Meredith Ray
Salem,Oregon
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills. Easily trainable and hardworking mindset. Willing to learn and try new things.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Professional Dog Bather
Natures Pet Market
Salem , OR
05.2024 - Current
- Greeted customers and answered questions about services offered.
- Provided baths, haircuts, nail trims, ear cleaning and other grooming services for dogs.
- Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to safety procedures and regulations.
- Scheduled appointments for pet owners according to their availability.
- Cleaned and sanitized all equipment used in the bathing process.
- Monitored animals for any signs of stress or illness during bathing process.
- Utilized appropriate shampoos, conditioners and treatments based on breed type and coat condition.
- Communicated effectively with pet owners regarding their pet's needs and care requirements.
Professional Dog Bather
Soapy Paws Pet Salon
Salem , OR
02.2024 - 05.2024
- Provided baths, haircuts, nail trims, ear cleaning and other grooming services for dogs.
- Evaluated dog behavior prior to beginning grooming procedure in order to determine best approach for providing service.
- Checked for fleas and ticks on animals upon arrival in order to prevent spread of infestations.
- Established a positive relationship with each customer through friendly conversation and professional demeanor.
- Followed established protocols for handling difficult pets in order to ensure safety of both animal and groomer.
Dog Daycare Attendant
Suite Dog Daze
Salem , OR
09.2023 - 01.2024
- Greeted customers and their pets upon arrival, ensuring all paperwork was completed accurately.
- Provided routine care for dogs such as feeding, walking, bathing, brushing and playing with them.
- Monitored dog interactions to ensure safety of both animals and humans.
- Ensured that all dogs were properly vaccinated before being admitted into the daycare center.
- Kept accurate records of each dog's activities during their stay at the daycare center.
- Created an enjoyable atmosphere for all guests through positive reinforcement techniques.
Cashier
WinCo Foods
Salem , OR
11.2022 - 08.2023
- Greeted customers and answered any questions they had about the store's products and services.
- Verified that customers were of legal age to purchase alcohol or tobacco products.
- Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.
- Organized promotional displays or arrange merchandise on counters or tables to promote sales.
- Performed other duties as assigned by management.
Education
Associate of Science - Animal Science
Chemeketa Community College
Salem, ORSkills
- Product Merchandising
- Guest Services
- Merchandise Restocking
- Cash Handling
- Customer Complaint Resolution
- Order coordination
- Customer Service
- Call Management
- Scheduling
- Display Setup
- Money Handling
- Transaction Processing
- Stocking and Receiving
- Stock replenishment
- Problem-Solving
- Professional Appearance
- Retail Store Operations
- Returns and exchanges
Affiliations
- I love dressing up and doing my makeup to match any of my new looks
- I love thrifting and styling old and worn clothing items
- I love going on adventures, trying new things and meeting new people
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Professional Dog Bather
Natures Pet Market
05.2024 - Current
Professional Dog Bather
Soapy Paws Pet Salon
02.2024 - 05.2024
Dog Daycare Attendant
Suite Dog Daze
09.2023 - 01.2024
Cashier
WinCo Foods
11.2022 - 08.2023
Associate of Science - Animal Science
Chemeketa Community College
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