- Community Cleanup
- Enjoy participating in [activity] for overall physical and mental well-being
- Enjoying the art of baking and pastry-making, experimenting with recipes
- Volunteering
- Watching Movies and TV Shows
- Music
- Gym Workouts
- Youth mentor, providing guidance and support to empower the next generation of leaders
- Volunteering for community initiatives to give back to local communities and make a positive impact
- I enjoy helping others and giving back to the community
- Cooking
- Offering time and support to shelters for the homeless, women, and animals
- Animal Care
- Camping
- Participating in cooking contests and challenges to showcase culinary skills and creativity
- Growing herbs, vegetables, or fruits in home gardens
Heather Chistenson
Sacramento,CA
Summary
Professional pet care specialist with strong background in animal handling and grooming. Skilled in maintaining cleanliness, ensuring comfort, and providing exceptional care to pets. Known for effective teamwork and adaptability to meet changing needs. Reliable and focused on achieving results through high standards and compassionate approach.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Bather/Pet Stylist/Groomer Apprentice
Petsmart
11.2023 - 11.2024
- Bathed and groomed pets, ensuring cleanliness and comfort during appointments.
- Maintained grooming tools and equipment, adhering to safety protocols for pet care.
- Assisted in managing pet intake and handled scheduling for bathing services.
- Communicated with pet owners regarding grooming needs and aftercare instructions.
Dog Bather/Groomer
A&A Pet Grooming and Inc
04.2022 - 08.2023
- Performed thorough bathing and grooming procedures for various dog breeds.
- Ensured safety and comfort of dogs during grooming sessions.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of grooming area and equipment.
- Assisted in training new staff on grooming techniques and protocols.
Prep Cook
WOODBRIDGE GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB
01.2022 - 02.2023
- Prepared high-quality ingredients for daily menu items, ensuring freshness and consistency.
- Assisted in maintaining kitchen cleanliness and organization, adhering to health and safety standards.
- Collaborated with chefs to develop new recipes and improve existing ones based on seasonal availability.
- Operated kitchen equipment safely and effectively, minimizing downtime through regular maintenance checks.
- Helped put away new food delivery's from truck
Kennel Technician/Bather
Shylo Country Club for Dogs
02.2021 - 01.2022
- Supervised daily care routines for dogs, ensuring cleanliness and comfort in kennel environments.
- Administered medications and treatments as directed by veterinarians to maintain animal health.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with pet owners, enhancing customer satisfaction and retention.
- Trained new staff on best practices for animal handling and kennel operations to promote safety and efficiency.
Dog Bather
Petsmart
08.2020 - 03.2021
- Performed thorough bathing and grooming for various dog breeds, ensuring cleanliness and comfort.
- Managed product inventory, maintaining adequate supplies for grooming sessions.
- Trained new staff on proper bathing techniques and safety protocols.
- Implemented efficient workflow processes to enhance service speed and quality.
Service Desk Clerk
King Soopers
04.2017 - 11.2019
- Provided exceptional customer support by resolving inquiries and technical issues efficiently.
- Maintained accurate records of service requests and resolutions in ticketing system.
- Trained new staff on service desk protocols and customer interaction techniques.
- Assisted as the gas station attendant when needed
- Assisted at the service desk. This included money services, cashing checks, paying bills, sending money, issuing money orders and prepaid cards, refunds, voids, store inquiries, and lotto tickets.
- Assisted in click list (online orders) when needed
- Cashiered in grocery registered when needed.
Pricer/Sorter
Salvation Army Thrift Store Warehouse
06.2015 - 03.2017
- Conducted pricing evaluations to determine competitive value for donated items.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline pricing processes and enhance efficiency.
- Monitored inventory levels, ensuring optimal stock availability for pricing accuracy.
- Trained new staff on pricing strategies and operational procedures for consistency.
Sandwich Artist
SUBWAY
08.2006 - 01.2014
- Crafted sandwiches with attention to quality and presentation, ensuring customer satisfaction.
- Trained new team members on food safety protocols and sandwich preparation techniques.
- Managed inventory levels, minimizing waste through efficient stock rotation practices.
- Collaborated with team to streamline assembly processes, improving order accuracy and speed.
- Assured food temperatures were done twice a day
- Assured the all the foods were within proper dates, and prepared the store for random inspections
- Maintained cleanliness on food line, dining rooms, floors, bathrooms, refrigerator, back prepping areas, and sink.
- Washed dirty dishes
Sales Associate
Petco
01.2010 - 06.2012
- Fostered customer relationships to enhance sales and loyalty.
- Assisted in inventory management, ensuring product availability and organization.
- Provided exceptional customer service, resolving issues and inquiries promptly.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve daily sales targets and objectives.
- Assisted in the morning animal habitat cleaning, morning sick animal medicine, hourly checks, and fish cleaning (including crickets)
- Register and suggesting new customers create Pals Reward, and refunds
- Greet and make eye contact with every customer walking through the door
Education
High School Diploma -
Rangeview High School
Aurora, CO05-2008
Skills
- Compassionate understanding
- Ensuring sanitation compliance
- Careful handling
- Stress management strategies
- Dog handling all breeds
- Animal behavior
- Cash handling
- Refunds issued
- Food handling
Interests
Timeline
Bather/Pet Stylist/Groomer Apprentice
Petsmart
11.2023 - 11.2024
Dog Bather/Groomer
A&A Pet Grooming and Inc
04.2022 - 08.2023
Prep Cook
WOODBRIDGE GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB
01.2022 - 02.2023
Kennel Technician/Bather
Shylo Country Club for Dogs
02.2021 - 01.2022
Dog Bather
Petsmart
08.2020 - 03.2021
Service Desk Clerk
King Soopers
04.2017 - 11.2019
Pricer/Sorter
Salvation Army Thrift Store Warehouse
06.2015 - 03.2017
Sales Associate
Petco
01.2010 - 06.2012
Sandwich Artist
SUBWAY
08.2006 - 01.2014
High School Diploma -
Rangeview High School