Mya Daigle
Ballston Spa,United States
Summary
Reliable and eager animal caregiver, always ready and willing to assist fellow employees with job tasks. Handles various duties and assignments. Accustomed to multitasking and working quickly to meet challenging demands. Considered hardworking and passionate with great interpersonal skills.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Pack Leader
A Time Four Paws
02.2023 - 10.2023
- Managed pet safety and wellness in owners' absence by securing yard gates and removing items that could make pets sick.
- Monitored large groups of dogs, big and small, to ensure safe play.
- Monitored animals for behavioral problems and signs of health issues.
- Gave animals proper attention to promote secure environment in owner's absence.
- Gave medication to pets following guidelines from owners.
Waitress
Jay Peak Ski Resort
11.2022 - 02.2023
- Greeted new customers, discussed specials, and took drink orders.
- Remained calm and poised when dealing with difficult customers or during busy shifts.
- Folded napkins and prepared silverware sets to provide adequate supply for host station.
- Provided recommendations on menu items and upsold food and drinks to increase sales.
Waitress
Redsauce
04.2022 - 10.2022
- Displayed enthusiasm and promoted excellent service to customers, successfully increasing referrals, and walk-in business.
- Used cash registers and credit card machines to cash out customers.
- Maintained customer satisfaction with timely table check-ins to assess food and beverage needs.
- Kept server areas clean and stocked to increase efficiency while working tables.
Intern
Big Cat Rescue
01.2022 - 04.2023
- Completed online courses about animal husbandry, health, feeding and cleaning procedures, and property grounds information.
- Fed, watered, and cleaned cages of live prey rats (for rehabilitating bobcats), as well as took inventory of freezers containing meat of all variety for rescued cats.
- Cleaned large enclosures and monitored them for signs of damage to ensure no cats could escape.
- Ensured sanitary conditions for small cats (servals, lynx, bobcats, hybrid domestic cats) by daily scrubbing and rinsing of food platforms and water bowls.
- Daily maintenance or landscape work.
Dog Walker/Pet Sitter
Rover
11.2021 - 10.2022
- Attended consultations and met with pets and pet guardians to obtain guidelines and protocol for care.
- Exercised animals regularly with walks and rigorous play activities.
- Gave animals proper attention to promote secure environment in owner's absence.
- Communicated professionally with pet owners via phone, email, and text.
- Contributed to client retention by consistently providing outstanding customer service to both clients and pets.
Doggy Daycare Attendant
HFX Dog
04.2018 - 04.2021
- Gave animals proper attention to promote a secure environment in an area with dozens of dogs.
- Kept play areas clean by discarding of dog feces and sanitizing any mess they might make.
- Monitored animals for signs of disease, illness or injury and communicated concerns to owners.
- Followed pet care instructions for dietary needs and medication regimens.
- Performed basic wound care and other medical aid.
- Provided top-notch customer service to every customer and exceptional care to all animals.
Volunteer
Fly With Me Animal Rescue
01.2020 - 05.2021
- Helped unload monthly bus of 40+ rescue dogs of all sizes coming from high-kill shelters in Georgia to be fostered or adopted in Halifax.
- Comforted anxious dogs once off bus and out of crates.
- Walked, fed, watered, and cleaned up after dogs while waiting for their adopters/fosters to arrive.
- Took charge in caring for largest and most difficult to handle dogs due to experience in dog handling.
- Monitored environment to ensure no other volunteers were allowing dogs to approach each other (due to potential aggression).
Doggie Daycare Attendant
Busters Bed And Biscuit
01.2015 - 10.2021
- Worked here periodically over the years whenever I came home to visit or for vacations.
- Kept cages, kennels, and play yards neat and clean.
- Provided daily physical exercise, mental stimulation and socialization to keep pets healthy and ward off unwanted behavior.
- Gave basic first-aid to injured animals before seeking medical care.
- Gave medication to pets following guidelines from owners.
- Prepared food and water following instructions from pet owners.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Saint Mary's University
Halifax, Nova Scotia05.2021
High School Diploma -
Stanstead College
Stanstead, Quebec06.2017
Skills
- Safety awareness
- Collaboration
- Leadership
- Multitasking abilities
- Cleaning requirements
- Attention to Detail
Timeline
Pack Leader
A Time Four Paws
02.2023 - 10.2023
Waitress
Jay Peak Ski Resort
11.2022 - 02.2023
Waitress
Redsauce
04.2022 - 10.2022
Intern
Big Cat Rescue
01.2022 - 04.2023
Dog Walker/Pet Sitter
Rover
11.2021 - 10.2022
Volunteer
Fly With Me Animal Rescue
01.2020 - 05.2021
Doggy Daycare Attendant
HFX Dog
04.2018 - 04.2021
Doggie Daycare Attendant
Busters Bed And Biscuit
01.2015 - 10.2021
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Saint Mary's University
High School Diploma -
Stanstead College
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