Georgia Forbes
Vienna,VA
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Dog Walker
Your Dog Smiles
Reston, VA
03.2024 - Current
- Made owners comfortable with care by following instructions and meeting dog needs.
- Greeted pet owners warmly to build trust and create lasting relationships.
- Adapted walking routines according to weather conditions to ensure the safety of all pets under my care.
- Increased client satisfaction by providing timely and attentive care for their pets.
- Monitored animal behavior to keep owners informed on progress and any issues.
- Safeguarded client homes while picking up or dropping off pets, ensuring doors were locked upon departure.
Pet Sitter
Woofies
Great Falls, VA
05.2023 - Current
- Prepared food, medications, and water following instructions from pet owners.
- Exercised animals regularly with walks and play activities.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for pets, ensuring their comfort and well-being at all times.
- Communicated professionally with pet owners via phone, email, and text.
- Built trust with clients by consistently demonstrating reliability, punctuality, and attention to detail in all aspects of pet care provision.
- Communicated well with work for scheduling or any other concerns both before or during visits.
- Created journals after visits so clients could see how the visit went as well as where any walks occurred.
Painter
Self Employed Web
Vienna, VA
06.2019 - Current
- Prepared surfaces and surrounding areas for painting using sandpaper, tape, drop cloths, and other materials.
- Delivered high-quality painting services on time and within budget for a variety of clients.
- Improved customer relations through strong communication skills and attention to detail in all projects, ensuring repeat business.
- Reduced waste materials by accurately estimating paint quantities needed for each job.
- Kept accurate records of paint supplies and other materials.
- Conducted final work check to assess quality and make corrections if necessary.
- Maintained a clean and organized workspace, minimizing disruptions for clients during projects.
Blockstar
South Block
Vienna, VA
06.2020 - 04.2021
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Made sure prep work and restocking were done efficiently and in a timely manner.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions, and make decisions.
- Learned and adapted quickly to new technology and software applications.
- Demonstrated strong organizational and time management skills while managing multiple projects.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Political Science
Old Dominion University
Norfolk, VA05-2026
Skills
- Honest and Trustworthy
- Decision-Making
- Attention to Detail
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Critical Thinking
- Work Prioritization
- Problem-Solving
- Multi-tasking
Timeline
Dog Walker
Your Dog Smiles
03.2024 - Current
Pet Sitter
Woofies
05.2023 - Current
Blockstar
South Block
06.2020 - 04.2021
Painter
Self Employed Web
06.2019 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Political Science
Old Dominion University