Gabriel Hagan
Jacksonville,FL
Summary
Motivated undergraduate Sociology major with an Anthropology minor, pursuing a long-term career in urban planning and community development. Currently seeking opportunities related to social research, planning, or community-based work to transition from the animal care field into a role aligned with academic interests and career goals. Known for strong analytical thinking, reliability, and a balanced logical and creative approach to problem-solving.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Dog Bather
Scenthound Bartram Park
03.2025 - Current
- At Scenthound I had an array of responsibilities that I would complete with each individual dog that booked an appointment with me, including:
- Baths
- Nail grinds
- Ear cleaning
- Checking glands and expressing them if needed
- Teeth brushing
- Flea and Tick Treatment and Removal
- Brush outs and blow drying
- Lots of 1 on 1 experience with aggressive and reactive dogs, including gaining their trust throughout their appointments with me.
- Consistent cleaning of the workspace throughout the day to ensure no viruses can be spread.
- Descriptive and personal messages to the pet parents describing their pets condition and recommending add-ons for future appointments.
Pet Playtime Coordinator
Pet Paradise St. John's – WGV
06.2023 - 08.2023
- Summer Job while I was back home from school in Cincinnati.
- Worked alongside large dogs in a play yard while they were boarding or at day camp.
- Learned how to stop any altercations between dogs in a safe manner.
- Clean up after the dogs used the restroom.
- Helped maintain the boarding area as well, although I was primarily outside.
- Assisted with the front desk team members to explain to parents how their dogs did while they visited.
Team member
Culver's
12.2020 - 02.2022
- Primarily worked in the Drive-through taking orders and cashing guests out in the window. If a manager or fellow team member needed my help elsewhere, I was flexible to work in other positions. I learned lots of patience from this and leadership in my role in the drive-through.
- Primarily closing shift which entailed cleaning and stocking the drive-through every night to close it.
- Had coworkers of all ages and got along with all of them very well.
- Worked to solve any issues that guests may have with their service or food.
- Left this position to focus on school and to transition out of fast food.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology - Minor in Anthropology
University of North Florida
Jacksonville, FL01-2027
Associate of Arts - Sociology
Santa Fe College
Gainesville, FLPre-Pharmacy
Xavier University
Cincinnati, OHHigh School Diploma -
St. Joseph Academy
St. Augustine, FLSkills
- Working with both customers and dogs in my experience has provided myself with a great deal of patience and adaptability
- Ability to get along with anybody
- Clear and effective communication
- Creative problem-solving
- Logical reasoning
- Strong work ethic
- Leadership
- Maintaining cleanliness
- Listen to coworkers whether they are giving advice or need help with any given task
- Ability to stand for long periods of time whether it is outside in heat/cold or inside
- Experience with care of animals and understanding their behavior
- Despite lots of animal experience and a love for that field, my career goals differ from the animal care industry, and I have a lot of relevant and important skills outside of that field
Timeline
Dog Bather
Scenthound Bartram Park
03.2025 - Current
Pet Playtime Coordinator
Pet Paradise St. John's – WGV
06.2023 - 08.2023
Team member
Culver's
12.2020 - 02.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology - Minor in Anthropology
University of North Florida
Associate of Arts - Sociology
Santa Fe College
Pre-Pharmacy
Xavier University
High School Diploma -
St. Joseph Academy