Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Key Projects
Timeline

Jacqueline DeVost

Tampa,FL

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Grooming Assistant

Linda's Dog Design
12.2018 - 07.2023
  • prepared 8-15 dogs per day for scheduled groomings in accordance to the unique needs of the pets and the specific requests of pet owners
  • adhered to particular dietary needs and restrictions of up to 20 boarding pets and properly administered medications as needed
  • maintained clean and tidy facilities, conducted regular inventory checks and replenished low supplies, and assisted in the tracking and organizing of personal pet information and belongings
  • facilitated communication between management and clients, addressed questions and concerns, and handled monetary transactions
  • coordinated and directed efforts among 4 person team, coached new employees, and collaborated with managers and coworkers to resolve shift conflicts

Stable Attendant

L&M Show Stables LLC
08.2022 - 03.2023
  • Ensured the wellbeing of over 20 horses according to the needs of the horses and preferences of the owners, regularly conducted health maintenance checks, and performed minor health procedures to treat medical conditions and bodily injuries
  • Aided in facility up-keep and monitored and managed the organization and distribution of supplies
  • attended meetings to review current challenges and issues facing the stable or individual clients/horses and brainstormed potential short-term and long-term solutions
  • communicated with clients regarding questions and concerns, provided clarification on procedures, and integrated new practices to better meet the needs of clients and horses
  • trained new employees, worked jointly with coworkers to create efficiency, and partook in employee reviews

Education

Bachelor of Science - Finance

University of South Florida, Tampa, FL
2025

Associate of Arts - Business

Montgomery College, Rockville, MD
05.2023
  • Graduated with Honors
  • Dean's List [three consecutive semesters]

Skills

  • Written and verbal communication
  • Presentation competency
  • Leadership, task allocation, and problem solving
  • Organization and strategic planning
  • Collaboration and conflict resolution
  • Analytical and critical thinking
  • Resilience, adaptability, and creativity
  • Research and evaluation

Key Projects

Professional Communications Research Project, MC

  • Led a team of five students in researching how post-pandemic inflation has influenced Dollar Tree's pricing strategies and how such increases in product costs could pose negative outcomes for low-income individuals
  • Contributed to the development of a report through delegating responsibilities, identifying benchmarks and creating schedules, strategically planning meetings and check-ins, conducting research, and collaborating with group members to produce, format, and edit all final documents

Linguistics Research Essay, MC

  • Conducted extensive research regarding the origin, development, and structure of the Japanese language, how Japan's economic state has shifted since the conclusion of WWII, and the risks Japanese culture and language now face as a result of such economic advancement and globalization
  • Composed an 18-page research essay that was recognized in Montgomery College's Outstanding Student Writing's in the Disciplines 2022-2023 publication

Timeline

Stable Attendant - L&M Show Stables LLC
08.2022 - 03.2023
Grooming Assistant - Linda's Dog Design
12.2018 - 07.2023
University of South Florida - Bachelor of Science, Finance
Montgomery College - Associate of Arts, Business

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