Spencer Jones
Falls Church,Virginia
Summary
Reliable and punctual Animal Care team member with proven skills cleaning animal areas, coordinating inventory and managing animal needs with care and compassion. Highly organized and hardworking with good communication and multitasking abilities.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Animal Care Volunteer
Lucky Dog Animal Rescue
04.2022 - Current
- Minimized animal injury risk by monitoring behaviors and eliminating safety hazards.
- Assisted with adoption process by providing information about animals to potential adopters.
- Collaborated with shelter staff to develop new initiatives to improve animals' quality of life.
- Restrained animals safely during exams and procedures.
Animal Care Technician
Homeward Trails Animal Rescue
02.2023 - 06.2023
- Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment, and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
- Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
- Educated caregivers and pet owners on animal care, nutrition, and disease management.
- Supported animal well-being by caring for both physical and mental health needs through strategies such as regular exercise.
- Trained animals in behavioral compliance or other special routines or commands.
Sales Associate
Michaels Arts And Crafts
01.2022 - 03.2022
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
- Trained new employees on customer service, money handling and organizing strategies.
- Gained customer trust and confidence by demonstrating compelling, persuasive and composed professional demeanor.
Cashier
Panera Bread
05.2021 - 10.2021
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Worked closely with shift manager to solve problems and handle customer concerns.
- Handled cash with high accuracy and took care to check bills for fraud.
- Responded promptly to requests for assistance, spills and customer inquiries.
- Learned duties for various positions and provided backup at key times.
Education
High School Diploma -
Yorktown High School
Arlington, VA06.2022
Skills
- Breeding Habits Explanation
- Treatment Documentation
- Heavy Load Lifting
- Breed and Species Knowledge
- Effective Customer Communication
- Animal Health Understanding
- Pet Handling
- Animal Evaluation
Certification
Professional Dog Trainer
Timeline
Animal Care Technician
Homeward Trails Animal Rescue
02.2023 - 06.2023
Animal Care Volunteer
Lucky Dog Animal Rescue
04.2022 - Current
Sales Associate
Michaels Arts And Crafts
01.2022 - 03.2022
Cashier
Panera Bread
05.2021 - 10.2021
High School Diploma -
Yorktown High School
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