Krin Barron
Berlin,CT
Summary
Dedicated animal care professional with over 5 years of experience in the pet industry. Skilled in animal safety, dog handling, and pet grooming, with a strong focus on providing top-quality care in fast-paced environments. Proven ability to train others and deliver excellent customer service, ensuring pet owners feel informed and confident in the care provided. Passionate about maintaining a safe and welcoming atmosphere for all animals and their owners.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Kennel Attendant/Grooming Staff
What A Ruff Life LLC
2023.08 - 2024.07
- Provided daily care for dogs, including feeding, exercise, and grooming
- Maintained a clean and safe environment in the kennel
- Assisted in training new staff members in animal care protocols.
Dog Bather
PetSmart
2022.10 - 2023.07
- Performed bathing and grooming tasks, ensuring the safety and comfort of the animals
- Assisted groomers with preparation and customer service duties
- Maintained grooming equipment and workspaces.
Busser/Hostess/Food Runner
Lou and Mo's Sandwich Shoppe
2022.09 - 2022.10
- Assisted with seating guests, clearing tables, and delivering food
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of dining areas.
Key Holder/Sales Associate
Pet Valu
2018.06 - 2021.01
- Provided customer service and managed transactions using POS systems
- Assisted customers with product selection, focusing on pet care needs
- Opened and closed the store, handling cash deposits and inventory management.
Sales Associate
Rite Aid
2016.10 - 2018.05
- Assisted customers in-store, managed cash registers, and maintained store organization
- Ensured shelves were stocked and products were displayed effectively.
Sales Associate
Foxwoods Resort Casino
2015.10 - 2016.06
- Assisted customers, handled transactions, and maintained store cleanliness
- Supported inventory management and product restocking efforts.
Guest Room Attendant
Mohegan Sun
2016.09 - 2016.10
- Cleaned and prepared guest rooms, ensuring they met high standards of cleanliness
- Responded to guest requests and provided excellent customer service.
Education
High School -
Norwich Free Academy
Norwich, CTSkills
- Dog handling
- Pet grooming
- Kennel experience
- Animal restraint
- Animal nutrition
- Canine behavior knowledge
- Front desk
- Appointment scheduling
- Answering phones
- Verbal and written communication
- Patience and empathy
- Problem-solving
Animal Care:
Customer Service:
- Store management
- Retail sales
- Inventory management
- Money handling
- POS systems
- Cashiering
- Time management
- Leadership
- Staff training
- Heavy lifting
- Cleaning
- Computer operation
Retail & Sales:
General Skills:
Timeline
Kennel Attendant/Grooming Staff
What A Ruff Life LLC
2023.08 - 2024.07
Dog Bather
PetSmart
2022.10 - 2023.07
Busser/Hostess/Food Runner
Lou and Mo's Sandwich Shoppe
2022.09 - 2022.10
Key Holder/Sales Associate
Pet Valu
2018.06 - 2021.01
Sales Associate
Rite Aid
2016.10 - 2018.05
Guest Room Attendant
Mohegan Sun
2016.09 - 2016.10
Sales Associate
Foxwoods Resort Casino
2015.10 - 2016.06
High School -
Norwich Free Academy
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