Kaitlyn Daniels
Fayetteville ,AR
Summary
I am a hardworking and dependable person in all job aspects, with a strong ability to learn fast. I am very dedicated to my jobs, and I am very good at multitasking and time management.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Dog Grooming Assistant
Lucky Dogs Grooming
Fayetteville , AR
11.2023 - Current
- Refilled shampoo bottles, sanitized clippers, combs and brushes and placed clean towels at each station following shift completion.
- Cared for pets during owners' absences.
- Administered medications to animals.
- Assisted in bathing dogs that were difficult to handle or had special needs.
- Assisted grooming staff with nail clipping, blow-drying and combing during peak hours and holidays.
- Checked for any skin issues such as sores, cuts, or ticks on the animal's body prior to bathing them.
- Cleaned and disinfected kennels and common areas to reduce spread of illness from infected animals.
- Walked animals outside to avoid accidents in play areas or bedding.
- Scrubbed, shampooed, and conditioned dogs of all sizes and breeds.
- Monitored animals for signs of distress or discomfort during bath time.
- Examined animals for injury or illness and documented symptoms for veterinarian review.
Cashier Team Lead
The Pantry
Waterford, MI
04.2023 - 10.2024
- Scanned items and checked pricing on the cash register for accuracy.
- Processed payments promptly for customers to exceed productivity standards.
- Built and maintained productive relationships with employees.
- Processed customer payments quickly and returned exact change and receipts.
- Trained and mentored new cashiers to maximize performance with skilled, efficient and knowledgeable team members.
- Checked personal identifications during alcohol and tobacco sales.
- Monitored checkout counters and self-checkout areas to assist with complex transactions.
- Counted and balanced cashier drawers.
- Inventoried stock and placed new orders to maintain supplies for expected demand.
- Helped customers find specific products, answered questions, and offered product advice.
- Scanned, priced and bagged customer groceries quickly to keep lines moving.
- Maintained a clean work environment by sweeping floors and wiping down counters regularly.
Kennel Attendant
Wing and Shot LLC
Ortonville, MI
05.2022 - 02.2023
- Provided socialization opportunities for pets through playtime activities.
- Provided basic hygiene upkeep for animals such as bathing, giving medication, and cleaning up accidents.
- Kept dogs safe by remaining alert to environmental conditions and nearby animals.
- Maintained cleanliness of work areas including grooming stations, office space, storage areas.
- Greeted clients upon arrival at the facility and provided tours when necessary.
- Removed waste from kennels, runs and exercise areas and placed in trash receptacles or in-ground septic systems.
- Exercised animals to maintain physical and mental health.
- Played with dogs to maintain socialization and reduce stress.
- Assessed animals for injury and illness.
- Monitored the safety of every animal to prevent injuries from other animals or environmental hazards.
- Walked dogs while enforcing good behavior and manners.
- Prepared food to meet the needs of animals under care with appropriate meals.
- Administered medications as prescribed by veterinarians and owners.
Carhop Server
A&W® Restaurants
Ortonville, MI
07.2019 - 10.2020
- Handled food safely to protect customers from harmful bacteria and prevent losses or delays from dropped items.
- Completed orders by making specialty shakes and ice cream desserts.
- Carried trays weighing up to 5-7 pounds to correct cars.
- Filled condiments and napkin containers during slack periods.
- Prepared checks, itemizing total meal costs and taxes.
- Maintained polite and professional demeanor to patrons to encourage inquiries and order placements.
- Boosted customer satisfaction by quickly addressing and resolving complaints with food or service.
- Informed customers of daily specials and signature menu items.
- Ensured that all orders were accurate and complete before serving them to customers.
- Explained menu options to guests, offered suggestions and took orders for food and beverages.
- Informed management about low inventory levels of certain items.
- Used POS system and cash register to receive payments by cash, check, credit card and voucher.
- Independently resolved customer concerns to correct problems and promote brand loyalty.
- Kept work areas clean and organized throughout shift.
- Trained new employees to perform duties.
Education
High School Diploma -
Brandon High School
Ortonville, MI05-2022
Skills
- Work Planning
- Dependable and Responsible
- Guest Engagement
- Food Running
- Relationship Management
- Customer Service
- Customer Assistance
- POS Systems
- Cash Register Operation
- Payment Processing
- Cash Handling
- Product Recommendations
- ID Verification
- Payment Collection
- Drawer Balancing
- Order Taking
- Animal Training
- Meal Preparation
- Facilities Maintenance
- Medication Administration
- Honest and Dependable
- Animal Observations
- Appointment Scheduling
Languages
English
Professional
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Dog Grooming Assistant
Lucky Dogs Grooming
11.2023 - Current
Cashier Team Lead
The Pantry
04.2023 - 10.2024
Kennel Attendant
Wing and Shot LLC
05.2022 - 02.2023
Carhop Server
A&W® Restaurants
07.2019 - 10.2020
High School Diploma -
Brandon High School
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