Tessa Priest
Denver,CO
Summary
Compassionate Dog Bather known for the ability to efficiently and productively manage grooming tasks. Did 10 nail trims while bathing dogs. Specialized skills include gentle handling techniques, knowledge of various coat types, and adeptness in using a wide range of grooming tools.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Delivery Driver
Orion Logistics LLC
Denver, USA
10.2021 - 10.2025
- Conducted pre-trip and post-trip inspections of delivery vehicle.
- Attended safety meeting at 9:30 AM to reinforce protocols.
- Navigated to loading zone to prepare for package collection.
- Scanned and organized packages for efficient loading.
- Executed safe deliveries to all destinations until completion.
- Ensured careful handling of goods, following customer instructions precisely.
- Contact dispatch to see if a teammate needed help to finish their route when finished with delivering all the parcels.
Amazon Flex Driver
Amazon Flex
Aurora, USA
12.2018 - 10.2020
- Inspected personal vehicle prior to traveling to designated facility.
- Drove safely throughout entire route, ensuring safety at all times.
- Monitored details on the road and within Amazon warehouse for efficiency.
- Organized delivery route to optimize travel time.
- Sorted packages systematically to enhance efficiency and time management.
- Completed all deliveries promptly or ceased operations when necessary.
- Maintained role as a side job, providing flexibility between other employment opportunities.
Dog Bather
PetSmart
Glendale, USA
10.2019 - 07.2020
- Answer phones to set up appointments and answer questions
- Check pet parents kiddos. Make sure they they meet requirements to get their pup bathed.
- Bring dog back and secure them on tables.
- Clip their nails and grind(optional) them. Clean ears with the cleanser provided.
- Brush the dogs fur if it's the type of fur that tangles easily (like a poodles hair).
- Bring dog back to kennel safely on a lead.
- You might have more dogs to check in. if, so repeat steps 1-6. If not go ahead to bathing area.
- If you are doing a furminator on our furry friend (like a husky or german shepherd). then you'll want to blow out their shedding fur out with the high volume dryer before and after bath.
- Secure dog to bathing area and brush teeth, then anal glands.
- Pre-rinse, Shampoo, rinse, condition, rinse with the kind of shampoos that are desired by the pet parents.
- Dry with towel.
- You might have another dog or two to bath. The repeats the steps 7 through 12 or if you have a check in. Then put the dog in kennel with a dryer on it if it's young enough. You'll tend to them when your done bathing the other dogs. If you don't have other dogs to do continue to the high volume dryer.
- Secure dog to drying area and start blow drying. Some dogs really don't like this and has to be kenneled dry. Some dogs have to much fur and has to be dry by the high volume dryer.
- Once drying done it is time to bring the dog to the table and do the desired brushing, (furminator or poodle brushing.)
- Put dog back in kennel until home time.
- Call pet parents to let them know their ready.
- Through whole thing pay attention to see if the dog is stressing out, health issues, or if they gave aggressive behavior.
- Be very careful with every single one like it's your own
- Ask for help we needed
Transportation/Truck Driver/warehouse
Colorado petroleum
Denver, USA
10.2013 - 10.2018
- Operated Class B box truck and tanker, ensuring safe driving practices.
- Conducted pre-trip and post-trip inspections to maintain vehicle safety standards.
- Pumped new oil, antifreeze, and windshield washer fluid into designated tanks.
- Utilized forklift for loading and unloading operations efficiently.
- Assisted in warehouse tasks, including product pulling and packaging.
- manage heavy lifting and repetitive tasks.
- Ensured proper equipment usage to enhance operational safety and efficiency.
School Bus Driver
Bennett school district
Bennett, USA
08.2012 - 07.2013
- Take students and from school in a safe manner. Follow procedures. Clean and fuel the school bus. pre and post trip the big yellow machine.
Education
Criminal Justice -
Westwood College
Denver, CONorthglenn High School -
Northglenn High School
Northglenn, COSkills
- Animal care
- Customer service
- Dog handling
- Manual transmission
- Driving
- Box truck
- Basic math
- Pet grooming
- Bathing assistance
- Organizational skills
- Communication skills
- Serving
- Van driver
- Computer literacy
- Animal restraint
- Mechanical knowledge
- Animal handling
- Time management
- Windows
- Kennel experience
- Pet care
Certification
Driver's License, Non-CDL Class C
Additional Information - Professional Skills
- Have exceptional skills with customer service
- Walking, sitting, and standing for long periods of time
- Driving for long periods
- Driving all over Colorado
- Very patient
- Obtained a Class B CDL with a P2 endorsement in 08/01/12
- CDL expired in 2021
Timeline
Delivery Driver
Orion Logistics LLC
10.2021 - 10.2025
Dog Bather
PetSmart
10.2019 - 07.2020
Amazon Flex Driver
Amazon Flex
12.2018 - 10.2020
Transportation/Truck Driver/warehouse
Colorado petroleum
10.2013 - 10.2018
School Bus Driver
Bennett school district
08.2012 - 07.2013
Criminal Justice -
Westwood College
Northglenn High School -
Northglenn High School