Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Adoptions Counselor and Kennel Staff
Brandywine Valley SPCA
New Castle, DE
02.2023 - Current
Assist and inform customers to help them find their perfect pet
Help the behavior team with dog meets, dog tests, and evaluations
Assist HERD with medical aid for the animals
Care for the animal population of the shelter
Carry out front desk obligations including adoptions, owner surrenders, reclaims, fosters, and intakes administrative functions with inputting receipts, answering the phone, assisting customers/staff/volunteers.
Provided support to adoptees by connecting them with appropriate resources when necessary.
Recognized as employee of the month in May 2023
Coach and Lesson Instructor
Hagerstown Area Summer Swim Team
Hagerstown, MD
06.2021 - 08.2022
Instructed a team of over 20 youths
Worked with smaller groups of younger kids to teach them beginners swimming
Communicated with coaches and athletes to discuss tournaments, competitions and other events.
Organized and implemented training sessions, drills and exercises to improve technique, agility and strength.
Created a culture of good sportsmanship, cooperation and responsibility among athletes and coaching staff.
Mentored and encouraged youth to develop strong work ethic by being a positive role model and regularly practicing skills.
Lifeguard/Manager
Continental Pools
Frederick, MD
05.2018 - 09.2019
Managed a small team of lifeguards
Monitored pool area activities on a daily basis to ensure proper use of equipment and adherence to rules and regulations.
Ensured that all necessary supplies such as first aid kits were fully stocked at all times during operational hours.
Recognized swimmers in need of assistance and acted quickly.
Relayed issues such as facility maintenance needs to supervisor.
Checked chemical level of pool and notified maintenance department of issues.
Provided excellent service and attention to customers when face-to-face or through phone conversations.
Summer Intern
Dan Ryan Builders
Williamsport, MD
05.2019 - 08.2019
Assisted with clerical duties around the office.
Maintained accurate records and files pertaining to departmental areas of responsibility.
Assisted in routine research, investigations and special projects to support work of the Sales and Marketing department.
Utilized filing system to organize personel files, keeping up-to-date and easily accessible data.