Seamus Blackburn
Johnson City,TN
Summary
Offering a caring and responsible approach with readiness to learn and develop in pet care. Brings ability to quickly understand pet needs and deliver attentive feeding and exercise routinesReady to use and develop skills in communication and time management in the Kennel Assistant role.e.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Pet Sitter
Various Clients
Johnson City, TN
08.2024 - 06.2026
- Developed personalized care routines tailored to each pet's specific needs and preferences.
- Managed daily feeding, exercise schedules, and socialization activities to promote pet well-being.
- Administered medications and dietary needs, coordinating with pet owners as necessary.
- Administered medications and maintained health records, coordinating with pet owners as necessary.
- Communicated effectively with clients regarding pet behavior and any concerns during assignments.
- Gave animals proper attention to promote a secure environment in the owner's absence.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for pets, ensuring their comfort and well-being at all times.
Receptionist/Office Associate/Front of House
East Tennessee State University Department of Theatre & Dance
Johnson City, Tennessee
08.2025 - 05.2026
- Answered and redirected calls for the office phone, assisting with questions, concerns, or inquiries about events and information about the Department of Theatre & Dance.
- Managed the reception desk for the office space, often dealing with clients with appointments with staff members, families touring the facilities and looking for information, and delivery works dropping off packages or papers.
- Collected mail from a post office across campus from the office, often carrying heavy packages and mail back to the mail station in the office and sorting them into their respective staff boxes.
- Filmed promotional social media videos for the Department of Theatre & Dance to grab attention to our offices and increase ticket sales to our seasonal plays.
- Managed the doors to the theatre for the seasonal plays and enforced proper procedures and ensure every patron bought a ticket.
- Cleaned up the theatre after each performance of a seasonal play, picking up papers, ticket stubs, and any other trash.
Sales Floor Associate
JCPenney
Johnson City, TN
10.2024 - 03.2025
- Managed a cash register with an average of $1500 in sales each day.
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Communication with customers professionally and proactively to provide product information and advice.
- Stocked merchandise, clearly labeling items, and arranging according to size or color.
- Used in-store system to locate inventory and place special orders for customers.
- Volunteered for extra shifts during holidays and other busy periods to alleviate staffing shortages.
Education
Bachelor of Sciences - Biology
East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN01-2029
Bachelor of Science - Geosciences
East Tennessee State University
Johnson City, TN01-2029
High School GED - Biology
Science Hill High School
Johnson City, TN05-2025
Skills
- Pet sitting
- Pet feeding
- Pet care
- Pet behavior assessment
- Customer service
- Honest and trustworthy
- Punctual and reliable
- Dependability
- Flexible availability
- Positive attitude
- Animal empathy
Timeline
Receptionist/Office Associate/Front of House
East Tennessee State University Department of Theatre & Dance
08.2025 - 05.2026
Sales Floor Associate
JCPenney
10.2024 - 03.2025
Pet Sitter
Various Clients
08.2024 - 06.2026
High School GED - Biology
Science Hill High School
Bachelor of Science - Geosciences
East Tennessee State University
Bachelor of Sciences - Biology
East Tennessee State University