Shirah Mccullum
Ponchatoula,LA
Summary
Wellness-focused Animal Caretaker with full complement of skills in feeding, grooming and exercising animals. Talented in delivering routine care and specific treatments meeting animals' needs. Organized in maintaining schedules and staying on top of daily checklists.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Kennel Assistant
Pet Care Center
Ponchatoula, LA
03.2024 - Current
- Stayed on top of laundry, sweeping and disinfection protocols.
- Followed consistent safety procedures, maintained visible animal identification and checked tags to minimize care errors.
- Moved animals from kennel area to exam area and alerted professionals.
- Washed and disinfected animals' food and water bowls each day.
- Fed and watered animals in care, following special diets and regular medication administration schedules.
- Cleaned and maintained kennels, holding areas and surgical rooms.
- Refilled shampoo bottles, sanitized clippers, combs, and brushes, and placed clean towels at each station following shift completion.
- Groomed animals including brushing fur, trimming nails, cleaning ears, bathing and shampooing coats.
- Provided emotional support to distressed or anxious pets through positive reinforcement techniques such as talking calmly or petting gently.
- Communicated effectively with customers regarding animal care instructions while they are away.
- Assessed animals for injury and illness.
- Collected and documented animal weight, size, physical condition and food intake.
- Managed inventory of food supplies, bedding materials, toys, medication supplies.
Sales Associate
Roller Kingdom
Hammond , LA
03.2022 - 07.2022
- Answered incoming telephone calls to provide store, products and services information.
- Maintained cleanliness of store environment including floors, windows, displays.
- Performed floor moves, merchandising, display maintenance and housekeeping to keep sales areas well-stocked, organized and current.
- Greeted customers to determine wants or needs.
- Organized store by returning merchandise to proper areas and restocked displays.
School Care Assistant
After the Bell
Ponchatoula, LA
06.2021 - 08.2021
- Instructed children on good sanitary habits when washing hands, using bathroom or eating.
- Instructed children in eating, resting and restroom habits.
- Cared for children of various ages and assisted with feeding, dressing and daily activities.
- Guided children through engaging and productive activities to foster fun learning environment.
- Prepared meals, snacks and refreshments for children according to dietary needs and restrictions.
Education
High School Diploma -
Ponchatoula High School
Ponchatoula, LA03-2024
Skills
- Patience with animals
- Animal restraint
- Specimen collection
- Feeding animals
- Basic training
- Animal handling
- Animal care
- Medical records management
- Animal monitoring
- Feline behavior
- Empathy for animals
- Customer service
- Customer engagement
- Feedback implementation
- Shipment processing
- Classroom support
- Curriculum understanding
- Social-emotional support
Certification
- OSHA Certified
Timeline
Kennel Assistant
Pet Care Center
03.2024 - Current
Sales Associate
Roller Kingdom
03.2022 - 07.2022
School Care Assistant
After the Bell
06.2021 - 08.2021
High School Diploma -
Ponchatoula High School
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