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Meghan Benjamin

Norwalk

Summary

Detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Kennel Attendant

Best Friends Pet Hotel
10.2023 - 05.2024
  • Maintained a clean and sanitary kennel environment through daily cleaning tasks, ensuring the comfort and well-being of all animals.
  • Monitored and maintained food and water of boarded animals according to animal dietary health guidelines.
  • Collected animal waste produced on walks and discarded in trash or approved receptacles.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction by providing attentive and compassionate service during pet drop-offs and pickups.
  • Promoted pet safety through proper handling techniques, minimizing risk of injury or distress for both staff and animals.
  • Improved animal care by consistently monitoring their health and behavior, promptly reporting any concerns to veterinarians.
  • Reduced stress levels for animals during their stay by creating a calm and nurturing environment that catered to individual needs.
  • Streamlined daily routines by developing efficient systems for feeding, walking, cleaning, and medicating multiple animals throughout the day.

Canine Coach

Dogtopia
03.2023 - 10.2023
  • Utilized effective problem-solving skills to defuse and resolve canine behavioral issues.
  • Established and maintained safe and clean working environment for animals.
  • Monitored and managed multiple canines in both large and small spaces.
  • Minimized animal injury risk by monitoring behaviors and eliminating safety hazards.
  • Provided enrichment activities to improve physical and psychological well-being of pets and prevent boredom.
  • Identified potential signs of aggression and anxiety in pets and took necessary steps to minimize any risks.

Guest Services Team Member

The Fresh Market
06.2022 - 02.2023
  • Provided a positive customer experience with fair, friendly, and courteous service
  • Registered sales on a cash register by scanning items, itemizing, and totaling customers' purchases
  • Helped other departments with stocking shelves, packaging bulk items, and cleaning floors and bathrooms
  • Ensured that all guests received a warm greeting at the register, thanks for their patronage and offer of assistance to their vehicles
  • Operated scanners, scales, cash registers, and other electronics
  • Processed refunds and exchanges, resolving complaints
  • Organized, labeled, and filed all signage for bulk sections to make more accessible

House and Pet Sitter

Rover
01.2019 - 08.2021
  • Secured locks and entryways to prevent unauthorized access by persons not approved by owners
  • Performed light cleaning duties such as dusting, vacuuming, and wiping down surfaces
  • Communicated professionally with pet owners via phone, email, and text
  • Gave animals proper attention to promote secure environment in owner's absence
  • Managed pet safety and wellness in owners' absence by securing yard gates and removing items that could make pets sick
  • Identified potential signs of aggression and anxiety in pets and took necessary steps to minimize any risks
  • Prepared and administered medications and treatments as prescribed by veterinarian
  • Monitored animals for signs of disease, illness, or injury and communicated concerns to owners
  • Provided daily physical exercise, mental stimulation and socialization to keep pets healthy and ward off unwanted behavior
  • Gained customer retention and received high praise from pet owners about their pets' care given

Education

High School Diploma -

McGraw Central Schools
06.2017

Skills

  • Verbal and Written Communication
  • Dog Behavior
  • Housekeeping Duties
  • Information Collection and Recording
  • Critical Thinking
  • Refunds and Exchanges
  • Stocking and Replenishing
  • Online Orders Preparation
  • Multitasking Strengths

Timeline

Kennel Attendant

Best Friends Pet Hotel
10.2023 - 05.2024

Canine Coach

Dogtopia
03.2023 - 10.2023

Guest Services Team Member

The Fresh Market
06.2022 - 02.2023

House and Pet Sitter

Rover
01.2019 - 08.2021

High School Diploma -

McGraw Central Schools

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