Janya Tolley
Palmdale,CA
Summary
Highly motivated animal care professional with expertise in team collaboration and event coordination. Experienced in maintaining health and safety standards while ensuring the well-being of animals and supporting adoption efforts. Dedicated animal care attendant with strong skills in sanitation procedures and animal behavior observation. Proven ability to support adoption events and provide excellent customer service. Motivated and community-focused individual with strong leadership, academic, and communication skills. Certified in First Aid and CPR, demonstrating preparedness and responsibility in emergency situations. Successfully completed a college-level communications course with an A, reflecting advanced written and verbal communication abilities. Graduated from high school with honors, showing consistent academic excellence. Served as President of the Black Student Union (BSU), leading community initiatives, organizing events, and advocating for student engagement. Actively volunteered at blood drives and participated in community outreach activities through BSU, highlighting a strong commitment to service and leadership.
Overview
3
3
Certifications
Work History
Animal Care Attendant
Palmdale Animal Shelter
Palmdale, California
10.2024 - 04.2025
- Cleaned and maintained animal enclosures for health and safety.
- Fed, watered, and monitored animals daily to ensure well-being.
- Documented animal behaviors and health observations for staff review.
- Supported adoption events by preparing animals for public interaction.
- Examined pets for signs of illness or injury and reported any abnormalities to management.
- Cleaned up after animals including washing dishes and sanitizing cages.
- I helped families and individuals adopt pets.
- Cleaned and sanitized equipment and surfaces to protect animal and staff health.
Education
High School Diploma -
Desert Winds High School
05-2023
Some College (No Degree) - Communications
Antelope Valley College
Lancaster, California, CASkills
- Sanitation procedures
- Animal behavior observation
- Team leadership
- Customer service
- First aid and CPR certified
- Adoption support
- Team collaboration
- Infant CPR certified
- Event coordination
- Time management
- Coaching and mentoring
- Public speaking
- Animal care
Languages
English
Professional
Spanish
Limited
Certification
CPR
Accomplishments
Honors High School Graduate
Timeline
Animal Care Attendant
Palmdale Animal Shelter
10.2024 - 04.2025
High School Diploma -
Desert Winds High School
Some College (No Degree) - Communications
Antelope Valley College