Lavie Henry
Grand Forks
Summary
Compassionate Animal Care Specialist with experience in providing high-quality care to a variety of animals in both shelter and zoo settings. Strengths include knowledge of animal behavior, dietary needs, enrichment activities, and health assessment. Have contributed to improving overall animal welfare by implementing effective care strategies and programs.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Operations animal care specialist
Petco
Grand Forks
2025.09 - 2026.05
- Delivered daily care and feeding for animals, ensuring their health and well-being in a retail environment.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of animal habitats and displays to promote animal welfare and enhance customer experience.
- Monitored animal health and reported concerns to management.
- Provided medical treatment to improve health of unwell animals.
- Educated customers regarding proper animal care techniques and requirements.
- Educated customers on proper pet ownership and training techniques.
- Guided customers in product selection and provided animal care advice, fostering informed decisions and enhancing pet ownership satisfaction.
- Supported adoption events by preparing animals for interaction with potential owners.
- Recorded detailed information about each animal's diet, activities, and medical history in an organized database.
- Trained new staff members on proper animal handling procedures.
- Observed the behavior of animals to detect signs of illness or injury.
- Ensured that all safety protocols were followed when handling potentially hazardous materials.
- Welcomed visitors at entrance to establish a friendly atmosphere.
Restaurant Hostess
Perkins American food company
Grand Forks
2022.03 - 2024.04
- Greeted and welcomed guests upon arrival to create a positive first impression.
- Managed reservations and organized seating arrangements for efficient table turnover.
- Assisted servers by communicating guest needs and coordinating service flow.
Education
Grand Forks Central High School
Grand Forks, NDSkills
- Animal care
- Record keeping
- Customer education
- Problem assessment
- Team collaboration
- Communication skills
Certification
- First aid and CPR
Timeline
Operations animal care specialist
Petco
2025.09 - 2026.05
Restaurant Hostess
Perkins American food company
2022.03 - 2024.04
Grand Forks Central High School