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Sharon Batts-Denne

St. Petersburg,FL
Sharon Batts-Denne

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Work-life balanceHealthcare benefitsWork from home optionPaid sick leave401k matchPaid time off

Overview

40
years of professional experience

Work History

Manatee County Animal Welfare
Bradenton, Florida

Animal Care Specialist
05.2022 - Current

Job overview

  • Along with all the duties listed below, I run the Cat Adoptions for Manatee County Animal Welfare. I have worked with the dogs also, and fill in as needed at our dog adoption center.
  • My manager is Jennifer Humes 1 (804) 912-4298 and you may call her for a full detailed reference.
  • I assist in providing medical care to animals, including administering medications and vaccinations.
  • Observed the behavior of animals to detect signs of illness or injury.
  • Cleaned and maintained animal enclosures on a daily basis.
  • Provided food and water for all animals, ensuring that they had adequate nutrition.
  • Monitored the health of all animals on a regular basis, reporting any changes to the veterinarian.
  • Recorded detailed information about each animal's diet, activities, and medical history in an organized database.
  • Educated customers regarding proper animal care techniques and requirements.
  • Maintained records of all animal treatments, such as vaccines and surgeries.
  • Responded promptly to customer inquiries about pet care services.
  • Performed basic grooming tasks such as brushing fur and trimming nails for pets under supervision.
  • Attended seminars related to animal care topics in order to stay up-to-date with industry trends.
  • Ensured that all safety protocols were followed when handling potentially hazardous materials.
  • I perform the adoption process by introducing potential owners to adoptable animals. Then if it’s a good fit, we complete the process by computer and paper information.
  • Trained new staff members on proper animal handling procedures.
  • Developed relationships with local rescue organizations in order to coordinate pet relocation efforts.
  • Coordinated with volunteers who provided assistance with feeding, cleaning, exercising and socializing animals.
  • Conducted weekly inspections of cages, kennels, runs and other areas where animals are housed.
  • Provided emotional support for distressed or anxious pets during their stay at the facility.
  • Followed consistent safety procedures, maintained visible animal identification and checked tags to minimize care errors.
  • Stayed on top of laundry, sweeping and disinfection protocols.
  • Monitored safety of every animal to prevent injuries from other animals or environmental hazards.
  • Emptied litter boxes, refilled with fresh litter and cleaned animal bedding.
  • Fed and watered animals in care, following special diets and regular medication administration schedules.
  • Assessed animals for injury and illness.
  • Reviewed pet records from daily visits and appointments, entering important data into system.

Publix
St. Petersburg, FL

Event Caterer
06.2020 - 05.2022

Job overview

  • Organized event menus and food preparation schedules to ensure timely delivery of services.
  • Maintained cleanliness of catering equipment and work areas throughout the duration of an event.
  • Coordinated with clients to determine desired menu items and special dietary needs.
  • Ordered necessary supplies such as utensils, paper products, food ingredients., from vendors in a timely manner.

Bob Evans Farms
St. Petersburg, FL

Server and Caterer Trainer
01.2009 - 03.2020

Job overview

  • Orchestrated positive customer experiences at all stages by overseeing every area of the dining-room and Kitchen.
  • Inspected preparation and storage equipment regularly to assess and maintain performance for cost-effective, safe operations.
  • Limited portion sizes and used garnishes to control food costs.
  • Oversaw balancing of cash registers, reconciled transactions and deposited Bank transactions
  • Trained incoming staff on restaurant's practices, culture and procedures to maximize job satisfaction and productivity.
  • Managed food resources, memorized orders and coordinated service in 37 table restaurant.
  • Displayed enthusiasm and promoted professional service to customers, successfully increasing referrals and walk-in business.
  • Maintained knowledge of current menu items, garnishes, ingredients and preparation methods.
  • Prepared drinks according to standard recipes.
  • Took orders from customers accurately and in a timely manner.
  • Checked food before serving it to customers.
  • Delivered food orders promptly and courteously.
  • Maintained records of transactions made during shift as required by law or company policy.
  • Followed health safety guidelines when preparing and serving food products.
  • Upheld high standards of sanitation in accordance with health department regulations.
  • Stayed informed about daily specials, new menu items, promotions.
  • Provided exceptional service to high volume of daily customers.
  • Completed cleaning duties by sweeping and mopping floors, vacuuming carpet and tidying up server stations.
  • Trained new employees on restaurant procedures and plating techniques.

Tradewinds Island Resorts
St.Pete Beach, FL

Main Bartender
02.2006 - 12.2008

Job overview

  • Assisted servers with specialty drinks orders by preparing on-demand items without delay.
  • Maintained accurate cash drawer of $500.00 per shift.
  • Conducted daily inventories of bar and drink supplies to keep stock on hand and avoid expensive rush orders.
  • Kept alcoholic beverages well-stocked and organized to meet expected demands.
  • Verified drinking age requirements of customers by carefully reviewing photo identification.
  • Orchestrated a number of social functions per, including private parties, business meetings and formal engagements.
  • Stayed up-to-date on state laws regarding alcoholic beverage services and maintained 100% compliance for inspections.

Bayfront Health St. Petersburg
St. Petersburg, FL

LPN
11.2001 - 05.2005

Job overview

  • Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
  • Supported physicians during examinations and scans to assist with diagnostic procedures.
  • Minimized staff and patient infection risk by cleaning and disinfecting equipment instruments.
  • Managed patient care through closely monitoring respiration, blood pressure and blood glucose levels.
  • Applied interpersonal communication skills to comfort and counsel patients and families throughout care process.
  • Documented accurate and complete patient information to address patient problems and expected outcomes.
  • Performed hundreds of functional assessments and physical examinations for admission and discharge to report changes in patient condition.

Education

Pinellas Technical Education Center
St. Petersburg, FL

Associate of Science from LPN
2 2001

Skills

  • Team Member Training
  • New Employee Mentoring
  • Menu Memorization
  • Food Quality Standards
  • Bar Terminology Expertise
  • High-Volume Dining
  • Food Tray Carrying
  • Kitchen Staff Coordination
  • Menu Presentation
  • Food Running Skills
  • Restaurant Procedures Knowledge
  • Pet handling
  • Vaccine administration
  • Basic maintenance
  • Kennel disinfection
  • Feeding
  • Illness assessment and treatment
  • Multitasking
  • Animal Handling
  • Animal Nutrition
  • Infection Control
  • Time management abilities

Summary

Visionary, personable, and highly adaptable professional with over 15 years of specialized, progressively responsible experience and a lifelong passion for community engagement, assisting in developing innovative lifesaving programs. Sets clear and elevated expectations, promoting trust and transparency to achieve individual and organizational goals. Possesses, management skills.

Additional Information

Though I have retired from working as an LPN, I gained medical knowledge and learned procedures that I have carried through life and other jobs .

I am always ready to learn new things as It may assist me to do the highest quality of work in what ever field I am chosen in.

Timeline

Animal Care Specialist

Manatee County Animal Welfare
05.2022 - Current

Event Caterer

Publix
06.2020 - 05.2022

Server and Caterer Trainer

Bob Evans Farms
01.2009 - 03.2020

Main Bartender

Tradewinds Island Resorts
02.2006 - 12.2008

LPN

Bayfront Health St. Petersburg
11.2001 - 05.2005

Pinellas Technical Education Center

Associate of Science from LPN

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