Kathryn Harris
Albany,Oregon
Summary
Compassionate animal caretaker with 10 years experience in animal care. Proven skills in cleaning animal areas, coordinating inventory, and managing animal needs with care and compassion. Highly organized and hardworking with good communication and multitasking abilities.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Kennel Attendant
Safe Haven Humane Society
Albany, OR
01.2018 - Current
- Maintained a clean and sanitary kennel environment through daily cleaning tasks, ensuring the comfort and well-being of all animals.
- Collected animal waste produced on walks and discarded in trash or approved receptacles.
- Reduced stress levels for animals during their stay by creating a calm and nurturing environment that catered to individual needs.
Thrift Store Volunteer
Teen Challenge Thrift Store
Albany, OR
01.2020 - Current
- Assisted shoppers in locating specific items, resulting in improved customer experiences and return visits to the store.
- Streamlined inventory management with effective sorting, pricing, and tagging of donated items.
- Maintained a positive attitude and professional demeanor at all times, acting as an ambassador for both the thrift store and its mission within the community.
Thrift Store Volunteer
Salvation Army
Albany, OR
01.2017 - 01.2020
- Developed strong product knowledge to provide informed recommendations for customers seeking assistance with their purchases.
- Answered customer questions about products and services, helped locate merchandise, and promoted key items.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing friendly and efficient service.
Animal Care Volunteer
Kitty Angel Team
Corvallis, OR
01.2014 - 01.2017
- Improved kennel cleanliness by maintaining a strict schedule of sanitation and disinfection procedures.
- Enhanced animal well-being by providing daily care, including feeding, cleaning, grooming, and exercising.
- Contributed to a positive workplace culture by embracing teamwork, demonstrating flexibility in daily tasks, and supporting colleagues in their responsibilities.
Food Bank Volunteer
Family Tree Relief Nursery
Albany, OR
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Packaged up nonperishable food items for food bank visitors.
- Distributed food boxes with carefully selected essentials to families in need.
- Kept warehouses and preparation areas clean and orderly to limit workplace risk.
- Organized, sorted and stored donations in orderly systems to minimize waste.
Education
High School Diploma -
Mapleton High School
Mapleton, OregonSkills
- Kennel care
- Compassionate communication
- Dog and Cat Socialization
- Cleanliness Maintenance
- Animal Empathy
- Feeding routines
- Honest and Trustworthy
- Positive Attitude
- Donation processing
- Cleanliness
- Teamwork and Collaboration
Timeline
Thrift Store Volunteer
Teen Challenge Thrift Store
01.2020 - Current
Kennel Attendant
Safe Haven Humane Society
01.2018 - Current
Thrift Store Volunteer
Salvation Army
01.2017 - 01.2020
Food Bank Volunteer
Family Tree Relief Nursery
01.2017 - 01.2018
Animal Care Volunteer
Kitty Angel Team
01.2014 - 01.2017
High School Diploma -
Mapleton High School