Sarah Beasley
Casselberry,FL
Summary
Compassionate and experienced animal caretaker with background in providing care for diverse species in both animal boarding and zoo settings. Skilled in delivering daily needs, medical support, and enrichment to ensure well-being of animals. Demonstrated ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently while fostering positive environments for animals under care.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Animal Care Specialist
Miss Emily’s Bed and Biscuit
Orlando, FL
04.2024 - Current
- Maintained cleanliness of play areas, kennels, and equipment to meet health and safety standards.
- Facilitated socialization exercises to improve dog interactions and reduce anxiety.
- Performed basic grooming tasks including bathing, brushing, and nail trimming.
- Administered meals and medications according to owner instructions and schedule.
- Supervised playtime to ensure a safe and fun environment for all dogs.
- Responded quickly to emergency situations involving injured or ill animals.
Lifeguard
Loews Hotels & Co
Orlando, US
07.2023 - 11.2023
- Maintain constant surveillance of guests in the water
- Acted quickly and appropriately to secure the safety of guests in the event of an emergency
- Presented professional appearance and attitude at all times, and maintain a high standard of customer service
- Provided emergency care and treatment as required until the arrival of emergency medical services
- Enforced rules to ensure the safety of guests
Lead Kennel Technician
Preppy Pet
Orlando, US
11.2022 - 03.2023
- Organize the actives of animals including baths, arrivals, departures and playtime
- Ensure the cleanliness and safety of all animals and staff members through out the day
- Managing and ensuring day to day tasks are completed thoroughly
Resident Camp Counselor
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
Tampa, US
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Provided educational opportunities and enjoyable experiences for all campers
- Supervised campers and ensures their safety, development, growth, skill achievement, and general well-being
- Maintained a schedule for camp participants
- Worked in the zoo area cleaning the habitats, taking care of animal diets, and performing basic chores like raking, scrubbing, hosing, and more.
- Assisted with transporting and escorting program participants to, from and within program activity locations and on external trips.
Kennel Attendant
4 Paws Resort & Spa
Orlando, US
11.2021 - 05.2022
- Interacted with dogs in playgroups using appropriate toys and tools to ensure safe levels of play and minimizing stress levels of all dogs in playgroups
- Used proper dog handling techniques
- Reported any unusual behavior, or eliminations and injuries to management immediately
- Maintained visual observation of dogs at all times and spread attention and play among all dogs in playgroup
- Cleaned kennels and prepared food for dogs
Slide Operator
Universal Studios Volcano Bay
Orlando, US
02.2021 - 07.2021
- Operated the top of the water slides
- Enforced water slide rules to ensure the safety of guests
- Assisted Lifeguards in emergency's
- Assisted with waterslide operations
Patient Transport
AdventHealth
Orlando, US
07.2019 - 07.2020
- Assisted patients or lifting patients into wheelchairs or stretchers
- Delivered laboratory specimens, medical equipment and supplies
- Transported patients to various locations in the hospital for medical procedures
- Ensured patients are comfortable and safe during transport
Cashier
Dairy Queen
Orlando, US
01.2019 - 07.2019
- Provided a positive customer experience with fair, friendly, and courteous service
- Take customer orders at the counter
- Receive payments and present change to customers
- Place food orders in the appropriate bags and boxes
- Clean and arrange eating, service, and kitchen spaces
- Listen to and resolves customer complaints, suggestions, and inquiries
Ranch Hand
Freedom Ride
Orlando, US
01.2018 - 06.2019
- Daily brushing and grooming
- Assist with lessons which include helping riders groom, tack up and mount
- Muck stalls
- Feeding and watering horses
Education
Associate of Arts - College
Valencia East College
Orlando, FL01.2025
High school diploma or GED -
Skills
- Lifeguard
- Flexibility
- Problem Solving
- Customer service
- Attention to Detail
- Time management
- Kennel Experience
- Dog Handling
- Animal Care
- Equine Experience
- Photography
- Childcare
- Pet Care
- Hospitality
- Clear communication
Certification
- CPR & First Aid, 07/01/21, 07/31/22
- AED Certification
- ServSafe
- Lifeguard Training
Personal Information
Work Permit: Authorized to work in the US for any employer
Timeline
Animal Care Specialist
Miss Emily’s Bed and Biscuit
04.2024 - Current
Lifeguard
Loews Hotels & Co
07.2023 - 11.2023
Lead Kennel Technician
Preppy Pet
11.2022 - 03.2023
Resident Camp Counselor
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
05.2022 - 08.2022
Kennel Attendant
4 Paws Resort & Spa
11.2021 - 05.2022
Slide Operator
Universal Studios Volcano Bay
02.2021 - 07.2021
Patient Transport
AdventHealth
07.2019 - 07.2020
Cashier
Dairy Queen
01.2019 - 07.2019
Ranch Hand
Freedom Ride
01.2018 - 06.2019
Associate of Arts - College
Valencia East College