Sarah Pirtle
Bono AR,Arkansas
Summary
Animal care professional with focus on delivering high-quality kennel management. Proven ability to enhance animal welfare and improve facility operations through effective leadership and process optimization. Known for strong teamwork, adaptability, and commitment to achieving results, ensuring safe and nurturing environment for all animals.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
12
12
Certification
Work History
Department Kennel Manager
Pawliday Inn
12.2023 - 09.2025
- Assisted in daily animal care routines, ensuring health and well-being of all kennel residents.
- Learned and implemented safety protocols to maintain a secure environment for animals and staff.
- Supported team in feeding, grooming, and exercising dogs, enhancing their overall care experience.
- Maintained cleanliness of kennels using appropriate tools and cleaning solutions to promote hygiene.
- Managed daily operations of kennel, ensuring cleanliness and safety for all animals.
- Developed schedules for staff to optimize pet care and operational efficiency.
- Trained new employees on animal handling and care protocols, promoting best practices.
- Oversaw feeding, grooming, and exercise routines to maintain animal health and wellbeing.
- Enhanced customer service by addressing client inquiries and providing detailed pet care updates.
- Monitored animal behavior to identify potential issues, facilitating timely intervention when necessary.
- Conducted facility tours for potential clients, showcasing the high-quality services provided at the kennel.
- Ensured cleanliness of facilities by establishing a rigorous cleaning schedule, improving overall hygiene levels.
- Streamlined record keeping for better tracking of daily activities and animal health data.
- Managed inventory to ensure adequate supplies, effectively reducing costs and waste.
- Oversaw hiring processes for new staff members, ensuring a well-equipped team that maintained high standards of care.
- Enhanced animal care standards through regular monitoring and updating of health protocols.
- Developed schedule for kennel assistants to balance walking, feeding and socializing needs of animals in care.
Pre School 1 Teacher
First United Methodist Child Development Center
03.2017 - 11.2023
- Developed engaging lesson plans to enhance student understanding of core subjects.
- Implemented classroom management strategies to foster a positive learning environment.
- Assessed student performance through regular evaluations and provided constructive feedback.
- Collaborated with colleagues to create interdisciplinary projects that promote critical thinking.
- Designed and implemented engaging lesson plans fostering early childhood development.
- Developed age-appropriate educational activities enhancing cognitive skills and creativity.
- Assessed student performance regularly to tailor instructional approaches for individual needs.
- Developed strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on their child''s progress and addressing any concerns proactively.
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
- Designed creative lesson plans that incorporated hands-on activities and interactive learning experiences to foster curiosity and engagement in young learners.
Education
Diploma - Dog Obedience Trainer/Instructor W/ Penn Foster
Nettleton
4201 Cheiftan Ln09-2025
Skills
- Animal care expertise
- Pet grooming techniques
- Safety procedures
- Animal behavior
- Sanitation protocols
- First aid training
- Staff management
- Policy enforcement
- Staff scheduling
- Care management
- Facility maintenance
- Nutrition management
- Veterinary care
- Employee monitoring
- Medical monitoring
- Kennel recordkeeping
- Positive attitude
- Teamwork
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Problem-solving abilities
- Computer skills
- Organizational skills
- Team leadership
- Verbal and written communication
- Decision-making
- Problem resolution
- Team building
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of [9 to 12] staff members.
- Achieved amazing results through effectively helping with all the task until they learned them .
Certification
Professional Pet Boarding Certification Level 1 through Professional Pet Boarding Council
Recover CPR: Basic Life Support through Veterinary Emergency & Critical Care Society
All the Pack Pro Training online With Certificates of completion
Leash Reactive Dog course through Instinct Dog Behavior & Training
Dogs and Kids course through Instinct Dog Behavior & Training
Dog Enrichment course Instinct Dog Behavior & Training
Patient & Polite Dog through Instinct Dog Behavior & Training
Daycare & Boarding Management Certificate through Good Dog Academy
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Department Kennel Manager
Pawliday Inn
12.2023 - 09.2025
Pre School 1 Teacher
First United Methodist Child Development Center
03.2017 - 11.2023
Diploma - Dog Obedience Trainer/Instructor W/ Penn Foster
Nettleton
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