Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Certification
Timeline
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Skylar Talmadge

Wake Forest,NC

Summary

Dedicated young professional with a strong background in animal care and personal assistance, exemplified during my time as an assistant and through my animal volunteer work. Known for excellent communication and multitasking abilities, I foster safe environments for both pets and people, ensuring their well-being through attentive care and relationship building. Committed to enhancing lives with a positive attitude.

Overview

3
years of professional experience
1
Certification

Work History

Juli Brown

Part- Time Pet Sitter
09.2024 - Current

Job overview


  • Prepared food and water following instructions from pet owners.
  • Gave cats and dogs 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.

Private Household

Part- Time Nanny
04.2022 - Current

Job overview

  • Provided reliable childcare support to families in the Wake Forest/Raleigh area, caring for children ranging from infants to 13 years old.
  • Ensured the safety and well-being of children through age-appropriate activities, supervision, and attentive care.
  • Assisted with daily routines, including meal preparation, homework help, and bedtime arrangements.

Jade Paunovich

Personal Assistant
08.2024 - 03.2025

Job overview


  • Oversaw personal and professional calendars and coordinated appointments for future events.
  • Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes.
  • Improved time management of the executive through effective prioritization and organization of tasks.
  • Coordinated events and functions with attention to detail ensuring successful execution.
  • Packaged and sent out packages to clients

NC State Fair

State Fair Barnyard Volunteer
10.2024 - 10.2024

Job overview

  • Managed animals’ dietary needs by preparing and distributing appropriate food portions based on species and individual health requirements.
  • Sanitized animal living areas regularly to maintain a clean, safe, and hygienic environment.
  • Facilitated calm and positive interactions between children and animals, promoting safety, empathy, and respectful behavior.

Saving Grace Animal Rescue, Inc.

Saving Grace Volunteer
06.2023 - 08.2024

Job overview

  • Providing proper feeding routines and ensuring dogs received the correct nutrition according to their specific dietary needs.
  • Coordinating and conducting exercise sessions to maintain the dogs' physical health and mental stimulation.
  • Cleaning and sanitizing living spaces, ensuring a safe and hygienic environment for the animals.
  • Assisted in the adoption process by preparing dogs for adoption and providing information on dog care.

Education

Wake Forest High School
Wake Forest, NC

University Overview

Skills

  • Honest and trustworthy
  • Positive attitude
  • Human and animal safety
  • Animal care
  • Excellent communication
  • Relationship building
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Dependable and responsible
  • Time management
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Valid Driver's license
  • Animal empathy

Accomplishments

Accomplishments
  • I play Women’s Varsity softball and Women’s Varsity Golf for Wake Forest High School
  • I’m an accomplished actress/singer in my theatre department through Wake Forest High School where I participate in yearly musicals and plays.
  • A member of National Honors Society at Wake Forest High School. Students in this program have been accepted through an application and 3 reference letters, as well as obtaining a GPA higher than a 3.8.
  • A member of Wake Forest High Schools Student Government Association, as the 2027 Class President.

Certification

  • YQCA Certification; A program that trains young livestock produces in animal care and safety to ensure animal well- being.
  • CPR Certification


Timeline

State Fair Barnyard Volunteer
NC State Fair
10.2024 - 10.2024
Part- Time Pet Sitter
Juli Brown
09.2024 - Current
Personal Assistant
Jade Paunovich
08.2024 - 03.2025
Saving Grace Volunteer
Saving Grace Animal Rescue, Inc.
06.2023 - 08.2024
Part- Time Nanny
Private Household
04.2022 - Current
Wake Forest High School
Skylar Talmadge