Kenneth Ryan
Shannon,MS
Summary
Dedicated kennel technician with strong skills in animal care, health monitoring, and kennel maintenance. Experienced in supporting adoption events and managing inventory to ensure a safe and nurturing environment for animals.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Kennel Technician
Tupelo-Lee Humane Society
Tupelo, MS
05.2026 - Current
- Cleaned and maintained kennels to ensure a safe environment for animals.
- Fed and provided fresh water to animals in care throughout the day.
- Monitored animal behavior and reported any health concerns to supervisors.
- Socialized with animals to promote comfort and reduce stress levels.
- Organized supplies and equipment for daily operations and tasks.
- Supported adoption events by preparing animals for meet-and-greet sessions.
- Provided daily care and monitoring of animals, including feeding, watering, cleaning cages and administering medications.
- Supported animal health by keeping areas clean, neat and properly sanitized.
- Organized inventory of food, bedding supplies, toys and other items needed for animal care.
- Cleaned living areas to provide a healthy environment for boarded animals.
Apprentice Welder
Phoenix Building Solutions
Tupelo, MS
02.2024 - 05.2026
- Operated welding equipment to join metal components per project specifications.
- Assembled metal frameworks for various construction projects according to blueprints.
- Followed safety protocols to maintain a secure work environment during welding tasks.
- Assisted in the preparation of work materials and tools for efficient workflow.
- Inspected welded joints for quality and ensured compliance with industry standards.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline processes and improve efficiency.
- Maintained cleanliness of work areas to promote safety and organization on-site.
- Inspected welds for accuracy and quality assurance.
- Maintained cleanliness of work area, including removal of scrap material.
- Identified potential problems with machinery before they become major issues.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure deadlines were met in a timely manner.
- Prepared surfaces prior to welding by grinding or sanding down imperfections.
- Repaired broken or cracked parts, filling holes and increasing strength as needed.
- Prepared workpiece edges by grinding, cutting, buffing or bending to verify snug fit.
- Measured workpieces with straightedges or templates to conform with specifications.
- Marked or tagged material with job number, piece marks and other identifying marks.
Kennel Technician
Tupelo-Lee Humane Society
Tupelo, Mississippi
08.2023 - 02.2024
- Same duties as I am currently doing now with the Tupelo-Lee Humane Society.
Education
GED -
Saltillo High School
Saltillo, MS05-2007
Skills
- Animal care
- Kennel maintenance
- Health monitoring
- Adoption event support
- Inventory management
- Customer relationship management
Timeline
Kennel Technician
Tupelo-Lee Humane Society
05.2026 - Current
Apprentice Welder
Phoenix Building Solutions
02.2024 - 05.2026
Kennel Technician
Tupelo-Lee Humane Society
08.2023 - 02.2024
GED -
Saltillo High School