Francia Barragan
Clovis,CA
Summary
Devoted Animal Care Specialist 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
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Animal Care Specialist
City of Fresno
Fresno, CA
11.2023 - Current
- Assisted with transition with Fresno Humane (County) into Fresno Animal Center.
- Tasked with delegating assignments for an efficient shelter operation.
Animal Care Specialist
Fresno Humane Animal Services
Fresno, CA
06.2023 - 11.2023
- Provided animal care and enrichment, including cleaning of enclosures and providing food and water.
- Cleaned and sanitized equipment and surfaces to protect animal and staff health.
- Played with dogs and cats to maintain socialization and reduce stress.
- Observed the behavior of animals to detect signs of illness or injury.
- Trained new staff members on proper cleaning and animal handling procedures.
- Performed animal intake and processed animals as they arrive at the shelter.
- Administrated medications, vaccines, and microchips on cats and dogs.
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service.
- Set boundaries through disciplinary teaching and treat training.
- Knowledgeable in animal service programs such as PetPoint and Chameleon.
- Recorded data related to animal behavior, diet, weight, health into an electronic database.
- Kept accurate records of animal intakes, adoptions, transfers, and medical treatments.
- Assisted the public with meet and greets with adoptable animals.
- Assisted members of the public searching for their lost pet with kennel walkthrough and providing social; platforms for lost and found pets.
- Participated in training sessions aimed at improving skills related to animal care and management.
Crew Member/Crew Leader
Milano Restaurants International
Clovis, CA
08.2021 - 10.2022
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Operated cash register for cash, check and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels
- Greeted customers promptly and took orders to keep flow of traffic moving.
- Cooked and Prepared foods and monitored food production according to quality and sanitation standards.
- Discussed daily work requirements with crew and assigned skills-based task to enable completion of work.
- Trained employees in time management and proper ways to complete job duties.
- Monitored team members to verify work quality and address concerns.
- Pitched in to help with various job task, fill in for sick employee and maintain a collaborative team environment.
- Kept facility compliant with health codes, sanitation requirements and license regulations.
- Implemented new processes or procedures when necessary to improve workflow.
- Assisted in recruiting, interviewing, hiring, onboarding, disciplining, evaluating, coaching, mentoring and terminating employees.
Animal Shelter Volunteer
City Of Bakersfield
Bakersfield, CA
05.2020 - 11.2020
- Kept cages, kennels, play yards, litter boxes and grooming areas neat and clean.
- Observed and monitored animals for signs of illness or injury to report symptoms and overall animal health to supervisor.
- Supported animal wellbeing by caring for both physical and mental health needs through regular exercise and training.
- Mixed and administered special food formulas to individual animals based on dietary needs.
Education
High School Diploma -
Clovis High School
Clovis, CA05.2021
Skills
- SOP Compliance
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Work Prioritization
- Animal Care
- Customer Service
- Work Planning
- Treatment and Medication Administration
- Progress Documentation
- Information Collection and Recording
- Animal Inventory Management
- Animal Training
- Dependable and Responsible
- Animal Service Software (PetPoint and Chameleon)
Languages
Spanish
Native/ Bilingual
English
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
- Euthanasia Certificate (pending)
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Animal Care Specialist
City of Fresno
11.2023 - Current
Animal Care Specialist
Fresno Humane Animal Services
06.2023 - 11.2023
Crew Member/Crew Leader
Milano Restaurants International
08.2021 - 10.2022
Animal Shelter Volunteer
City Of Bakersfield
05.2020 - 11.2020
High School Diploma -
Clovis High School
- Euthanasia Certificate (pending)
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