Krisandra Tyson
New River,AZ
Summary
Highly organized and dependable professional skilled in effectively managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Achieved success in meeting team goals by willingly accepting additional responsibilities. Committed to delivering exceptional results and contributing to the overall success of the organization.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Zookeeper
Wildlife World Zoo
05.2024 - Current
- Monitored animal health and behavior, reporting changes to veterinary staff for timely interventions
- Maintained clean and safe habitats for diverse species, adhering to strict sanitation and safety protocols
- Assisted with the breeding and care of endangered species
- Collaborated with a team of zookeepers to ensure efficient daily operations and optimal animal care
- Participated in training sessions, emphasizing best practices in animal handling and care
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with team members, fostering a collaborative work environment
- Analyzed animal behavior data to identify trends and inform care practices, enhancing overall animal welfare
- Implemented habitat enrichment strategies to stimulate physical and mental engagement among animals
Volunteer
Arizona Game and Fish Dept.
03.2024 - Current
- Engages in care and husbandry of wildlife animals
- Conducts regular habitat maintenance including cleaning enclosures
Volunteer
Wildlife World Zoo
03.2024 - 05.2024
- Participated in habitat maintenance, including cleaning and organizing animal enclosures
- Assisted with feeding and watering animals according to specified diets and schedules
- Contributed to enrichment activities to promote physical and mental stimulation for animals
- Engaged with visitors by providing educational information about zoo animals
- Provide assistance to zookeepers in daily tasks and animal care routines
Gallery Representative
Rare Earth Gallery
03.2024 - 05.2024
- Assisted customers in exploring and selecting unique rock art pieces based on their preferences and interests
- Provided exceptional customer service by offering information about the geological significance and artistic value of various pieces
- Maintained the cleanliness and organization of the gallery space to enhance the overall aesthetic appeal
- Processed transactions accurately and efficiently using point-of-sale systems
Crew Lead
Vineyard Vines
12.2021 - 02.2024
- Provided a quick and exceptional customer experience
- Assisted customers with locating items
- Responsible for resolving all customer complaints
- Handled returns and exchanges
- Created inventory of products
- Deposits
- Key holder
- Maximized sales transactions
- Discussed daily work requirements with crew and assigned skills-based tasks to enable completion of work
- Monitored team members to verify work quality and address concerns
- Communicated effectively with upper management, team members and customers to keep everyone informed
- Pitched in to help on short-staffed job sites and to meet looming project deadlines
- Completed paperwork, recognizing discrepancies and promptly addressing for resolution
- Resolved conflicts and negotiated mutually beneficial agreements between parties
Veterinary Assistant
Deer Creek Animal Hospital
05.2021 - 09.2021
- Answered owner animal health questions and advised on best care practices
- Triaged incoming patients to determine treatment needs and urgency of care
- Positioned animals for diagnostic imaging such as x-rays and scans
- Bathed and dipped dogs afflicted with parasitic infections and applied specific medications for itch relief
- Processed new patients and updated client records with key information using standardized registration systems
- Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition
Veterinary Assistant
Anthem Animal Hospital
08.2020 - 05.2021
- Maintaining cleanliness in hospital
- Assisting Technicians as needed
- Performed pet intake to gain necessary information concerning health, behaviors, potential allergies and other details to provide complete records and methods of owner contact
- Protected animals from care errors by maintaining clear and secure tags
- Minimized animal injury risk by monitoring behaviors and eliminating safety hazards
- Contributed to client retention by consistently providing outstanding customer service to both clients and pets
- Performed basic wound care and other medical aid, working with veterinarians to handle advanced cases
Sales Associate
Vans
11.2019 - 09.2020
- Provided a quick and exceptional customer experience
- Engaged with customers to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships
- Prepared merchandise for the sales floor by pricing or tagging
- Mentored new team members on POS system operation, customer service strategies and sales goals
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items and join reward programs
- Monitored self-checkout systems and provided assistance or intervention where required
- Checked merchandise multiple times during each shift and restocked products when stock ran low
- Delivered backup coverage to provide customers with optimal support
- Resolved escalated customer disputes with special actions such as discounts
Sales Associate
Exceptional Pets
09.2019 - 11.2019
- Created inventory of products
- Replenished merchandise
- Assisted guests as needed
Certified Nursing Assistant
Shea Parc
05.2019 - 09.2019
- Assisting patients with ADLs such as feeding, mouth care, grooming, shaving, and incontinence care
- Measure and record patient vital signs
- Assist with restorative care
- Took care of approximately 60 elderly patients daily
- Handled minor wound care
- Worked with mechanical lifts, as needed
Supervisor
Sabas Western Store
01.2018 - 05.2019
- Applied strong leadership talents and problem-solving skills to maintain team efficiency and organize workflows
- Created successful work schedules for each team member to maintain deadlines and fully staff shifts
- Successfully managed high volumes of client-facing interactions
- Directed staff and managed the annual budget
- Introduced team contests and goals to enhance productivity and improve employee morale
- Mentored newly hired employees
- Evaluated employee performance
- Handled customer complaints, resolved issues
Education
Bachelors of Science - Conservation Biology And Ecology
Arizona State University
Phoenix, AZSkills
- Leadership
- Critical Thinking
- Customer Service
- Adaptability
- Time Management
- Animal Handling
- Problem-Solving
- Team Collaboration
- Effective Communication
Certification
- Nursing Assistant
- CPR
- Basic Life Supporter
- Microsoft Technician
Timeline
Zookeeper
Wildlife World Zoo
05.2024 - Current
Volunteer
Arizona Game and Fish Dept.
03.2024 - Current
Volunteer
Wildlife World Zoo
03.2024 - 05.2024
Gallery Representative
Rare Earth Gallery
03.2024 - 05.2024
Crew Lead
Vineyard Vines
12.2021 - 02.2024
Veterinary Assistant
Deer Creek Animal Hospital
05.2021 - 09.2021
Veterinary Assistant
Anthem Animal Hospital
08.2020 - 05.2021
Sales Associate
Vans
11.2019 - 09.2020
Sales Associate
Exceptional Pets
09.2019 - 11.2019
Certified Nursing Assistant
Shea Parc
05.2019 - 09.2019
Supervisor
Sabas Western Store
01.2018 - 05.2019
Bachelors of Science - Conservation Biology And Ecology
Arizona State University
- Nursing Assistant
- CPR
- Basic Life Supporter
- Microsoft Technician
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