Laila Bruhn
Sioux Falls,SD
Summary
Dedicated animal care professional with experience at Smoken Dakota Kennels, skilled in animal monitoring and sanitation protocols. Proven ability to minimize injury risks through effective behavior observation and stress-free care techniques. Committed to maintaining a safe and clean environment while ensuring optimal health and well-being for all animals in care.
Pursuing full-time role that presents professional challenges and leverages interpersonal skills, effective time management, and problem-solving expertise.
Results-oriented achiever with proven ability to exceed targets and drive success in fast-paced environments. Combines strategic thinking with hands-on experience to deliver impactful solutions and enhance organizational performance.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Kennel Assistant
Smoken Dakota Kennels
09.2024 - Current
- Kept animals clean and free of contaminants to promote optimal health.
- Monitored and maintained food and water of boarded animals according to animal dietary health guidelines.
- Kept cages, kennels, play yards, and grooming areas neat and clean.
- Minimized animal injury risk by monitoring behaviors and eliminating safety hazards.
- Monitored animal playgroups for aggressive behaviors in order to maintain safety of pet participants.
- Monitored kennels for toy safety and removed choking hazards.
- Completed daily cleaning of kennels, cages and public areas using disease control protocol to provide sterile environment.
- Cleaned and maintained kennel areas for optimized hygiene, including cages, runs and yards.
- Recorded dogs' intake and output, physical condition and behavior for updated kennel logs.
- Recorded information such as feeding schedules, appearance, behavior of boarded or hospitalized patients to monitor stay.
- Completed animal intakes to board animals, labeling all home items and toys properly.
Retail Associate
Pet Supplies Plus
01.2022 - 11.2024
- Organized store merchandise racks and displays to promote and maintain visually appealing environments.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
- Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
- Maintained clean sales floor and straightened and faced merchandise.
- Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
- Checked pricing, scanned items, applied discounts, and printed receipts to ring up customers.
- Greeted customers, helped locate merchandise, and suggested suitable options.
- Greeted customers and helped with product questions, selections, and purchases.
- Greeted customers and provided outstanding customer service.
- Opened, shelved and merchandised new products in visually appealing and organized displays for optimal sales promotions.
- Engaged in friendly conversation with customer to better uncover individual needs.
- Wrapped, boxed and weighed bakery department products.
- Monitored customers for signs of security concerns and escalated issues to management.
Kennel Assistant
Dog Days
08.2021 - 11.2022
- Kept animals clean and free of contaminants to promote optimal health.
- Monitored and maintained food and water of boarded animals according to animal dietary health guidelines.
- Kept cages, kennels, play yards, and grooming areas neat and clean.
- Minimized animal injury risk by monitoring behaviors and eliminating safety hazards.
- Monitored animal playgroups for aggressive behaviors in order to maintain safety of pet participants.
- Completed animal intakes to board animals, labeling all home items and toys properly.
- Stocked kennel and cleaning supplies to maintain proper inventory for daily performance.
- Monitored kennels for toy safety and removed choking hazards.
- Completed daily cleaning of kennels, cages and public areas using disease control protocol to provide sterile environment.
- Performed basic wound care and other medical aid, working with veterinarians to handle advanced cases.
- Monitored animal behavior and completed examinations to identify illnesses, injuries, or potential diseases.
Education
High School Diploma -
Harrisburg High School
Harrisburg, SD05-2024
Skills
- Exercising and playing
- Stress-free care techniques
- Animal care
- Animal restraint
- Animal handling
- Kennel maintenance
- Animal monitoring
- Care monitoring
- Sanitation protocols
- Exercise management
- Group management
- Walk coordination
- Safety monitoring
- Safety control
- Behavior observation
- Behavioral control
Timeline
Kennel Assistant
Smoken Dakota Kennels
09.2024 - Current
Retail Associate
Pet Supplies Plus
01.2022 - 11.2024
Kennel Assistant
Dog Days
08.2021 - 11.2022
High School Diploma -
Harrisburg High School
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