiana
03.2007 - 08.2012
- Cleaned kennels, animal holding areas, examination and operating rooms, and animal loading/unloading facilities.
- Captured stray animals, provided housing and care of homeless animals and coordinated adoptions.
- Bathed and provided other grooming services for domestic pets.
- Developed dietary and nutritional plans to reach optimal weight, stimulate healing and increase quality of life.
- Trained and socialized puppies including house training and ending destructive behaviors.
- Groomed dogs and cats by utilizing tools including brushes, combs, shedding aids, and nail clippers.
- Relieved boredom and stress of living in a shelter environment by walking, playing and tending to dogs. Recorded activity and noted any unusual behavior or medical issues.
- Provided emergency first aid to animals as needed.
Veterinary Technician
False River Veterinary Clinic
New Roads, Louisiana
08.2009 - 09.2009
- Maintained accurate pharmacy records and controlled drug, fecal, and heart worm test logs.
- Educated caregivers and guardians on animal care, nutrition, medical conditions and disease management.
- Positioned animals for diagnostic imaging such as x-rays.
- Interviewed clients to determine reason for visit and documented concerns.
- Assisted veterinarian during medical and surgical procedures.
- Educated caregivers and guardians on animal care, nutrition, medical conditions and disease management.
- Cleaned kennels, animal holding areas, examination and operating rooms, and animal loading/unloading facilities.
- Bathed domestic pets.
- Relieved boredom and stress of living in a shelter environment by walking, playing and tending to dogs. Recorded activity and noted any unusual behavior or medical issues.
- Restrained animals for testing.
Education
High School Diploma - undefined
False River Academy
New Roads, Louisiana2009
Skills
- Responsible
- Compassionate
- Quick learner
- Positive reward based training
- Obedience training
- Dog Training
- Veterinary office administration
- Oral and topical medication administration
- Ear sample collection
References
- Ms. Carol Vincent - Supervisor @ Pointe Coupee Animal Shelter (225)718-1114
- Jacey Simon - Former Supervisor @ Spoiled Pet Spa and Boutique (337)319-7463
- Jude Simon - Former Supervisor @ Spoiled Pet Spa and Boutique ( 337)319-7463
- Toya Lange - Co-worker @Spoiled Pet Spa and Boutique (337)412-0916
Timeline
Dog Groomer
Spoiled Pet Spa And Boutique
03.2018 - 02.2019
Hostess/Sales Associate
Cracker Barrel Old Country Store
01.2013 - 04.2018
Sales Associate
White House/Black Market
01.2012 - 01.2013
Veterinary Technician
False River Veterinary Clinic
08.2009 - 09.2009
Volunteer
Pointe Coupee Animal Shelter
03.2007 - 08.2012
High School Diploma - undefined
False River Academy
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