- Animal Care
- Audio Engineering
- Building Computers
- Graphic Design
- Home Brewing
- Jewelry Making
- Reading
- Technology
- Learning new cooking techniques and expanding my culinary skills
Justin Newhouse
Eau Claire,Wisconsin
Summary
Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication, crisis management, and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Canine Coach, Rover, and Trainer
Dogtopia
07.2024 - Current
- Prepared special diets for animals to accommodate specific health conditions and species-specific needs.
- Maintained equipment and facility to keep animal care environment and tools in good working order.
- Educated visitors and staff on proper animal care and handling.
- Washed, trimmed, and brushed animals to maintain good grooming standards.
- Trained animals in behavioral compliance or other special routines or commands.
- Updated shift logs and produced daily reports to document security activities and specific incidents.
- Conducted training sessions for new personnel.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations to assess and deflect issues.
- Communicated with building supervisors using two-way radios, mobile phones and other technological devices.
- Worked independently and collaboratively to resolve urgent issues.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
- Mentored new hires, resulting in stronger staff development and increased productivity.
- Established and maintained quality control standards.
- Conducted needs assessments to identify gaps in performance and develop targeted learning solutions.
- Provided coaching and mentoring to employees.
- Trained and mentored dozens of new personnel hired to fulfill various roles.
Canine Coach
Dogtopia
05.2022 - 05.2024
- Managed a room of approximately 40 dogs independently.
- Gave animals proper attention to promote secure environment in owner's absence.
- Communicated professionally with pet owners via phone, email, and text.
- Performed basic wound care and other medical aid, working with veterinarians to handle advanced cases.
- Contributed to client retention by consistently providing outstanding customer service to both clients and pets.
- Monitored animals for signs of disease, illness, or injury and communicated concerns to owners.
- Developed and implemented enrichment plans to keep animals healthy and stimulated.
- Monitored animals for behavioral problems and signs of health issues.
- Prepared and administered medications and treatments as prescribed by veterinarian.
- Supported animal wellbeing by caring for both physical and mental health needs through strategies such as regular exercise.
- Kept cages, kennels, play yards, and grooming areas neat and clean.
- Assisted with development of animal behavior modification plans.
- Trained animals in behavioral compliance or other special routines or commands.
- Monitored animal behavior and completed examinations to identify illnesses, injuries, or potential diseases.
Warehouse Sorter
Amazon
02.2021 - 04.2021
- Moved and lifted heavy loads of merchandise.
- Wrapped pallets in shrink wrap prior to loading.
- Used handheld scanners to efficiently track and maneuver freight throughout distribution network.
- Verified integrity of products.
Courtesy Clerk
Hy-Vee
01.2019 - 11.2019
- Bagged customer items efficiently using proper techniques to protect delicate items and separate different groups of merchandise.
- Addressed customer needs, including price checks and merchandise retrieval from upper shelves or stockroom.
- Maintained clean and orderly checkout areas by completing general duties, including mopping floors, emptying trash cans and returning carts.
- Evaluated customer information to explore issues, develop potential solutions and maintain high-quality service.
- Collected more than two hundred shopping carts from parking lot daily and cleaned and dried soiled and wet carts.
Line Cook
Hy-Vee Hickory House
08.2018 - 01.2019
- Prepared identical dishes numerous times daily with consistent care, attention to detail and quality.
- Prepared cooking supplies, ingredients and workstations during opening and closing procedures to maximize efficiency.
- Performed routine cleaning procedures across kitchen.
- Prepared food items such as meats, poultry, fish, and cooked/grilled.
- Changed and sanitized all cutting boards, benches and surfaces between tasks to avoid cross-contamination.
- Transitioned between breakfast and dinner service by removing food items and replacing them on time.
Fry Cook
Fresh French Fries
08.2017 - 09.2017
- Operated deep fryer to cook and prepare fries at a fast rate.
- Maintained clean kitchen by wiping down counters and sinks, taking out trash and recycling and sweeping and mopping floors.
- Cleaned and maintained fryers and grills to keep appliances in working condition.
- Operated large-volume cooking equipment such as grills, deep-fat fryers or griddles.
Education
High School Diploma -
Cretin-Derham Hall
Saint Paul, MN06.2020
Skills
- Crisis Management
- Technological Fluency
- Troubleshooting/Problem Solving
- Outside the box thinking
- Honest and dependable
- Self motivation
- Injury evaluation
- Equipment disinfection
- Animal handling
- Facilities maintenance
- Creative problem solving
- Interpersonal communication
Interests
Timeline
Canine Coach, Rover, and Trainer
Dogtopia
07.2024 - Current
Canine Coach
Dogtopia
05.2022 - 05.2024
Warehouse Sorter
Amazon
02.2021 - 04.2021
Courtesy Clerk
Hy-Vee
01.2019 - 11.2019
Line Cook
Hy-Vee Hickory House
08.2018 - 01.2019
Fry Cook
Fresh French Fries
08.2017 - 09.2017
High School Diploma -
Cretin-Derham Hall