ROBERT PIFER
Burleson,TX
Summary
Focused on maintaining smooth and efficient building operations and animal well-being. Professional animal care specialist with strong background in maintaining high standards of cleanliness and animal welfare. Proven ability to work collaboratively in team settings and adapt to changing needs. Skilled in handling, feeding, and monitoring animals, ensuring safe and comfortable environment. Reliable and results-focused, consistently delivering quality work, care, and support.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Facilities Manager/Lead Kennel Technician
Creature Comfort Animal Clinic
Arlington, TX
09.2022 - Current
- Conducted regular inspections to identify areas for improvement in facility management processes.
- Developed and executed preventive maintenance programs to extend equipment lifespan.
- Trained staff on best practices for facility operations.
- Responded to building emergencies and managed repairs.
- Achieved cost savings through negotiating service contracts, leveraging long-term relationships with trusted suppliers.
- Maintained facility grounds, equipment, and safety compliance.
- Supervised daily operations of kennel facility, ensuring high standards of animal care and hygiene.
- Trained and mentored junior technicians on best practices for animal handling and facility maintenance.
- Conducted health assessments for animals, identifying potential medical issues and coordinating veterinary care.
- Established protocols for safe animal interaction, reducing incidents and promoting a secure environment.
- Managed staff scheduling efficiently, ensuring adequate coverage during peak hours and maintaining high-quality service at all times.
- Reduced illness outbreaks among animals by maintaining strict sanitation standards in all kennel areas.
- Collaborated with adoption agencies to place animals in loving homes, positively impacting their lives as well as the community at large.
- Enhanced animal care by implementing updated protocols and procedures for the kennel facility.
Developer
Pifer Studios INC
Burleson, Texas
11.2017 - 12.2022
- Developed interactive game features using Unity, enhancing user engagement and gameplay experience for Android, iOS, and Oculus Quest/Quest 2
- Implemented physics and animation systems, improving character movement fluidity and realism.
- Conducted debugging sessions to identify and resolve issues, ensuring smooth gameplay functionality.
- Created gameplay test plans for internal and external test groups.
- Utilized industry-standard software such as Maya and Photoshop for asset creation.
- Developed 2D and 3D assets for immersive game environments.
- Mobile optimization for Augmented Reality capable Android and iOS devices
- Dynamic sound design, lighting, and particle design
Education
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Digital and Experimental Media
Kansas State University
Manhattan, KS12-2016
Skills
- Building maintenance
- Schedule coordination
- Emergency preparedness
- Innovation and creativity
- Multitasking Abilities
- Sanitation protocols
- Animal handling expertise
- Care monitoring
- Illustration
- Adobe creative suite
- Video editing
- Sound design
Timeline
Facilities Manager/Lead Kennel Technician
Creature Comfort Animal Clinic
09.2022 - Current
Developer
Pifer Studios INC
11.2017 - 12.2022
Bachelor of Fine Arts - Digital and Experimental Media
Kansas State University