Faith A Shumate
Spring Valley,CA
Summary
Passionate about animal health and wellness. Professional in handling basic needs, care and exercise.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dog Bather
The Pupper Club
San Diego, CA
05.2022 - Current
- Scrubbed, shampooed, and conditioned dogs of all sizes and breeds.
- Cleaned and sanitized tubs, tools, and equipment after each use.
- Greeted customers warmly upon arrival.
- Assisted in bathing dogs that were difficult to handle or had special needs.
- Performed dog brushing services including dematting and flea treatments.
- Evaluated customer's instructions for grooming their pet accurately.
- Provided nail trims and ear cleaning as requested by the customer.
- Maintained cleanliness of the facility at all times.
- Ensured safety protocols were followed throughout the grooming process.
- Monitored animals for signs of distress or discomfort during bath time.
- Checked for any skin issues such as sores, cuts, or ticks on the animal's body prior to bathing them.
- Toweled off pets after baths to remove excess water from fur coat.
- Brushed out mats from fur coats using proper techniques.
- Notified owners when an issue was found with their pet's health or condition during a grooming session.
- Kept records of services provided to each pet in order to ensure accuracy in billing customers.
- Refilled shampoo bottles, sanitized clippers, combs and brushes and placed clean towels at each station following shift completion.
Kennel Technician
The Pupper Club
San Diego, CA
05.2022 - Current
- Provided daily care and monitoring of animals, including feeding, watering, cleaning cages and administering medications.
- Maintained records of animal feedings, treatments and other updates.
- Ensured cleanliness of kennels through regular sanitizing and disinfecting protocols.
- Monitored animals for signs of illness or distress and reported to supervisor immediately.
- Organized inventory of food, bedding supplies, toys and other items needed for animal care.
- Conducted behavior assessments on new arrivals to determine appropriate housing needs.
- Managed kennel facility by scheduling appointments, managing customer inquiries and maintaining a safe environment for both staff and animals.
- Exercised dogs regularly according to individual needs.
- Educated customers on proper pet care techniques.
- Maintained clean and orderly play yards, kennels and cages.
- Prepared food to meet needs of animals under care with appropriate meals.
- Stayed on top of laundry, sweeping and disinfection protocols.
- Removed waste from kennels, runs and exercise areas and placed in trash receptacles or in-ground septic systems.
Assistant Cook
Pop Pie Co.
San Diego, CA
07.2021 - 11.2021
- Cleaned work areas, equipment, utensils, dishes, and silverware.
- Organized storage areas for food supplies.
- Maintained sanitation in the kitchen by adhering to health regulations.
- Monitored temperatures of ovens and other cooking equipment during meal preparation.
- Adhered to safety procedures when handling hazardous materials such as knives or cleaning supplies.
- Ensured proper portion sizes were served during meal times.
- Managed ordering process for food supplies from vendors.
- Kept records of inventory levels for all food items used in the kitchen.
- Transported prepared foods from kitchen to serving area using appropriate transport containers and utensils.
- Inspected all incoming shipments for freshness and quality control purposes.
- Labeled containers properly with contents and date information.
- Verified freshness of food and ingredients by checking for quality, keeping track of old and new items and rotating stock.
Food Service Worker/Cashier
Hutchinson Regional Healthcare System
Hutchinson, KS
08.2018 - 05.2021
- Assisted in the preparation of food items according to recipes and instructions.
- Cleaned kitchen areas, equipment and utensils.
- Stocked supplies such as food, dishes, utensils, and cleaning materials.
- Served meals to customers in a friendly and courteous manner.
- Greeted customers upon arrival in the dining area.
- Prepared beverages such as coffee, tea, soda..
- Maintained cleanliness standards for all service areas including dining room, kitchen and storage areas.
- Checked temperatures of freezers, refrigerators and heating equipment to ensure proper functioning.
- Adhered to safety procedures when handling sharp objects or hazardous materials.
- Monitored inventory levels of food items used during meal services.
- Replenished condiments at customer tables as needed.
- Ensured that all foods were prepared according to health department regulations.
- Followed established cash handling procedures when collecting payment from customers.
- Responded promptly to customer inquiries regarding menu items or special requests.
- Performed opening and closing duties such as setting up workstations with necessary supplies.
- Operated dishwashing machines safely and efficiently.
- Properly stored all leftover food items after each shift.
- Maintained order and cleanliness of work areas to conform with health codes.
- Operated cash register to process cash, check and credit card transactions.
- Performed variety of duties related to food service.
Education
Associate of Arts - General Study
Hutchinson Community College
Hutchinson, KS05-2021
Associates - Veterinarian Assisting
Pima Medical Institue
San DiegoSkills
- Facility Policies and Procedures
- Safety Measures
- Basic First Aid
- Safety Precautions and Measures
- Client Relationship Building
- Canine Anatomy Knowledge
- Appointment Scheduling
- Credit and Cash Payments
- Kennel Cleaning and Sanitizing Methods
- Canine CPR
- Sanitation Procedures
Certification
- CPR Certified
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Dog Bather
The Pupper Club
05.2022 - Current
Kennel Technician
The Pupper Club
05.2022 - Current
Assistant Cook
Pop Pie Co.
07.2021 - 11.2021
Food Service Worker/Cashier
Hutchinson Regional Healthcare System
08.2018 - 05.2021
Associate of Arts - General Study
Hutchinson Community College
Associates - Veterinarian Assisting
Pima Medical Institue