Hayden Elizabeth Gatewood
Guyton,GA
Summary
Compassionate individual with hands-on experience in animal care, including medication administration and behavior monitoring. Strong background in customer service and teamwork, ensuring a positive experience for animals and their owners. Organized and attentive in fast-paced environments, committed to delivering quality care.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Technician Assistant
Port City Animal Hospital
Port Wentworth, Georgia
08.2026 - Current
- Assist veterinarians with exam room setup and patient restraint
- Prepare surgical areas and sterilize instruments for animal hospital procedures
- Collected urine, fecal, and blood samples for laboratory testing
- Care for hospitalized patients by feeding them, providing comfort measures.
- Perform physical examinations and recorded weight, temperature and other vitals.
Boutique Sales Manager
Wright's Market
Rincon, GA
03.2026 - Current
- Managed inventory levels to optimize product availability and organization for improved customer experience.
- Developed visual displays to increase product appeal and drive customer engagement.
- Collaborated with management to analyze customer preference trends, informing product selection and merchandising strategies.
- Handled cash register operations and maintained accurate transaction records.
Beauty Advisor
Ulta Beauty
03.2026 - Current
- Maintain product knowledge across cosmetics, skincare, and fragrance lines to provide informed, personalized service.
- Greeted and assisted customers with tailored product recommendations to enhance their beauty and skincare routines.
- Work collaboratively with the team to meet sales and service goals.
- Supported store merchandising and restocked products while ensuring clean, inviting displays to attract customers.
Customer Service Manager
Hobby Lobby
02.2025 - 03.2026
- Oversaw daily customer service operations, optimizing workflow and enhancing team collaboration.
- Delivered exceptional customer service by resolving inquiries and facilitating purchases and returns.
- Trained and supported new employees, fostering a knowledgeable and efficient team.
- Operated the register efficiently and accurately as a Cashier.
- Maintained organized and visually appealing displays.
- Helped maintain store cleanliness and organization.
- Advanced to supervisory role from Cashier position
Education
Dual Enrollment - Full-Time
Georgia Southern University
Statesboro, GA08-2026
High School -
South Effingham High School
06-2027
Skills
- Retail product knowledge
- POS & inventory management
- Visual merchandising
- Inventory management
- Customer engagement techniques
- Customer communication
- Problem resolution
- Organizational efficiency
- Team collaboration
- Detail-oriented observation
- Teachable mindset
- Reliable accountability
- Animal medication administration
Activities And Community Service
- 200+ hours of community service supporting various city projects
- Member of school honor societies - Beta Club and National Honor Society (NHS)
- Member of South Effingham Highschool Cheerleading for 4 years
Timeline
Veterinary Technician Assistant
Port City Animal Hospital
08.2026 - Current
Boutique Sales Manager
Wright's Market
03.2026 - Current
Beauty Advisor
Ulta Beauty
03.2026 - Current
Customer Service Manager
Hobby Lobby
02.2025 - 03.2026
Dual Enrollment - Full-Time
Georgia Southern University
High School -
South Effingham High School