SHANNON SHIRES
Lewisville,TX
Summary
Responsible Animal Caretaker skilled in bathing, grooming and general animal welfare management. Promotes good health with fun, safe and clean environments. Dependably carries out instructions and stays current on schedules.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Pet Care Professional
A Place For Rover
Lewisville, TX
04.2023 - Current
- Administered medications as prescribed to ensure the wellbeing of pets under care.
- Reduced pet anxiety during owner absences with consistent routines and comforting interactions.
- Modified or help others modify pet behavior with proven, safe strategies.
- Managed scheduling effectively to accommodate multiple appointments while ensuring adequate attention was given to each pet's needs throughout the day.
- Increased customer satisfaction through timely communication about their pets'' status and activities.
- Trained, walked and exercised pets of different sizes and temperments.
- Conducted intake assessments for new clients, gathering relevant information about each pet''s temperament, medical history, and preferences.
- Followed pet care instructions for dietary needs and medication regimens.
Training Director
North Texas Fallout
Denton, TX
10.2015 - Current
- Worked with other board members to plan fundraising, team building, community outreach projects, and yearly planning.
- Oversaw assessments of trainees.
- Worked with youth ages 6-18.
- Maintained up-to-date records of all training activities and results.
- Provided feedback and coaching to improve skater performance and satisfaction.
- Conducted needs assessment to identify suitable training solutions.
- Prepared and developed lesson strategies and curriculum in accordance with current training methodologies and theories.
- Implemented safety courses to engage skaters on importance of safety.
- Assessed the effectiveness of training programs and identified areas of improvement.
- Trained instructors and supervisors in techniques and skills for training and dealing with skaters.
- Designed and delivered engaging training sessions to skaters across multiple levels and age ranges.
Education
High school or equivalent - undefined
Lewisville High School
Lewisville, TXSkills
- Animal handling expertise
- Client communication
- Animal enrichment
- Appointment scheduling
- Housebreaking support
- Feeding schedules
- Leash training
- Basic obedience
- Socialization strategies
Timeline
Pet Care Professional
A Place For Rover
04.2023 - Current
Training Director
North Texas Fallout
10.2015 - Current
High school or equivalent - undefined
Lewisville High School