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Olivia Gehrke

Brewer,ME

Summary

Passionate about animal health and wellness, with a professional approach to handling basic needs, care, and exercise. Possessing a solid background in caring for diverse animals, dedicated to maintaining their health and well-being. Skilled in closely observing animals and coordinating with owners or supervisors to optimize care plans.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Kennel Attendant

Kindred Spirits Veterinary Clinic
11.2023 - 06.2025
  • Cleaned and sanitized kennels, cages, runs, and play yards.
  • Ensured proper feeding of all animals in the facility according to established guidelines.
  • Monitored health of animals on a daily basis and reported any changes or concerns to supervisor.
  • Maintained cleanliness of work areas including grooming stations, office space, storage areas.
  • Trained new staff on kennel maintenance, animal care and feeding protocols.

ASSOCIATE

PetSmart
11.2021 - 06.2025
  • Participated in team meetings, providing insights to improve operations
  • Instructed new employees regarding company policies and job duties
  • Greeted visitors upon arrival and directed guests to appropriate facility locations
  • Verified order accuracy and tracked company shipments to confirm on-time arrivals
  • Recorded customer transactions and filed receipts
  • Answered questions and concerns regarding company products, services, and prices
  • Routed phone calls to appropriate recipients and handled internal business correspondence.

SHIFT LEAD MANAGER

Taco Bell
10.2020 - 08.2021
  • Established and maintained positive and professional employee relationships
  • Balanced cash drawers and resolved financial discrepancies using receipts and financial documents
  • Addressed customer complaints and resolved conflicts
  • Trained and supervised new staff members
  • Promoted store specials and limited-time offers to customers
  • Tracked store inventories and replenished item levels by ordering new products
  • Tracked employee progress and implemented corrective actions to minimize mistakes and promote growth
  • Maintained knowledge of store products and services to make recommendations to customers.

Education

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (B.S.) IN ZOOLOGY - Biological Sciences

University of Maine
Orono, ME
05.2025

Skills

  • Attention to Detail
  • Time Management
  • New Hire Training
  • Stocking and Replenishing
  • Customer Relationship Management
  • Customer Interaction
  • Animal Care
  • Adaptable and Flexible
  • Safety Control
  • Behavior Observation
  • Care Monitoring

Awards

  • Deans List

Extracurricular Activities

 Pre-vet club

Timeline

Kennel Attendant

Kindred Spirits Veterinary Clinic
11.2023 - 06.2025

ASSOCIATE

PetSmart
11.2021 - 06.2025

SHIFT LEAD MANAGER

Taco Bell
10.2020 - 08.2021

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE (B.S.) IN ZOOLOGY - Biological Sciences

University of Maine

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