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Kate Becker

Kate Becker

Milwaukee,WI

Summary

Sales associate with proven success at Pet World Warehouse Outlet, specializing in customer engagement and satisfaction. Expertise in wildlife rehabilitation and effective communication fosters strong professional relationships and meets client needs. Adaptability in diverse environments contributes to team success and enhances overall customer experiences.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales Associate

Pet World Warehouse Outlet
West Allis, WI
01.2025 - Current
  • Assisted customers with product selections and inquiries.
  • Maintained a clean and organized sales floor environment.
  • Educated customers about promotions and loyalty programs.
  • Engaged customers through friendly conversation to enhance their shopping experience.
  • Built and maintained relationships with peers and upper management to drive team success.
  • Organized inventory of food, bedding supplies, toys and other items needed for animal care.

WILDLIFE REHABILITATION INTERN

Wisconsin Humane Society
Milwaukee, WI
05.2024 - 07.2024
  • Trained onsite in various cleaning and rehabilitating duties
  • Engaged with community members bringing in injured or abandoned wildlife.
  • Prepared and served animal diets (raccoon, opossum, squirrel, various birds, etc.)
  • Used syringes, bottles, and gavage tubes to nourish underfed animals.
  • Disinfected and maintained various animal habitats (outdoor/indoor cages, bird tents, aquatic tanks, bunny hutches, etc.)
  • Maintained excellent standing with other interns and in-charge rehabilitators.
  • Supervised and directed externs and volunteers in facility duties (cleaning, feeding, rescue and release).
  • Utilized various tools and equipment such as hoses, power washers, hydrofoamers, flamethrowers (cage torching), wheelbarrows, ladders, carts, and other pieces of equipment safely and efficiently.

LANDSCAPE SUPERVISOR

Curative Care Network
West Allis, WI
07.2023 - 08.2023
  • Supervised daily operations, monitored employee performance, and provided guidance and instruction as needed.
  • Directed and coordinated the activities of a team of landscape personnel to ensure efficient and effective completion of tasks.
  • Utilized various tools and equipment such as mowers, trimmers, edgers safely and effectively in order to complete tasks quickly and efficiently.
  • Planted trees, bushes, and flowers to beautify grounds.
  • Applied mulch and other organic materials to support garden and landscape growth.
  • Pruned and trimmed trees, shrubs, and hedges in accordance with landscape designs.
  • Worked independently and collaborated with co-workers to meet team and personal goals.
  • Demonstrated capability to use hand tools such as shovels, rakes and hoes.
  • Maintained landscape beds by pruning, mulching and removing debris.
  • Used shears, pruners, or chain saws to prune and trim trees and shrubs.

PARKS MAINTENANCE WORKER (SEASONAL)

Milwaukee County Parks
West Allis, WI
05.2022 - 06.2023
  • Adapted quickly to changing situations in a fast-paced environment.
  • Exercised excellent communication skills with staff members and customers.
  • Provided landscape maintenance services such as weeding flower beds and planting seasonal flowers.
  • Performed maintenance and repair of parks equipment, such as benches, trash cans, and playground structures.
  • Cooperated with supervisors to create efficient workflows for daily operations.
  • Managed multiple projects simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
  • Maintained records of all maintenance activities for each park.
  • Responded promptly to service requests from patrons or other departments in a timely manner.
  • Used hand tools to perform basic repairs on park amenities, including mowing lawns, pruning trees, trimming shrubs, and edging walkways.
  • Planted trees, shrubs, flowers, turfgrass seedlings or sod at designated locations in the park.
  • Set up special events in the park; erected tents and other structures as required.
  • Inspected parks grounds for unsafe conditions or hazards; reported findings to supervisor.
  • Utilized landscaping tools such as lawnmowers, trimmers, edgers, blowers, chainsaws, pruners, and hedge clippers to maintain grounds.
  • Performed general maintenance and repair work on parks facilities and equipment, including mowing grass, repairing fences, painting benches, and clearing debris.
  • Cleaned restrooms and other buildings within the park; restocked paper products as needed.
  • Repaired playgrounds and sports fields; replaced worn out parts or components.
  • Monitored wildlife activity in the park; notified supervisor of any suspicious behavior.
  • Removed graffiti from walls or other surfaces using appropriate cleaning solutions.

Education

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (B.S.) - WILDLIFE CONSERVATION BIOLOGY CANDIDATE

Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS
06.2027

Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences

UW Milwaukee
Milwaukee, WI
06-2027

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -

Catholic Memorial High School
Waukesha, WI
06.2023

Skills

  • Customer Service Expertise
  • Client Satisfaction
  • Watering Lawns and Trees
  • Critical Thinking
  • Social Perceptiveness
  • Complaint Management
  • Professional Relationships
  • Active Learning
  • Wildlife rehabilitation
  • Animal care
  • Customer service
  • Team collaboration
  • Effective communication
  • Adapt to diverse groups
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Cash handling accuracy
  • Calm demeanor
  • Outgoing personality
  • Customer engagement
  • Cash register operation

References

References available upon request

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Sales Associate

Pet World Warehouse Outlet
01.2025 - Current

WILDLIFE REHABILITATION INTERN

Wisconsin Humane Society
05.2024 - 07.2024

LANDSCAPE SUPERVISOR

Curative Care Network
07.2023 - 08.2023

PARKS MAINTENANCE WORKER (SEASONAL)

Milwaukee County Parks
05.2022 - 06.2023

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (B.S.) - WILDLIFE CONSERVATION BIOLOGY CANDIDATE

Kansas State University

Bachelor of Science - Biological Sciences

UW Milwaukee

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -

Catholic Memorial High School

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