Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Affiliations
Languages
Interests
Timeline
COMMUNITY SERVICE
HOBBIES
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Ryleigh Houser

Waxhaw

Summary

Compassionate and motivated professional dedicated to the care of animals and the surrounding community. Ryleigh’s Cozy Critter Care offers personalized pet services, including dog walking, pet sitting, house sitting, plant watering, and mail collection, ensuring pets feel loved and secure while their owners are away. Weekly care is provided for 7–10 pets, with daily updates sent to families to maintain connection. Volunteer work with Carolina Waterfowl Rescue & Rehabilitation and the Ronald McDonald House demonstrates a strong commitment to animal welfare and community support. Leadership roles in sports and clubs have developed essential teamwork and time management skills for making a positive impact.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience

Work History

Founder/Owner

Ryleigh’s Cozy Critter Care
07.2021 - Current
  • I carefully take loving care for various pets in my community, sending families daily pictures and videos from playing with toys and long walks to cuddling on the couch.
  • I offer several services like dog walking, and pet sitting, ensuring that each pet is happy and healthy while their owners are away.
  • Additional services I offer include housesitting, plant watering, and daily checking the mail.
  • On a weekly basis I take care of anywhere between 7-10 pets.

Assistant Employee

Sensational Sleepovers
09.2020 - Current
  • Help to deliver and set up parties straight to the door


Education

High School Diploma -

North Carolina Cyber Academy (NCCA)
Raleigh, NC
05.2025

No Degree -

Central Piedmont Community College
Matthews, NC
05.2025

Skills

  • Hard-working
  • Effective team leadership
  • Organizational structuring
  • Strong organizational skills
  • Proficient in building relationships
  • Balanced work ethic

Accomplishments

Soccer - Team Captain

  • I lead my teammates in practice and gave positive motivation during games to create a strong team spirit
  • I focused on celebrating each player's strengths, helping us to grow closer as a team and raise our confidence both on and off the field.

National Honors Society - Member

  • I participated in many community service projects that help improve local areas.
  • Shared leadership skills while inspiring my classmates while encouraging them to succeed and give back to the community.

Zoology Club - Team Leader

  • I participated in engaging activities and that help students to learn about wildlife and conservation.
  • Lead some hands-on projects such as habitat restoration.

Affiliations

  • Soccer - Team Captain
  • I lead my teammates in practice and gave positive motivation during games to create a strong team spirit
  • I focused on celebrating each player’s strengths, helping us to grow closer as a team and raise our confidence both on and off the field.
  • National Honors Society - Member
  • I participated in many community service projects that help improve local areas.
  • Shared leadership skills while inspiring my classmates while encouraging them to succeed and give back to the community.
  • Zoology Club - Team Leader
  • I participated in engaging activities and that help students to learn about wildlife and conservation.
  • Lead some hands-on projects such as habitat restoration.

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working

Interests

  • Building Legos
  • I enjoy helping others and giving back to the community
  • Volunteer Work
  • Yoga
  • Drawing and Painting
  • Music
  • Crafting and DIY Projects
  • Team Sports
  • Knitting and Crocheting
  • Baking
  • Volunteering at local animal shelters and rescue organizations

Timeline

Founder/Owner

Ryleigh’s Cozy Critter Care
07.2021 - Current

Assistant Employee

Sensational Sleepovers
09.2020 - Current

High School Diploma -

North Carolina Cyber Academy (NCCA)

No Degree -

Central Piedmont Community College

COMMUNITY SERVICE

  • Carolina Waterfowl Rescue & Rehabilitation, Volunteer, 2022-05, Present, I care for and rehabilitate various waterfowl and other types of animals, making sure each get the shelter, food, and medical attention they need., I get to work with a variety of animals ranging from geese, donkeys, a family of goats, Emus, sheep, many different reptiles
  • Ronald McDonald House, Volunteer, 2023-01, Present, I create cheerful cards and handmade gifts that bring big smiles to kids and their families during tough times., Working with a large group of people from my school we helped to lift their spirits and remind them that they are loved by the surrounding community

HOBBIES

Building Legos, Baking, Painting, Crocheting, Interior design
Ryleigh Houser