Jazzmine Puckett
Braxton,MS
Summary
Versatile and dedicated, I leveraged my compassion and animal care skills at Hattiesburg Zoo, enhancing animal welfare and visitor education. Devoted professional with deep love of animals and readiness to take on any care assignments. Protects animals and guests from undue risks with careful management of animal spaces and behaviors. Team-oriented professional always ready to handle everything from administrative to facilities maintenance in tasks in support of animal care needs. As a Manager at VapePlus, I boosted customer loyalty through strategic leadership and team development. Proficient in American Sign Language, I excel in diverse environments, always prioritizing empathy and efficiency. Passionate about animal health and wellness. Professional in handling basic needs, care and exercise.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Animal Care Volunteer
Hattiesburg Zoo
Hattiesburg, MS
06.2024 - Current
- Cleaned and maintained animal enclosures, habitats, and living areas.
- Helped socialize animals by playing with them or taking them for walks.
- Educated visitors about proper pet care techniques and responsible pet ownership.
- Prepared food dishes according to instructions from professional staff members.
- Monitored health of animals in the shelter and reported any abnormalities to staff veterinarians.
- Assisted with animal handling during medical exams and treatments.
- Maintained a clean work environment by washing cages, litter boxes, floors, walls.
- Collaborated with other volunteers to ensure all tasks were completed efficiently.
- Attended informational sessions regarding proper animal care practices.
- Adhered to safety protocols while interacting with animals at all times.
- Provided emotional support to stressed out or anxious animals who needed extra attention.
- Performed administrative duties such as filing paperwork or updating databases related to animal records.
- Talked to animals in calm tone and familiarized each with human voices.
- Maintained animal shelter by cleaning and disinfecting kennels, cages and equipment, washing dishes and laundry, taking out garbage and performing custodial duties.
- Maintained daily care logs for sheltered animals.
- Maintained clean and sanitized animal living spaces daily.
- Helped in organizing and cleaning storage areas and restocking supplies.
- Prepared and distributed animal enrichment toys and activities.
- Participated in training sessions and workshops to improve animal care knowledge and skills.
Manager
VapePlus
Magee, MS
02.2023 - 11.2023
- Developed and implemented strategies to increase customer satisfaction and loyalty.
- Coached, mentored and trained team members in order to improve their job performance.
- Conducted regular meetings with staff to discuss progress and identify areas of improvement.
- Established processes to ensure efficient workflow throughout the organization.
- Resolved conflicts between employees by providing guidance on company policies and procedures.
- Maintained up-to-date records of employee attendance, payroll information, vacation requests.
- Assessed team member's skillsets and assigned tasks accordingly for optimal efficiency.
- Developed annual goals for each department based on market trends and competitor analysis.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Animal Training And Care For Large Breeds
Unity Environmental University
Portland, ME05-2025
Skills
- Intermediate American Sign Language interpreter
- First aid administration
- Compassion and empathy
- Animal training
- Health monitoring
- Animal nutrition
- Public Education
- Animal handling
- Feeding schedules
- Animal observation
- Animal care
Languages
American Sign Language
Limited
Timeline
Animal Care Volunteer
Hattiesburg Zoo
06.2024 - Current
Manager
VapePlus
02.2023 - 11.2023
Bachelor of Science - Animal Training And Care For Large Breeds
Unity Environmental University
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