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Samantha Laws

Burnsville,NC

Summary

Dedicated professional with animal handling expertise from Yancey County Humane Society, skilled in maintaining cleanliness and organization. Proven ability to enhance customer experiences and achieve sales goals as a Sales Associate. Strong teamwork and time management skills, ensuring optimal operations in fast-paced environments. Committed to delivering exceptional service and care.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Kennel Technician

Yancey County Humane Society
Burnsville, NC
01.2026 - Current
  • Provided daily care and feeding for shelter animals, ensuring health and well-being.
  • Maintained clean and safe kennels, adhering to sanitation protocols and procedures.
  • Assisted with animal intake and adoption processes, facilitating smooth transitions for pets.
  • Monitored animal behavior and reported concerns to veterinary staff for timely intervention.

Clinic hours at JJ's Fix A Friend Spay & Neuter Clinic. Through Yancey Humane.

  • Educated clients on post-surgical care.
  • Sanitized, restocked, and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
  • Prepared surgical instruments and ensured cleanliness in treatment areas for optimal safety.
  • Administering medications and vaccinations.
  • Restrained animals to protect veterinarians from potential harm.
  • Prepared animals for surgical procedures.

Manager

Udderly Delicious Ice Cream
Hickory, NC
09.2025 - 12.2025
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of production area in compliance with health regulations.
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Provided excellent customer service by assisting customers with flavor selections and addressing inquiries.
  • Operated cash register efficiently, processing transactions accurately and handling cash responsibly.
  • Maintained inventory levels by restocking supplies and reporting shortages to management promptly.

Sales Associate

Barn Charm
Burnsville, NC
10.2024 - 07.2025
  • Assisted customers with product selection and inquiries to enhance shopping experience.
  • Maintained organized merchandise displays to optimize sales floor efficiency.
  • Processed transactions accurately.
  • Prepared merchandise for sales floor by pricing or tagging.
  • Collaborated with team members to achieve daily sales goals and improve service quality.

Milking Technician

Virginia Tech Dairy
Blacksburg, VA
01.2024 - 04.2024
  • Operated milking equipment efficiently to ensure optimal milk quality and cow comfort.
  • Maintained cleanliness and sanitation standards in all milking areas and equipment.
  • Assisted with routine care tasks, including feeding and watering of dairy cattle.

Education

Associate of Science - Animal Science

Wilkes Community College
Wilkesboro, NC
05.2027

Associate of Science - Veterinary Technician

Penn Foster College
Scottsdale, AZ
05.2027

High School Diploma -

Mountain Heritage High School
Burnsville, NC
05.2023

Skills

  • Patience and resilience
  • Animal handling
  • Cleaning and organization
  • Teamwork
  • Time management
  • Verbal/written communication

Timeline

Kennel Technician

Yancey County Humane Society
01.2026 - Current

Manager

Udderly Delicious Ice Cream
09.2025 - 12.2025

Sales Associate

Barn Charm
10.2024 - 07.2025

Milking Technician

Virginia Tech Dairy
01.2024 - 04.2024

Associate of Science - Animal Science

Wilkes Community College

Associate of Science - Veterinary Technician

Penn Foster College

High School Diploma -

Mountain Heritage High School

Internship

During my senior year of high school, I completed an internship at my local Cooperative Extension office. I spent one semester working closely with the Agriculture Agent and the following semester with the 4-H Agent, which allowed me to gain hands-on experience in two different areas of the office. Through this internship, I participated in agricultural outreach, educational programming, and youth development activities, learning how Extension programs serve the community through both agriculture and 4-H initiatives. This experience gave me valuable insight into the diverse roles of Cooperative Extension and strengthened my interest in community-based education and service. 

From this internship I: 

  • Assisted with workshops, classes, or demonstrations for events.
  • Helped create educational materials such as flyers, handouts, social media posts, or newsletters.
  • Created STEM take-home learning boxes for participants in 4-H
Samantha Laws