Samantha Neal
Rochester,NY
Summary
Dedicated animal care professional with extensive experience at Paws Animal Shelter, excelling in adoption coordination and community outreach. Proven ability in animal enrichment and compassionate communication, successfully increasing adoption rates through engaging events and effective volunteer training. Committed to enhancing animal welfare and fostering positive relationships within the community.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Animal Shelter Volunteer
Paws Animal Shelter
07.2016 - 03.2020
- Supervised daily care routines for animals, ensuring health and well-being standards were consistently met.
- Coordinated adoption events, enhancing community engagement and increasing animal placements.
- Mentored new volunteers on animal handling techniques and shelter protocols, fostering a collaborative environment.
- Developed and implemented enrichment programs for shelter animals, improving behavioral outcomes and adoptability.
- Streamlined inventory management processes for supplies, reducing waste and improving resource allocation.
- Collaborated with veterinary staff to assist in medical treatments and vaccinations, ensuring compliance with health regulations.
- Conducted outreach initiatives to raise awareness of animal welfare issues within the local community.
- Evaluated volunteer performance and provided constructive feedback to support skill development and retention efforts.
- Cleaned and sanitized cages and living areas to promote health and wellbeing.
- Improved animal well-being by providing daily care, including feeding, grooming, and exercising.
- Provided companionship and comfort to animals in need of extra love and attention.
- Kept animals healthy and socialized by providing regular exercises and walks.
- Increased animal socialization by engaging in regular playtime sessions with both dogs and cats at the shelter.
- Assisted in the successful adoption of animals by maintaining clean and inviting living spaces for potential adopters to visit.
- Contributed to a positive shelter environment with thorough cleaning and sanitation of animal enclosures.
- Ensured a safe environment for volunteers by following established protocols regarding animal handling and safety measures.
- Assisted with adoption process by providing information about animals to potential adopters.
- Promoted positive relationships between shelter animals and visitors by supervising interactions in designated areas to foster potential adoptions.
- Cared for over Number animals by feeding and bathing, taking dogs for walks, cleaning litter boxes, and supervising playtime.
- Monitored health of animals, reporting any issues to shelter staff for resolution.
- Helped with intake of newly surrendered animals, providing food, water and medical attention.
- Provided excellent customer service to visitors, promptly answering questions to enhance satisfaction.
- Conducted adoption events to place shelter and foster animals into permanent homes.
- Enhanced community awareness of shelter programs and events through active participation in outreach activities.
- Maintained detailed records of animal care and feeding schedules to track animal care and history.
- Participated in fundraising events aimed at generating support for the ongoing operations of the animal shelter facility.
- Collaborated with shelter staff to develop new initiatives to improve animals' quality of life.
- Supported shelter operations by assisting with intake procedures.
- Facilitated successful adoptions by accurately assessing potential adopters'' needs and matching them with suitable companion animals from the shelter population.
- Attended community events to promote pet adoption and responsible pet ownership.
- Enhanced animal welfare by providing daily care and companionship to shelter animals.
- Organized adoption events to increase visibility and find homes for animals.
- Raised community awareness about animal welfare through educational programs.
- Supported fundraising activities to secure resources for shelter operations.
- Assisted in medical treatments, contributing to recovery of injured animals.
- Monitored animal health and reported issues to veterinary staff promptly.
- Coordinated with local media to feature animals, increasing adoption rates.
- Implemented volunteer scheduling system to ensure consistent animal care.
- Maintained clean and safe environments for animals, ensuring their well-being.
- Developed social media content to showcase animals available for adoption.
- Organized supply drives, gathering essential items for shelter use.
- Facilitated successful adoptions by matching animals with suitable families.
- Engaged with community at public events to promote animal adoption.
- Conducted behavioral assessments to determine best placement for animals.
- Enhanced shelter operations by providing feedback on care procedures.
- Fostered positive relationships with local veterinarians to improve animal care.
- Created educational materials on responsible pet ownership for adopters.
- Streamlined adoption process, making it easier for people to adopt pets.
- Improved animal health with regular feeding, cleaning, and exercise routines.
- Trained new volunteers, sharing best practices and enhancing team efficiency.
- Kept cages, kennels, play yards, and grooming areas neat and clean.
- Monitored animals for behavioral problems and signs of health issues.
- Followed pet care instructions for dietary needs and medication regimens.
- Educated visitors and staff on proper animal care and handling.
- Supported animal wellbeing by caring for both physical and mental health needs through strategies such as regular exercise.
- Documented animals' weight, size and condition in computer system for review by senior staff.
- Washed, trimmed, and brushed animals to maintain good grooming standards.
- Contributed to client retention by consistently providing outstanding customer service to both clients and pets.
- Monitored animal behavior and completed examinations to identify illnesses, injuries, or potential diseases.
Adoption Coordinator
Paws Animal Shelter
07.2015 - 03.2020
- Coordinated production schedules to ensure timely delivery of content for programming.
- Assisted in planning promotional events, enhancing audience engagement and brand visibility.
- Managed communication between departments to streamline project workflows and improve collaboration.
- Developed and maintained tracking systems for project timelines, ensuring adherence to deadlines.
- Conducted research on market trends to support strategic decision-making in content development.
- Facilitated meetings with stakeholders to gather input and align project objectives with company goals.
- Created detailed reports on project progress, providing insights for future planning initiatives.
- Trained new team members on operational processes, fostering a supportive learning environment.
- Entered data, generated reports, and produced tracking documents.
- Improved team productivity with regular communication and progress updates, fostering a collaborative work environment.
- Enhanced operational workflows by maintaining well-organized documentation systems and updating records accurately as needed.
- Gathered and organized materials to support operations.
- Managed project timelines for successful completion, ensuring milestones were met and deadlines were adhered to.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction by responding promptly to inquiries and addressing concerns professionally.
- Collaborated with department heads to develop strategic plans aligning with overall company objectives, fostering a unified approach toward shared goals.
- Coordinated cross-functional teams, resulting in seamless project execution and enhanced outcomes.
- Facilitated cross-departmental workshops to identify process improvements, leading to more efficient workflow and reduced bottlenecks.
- Managed vendor relationships to secure best quality of services and products for organizational needs.
- Assisted in recruitment efforts by coordinating interviews and managing onboarding activities for new hires.
- Spearheaded volunteer program that expanded organization's community outreach, enhancing its public image and engagement.
- Supported successful project completion by meticulously reviewing and updating project plans to reflect changing needs and objectives.
- Collaborated with IT to develop user-friendly project management tool, streamlining project tracking and reporting.
- Improved resource allocation by developing detailed inventory management system, ensuring projects had necessary materials without overstocking.
- Trained team members on new hotel services and products to support promotional efforts.
Education
High School Diploma - Veterinary Science
Albion Central School
Albion, NY06.2008
Skills
- Kennel care
- Compassionate communication
- Cat socialization
- Animal fostering
- Animal care
- Animal nutrition
- Cleaning kennels
- Adoption events
- Adoption counseling
- Adoption procedures
- Animal photography
- Pet grooming
- Veterinary support
- Animal enrichment
- Medical assistance
- Schedule management
- Animal training
- Website management
- Office administration
- Tick removal
- Donor relations
- Animal transport
- Profile creation
- Donation obtainment
- Animal feeding
- Animal observation
- Animal handling
- Adoption paperwork completion
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Dependable and responsible
- Customer service
- Honest and dependable
- Attention to detail
- Relationship building
- Human and animal safety
- Animal behavior education
- Meal preparation
- Animal grooming
- Animal observations
- Customer communication
- Supply maintenance
- Decision-making
- Equipment disinfection
- Feeding and watering
- Work prioritization
- Injury and illness treatment
- Progress documentation
- Problem identification
- Animal examinations
- Critical thinking
- Inventory management
- Food intake monitoring
- Work planning
- Housekeeping duties
- Information collection and recording
- Medication administration
- Illness assessment and treatment
- Supply unloading and storage
- Medication documentation
- Pet owner advisory
- Treatment administration
- Habitat education
- Disease prevention
- Breeding habits explanation
- Food supplement preparation
- Appointment scheduling
- Weight charting
- Treatment Planning
- Facilities maintenance
- Physical condition monitoring
- Microsoft office
- Teamwork
- Time management
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Multitasking Abilities
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Organizational skills
- Team collaboration
- Active listening
- Effective communication
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Verbal and written communication
- Self motivation
- Task prioritization
- Team building
- Infection control
- Interpersonal skills
- Goal setting
- Record keeping
- Time management abilities
- Continuous improvement
Timeline
Animal Shelter Volunteer
Paws Animal Shelter
07.2016 - 03.2020
Adoption Coordinator
Paws Animal Shelter
07.2015 - 03.2020
High School Diploma - Veterinary Science
Albion Central School