Taylor Ellington
Meridian,ID
Summary
Solid background caring for diverse animals. Devoted to maintaining health and well-being. Meets diverse needs by closely observing animals and coordinating with owners or supervisors to optimize plans. Ambitious, career-focused job seeker, anxious to obtain an entry-level veterinarian assistant position to help launch career while achieving employer goals.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Animal Care Assistant
Idaho Humane Society Inc
Boise, ID
03.2024 - Current
- Provided animal care and enrichment, including cleaning of enclosures and providing food and water.
- Monitored animals to ensure they were healthy and comfortable in their environment.
- Performed regular health checks on animals, looking for signs of illness or injury.
- Administered medications according to veterinary instructions as required by individual animals.
- Communicated effectively with other staff members regarding changes in animal's health or behavior status.
- Developed positive relationships with volunteers and other staff members whilst promoting a team-oriented work environment.
Animal Caretaker
Self Employed
Bozeman, MT
01.2020 - Current
- Cleans and maintains animal living areas, including cages and tanks, using appropriate cleaning materials.
- Provides enrichment activities for animals in their care.
- Bathes and grooms pets using gentle techniques.
- Taught animals sit, stay, and other basic commands.
- Walked and exercised dogs during owner absence.
- Promoted optimal animal health by feeding and watering on regular schedule.
- Fed and watered animals in care, following special diets and regular medication
administration schedules. - Played with dogs and cats to maintain socialization and reduce stress.
Automotive Detailer
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
Bozeman, MT
02.2022 - 09.2023
- Washed wide range of vehicles each day.
- Vacuumed car interiors to remove dirt and debris.
- Checked vehicles prior to service and immediately afterward to identify damages.
- Identified issues affecting safety and brought up to shift supervisor for resolution.
- Cleaned cars both externally and internally by hand or with use of automated equipment.
- Maintained cleanliness and presentation of stockroom and organized chemical racks by size, style and color for visual appeal.
- Drove vehicles to or from workshops or customer workplaces or homes.
Customer Service Associate
Walgreens
Meridian, ID
02.2024 - Current
- Greeted customers and identified their needs.
- Provided information about products and services available to customers.
- Processed customer orders accurately and efficiently.
- Resolved customer inquiries in a timely manner.
- Demonstrated active listening skills when responding to customer questions and complaints.
- Assisted customers with returns, exchanges, refunds, and other transactions as needed.
- Developed relationships with key clients through regular contact and follow-up communication.
- Tracked inventory levels of popular items to ensure availability for customers' orders.
- Suggested product solutions based on individual customer needs.
- Answered phone calls from customers promptly and courteously.
- Handled cash register operations accurately during peak times.
Education
GED -
Gallatin High School
Bozeman, MT02.2022
Skills
- Creativity
- Honest and dependable
- Attention to detail
- Hard working
- Customer Service
- Animal care
- Critical thinking
Affiliations
- 4H Veterinary Medicine Project
- 4H Horse Project
- 4H Rabbit Project
- 4H Dog Training Project
Refernces
References available upon request
Timeline
Animal Care Assistant
Idaho Humane Society Inc
03.2024 - Current
Customer Service Associate
Walgreens
02.2024 - Current
Automotive Detailer
Enterprise Rent-A-Car
02.2022 - 09.2023
Animal Caretaker
Self Employed
01.2020 - Current
GED -
Gallatin High School
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