Penelope Henry
Alexandria
Summary
Enthusiastic animal welfare professional with work experience in animal handling and pet care, as well as a background in customer service. Proficient in communication, attention to detail, cleaning, feeding, exercising, enriching, and socializing dogs. Knowledgeable and practiced with different breeds, ages, and sizes of dogs.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Doggy Daycare Attendant
Fur-Get Me Not Pet Care
Arlington
03.2025 - Current
- I am currently employed at Fur-Get Me Not Pet Care as a doggy daycare attendant.
- I am often in playgroup with the dogs, enriching them through activities and play time with toys, although I am also occasionally positioned to help with tasks around the daycare as well.
- I have learned an incredible amount of information about dog behavior and body language through my time working here, especially with the Dog Guru program I use to enhance my skills every Wednesday at work.
- I look forward to watching my skillset grow and change as I continue to learn!
Pet Sitter
Rover
Alexandria
01.2025 - 03.2025
- I previously spent time working as a petsitter through the Rover app.
- I frequently and mainly worked with dogs, although I also cared for animals of other species, such as cats.
- I often worked overnight at the clients' home, where I was able to retain information about the animals' routine and unique behavior outside of an unfamiliar environment for the pet.
Front of House Team Member
Chick-fil-A
Vienna
07.2023 - 11.2023
- I worked as a Front of House employee at Chick-Fil-A for around four months.
- I am familiar with all FOH positions, including making drinks, cleaning (counters, tables, chairs, etc.) and restocking items such as cups, straws or plastic cutlery.
- I have been trained in customer service and hospitality.
- While I plan to pursue a slower-paced position in the future, I find that my experience with Chick-fil-A has been extremely beneficial to my personal growth in aiding me to become more social with customers.
Volunteer
Zoo Zoo animal hospital
Chiang Mai
09.2022 - 10.2022
- Although I was only able to volunteer at Zoo Zoo Veterinary Hospital for a short amount of time due to my former busy life as a senior in high school, I learned many valuable skills and key information about animal care and handling.
- During my time here, I met one of my current pets, Ruby, a young kitten who had been weaned off her mother's milk too early.
- I made the decision to raise her, and she is my most loving animal companion to this day, showcasing my ability to rehabilitate animals in need.
- Zoo Zoo Veterinary Hospital is an exotic veterinary clinic.
Grocery Bagger
RAF Croughton Commissary
Croughton
06.2019 - 06.2022
- I worked as a grocery bagger at RAF Croughton commissary throughout my early high school career.
- This was my first and longest job position considering that I was living in the UK for four years before leaving for Thailand.
- I highly value this opportunity to this day as it was a fun and comfortable environment to learn and grow in.
- It had taught me valuable skills in customer service as well as handling large or heavy objects safely.
Education
High school diploma -
Chiang Mai International School
Chiang MaiSkills
- Stocking
- Hospitality
- Restaurant experience
- Animal handling
- Kennel experience
- Animal restraint
- AP style
- Communication skills
- Time management
- Customer service
- Dog walking
- Animal care
- Cash handling
- Pet care
- Computer skills
- Cash register
- Microsoft Outlook
- Medication administration
- Windows
- Phone etiquette
- Editing
- Organizational skills
- Grammar Experience
Certification
Thai Facial and Body Scrub by Spa Mantra, 06/01/23, After graduating high school in June 2023, I took this course in Thailand for aesthetics. My mother, who is currently a massage therapist running her own small practice, had attended this course with me before she had officially began to pursue her license in Virginia, which has helped me to better process and learn valuable skills due to her knowledge and talent in massage and body work. She and I completed the course and earned our certifications. While not valid in the States, it was an engaging learning opportunity and irreplaceable experience.
Languages
English, Fluent
Personal Information
Authorized To Work: Yes
Timeline
Doggy Daycare Attendant
Fur-Get Me Not Pet Care
03.2025 - Current
Pet Sitter
Rover
01.2025 - 03.2025
Front of House Team Member
Chick-fil-A
07.2023 - 11.2023
Volunteer
Zoo Zoo animal hospital
09.2022 - 10.2022
Grocery Bagger
RAF Croughton Commissary
06.2019 - 06.2022
High school diploma -
Chiang Mai International School