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Tessa Sickles

Fort Collins,CO

Summary

High school graduate with a strong academic record and ongoing undergraduate studies. Experienced in animal handling, organization, and teamwork. Seeking opportunities to enhance hands-on experience and customer service skills. Committed to delivering exceptional customer experiences through effective multitasking and time management.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Animal Kennel Technician

The Divine Canine
Louisville, CO
07.2024 - 04.2025
  • Managed groups of 1-15 dogs in various environments, and provided comprehensive care for 1-100+ boarding dogs, including feeding, grooming, watering, and bedding.
  • Communicated via walkie-talkie within teams (3–7 members) to maintain safety and information accuracy.
  • Responsible for cleaning and sanitizing various areas, including kennels, hallways, etc. Including tasks like dishwashing, surface wiping, and vacuuming.

Animal Kennel Technician

Bluebonnet Bunk'n Biscuit
Cibolo, TX
01.2023 - 04.2023
  • Team leadership and assistance, including scheduling, pet check-in (all sizes of dogs and cats), and individualized meal and medication planning.
  • Collaborated with team members over walkie-talkie in a constantly moving, flexible, high-energy setting.
  • Provided 6-12 hours of daily hands-on pet care, including walks, kennel cleaning, exercise, and waste management.

Engagement Representative

YMCA
Cibolo, TX
10.2022 - 12.2022
  • Meet and greet members with a positive attitude, and engage in selling memberships.
  • Work with computer technology, Google Sheets, Google Docs, and the YMCA website.
  • I stood for extended periods while performing facility maintenance (sweeping, wiping counters, and printer upkeep).

Key Club Member

Byron P Steele High School
Cibolo, TX
08.2019 - 12.2022
  • Organized multiple highway clean-up events to enhance community environment.
  • Coordinated street clean-up events with retired veterans for community engagement.
  • Led clean-up initiatives at public gardens of Steele High School to promote sustainability.
  • Managed animal shelter care and clean-up to maintain facility standards.

Education

Associate of Applied Science - Graphic Design

Front Range Community College
Westminster, CO
05-2027

High School Diploma - AP classes, financial math classes

Byron P. Steele Ll High School
Cibolo, TX
12.2022

Some College (No Degree) - Architecture

Pikes Peak State College
Colorado Springs, CO

Some College (No Degree) - Exploratory Studies

University of Colorado
Boulder, CO

Skills

  • Google Workspace and Microsoft Office
  • Task prioritization
  • Effective communication
  • Team collaboration
  • Work prioritization
  • Problem solving
  • Behavioral management
  • Safety oversight
  • Attention to detail

Awards

  • Honor Society recognition for consistent academic excellence.
  • Honor Roll for outstanding academic achievement (straight A's) and perfect attendance.

Activities

  • Keyclub, volunteer, 2019-2023
  • JV Soccer, player, 2019-2020

Timeline

Animal Kennel Technician

The Divine Canine
07.2024 - 04.2025

Animal Kennel Technician

Bluebonnet Bunk'n Biscuit
01.2023 - 04.2023

Engagement Representative

YMCA
10.2022 - 12.2022

Key Club Member

Byron P Steele High School
08.2019 - 12.2022

Associate of Applied Science - Graphic Design

Front Range Community College

High School Diploma - AP classes, financial math classes

Byron P. Steele Ll High School

Some College (No Degree) - Architecture

Pikes Peak State College

Some College (No Degree) - Exploratory Studies

University of Colorado