Melinda Monson
Bala Cynwyd,PA
Summary
Reliable Animal Care team member with proven skills cleaning animal areas, coordinating inventory and compassionately managing animal needs. Promotes good animal health with fun and safe environments. Highly organized and hardworking with good communication.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Animal Shelter Volunteer
ASPCA
04.2019 - 07.2019
- Cared for animals by feeding, taking dogs for walks, cleaning litter boxes, and supervising playtime.
- Kept animals healthy and socialized by providing regular exercises and walks.
- Provided companionship and comfort to animals in need of extra love and attention.
Cleaner/Custodian
Self-Employed
03.2015 - 09.2018
- Emptied trashcans and transported waste to collection areas.
- Cleaned and maintained lobbies, offices and other common areas in commercial buildings.
- Cleaned and sanitized bathrooms, kitchens and other similar areas according to established protocols.
- Cleaned and polished glass doors, mirrors and other surfaces to maintain professional appearance.
Pet Bather
PetSmart
01.2008 - 02.2010
- Reset procedure rooms between appointments and disinfected equipment.
- Washed, trimmed, and brushed animals to maintain good grooming standards.
- Contributed to client retention by consistently providing outstanding customer service to both clients and pets.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science
University of Phoenix
Tempe, AZ07.2026
High School Diploma -
Upper Darby Senior High School
Drexel Hill, PA07.2007
Skills
- Animal Care
- Animal Nutrition
- Meal Preparation
- Human & Animal Safety
- Animal Behavior Education
- Habitat Education
- Sanitation Practices
- Facilities Maintenance
- Supply Maintenance
- Compassionate Communication
- Customer Service
- Dependable & Responsible
- Reliability
- Attention to Detail
- Work Prioritization
- Adaptability & Flexibility
- Time Management
- Self Motivation
Nature Photography
Takes pictures of scenery while exploring hiking trails and edits the pictures using editing programs on a computer.
Achieved catching up-close, quality photographs of a wild juvenile Great Horned Owl.
Timeline
Animal Shelter Volunteer
ASPCA
04.2019 - 07.2019
Cleaner/Custodian
Self-Employed
03.2015 - 09.2018
Pet Bather
PetSmart
01.2008 - 02.2010
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Science
University of Phoenix
High School Diploma -
Upper Darby Senior High School