Samantha Rego
Honolulu
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
2013
2013
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Dog walker and Pet Sitter
Rover.com
Honolulu
05.2024 - Current
- Walked dogs in various neighborhoods, ensuring safety and exercise for each pet.
- Communicated with pet owners about daily activities and any behavioral issues observed.
- Managed schedules efficiently to accommodate multiple clients and their pets.
- Monitored pet health and behavior during walks, reporting concerns to owners promptly.
- Provided basic grooming services, including brushing and cleaning, as needed.
- Ensured proper equipment usage, including leashes and harnesses for different dog sizes.
- Encouraged positive reinforcement methods while working with animals.
- Removed waste from kennels, runs and exercise areas and placed in trash receptacles or in-ground septic systems.
- Maintained a consistent schedule to establish a routine for dogs under care.
- Played with dogs and cats to maintain socialization and reduce
- Took pets on regular bathroom breaks.
- Interacted with pet owners in a professional manner when discussing their pets' needs and care requirements.
- Emptied litter boxes, refilled with fresh litter and cleaned animal bedding.
- Provided daily care for pets, including feeding, watering, and administering medication as per owner instructions.
- Managed overnight pet care, providing continuous companionship and security for pets.
Education
Mililani High School
Mililani Town, HISkills
- Bottle feeding, stimulating, and weening newborn and young kittens
- Litter training and potty training cats and puppies
- Animal feeding
- Basic animal care
- Animal grooming
- Pet sitting
- Dog handling
- On and off-leash walks
- Kennel upkeep
- Animal behavior observation
- Positive reinforcement techniques
- Customer communication
- Attention to detail
- Punctual and reliable
- Patience and calmness
- Willingness to learn new skills
- Fast learner
- Time management
- Empathetic
Timeline
Dog walker and Pet Sitter
Rover.com
05.2024 - Current
Mililani High School