Gracyn Knowles
Cleveland ,AL
Summary
Driven with experience in animal welfare and nutrition expertise, demonstrated at Land to Sea Exotics. Skilled in behavior analysis and maintaining composure under pressure, ensuring optimal care and safety. Proven leadership as Cashier at Jack’s Restaurant, blending cheerful demeanor with efficiency. Achieved significant improvements in animal health monitoring and customer satisfaction.
I have always had a love for helping and spending time with all types of animals specially small pets, horses, cows, goats, lambs and exotic reptiles! I have made sales, and purchases of all of these animals and taken care of special diet plans and transportation!
Love and enjoy going above and beyond for the kids and families I babysit for!
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Babysitter
3 Families Local
03.2024 - Current
- Played games, worked on puzzles, and read books to young children.
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys, and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
Exotic Animal Care Giver
Land to Sea Exotics
06.2023 - Current
- Prevented and handling of animal escape and onsite responsibilities during high-stress situations.
- Monitored overall health of animals through daily observation and hands-on training.
- Oversaw area cleaning and maintenance of zoological areas and enclosures.
- Correctly measured, fed and watered exotic and, more common animals.
- Recovered eggs and incubation supplies and machines.
Riding Lessons
Mountain Grove Stables/ Self employment
07.2019 - Current
- Teaching children and adults basic skills to ride horses.
- Communication with people and animals.
- Learning new techniques, and how to teach different people.
Horse Training
Mountain Grove Stables/ Self employment
07.2019 - Current
- Enhanced horse training programs by incorporating innovative techniques and exercises.
- Ensured compliance with all regulatory requirements for horse training facilities, maintaining safe and professional environment.
- Ensured high-quality horse training through consistency in exercise routines, skill development exercises, and regular assessments of progress.
- Optimized horse training sessions by adapting methods to suit each animal''s unique temperament and abilities.
Cashier
Jack’s Restaurant
09.2022 - 02.2023
- Restocked and refilled drink machine.
- Worked during busy periods after school and on weekends.
- Interaction with both adults and kids
- Always courteous and helpful to customers and co-workers
- Processed both cash and card purchases.
- Operated POS cash register and equipment to collect payments.
- Used POS system to enter orders, process payments and issue receipts.
Education
High School Graduation 2025 - High School
Locust Fork High School
Locust Fork, AL05.2025
Skills
- Animal welfare
- Nutrition expertise
- Behavior Analysis
- Cheerful and calm with both people and animals
- Great with children
Timeline
Babysitter
3 Families Local
03.2024 - Current
Exotic Animal Care Giver
Land to Sea Exotics
06.2023 - Current
Cashier
Jack’s Restaurant
09.2022 - 02.2023
Riding Lessons
Mountain Grove Stables/ Self employment
07.2019 - Current
Horse Training
Mountain Grove Stables/ Self employment
07.2019 - Current
High School Graduation 2025 - High School
Locust Fork High School
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