Sherrie Swanson
Bloomfield,NM
Summary
Versatile and dependable, with a proven track record of exceeding employer expectations at Guardsmark Security and other roles. Demonstrates exceptional animal empathy and safety skills, alongside strong leadership and problem-solving abilities. Achieved a high level of client satisfaction through meticulous attention to detail and a flexible schedule, ensuring the well-being of both pets and premises.
Friendly and outgoing Pet Sitter devoted to keeping animal environments safe, secure and clean. Background includes working in residential, business and agricultural environments to handle different animal needs. Smoothly coordinate food, medication and housekeeping schedules to maintain optimal animal health and pet owner peace of mind.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Pet Sitter
Private Individual
08.2024 - Current
- Prepared food and water following instructions from pet owners.
- Gave animals proper attention to promote secure environment in owner's absence.
- Exercised animals regularly with walks and rigorous play activities.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for pets, ensuring their comfort and well-being at all times.
- Built trust with clients by consistently demonstrating reliability, punctuality, and attention to detail in all aspects of pet care provision.
House Sitter
Private Individual
08.2023 - Current
- Fed and walked pets, cleaning up after pets indoors and outdoors.
- Secured locks and entryways to prevent unauthorized access by persons not approved by owners.
- Reduced homeowner stress levels by managing daily tasks such as collecting mail, watering plants, and taking care of pets.
- Enhanced client satisfaction by providing exceptional house sitting services, ensuring a clean and secure environment.
- Safeguarded homeowner valuables, demonstrating responsibility for entrusted belongings while owners were away from their homes.
Volunteer Animal Transport Driver
Farmington Regional Animal Shelter
08.2023 - Current
- Operated with safety and skill to avoid accidents and delays.
- Maintained high customer satisfaction by working quickly and accurately.
- Navigated challenging road conditions to deliver goods securely in various weather situations.
- Maintained a clean driving record, adhering to all traffic laws and safety regulations.
- Utilized GPS and other navigation systems to minimize delays with well-planned routes.
- Loaded and unloaded cargo with extreme care and focus on preventing damage or injury.
- Inspected vehicles before and after trips to verify safe and reliable operation.
- Minimized delays by planning and adjusting routes to account for changing weather and traffic conditions.
- Complied with federal, state and local laws and regulations to reduce risks.
- Communicated with dispatch to convey delays and adjust delivery plans.
- Closely monitored cargo during transit and maintained secure transport.
Food Service Worker
Koogler Middle School
08.2009 - 05.2011
- Utilized strong multitasking skills to manage multiple orders simultaneously without compromising quality or accuracy.
- Maintained clean, trash-free workspaces to maximize productivity and safety.
- Maintained safety standards by properly handling food and adhering to sanitation guidelines.
- Strictly followed sanitation and food safety guidelines as required by regulatory agencies and company.
- Prepared and served various food and drink items to customer specifications in fast-paced environments.
- Demonstrated versatility by quickly adapting to various roles within the food service environment as needed.
- Prevented food spoilage by monitoring dates, rotating stock, and following proper storage procedures.
- Assisted in inventory management, ordering supplies, and minimizing food spoilage.
Cashier
High Country Chevrolet
02.2008 - 05.2009
- Operated cash register for cash, check, and credit card transactions with excellent accuracy levels.
- Maintained a balanced cash drawer, ensuring accurate accounting at the end of each shift.
- Counted money in cash drawers at beginning and end of shifts to maintain accuracy.
- Handled multiple payment methods securely, minimizing discrepancies and potential losses.
- Ensured accuracy in financial transactions, reconciled cash with receipts daily.
Security Supervisor
Guardsmark Security
01.2006 - 02.2008
- Conducted regular patrols of facility to detect and deter security threats.
- Recorded incident reports with detailed accounts of occurrences.
- Maintained a secure environment for employees and visitors by enforcing access control policies and visitor management procedures.
- Prepared and submitted reports to keep management informed of security activities and developments.
- Coordinated with security personnel or other departments to establish safety of visitors and staff.
- Managed a team of security officers, providing guidance, support, and performance evaluations to ensure a high level of professionalism.
- Successfully managed incident response operations during critical situations, ensuring staff and visitor''s safety and minimizing potential damages to company property.
- Assisted with investigations into reported incidents, gathering evidence and providing detailed reports for review by management or law enforcement officials when required.
Bakery Worker
Safeway
11.2004 - 01.2006
- Arranged bakery displays to showcase baked goods, cakes, and pies to drive product sales.
- Ensured consistent quality by adhering to strict food safety regulations and sanitation guidelines throughout all stages of production.
- Demonstrated versatility within the role by performing various tasks such as decorating cakes, preparing doughs, mixing batters, and baking pastries as required for business needs.
- Mixed dough, scaled breads, and cakes, fried doughnuts and performed baking duties.
- Maintained tidy and organized work area to comply with cleanliness standards.
- Wrapped, boxed and weighed bakery department products.
Education
GED -
Tulia High School
Tulia, Texas05-1989
Skills
- Honest and trustworthy
- Punctual and reliable
- Flexible schedule
- Pet feeding
- Pet sitting
- Pet care
- Animal empathy
- Animal safety
- Positive attitude
- House sitting
- Pet transportation
Languages
English
Timeline
Pet Sitter
Private Individual
08.2024 - Current
House Sitter
Private Individual
08.2023 - Current
Volunteer Animal Transport Driver
Farmington Regional Animal Shelter
08.2023 - Current
Food Service Worker
Koogler Middle School
08.2009 - 05.2011
Cashier
High Country Chevrolet
02.2008 - 05.2009
Security Supervisor
Guardsmark Security
01.2006 - 02.2008
Bakery Worker
Safeway
11.2004 - 01.2006
GED -
Tulia High School
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