Evan Perry
Palmer
Summary
At Williams Reindeer Farm, I honed my expertise in animal care and customer service, significantly reducing animal injury risks and elevating customer loyalty. Skilled in both espresso machine operation and compassionate communication, I led teams to enhance operational efficiency and foster a positive environment. My approach blends problem-solving with emotional intelligence, driving improvements in safety and customer satisfaction.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Animal Care Specialist, Barista, Chef, Clerk, Lead
Williams Reindeer Farm
10.2023 - 01.2025
- Minimized animal injury risk by monitoring behaviors and eliminating safety hazards.
- 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.
- Fed and watered animals to provide necessary nutrients and keep pets healthy.
- Washed, trimmed, and brushed animals to maintain good grooming standards.
- Trained animals in behavioral compliance or other special routines or commands.
- Educated visitors and staff on proper animal care and handling.
- Pleasantly interacted with customers during hectic periods to promote fun, positive environment.
- Maintained and operated espresso machines, blenders, commercial coffee brewers, coffee pots, and other equipment.
- Trained new team members with positive reinforcement and respectful, encouraging coaching.
- Cleaned counters, machines, utensils, and seating areas daily.
- Maintained regular and consistent attendance and punctuality.
- Controlled line and crowd with quick, efficient service.
- Elevated customer loyalty by using strong communication abilities.
- Restocked display cases with attractive arrangements to promote specialty food items.
- Oversaw grill, stove, and oven, and cleaned equipment after every shift.
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Handled cash with high accuracy and took care to check bills for fraud.
- Conducted inventory counts by adding each item in stock and documenting in computer system.
- Reconciled cash drawer at start and end of each shift, accounting for errors, and resolving discrepancies.
- Performed cash, card, and check transactions to complete customer purchases.
Education
High School Diploma -
Matsu Middle College
Palmer, AK05-2026
Skills
- Client communication
- Public education
- Animal handling
- Animal nutrition
- Animal care
- Opening and closing duties
- Espresso machine operation
- Safe food handling
- Beverage preparation
- Group activity implementation
- Parental communication
- Problem-solving
- Positive role modeling
- Team leadership
- Activity scheduling
- Emotional intelligence
Timeline
Animal Care Specialist, Barista, Chef, Clerk, Lead
Williams Reindeer Farm
10.2023 - 01.2025
High School Diploma -
Matsu Middle College
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