Hailie Smith
Fort Worth,Texas
Summary
Caring Pet Sitter brings experience in medication administration and basic animal care. Attentive and detail-oriented with passion for helping pet owners feel confident and at ease about pets' welfare while away.
Dedicated Kennel Tech with ample experience in providing care to animals. Demonstrated skill in monitoring behaviors, keeping areas clean and updating daily documentation. Clear and open communicator with good observational and multitasking skills.
Kind and considerate Babysitter with great recommendations earned by providing individualized care. Led exciting and safe activities while setting examples for appropriate social behavior. Talked with children about personal interests to build relationships and trust.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Dog Sitter
Self-employeed
Fort Worth, Texas
01.2013 - Current
- Followed pet care instructions, dietary needs and medication regimens.
- Collected animal waste produced on walks and discarded in trash or approved receptacles.
- Managed pet safety and wellness in owners' absence by securing yard gates and removing items that could make pets sick.
- Exercised animals regularly with walks and rigorous play activities.
- Greeted pet owners and went over available services, outlined costs and determined special needs of animals under care.
- Monitored animal behavior and completed examinations to identify illnesses, injuries or potential diseases.
- Mixed and administered special food formulas to individual animals based on unique dietary needs.
Babysitter
Self-employeed
Fort Worth, Texas
02.2016 - Current
- Communicated positively with children and guardians.
- Played games, worked on puzzles and read books to young children.
- Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
- Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
- Taught children to organize toys, wash hands and share by leading by example.
- Sanitized dishes, tabletops, toys and frequently touched surfaces to prevent spreading of germs.
- Assisted children with homework assignments and special projects across different subjects.
- Balanced playtime and limited screen time to support development of fine motor, gross motor and cognitive skills.
- Offered age-appropriate, fun and educational activities for children ranging in age from six weeks to sixth grade.
- Fostered close relationships with children by discussing school, friends and hobbies.
- Studied and researched food allergies to understand requirements for individuals with such conditions.
- Maintained updated list of emergency contact information and child's health information in case of emergencies.
- Created and implemented diverse educational strategies to boost development.
- Bathed, dressed and helped with teeth brushing as part of bedtime preparation.
- Established and maintained safe play environment for children.
- Encouraged children to be understanding and patient with others.
- Assisted with light housekeeping duties as well as running errands.
- Promoted language development skills through reading and storytelling.
Food Runner
TCU Concessions
Fort Worth, Texas
09.2017 - 12.2018
- Maintained speed of service for food orders while minimizing errors and complaints.
- Delivered correct food items to tables according to order documentation.
- Garnished dishes and quickly delivered items to customers, minimizing wait times.
- Answered questions from restaurant patrons regarding menu items.
- Maintained kitchen productivity, guaranteeing timely preparation and serving of dishes in alignment with customer specifications.
- Replenished food items, paper products and canned goods to keep pantry well-stocked during busy periods.
- Kept updated knowledge of menu and promotions, recommending specific items according to preferences and food allergies.
- Backed up dishwashing staff by cleaning dishes, glasses and cutlery during busy periods.
House Sitter
Self-employeed
Fort Worth, Texas
02.2018 - Current
- Fed and walked pets, cleaning up after pets indoors and outdoors.
- Fed and watered animals and replaced dirty bedding and litter boxes.
- Brought in mail and newspaper to maintain appearance of activity at client residence.
- Communicated with homeowner via phone or text.
- Cared for houseplants by frequently watering during owners' absence.
- Performed light cleaning duties such as dusting, vacuuming and wiping down bathrooms.
- Answered telephone and doorbell, took messages and relayed information to owner.
- Collected, forwarded or signed for mail, packages or home services.
- Occupied personal residences to maintain security of property and oversee necessary business and repair transactions during temporary absence of owner.
- Inspected utilities and appliances to detect possible issues requiring repair.
- Identified needs and coordinated plans for travel and out-of-town functions.
Kennel Technician
The PARC Grand Resort
Fort Worth, Texas
06.2021 - 12.2021
- Mixed and administered special food formulas to individual animals based on unique dietary needs.
- Kept animals clean and free of contaminants to promote optimal health.
- Collected animal waste produced on walks and discarded in trash or approved receptacles.
- Restocked supplies and rotated items to maintain efficient operations and prevent expiration of perishable goods.
- Minimized animal injury risk by monitoring behaviors and eliminating safety hazards.
- Performed pet intake to gain necessary information concerning health, behaviors, potential allergies and other details to provide complete records and methods of owner contact.
- Carefully clipped nails and trimmed hair around pads and paws, using gentle approach for anxious pets.
- Contributed to client retention by consistently providing outstanding customer service to both clients and pets.
- Followed effective process for bathing and grooming dogs to remove dirt, loose hair, parasites and hair mats.
- Protected animals from care errors by maintaining clear and secure tags.
- Performed basic wound care and other medical aid, working with veterinarians to handle advanced cases.
- 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.
- Worked 8 to 10-hour shifts with oversight of 60 animals in kennels or holding pens.
- Maintained and updated daily log of time spent with dogs for calculating payments, itemizing activities and services provided.
- Kept cages, kennels, play yards and grooming areas neat and clean.
- Managed facility laundry, cleaning and restocking.
- Followed pet care instructions for dietary needs and medication regimens.
- Followed specific food and water schedules for different animal species.
- Supported animal wellbeing by caring for both physical and mental health needs through strategies such as regular exercise.
- Handled administrative work such as answering telephones and scheduling appointments for visits.
- Consulted with veterinarians to diagnose problems and administered prescribed treatments.
- Documented animals' weight, size and condition in computer system for review by senior staff.
- Managed inventory, ordered new supplies and maintained optimal storage to meet expected needs.
- Reset procedure rooms between appointments and disinfected equipment.
- Improved health of pets by advising owners on optimal approaches.
Education
High School Diploma -
Tarrant County College District
Fort Worth, TX05.2026
Skills
- Quick & eager learner
- Good with technology
- Information Inputting
- Valid Driver's License
- Sanitization & cleaning
- Upbeat and Positive Personality
- Calm and Professional Under Pressure
- Efficient and Detail-Oriented
- Understanding Customer Needs
- Time Management
Timeline
Kennel Technician
The PARC Grand Resort
06.2021 - 12.2021
House Sitter
Self-employeed
02.2018 - Current
Food Runner
TCU Concessions
09.2017 - 12.2018
Babysitter
Self-employeed
02.2016 - Current
Dog Sitter
Self-employeed
01.2013 - Current
High School Diploma -
Tarrant County College District
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