Judith "Ashlee" Parker
Professional Dog Sitter
Fort Myers,FL
Summary
I am currently operating a business called Piper's Play Place LLC. This is a business I recently started in our home. I give animal lovers the peace of mind by providing quality care to their fur babies while their owners are at work or take a trip away. I am responsible for ensuring their pup remains safe and well taken care during their stay. I have experience in medication administration and basic animal care. I am attentive and detail-oriented with a passion for helping pet owners feel confident and at ease about their pets' welfare while away. I am compassionate and diligent and have demonstrated success in organizing services based on individual animal requirements. I am well experienced in soothing, exercising and training different breeds. I collaborate with owners to deliver top-notch care for their fur babies.
I am reliable and punctual with proven skills cleaning animal areas, coordinating inventory and managing animal needs with care and compassion. I am highly organized and hardworking with good communication and multitasking abilities. I am enthusiastic and eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. I will work hard to gain a clear understanding of whatever is laid before me and look forward to any trainings as I develop more skills to ensure I am a positive asset to your company. I am motivated to learn, grow and excel in wherever the future may lead me.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Professional Dog Sitter
Self Employed
Ft. Myers, FL
09.2021 - Current
- Administered parasite preventive, vitamins and supplements, and treatments for acute conditions.
- Kept animal coats clean and healthy with regular washing, grooming and trimming.
- Exercised animals regularly with walks and rigorous play activities.
- Coordinated animal training to teach commands, improve behaviors and housebreak personal pets.
- Cared for sick or injured animals by seeking out veterinary care and notifying owners.
- Contributed to client retention by consistently providing outstanding customer service to both clients and pets.
- Managed pet safety and wellness in owners' absence by securing yard gates and removing items that could make pets sick.
- Walked pets outside throughout each shift to prevent accidents in group play areas and on bedding.
- Restocked supplies and rotated items to maintain efficient operations and prevent expiration of perishable goods.
- Helped treat animal skin and eyes with ointments and other medications.
- Collected animal waste produced on walks and discarded in trash or approved receptacles.
- Mixed and administered special food formulas to individual animals based on unique dietary needs.
- Maintained and updated daily log of time spent with dogs for calculating payments, itemizing activities and services provided.
- Organized picking up and dropping off animals at client locations.
- Supported optimal animal health and comfort with frequent bedding changes.
- Greeted pet owners and went over available services, outlined costs and determined special needs of animals under care.
Preschool Teacher
Self Employed
Ft. Myers, Florida
01.2013 - 09.2021
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Observed children to identify individuals in need of additional support and developed strategies to improve assistance.
- Allowed for ample outdoor discovery time in schedule each day.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Promoted sensory development by providing access to different textures.
- Educated students in foundational concepts such as shapes, numbers and letters.
- Assisted and supervised six children through entire school day.
- Monitored students' academic, social and emotional progress and recorded in individual files.
- Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents.
- Identified signs of emotional and developmental problems in children and reported to parents.
- Organized activities to teach preschool children foundational learning skills such as letters and numbers.
- Helped new preschool children get used to classes by giving one-on-one support.
- Protected children in-class, at recess and off-site with observational skills and positive reinforcement for good behavior.
- Increased student satisfaction by frequently communicating with students about needs and adapting lessons to interests and classroom progress.
- Enhanced 3-year-old students understanding of rules, safety and behavioral guidelines and disciplinary protocols by redesigning and simplifying them.
Education
Associate of Arts - Biblical Studies
Boyce Bible College
Louisville, KY 08.2005 - 05.2007
Skills
Multitasking Abilities
Training and Development
Decision Making
Analytical and Critical Thinking
Organization and Time Management
Self-Motivated
Flexible and Adaptable
Attention to Detail
Maintenance and Repair
Interpersonal Communication
Problem-Solving
Client privacy management
Client communication
Medication Management
Care Plan Adherence
Timeline
Professional Dog Sitter
Self Employed
09.2021 - Current
Preschool Teacher
Self Employed
01.2013 - 09.2021
Associate of Arts - Biblical Studies
Boyce Bible College
08.2005 - 05.2007