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Kourtney Carter

Simi Valley

Summary

Resourceful Manager offering history of success coordinating and monitoring operations across various departments. Effective leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Highly committed with hardworking mentality to maintain quality of services and products.

Devoted professional with deep love of animals and readiness to take on any care assignments. Protects animals and guests from undue risks with careful management of animal spaces and behaviors. Team-oriented professional always ready to handle everything from administrative to facilities maintenance in tasks in support of animal care needs.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Jr Groomer

Pet Wash
Calabasas
09.2024 - 02.2025
  • Bathed dogs and cats to remove fleas, ticks and other skin parasites.
  • Cleaned cat and dog ears to prevent ear infections.
  • Administered anal gland expression to prevent discomfort and infections in pets.
  • Trimmed nails using clippers and grinders.
  • Promoted a comfortable atmosphere for pets by utilizing calming methods during grooming sessions.
  • Maintained a clean and organized grooming environment, ensuring the safety and well-being of both pets and staff.

Kennel Technician

National Disaster Search Dog Foundation
Santa Paula
10.2023 - 10.2024
  • Cleaned and maintained kennel areas for optimized hygiene, including cages, runs and yards.
  • Maintained clean and sanitary living conditions for animals, reducing stress and promoting overall wellbeing.
  • Enhanced animal socialization skills through daily interaction and calming activities.
  • Implemented efficient feeding schedules, ensuring all animals received proper nutrition on a timely basis.
  • Conducted regular safety inspections of kennels, identifying potential hazards and taking corrective action as needed.
  • Mixed and administered special food formulas to individual animals based on unique dietary needs.
  • Followed strict disease control protocols during cleaning tasks, minimizing risk of illness transmission among shelter population

Asset Protection District Trainer / Security Specialist

Target
Moorpark
10.2022 - 09.2023
  • Secures premises by patrolling property
  • Investigates security breaches
  • Investigates guest incidents as well as enforces guest safety
  • Completes reports of theft and attempted theft
  • Working with local police

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Fire Technology

Oxnard College
Oxnard, CA
01-2024

High School Diploma -

Royal High school Simi Valley
Simi Valley, CA
01-2021

Skills

  • Emergency First Aid
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Treatment Administration
  • Wound Care
  • Critical Thinking
  • Environmental Conditions
  • Behavioral Support
  • Veterinary Care
  • Exercise Regimens
  • Maintaining Clean Work Areas
  • Pet grooming
  • Animal handling
  • Team collaboration

Certification

EMT

CPR certified

BLS certified

IS100

IS200

IS700

ICS training

Timeline

Jr Groomer

Pet Wash
09.2024 - 02.2025

Kennel Technician

National Disaster Search Dog Foundation
10.2023 - 10.2024

Asset Protection District Trainer / Security Specialist

Target
10.2022 - 09.2023

Associate of Applied Science - Fire Technology

Oxnard College

High School Diploma -

Royal High school Simi Valley
Kourtney Carter