Melissa Sierra
Achitec
Hollywood,FL
Summary
Seasoned Pet Caregiver with over 14 years of experience at Colombia and as a Freelance Dog Walker in New York, excelling in animal welfare and strong communication. Demonstrated success in enhancing pet well-being through innovative care and effective medication administration. Trusted by pet owners for reliability and empathy, ensuring optimal pet health and happiness.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Pet Caregiver
Colombia
02.2012 - 07.2024
- Collaborated with fellow caregivers to share knowledge on specific breeds'' needs, learn new caregiving techniques, and maintain a supportive team atmosphere.
- Provided daily walks, feeding, grooming, and medication administration.
- Cared for three dogs (Bull Terrier, Weimaraner, and mixed breed) for over 14 years, all of whom were rescues.
- Provided daily walks, feeding, grooming, and medication administration.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for the dogs, ensuring their happiness and comfort at all times.
- Developed personalized exercise routines to cater to each dog's specific needs, including age and health considerations.
Freelance Dog Walker
New York
06.2019 - 12.2023
- Made owners comfortable with care by following instructions and meeting dog needs.
- Provided dog walking and pet-sitting services for multiple clients in New York, handling both large and small breeds.
- Managed walks for up to three dogs at a time, maintaining control and ensuring a positive walking experience.
- Cared for dogs overnight, ensuring their comfort and well-being while their owners traveled.
- Monitored dog behavior and health, promptly reporting any concerns to owners.
- Can provide a client reference upon request
- Built strong, trusting relationships with both dogs and their owners through consistent, reliable service.
- Improved overall pet happiness by creating a stimulating environment during walks that encouraged exploration and playtime.
- Enhanced pet well-being through regular exercise, playtime, and companionship during walks.
- Maintained safety and control of pets in various environments, preventing any incidents.
- Administered medication to pets as required, ensuring adherence to health protocols.
- Resolved behavioral issues with pets through consistent and positive reinforcement techniques.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Architect
Santo Tomas University
Colombia03.2014
Skills
- Animal Body Language
- Animal welfare
- Cleaning
- House Sitting
- Strong understanding of canine behavior and body language
- Excellent time management and organizational skills
- Ability to handle multiple dogs simultaneously with care and control
- First aid knowledge for pets
- Strong communication skills with pet owners
- Animal Empathy
- Teeth brushing
- Ear Cleaning
- Small Animal Care
- Pet Grooming
- Pet transportation
- Animal Breed Knowledge
- Medication Administration
- Vaccine administration
- Creativity and Innovation
- Multitasking
Timeline
Freelance Dog Walker
New York
06.2019 - 12.2023
Pet Caregiver
Colombia
02.2012 - 07.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Architect
Santo Tomas University
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