Gabriela Contreras
Personal Trainer
Mt. Dora,FL
Summary
Reliable, trustworthy Freelancer/ with outstanding references. Experienced individual well-regarded in community for steadiness and common sense. Experience working with contractors and repairmen, CEOs for special home services and maintenance actions. Natural lover of all kinds of pets. Kind and warm hearted outgoing individual who communicates well while assisting clients to have the best possible outcome and experience.
Focused on becoming a reliable employee that’s hoping to learn various other skills that can help them and their employer grow in the future .
Overview
2
2
years of post-secondary education
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
House Sitter
Self-employeed
Mount Dora , FL
02.2018 - Current
- Performed light cleaning duties such as dusting, vacuuming and wiping down bathrooms.
- Occupied more than 5 personal residences to maintain security of property and oversee necessary business and repair transactions during temporary absence of owner.
- Fed and watered animals and replaced dirty bedding and litter boxes.
- Inspected utilities and appliances to detect possible issues requiring repair.
- Monitored digital security cameras for personal residential properties.
- Maintained lawn and outdoor property for house to appear “lived-in.”
- Fed and walked pets, cleaning up after pets indoors and outdoors.
- Cared for houseplants by frequently watering during owners' absence.
- Brought in mail and newspaper to maintain appearance of activity at client residence.
- Secured locks and entryways to prevent unauthorized access by persons not approved by owners.
- Collected, forwarded or signed for mail, packages or home services.
- Communicated with homeowner via phone or text.
- Ran errands for customers, including shopping, and picking up other necessities.
- Shopped for groceries regularly in order to keep house stocked with necessities.
- Kept household areas clean and well-stocked, ran errands, managed laundry and completed weekly grocery shopping.
- Identified needs and coordinated plans for travel and out-of-town functions.
- Performed household tasks such as laundry, dusting, washing dishes and vacuuming.
- Entrusted to handle confidential and sensitive situations in professional matter.
- Answered telephone and doorbell, took messages and relayed information to owner.
Dog Pet Sitter
Self-employeed
Orlando, FL
01.2020 - 03.2021
- Exercised animals regularly with walks and rigorous play activities.
- Followed all pet care instructions, including dietary needs and medication regimens.
- Maintained clean and organized boarding areas to promote animal wellbeing.
- Gave animals proper attention to promote secure environment in owner's absence.
- Maintained and updated daily log of time spent with dogs for calculating payments, itemizing activities and services provided.
- Contributed to client retention by consistently providing outstanding customer service to both clients and pets.
- Mixed and administered special food formulas to individual animals based on unique dietary needs.
- Managed pet safety and wellness in owners' absence by securing yard gates and removing items that could make pets sick.
- Organized full-service care for regular customers, including picking up and dropping off animals and client locations.
- Walked pets outside 3 times per shift to prevent accidents in group play areas and on bedding.
- Monitored animal behavior and completed examinations to identify illnesses, injuries or potential diseases.
- Cared for sick or injured animals by seeking out veterinary care and notifying owners.
- Supported newborn animals with heat, safety and clean bedding to promote optimal growth and health.
- Communicated professionally with pet owners via phone, email and text.
- Collected animal waste produced on walks and discarded in trash or approved receptacles.
- Kept animals on regular feeding schedules.
- Coordinated animal training to teach commands, improve behaviors and housebreak personal pets.
- Kept animal coats clean and healthy with regular washing, grooming and trimming.
Makeup Artist
Self-employeed
Ormond Beach, FL
09.2015 - 10.2018
- Kept up-to-date with style industry standards, trends and techniques to provide optimal aesthetics services to every client.
- Conducted consultations to understand client's desired outcome and assessed skin type and face structure.
- Employed variety of cosmetics to produce fresh looks, enhance facial features and manage skin tone.
- Professionally applied makeup to 4 clients per month for outings, proms, weddings, funerals and other special occasions and events.
- Maintained full stock of inventory and properly sanitized makeup tools to avoid spread of infection.
- Scheduled onsite and offsite makeup appointments for clientele.
- Applied makeup in accordance with clothing style.
- Assessed customer hair texture, treatment history and desired outcome to identify appropriate services.
- Kept work areas, tools and equipment clean and properly sanitized to minimize risk and cross-contamination.
- Recorded notes for future reference, including customer preferences and services delivered.
- Monitored Beauty trends to stay on top of fashions and better serve customer needs.
- Helped clients achieve desired looks for routine wear and special events by crafting ideal makeup strategies.
- Suggested treatments and styles to suit customers' appearance and desired look.
- Consistently received positive performance reviews from guests.
- Supported reception efficiency by taking phone calls, inputting appointments and collecting payments.
Education
High School Diploma -
Lake Technical Center
Eustis, FL 08.2011 - 11.2011
Certified Personal Trainer -
American Counsel of Exercise
San Diego, CA 12.2019 - 05.2020
No Degree -
Florida Virtual School Flex 9-1
Orlando, FL 08.2008 - 05.2010
Skills
Fluent in English and Spanish and conversational French
Setting appointments
Office management
Social media knowledge
Sorting and labeling
Scheduling
Scheduling and calendar management
Customer rapport
Telephone headset expertise
Phone etiquette expert
High-volume call environments
Timeline
Dog Pet Sitter
Self-employeed
01.2020 - 03.2021
Certified Personal Trainer -
American Counsel of Exercise
12.2019 - 05.2020
House Sitter
Self-employeed
02.2018 - Current
Makeup Artist
Self-employeed
09.2015 - 10.2018
High School Diploma -
Lake Technical Center
08.2011 - 11.2011
No Degree -
Florida Virtual School Flex 9-1
08.2008 - 05.2010