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JAIME ALLEN

ESCONDIDO,CA

Summary

Passionate and reliable animal care provider with extensive experience fostering pregnant cats, neonatal kittens, and special-needs animals through The Ark of San Juan Capistrano. Skilled in daily care, bottle-feeding, administering medications, monitoring health, and ensuring clean, safe, and enriched environments. Dedicated to promoting animal wellness through compassion, observation, and holistic practices, including Reiki energy support for both animals and their families.
Bringing over 25 years of management and leadership experience in high-volume, service-oriented roles, with proven strengths in organization, multitasking, and crisis management. Adept at building relationships with adopters, veterinary teams, and community partners to support successful placements and lifelong animal welfare. Highly dependable, detail-oriented, and committed to providing the highest standard of care for every animal entrusted to me.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner

Holistic Health Business
01.2019 - Current
  • Founder & Practitioner – Shades of Spirit / The Rescue & Rise Sanctuary with over 15 years of experience
  • Offer Reiki healing sessions for both individuals and animals, promoting physical, emotional, and energetic balance.
  • Specialize in end-of-life comfort care for animals, offering compassionate energy support for pets, their families, and veterinary staff.
  • Facilitate animal-assisted healing sessions, creating safe, restorative environments where animals and humans can experience connection and stress relief together.
  • Integrate holistic practices such as sound healing, intuitive counseling, and guided meditation into wellness offerings for clients.
  • Partner with local rescue organizations to foster vulnerable animals, providing Reiki, socialization, and emotional support to prepare them for adoption.
  • Educate the community through workshops, circles, and holistic events on topics such as intuitive connection, energy balance, and animal wellness.
  • Manage all aspects of small business operations, including scheduling, event planning, client relations, and outreach.

Area Supervisor Food & Nutrition

Poway Unified
01.2015 - 01.2019
  • Area Supervisor – Food & Nutrition Services
  • Poway Unified School District – Poway, CA
  • Supervised daily food service operations across multiple school sites, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and district nutrition guidelines.
  • Directed and trained a team of 15 staff members in safe food handling, customer service, scheduling, and efficient meal preparation.
  • Oversaw inventory control, ordering, and budget management, reducing waste and ensuring cost-effective operations.
  • Responded to parent, student, and staff inquiries with professionalism, resolving concerns quickly and effectively.
  • Coordinated with district administrators, vendors, and site managers to maintain smooth operations under strict timelines.
  • Ensured health, sanitation, and safety standards were consistently met across all sites, supporting the well-being of thousands of students daily.
  • Demonstrated strong public contact skills, interacting daily with diverse populations in a high-volume, service-oriented environment.

Kitchen Manager/General Manager

PB Local Restaurant and Bar, Wonderland Ocean Pub
01.2014 - 01.2016
  • General Manager
  • PB Local & Wonderland Ocean Pub – San Diego, CA
  • Directed day-to-day operations for two high-volume restaurants and bars, overseeing front-of-house and back-of-house teams of 30 employees.
  • Hired, trained, and supervised staff, fostering teamwork and accountability in a fast-paced, customer-driven environment.
  • Managed scheduling, payroll, vendor relations, and inventory control, ensuring cost-effective operations and compliance with health and safety regulations.
  • Resolved customer conflicts and emergencies with professionalism, often de-escalating high-stress situations quickly and effectively.
  • Coordinated large-scale events, private parties, and promotions, requiring strong multitasking and organizational skills.
  • Maintained excellent public relations, representing the business with a focus on customer satisfaction, service quality, and community reputation.

Skills

  • Self-Directed: Effectively manage daily responsibilities and prioritize animal care tasks with minimal supervision, ensuring all needs are met on time
  • Critical Thinking: Assess changing situations quickly, such as medical concerns or behavioral issues, and take appropriate action to protect animal welfare
  • Dependable and Responsible: Consistently provide reliable care, maintaining schedules for feeding, cleaning, and administering treatments without lapses
  • Relationship Building: Establish trust with animals through gentle handling and with adopters through compassionate communication and guidance
  • Problem Resolution: Address behavioral challenges, medical concerns, or adopter questions with calm, solution-focused responses
  • Pet Handling: Safely handle cats, kittens, and small animals, including pregnant mothers and neonatal fosters, while minimizing stress and risk
  • Basic Maintenance: Perform routine care such as cleaning enclosures, laundering bedding, and maintaining a sanitary, safe environment
  • Nutritious Feeding: Prepare and provide appropriate food and formula for animals at different life stages, including bottle-feeding newborn kittens
  • Kennel Disinfection: Follow strict cleaning and sanitation protocols to prevent illness, using safe and effective disinfectants
  • Medication Administration: Administer oral medications and supplements as directed, tracking dosage and monitoring for side effects
  • Animal Nutrition Management: Ensure animals receive balanced diets appropriate for their age, health condition, and developmental needs
  • Animal Care: Provide daily enrichment, grooming, and socialization to support emotional and physical well-being
  • Animal Handling: Transport animals safely to veterinary appointments, adoption events, and foster placements, ensuring comfort and security

Timeline

Owner

Holistic Health Business
01.2019 - Current

Area Supervisor Food & Nutrition

Poway Unified
01.2015 - 01.2019

Kitchen Manager/General Manager

PB Local Restaurant and Bar, Wonderland Ocean Pub
01.2014 - 01.2016

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