Jen Maxwell
Port Wentworth,GA
Summary
Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Kennel Team
Dog World Sarasota
08.2023 - 07.2025
- Oversaw playtime and socialization for daycare and boarding dogs, monitoring for health, weather risks, and behavior.
- Followed care plans for nutrition and medication of boarding dogs.
- Cleaned and restocked facility offices, kennels, and yards.
Pet Stylist
Petco
05.2024 - 04.2025
- Managed salon scheduling, customer communication, cleaning, tool maintenance, and laundry.
- Performed bathing, drying, dematting, deshedding, haircuts, nail cutting and buffing, ear cleaning, anal gland expression, and teeth brushing on a multitude of dog breeds.
- Evaluated and monitored pet health, temperament, and skin and hair conditions.
Sales Solutions Generalist
Petco
08.2023 - 05.2024
- Assisted guests in selecting merchandise, adopting pets, and processing transactions.
- Completed animal and enclosure care for small mammals, birds, reptiles, and fish.
- Ensured products were stocked, displayed, and priced according to store planograms.
Neurofeedback Tech
ScenicView Academy
09.2022 - 08.2023
- Performed QEEG mind maps and neurofeedback training on young adults with autism.
- Assessed and interpreted results for further treatment.
- Documented and coordinated progress with therapists, service coordinators, and behavior specialists.
Medical Specialist
ScenicView Academy
01.2021 - 08.2023
- Assisted young adults with autism in managing and taking medications, setting and attending doctors appointments, and applying basic first aid.
- Transported and accompanied students to primary care, dental, urgent care, and emergency room visits.
Behavioral Mentor
ScenicView Academy
01.2020 - 09.2022
- Supervised young adults with autism in daily class and work schedules and ran leisure activities.
- Coached students in social interactions, time management, technology use, free time choices, and maintaining a healthy balance of program involvement.
- Documented and coordinated progress with mentors, service coordinators, therapists, and behavior specialists.
Production Assistant
Best of State
03.2008 - 05.2022
- Greeted and checked in Utah’s top business owners and celebrities for annual black tie awards gala and annual golf tournament.
- Presented gala winners with certificates and medals and directed backstage.
- Arranged centerpieces, magazines, and table numbers on over 180 tables. Took down and cleaned up the event.
Thrive Intern
ScenicView Academy
09.2019 - 12.2019
- Planned and taught classes on resiliency, happiness, friendship building, dating and relationships, leisure education, and activities planning. Charted progress in BestNotes.
- Facilitated on-campus and community activities up to 45 miles away.
- Fulfilled all NCTRC qualifications for the therapeutic recreation internship.
Zipline Guide
Heise Zip
04.2019 - 07.2019
- Greeted, geared up, instructed, guided, hooked and unhooked, braked, and unharnessed zipline customers for a personal and enjoyable experience.
- Inspected harnesses, trolleys, brake ropes, brakes, and pulleys for concerns.
- Made and communicated judgments on weather patterns and customer speeds.
Direct Support Professional
CTA Community Supports
06.2017 - 12.2017
- Followed care and behavior plans for bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, feeding, administering medications, and transporting adult males with autism.
- Taught activities of daily living to increase independence.
- Monitored and charted changes in health and behavior on Therap.
Caregiver
Homestead Assisted Living
09.2015 - 12.2016
- Followed care and behavior plans for bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, feeding, administering medications, and transferring elderly residents with dementia.
- Cleaned facility and maintained resident laundry schedules.
- Monitored and charted changes in health and behavior on Extended Care Professional.
Education
B.S. - Recreation Management, Emphasis in Therapeutic Recreation
Brigham Young University-Idaho
01.2019
Skills
- Friendly, positive attitude
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Excellent communication
- Critical thinking
Affiliations
Utah Recreation Therapy Association
Certification
- Pet Stylist, Petco, 2024
- First Aid, CPR, & AED, ScenicView Academy, 2023
Timeline
Pet Stylist
Petco
05.2024 - 04.2025
Kennel Team
Dog World Sarasota
08.2023 - 07.2025
Sales Solutions Generalist
Petco
08.2023 - 05.2024
Neurofeedback Tech
ScenicView Academy
09.2022 - 08.2023
Medical Specialist
ScenicView Academy
01.2021 - 08.2023
Behavioral Mentor
ScenicView Academy
01.2020 - 09.2022
Thrive Intern
ScenicView Academy
09.2019 - 12.2019
Zipline Guide
Heise Zip
04.2019 - 07.2019
Direct Support Professional
CTA Community Supports
06.2017 - 12.2017
Caregiver
Homestead Assisted Living
09.2015 - 12.2016
Production Assistant
Best of State
03.2008 - 05.2022
B.S. - Recreation Management, Emphasis in Therapeutic Recreation
Brigham Young University-Idaho
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