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Tammy Spevak

Lincoln,NE

Summary

Professional with a strong background in animal care, prepared to excel in a pet-focused environment. Skilled in bathing and assisting with dogs, monitoring and ensuring well-being of dogs, managing playgroups, and maintaining clean and safe facility. Strong team player with focus on collaboration and adaptability. Known for reliability, effective communication, and genuine passion for animals.


Knowledgeable with solid background in merchandise management. Known for effectively organizing and maintaining inventory, ensuring optimal stock levels and presentation of product. Demonstrated an ability to use strong attention to detail and work effectively with a team to achieve store goals.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience

Work History

Dog Daycare Attendant

Paws 4 Fun
05.2021 - 09.2022
  • Provided food and water for dogs.
  • Greeted clients and checked dogs in/out.
  • Exercised dogs regularly with walks and rigorous play activities.
  • Kept cages, kennels, play yards, and grooming areas neat and clean.

Advisor 1

Nelnet
02.2020 - 12.2021
  • Developed strategic financial plans to optimize student loan management processes.
  • Called customers regarding their student loans and offered them forbearance and deferments.
  • Guided customers through financial aid processes, ensuring people are understanding of available options and eligibility requirements.

Bather/Grooming Assistant

Paw Naturale Pet Grooming
06.2015 - 01.2018
  • Performed bathing and grooming procedures for various dog breeds, ensuring high standards of cleanliness and care.
  • Collaborated with groomers to prepare animals for additional services such as haircuts or nail trims.
  • increasing overall salon efficiency.
  • Ensured optimal hygiene standards, regularly sanitizing tools and equipment after each use.
  • Kept kennels and grooming areas neat and sanitary.

Small Parts Assembler

Molex
07.2014 - 05.2015
  • Assembled components according to specifications, ensuring adherence to quality standards.
  • Used pallet jacks to retrieve materials and parts.
  • Collaborated with team members to troubleshoot assembly issues, improving workflow efficiency.

Warehouse Material Handler

Quebecor Distribution
01.2011 - 11.2014
  • Filled machine pockets with magazine sheets.
  • Maintained clean, organized workspace to ensure compliance with safety regulations.
  • Sorted materials for scanning to meet production goals.

Dog Bather/Grooming Assistant

Suds N' Scissors
12.2010 - 03.2011
  • Worked effectively with groomers to coordinate schedules, ensuring timely service delivery for all appointments.
  • Carefully clipped nails and trimmed hair around pads and paws, using gentle approach for anxious pets.
  • Assisted groomers with prepping dogs for haircuts, resulting in streamlined appointments.
  • Provided exceptional care for senior or special needs dogs, accommodating their specific requirements during bathing sessions.
  • Ensured all dogs were thoroughly dried using appropriate techniques, reducing the risk of skin irritations or infections.
  • Maintained a clean and organized workspace for efficient grooming operations.

Merchandise Associate

Family Thrift Center
03.2002 - 04.2009
  • Sorted and labeled store merchandise.
  • Stocked merchandise on racks and shelves.
  • Sorted through and discarded unwanted donated items.
  • Swept and mopped entire work area.
  • Helped assist coworkers.

Education

GED -

Southeast Community College
Lincoln, Nebraska, NE
06-1995

Skills

  • Dog handling expertise
  • Animal grooming
  • Animal body language
  • Dependable and responsible
  • Cleanliness and sanitation
  • Honest and dependable
  • Organizational skills
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Reliability
  • Teamwork
  • Retail experience

Timeline

Dog Daycare Attendant

Paws 4 Fun
05.2021 - 09.2022

Advisor 1

Nelnet
02.2020 - 12.2021

Bather/Grooming Assistant

Paw Naturale Pet Grooming
06.2015 - 01.2018

Small Parts Assembler

Molex
07.2014 - 05.2015

Warehouse Material Handler

Quebecor Distribution
01.2011 - 11.2014

Dog Bather/Grooming Assistant

Suds N' Scissors
12.2010 - 03.2011

Merchandise Associate

Family Thrift Center
03.2002 - 04.2009

GED -

Southeast Community College