Hera VanHooser
Tucson
Summary
Friendly and compassionate with natural affinity for animals, dedicated to ensuring their well-being and safety. Knowledgeable about animal behavior and healthcare, with skills in administering medications and maintaining clean, healthy environments. Committed to providing exceptional care that enhances lives of animals.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Animal Care Specialist
Sunny Haven Farm Animal Sanctuary
09.2025 - Current
- Provided daily care and monitoring for various rescued farm animal species.
- Morning tasks including feeding, watering, cleaning, and enrichment.
- Assisted in habitat maintenance to ensure the animals have a clean and safe environment.
Sales Lead
Journey's
02.2025 - Current
- Ran store operations including opening and closing, money handling, and -shipment procedures.
- Help train new hires and sales associates to improve their skills in the -retail world and to work as a team
- Dealt with varying types of interactions with customers both positive and -negative
- Provided my best service and care to everyone who came into my store.
Barista
Fiiz Drinks
08.2024 - 04.2025
- Prepared drinks and food to customers with efficiency
- Provided excellent customer service pertaining to the menu and items we sold
- Handled money and did daily tasks as a keyholder which included opening and closing, cleaning, and leading other employees.
Education
BS - Animal Science
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ12.2026
High School -
West Aurora High School
Aurora, IL05.2023
Skills
- Compassion and empathy
- Client communication
- Animal socialization
- Habitat maintenance
- Animal nutrition
- Behavior analysis
- Animal handling
- Team building
Languages
Spanish
Professional Working
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Animal Care Specialist
Sunny Haven Farm Animal Sanctuary
09.2025 - Current
Sales Lead
Journey's
02.2025 - Current
Barista
Fiiz Drinks
08.2024 - 04.2025
BS - Animal Science
University of Arizona
High School -
West Aurora High School
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