Kristie Cox
Decatur,IL
Summary
Motivated employee that learns quickly. Consistently adheres to safety standards. Maintains open availability and flexibility to work. Organized and dependable candidate. Successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude and a willingness to learn.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Professional Dog Groomer/Business Owner
KoKo's Grooming
03.2020 - Current
- Contributed to client retention by consistently providing outstanding customer service to both clients and pets.
- Kept animal coats clean and healthy with regular washing, grooming, and trimming.
- Cared for sick or injured animals by seeking out veterinary care and notifying owners.
- Greeted pet owners and went over available services, outlined costs, and determined special needs of animals under care.
Environmental Technician
Akorn Pharmaceuticals
03.2022 - 03.2023
- Worked with site to maintain compliance with applicable environment regulations.
- Prepared summaries and charts by testing and gathering samples and summarizing findings.
- Implemented or recommended solutions where audits indicated insufficiencies.
- Assisted with data management for regulatory and operational reporting.
- Installed and maintained data collection instrumentation.
- Monitored emission control devices for proper operation and compliance with state and federal regulations.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Prepared samples for testing and analysis.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
Professional Dog Groomer
PetSmart
10.2018 - 03.2020
- Contributed to client retention by consistently providing outstanding customer service to both clients and pets.
- Kept animal coats clean and healthy with regular washing, grooming, and trimming.
- Cared for sick or injured animals by seeking out veterinary care and notifying owners.
- Greeted pet owners and went over available services, outlined costs, and determined special needs of animals under care.
- Followed effective process for bathing and grooming dogs to remove dirt, loose hair, parasites, and hair mats.
- Educated visitors and staff on proper animal care and handling.
- Kept cages, kennels,and grooming areas neat and clean.
- Monitored animals for signs of disease, illness, or injury and communicated concerns to owners.
Health Care Assistant
Edwin Kaufman
03.2015 - 10.2017
- Assisted with patient hygiene, physical comfort, eating, and drinking, and mobility while observing and reporting specific changes.
- Arranged bedding and cushions to enhance patient comfort in bed and chairs.
- Lifted patients using appropriate equipment in accordance with moving and handling policy.
- Maintained clean environment with due consideration to health and safety issues and infection control policy.
- Delivered high standard of holistic care to patients to promote equality and dignity.
- Participated in cleaning and maintenance of medical equipment to assist in department function and regulation compliance.
- Completed activities of daily living for patients unable to self-care, and assisted those with limited mobility in completing tasks.
Cashier
DQ Grill & Chill Restaurant
01.2010 - 11.2014
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Worked with floor team and managers to meet wide range of customer needs.
Education
Pre-Apprenticeship Trades Union Readiness - Construction Trades
Richland Community College
Decatur, IL09.2023
No Degree - Business Management
Richland Community College
Decatur, ILNo Degree - Criminal Justice
Western Illinois University
Macomb, ILHigh School Diploma -
Argenta-Oreana High School
Argenta, IL05.2013
Skills
- Maintaining Clean Work Areas
- Dog Behavior Insight
- Critical Thinking
- Client Relationships
- First Aid Care
- Quality Patient Care
- CPR Training
- OSHA Regulations
- Defibrillation and Resuscitation
- OSHA 10 Standards
- Hand Tool Operations
- Worksite Safety
- Measurement and Calculation Accuracy
- Customer Satisfaction Understanding
Certification
- First Aid/CPR Certified
- OSHA 10 Certified
- AED Certified
Timeline
Environmental Technician
Akorn Pharmaceuticals
03.2022 - 03.2023
Professional Dog Groomer/Business Owner
KoKo's Grooming
03.2020 - Current
Professional Dog Groomer
PetSmart
10.2018 - 03.2020
Health Care Assistant
Edwin Kaufman
03.2015 - 10.2017
Cashier
DQ Grill & Chill Restaurant
01.2010 - 11.2014
Pre-Apprenticeship Trades Union Readiness - Construction Trades
Richland Community College
No Degree - Business Management
Richland Community College
No Degree - Criminal Justice
Western Illinois University
High School Diploma -
Argenta-Oreana High School
- First Aid/CPR Certified
- OSHA 10 Certified
- AED Certified
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