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Miranda McMillion

Martinsburg,WV

Summary

Reliable and punctual team member with proven skills cleaning animal areas, coordinating inventory and managing animal needs with care and compassion. Highly organized and hardworking with good communication and multitasking abilities.

Experience in medication administration and basic animal care. Attentive and detail-oriented with passion for helping pet owners feel confident and at ease about pets' welfare.


Authorized to work in the US for any employer.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Pet Sitter

Rover.com
06.2021 - 07.2023
  • Followed pet care instructions, dietary needs, and medication regimens.
  • Exercised animals regularly with walks and rigorous play activities.
  • Collected animal waste produced on walks and discarded in trash or approved receptacles.
  • Gave animals proper attention to promote secure environment in owner's absence.
  • Communicated professionally with pet owners via phone, email, and text.
  • Cleaned out and scooped litter trays and food and water bowls to provide clean environment for pets.
  • Provided daily physical exercise, mental stimulation and socialization to keep pets healthy and ward off unwanted behavior.
  • Attended consultations and met with pets and pet guardians to obtain guidelines and protocol for care.
  • Implemented positive reinforcement training techniques to help pets learn proper behaviors.
  • Gave basic first-aid to injured animals before seeking medical care.
  • Contributed to client retention by consistently providing outstanding customer service to both clients and pets.

Kennel Technician

Pet Spa
03.2020 - 06.2021
  • Cleaned and maintained kennel areas for optimized hygiene, including cages, runs and yards.
  • Trained new staff on kennel maintenance, animal care and feeding protocols.
  • Minimized animal injury risk by monitoring behaviors and eliminating safety hazards.
  • Mixed and administered special food formulas to individual animals based on unique dietary needs.
  • Performed basic wound care and other medical aid, working with veterinarians to handle advanced cases.
  • Contributed to client retention by consistently providing outstanding customer service to both clients and pets.
  • Followed effective process for bathing and grooming dogs to remove dirt, loose hair, parasites, and hair mats.
  • Prepared and administered medications and treatments as prescribed by veterinarian.
  • Followed pet care instructions for dietary needs and medication regimens.
  • Performed pet intake to gain necessary information concerning health, behaviors, potential allergies, and other details to provide complete records and methods of owner contact.

Pet Sitter

Rover.com
05.2018 - 08.2019
    • Followed pet care instructions, dietary needs, and medication regimens.
    • Exercised animals regularly with walks and rigorous play activities.
    • Collected animal waste produced on walks and discarded in trash or approved receptacles.
    • Gave animals proper attention to promote secure environment in owner's absence.
    • Communicated professionally with pet owners via phone, email, and text.
    • Cleaned out and scooped litter trays and food and water bowls to provide clean environment for pets.
    • Provided daily physical exercise, mental stimulation and socialization to keep pets healthy and ward off unwanted behavior.
    • Attended consultations and met with pets and pet guardians to obtain guidelines and protocol for care.
    • Implemented positive reinforcement training techniques to help pets learn proper behaviors.
    • Gave basic first-aid to injured animals before seeking medical care.
    • Contributed to client retention by consistently providing outstanding customer service to both clients and pets.

Campground Attendant

Watoga State Park
05.2015 - 07.2016
    • Facilitated guest check-in and check-out processes to reduce wait times and increase guest convenience.
    • Facilitated visitor requests for dining and tourist attractions by researching various venues and locales.
    • Managed rental of paddle boats, canoes, and kayaks and assuring their cleanliness and function
    • Managed rental of recreation equipment
    • Maintained grounds and common areas to promote pleasant camping experience.
    • Maintained cleanliness of buildings and property.
    • Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
    • Counted money in cash drawers at beginning and end of shifts to maintain accuracy.
    • Addressed customer inquiries with timely and professional responses via phone and in-person interactions.

Energy Express Mentor

AmeriCorps NCCC
05.2014 - 08.2014
  • Managed a classroom of 5-7 children of 3rd to 5th grade range during a summer learning program
  • Maintained clean and comfortable classroom environment by providing basic custodial work.
  • Established and executed a daily routine and curriculum consisting of:

Reading to and/or with children

Creative writing exercises

Mathematical exercises

Art projects

Physical activity/games

  • Helped students develop organizational, time management and study skills.
  • Worked with individuals to help understand and overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting educational or vocational situations.
  • Supervision and interaction with children
  • Collaboration of projects and activities with other mentors
  • Establishing and executing a community project for the children to help with
  • Assisted children with writing and staging a play to be preformed for the community
  • Collaborated with other mentors to create and execute an "End of Summer Carnival" for local children and families
  • Fundraised and collected supplies to provide to low income families for the upcoming school year
  • Helped students develop organizational, time management and study skills.
  • Worked with individuals to help understand and overcome personal, social or behavioral problems affecting educational or vocational situations.

Youth Advisory Board Member

High Rocks Educational Corporation
08.2013 - 05.2014
    • Managed and led activities promoting growth in mental, emotional, and educational areas.
    • Organized and facilitated recreational activities to engage youth in positive, team-building experiences.
    • Completed necessary reports and documentation to maintain thorough, accurate records.
    • Developed and maintained relationships with primary board to facilitate access to youth-related resources.

Youth Conservation Corps

West Virginia Forest Service
05.2010 - 08.2010
  • Maintained upkeep and assisted with projects in local national parks and wildlife areas
  • Building structures such as foot bridges, fences, duck boxes, etc
  • Repairing existing structures
  • Clearing and relocating wood/trash/debris
  • Used power equipment to maintain public areas

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Veterinary Technician

Ashworth College
Norcross, GA

Some College (No Degree) - Psychology

New River Community And Technical College
Marlinton, WV

Some College (No Degree) - Psychology

Shepherd University
Shepherdstown, WV

High School Diploma -

Pocahontas County High School
Dunmore, WV
05.2014

Skills

  • Animal Care
  • Animal advocacy
  • Animal Handling
  • Positive Reinforcement Training
  • Oral Medication Administration
  • Intramuscular Injections
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Organizational Skills
  • Time Management
  • Cash Handling
  • Customer relationship development
  • Critical thinking
  • Writing and Editing
  • Initiative
  • Attention to detail
  • Interpersonal skills
  • Adaptability
  • English
  • Intermediate German

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
German
Professional Working
Spanish
Elementary

Timeline

Pet Sitter

Rover.com
06.2021 - 07.2023

Kennel Technician

Pet Spa
03.2020 - 06.2021

Pet Sitter

Rover.com
05.2018 - 08.2019

Campground Attendant

Watoga State Park
05.2015 - 07.2016

Energy Express Mentor

AmeriCorps NCCC
05.2014 - 08.2014

Youth Advisory Board Member

High Rocks Educational Corporation
08.2013 - 05.2014

Youth Conservation Corps

West Virginia Forest Service
05.2010 - 08.2010

Some College (No Degree) - Veterinary Technician

Ashworth College

Some College (No Degree) - Psychology

New River Community And Technical College

Some College (No Degree) - Psychology

Shepherd University

High School Diploma -

Pocahontas County High School
Miranda McMillion