Sydney Newton

• Performed daily tasks of feeding, watering, blanketing, and turning out horses.

• Ensured stall hygiene through consistent cleaning practices.

• Ensured proper administration of medication for equines.

• Upheld wellness protocols for equine care.

• Notified trainer of any injuries for immediate attention.

• Prepared balanced grain mixtures for the horses’ dietary needs.

• Maintained barn in a clean and orderly condition.

• Implemented necessary exercise schedules to maintain horse fitness.

• Organized and arranged towels and capes for efficient accessibility.

• Maintained organized and sanitized guards.

• Maintained store cleanliness standards.

• Greeted clients upon arrival.

• Introduced new products to the store shelves efficiently.

• Performed animal care duties such as cleaning tanks and cages, preparing meals, feeding, watering and giving medicine to sick animals to promote and monitor animal health under care of Pet Smart
• Cleaned and disinfected kennels and common areas to reduce spread of illness from infected animals
• Isolated animals with potential contagious diseases to reduce infection risks and monitor disease presentation
• Emptied litter boxes, refilled with fresh litter and cleaned animal bedding

• Helped customers find specific products, answered questions and offered product advice
• Sorted items onto bookshelves including books, video games, toys, etc
• Operated a cash register or POS system to receive payment by cash, check and credit card

• Answered product questions with up-to-date knowledge of sales and store promotions
• Operated a cash register or POS system to receive payment by cash, check and credit card
• Preserved appearance of the store by arranging and replenishing displays and merchandise racks
• Helped encourage donations from customers towards Spirit of Children

• Worked in close proximity to many different species, and showcased many different animal artifacts to customers, including feathers, skulls, hides, eggs, and more
• Gave numerous facts about the animal or artifact we were assigned to at the time to our customers
• I left with over 370 hours volunteered over the span of three months