Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Admissions Manager
Idaho Humane Society
06.2022 - Current
Managed Admissions department employees, office functions, and Animal Care Attendants.
Established and enforced policies and objectives.
Answered challenging questions and handled pertinent situations within the shelter.
Preformed daily animal welfare checks and head counts to ensure animal safety, health, and location are satisfactory.
Preformed proper handling skills on various animals to ensure the safety for all at hand.
Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
Processed animals entering the shelter to assess their overall appearance and demeanor as well as providing vaccinations.
Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
Having proficient use of Petpoint to preform daily tasks, enter, and search necessary information regarding the animals in our shelter.
Provided proper information regarding animals to ensure the safety of staff and animals receive proper care.
Administered medication to the assigned animals.
Foster Department Supervisor
Idaho Humane Society
06.2022 - 04.2023
Oversaw employee performance, corrected problems, and increased efficiency to maintain productivity targets.
Trained new employees on overall company and department-specific policies and procedures.
Maintained stock of items, cleanliness, organization and provided excellent customer service.
Trained team members in successful strategies to ensure foster animals find placement in a timely manner.
Ensured a round the clock, open line of communication for foster parents to receive answers promptly.
Offered hands-on assistance to foster parents and staff, assessing needs, and maintaining current knowledge of the matters at hand.
Worked with various departments throughout the Dorman and Bird st locations to assist with events, animal care, and the promotion of fostering animals.
Scheduled and kept an organized timeline regarding animal surgery and care.
Had proficient use of Petpoint to enter necessary information per the animals I was responsible for.
Assessed and preform tests on foster animals to ensure health.
Front Desk Manager
David Fisk Insurance Agency
05.2021 - 06.2022
Carried out administrative tasks such as handling policy renewals, maintaining records and collecting insurance payments.
Schedules necessary appointments for the office's insurance agent.
Calculated premiums and established payment methods.
Provided quotes and promoted products for building, contents and vehicle insurance.
Explained features, advantages and disadvantages of various policies to promote insurance sales.
Sought out new clientele through face-to-face contact, telephone conversations and email correspondence.
Tracked insurance claims to help policyholders settle claims.
Built relationships with clients using active listening and issue resolution to provide excellent service.
Responded to customer calls swiftly to resolve issues and answer questions.
Foster Coordinator and Front Desk Lead
West Valley Humane Society
04.2018 - 05.2021
Answered customer telephone calls promptly and appropriately handled needs.
Maintained clean and organized front desk areas to uphold polished company image.
Greeted visitors and customers upon arrival, offered assistance, and answered questions to build rapport and retention.
Had proficient use of Petpoint to enter and inquired import information per animals and customer at the shelter.
Upheld a round the clock, open line of communication for fosters to ensure their needs were being met in a timely manner.
Assisted in the shelter clinic during surgery hours making medication, sterilize tools and prep animals for surgery.
Held a Euthanasia certification while preforming and assisting in numerous euthanasia's.
Preformed adoptions and owner reclaims in a proficient and timely manner.
Defused escalated situations with customers in the front lobby.
Followed detailed directions from management to complete daily paperwork and computer data entry.
Volunteered to help with special projects of varying degrees of complexity.
Increased customer service success rates by quickly resolving issues.
Trained and supervised employees on office policies and procedures.
Held an organized schedule to ensure foster animals were returning in the proper timeframe.
Administered tests and vaccinations for all foster animals in and out of the shelter.
Shift Lead Manager
Idaho Pizza Company
07.2016 - 01.2018
Cooperated with coworkers to improve customer experience and manage storefront.
Coached crew members to optimize performance and motivate toward more efficient work.
Supervised employees and oversaw quality compliance with company standards for food and services.
Exercised composure under pressure and in escalated customer service scenarios.
Worked closely with team members to schedule breaks and shifts to meet state regulations.
Tracked receipts, employee hours, and inventory movements.
Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.