Tia Malave
Boynton Beach
Summary
Professional animal care specialist with strong background in maintaining high standards of cleanliness and animal welfare. Proven ability to work collaboratively in team settings and adapt to changing needs. Skilled in handling, feeding, and monitoring animals, ensuring safe and comfortable environment. Reliable and results-focused, consistently delivering quality care and support. Ready to accept any new challenge placed in front of me.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Kennel Technician
Inn the Doghouse
11.2023 - Current
- Provided daily care and supervision for dogs, ensuring safety and well-being.
- Maintained cleanliness of kennel facilities, adhering to sanitation protocols.
- Assisted in administering medications and treatments as directed by veterinarians.
- Monitored animal behavior and health, reporting concerns to management promptly.
- Collaborated with team members to develop efficient feeding schedules and routines.
- Trained new staff on kennel operations and animal handling best practices.
- Implemented improvements in workflow processes, enhancing overall care quality.
- Conducted regular inventory checks of supplies, ensuring adequate stock levels maintained.
- Cleaned and maintained kennel areas for optimized hygiene, including cages, runs and yards.
- Maintained clean and sanitary living conditions for animals, reducing stress and promoting overall wellbeing.
- Enhanced animal socialization skills through daily interaction and playtime activities.
- Monitored animals for behavioral problems and signs of health issues.
Equestrian Assistant
Hunters Run
01.2021 - Current
- Assisted in daily care and management of horses, ensuring health and well-being.
- Coordinated training sessions, facilitating optimal performance for riders and horses.
- Developed and implemented feeding schedules, enhancing nutritional support for equine athletes.
- Conducted regular equipment maintenance, ensuring safety and operational efficiency in riding facilities.
- Mentored junior staff on proper handling techniques and best practices in equestrian care.
- Evaluated horse behavior and performance, providing insights to enhance training programs.
- Provided exceptional care to horses by administering medications, grooming, and feeding as needed.
- Maintained a safe and clean environment for horses and riders through daily stable management tasks.
- Proactively identified potential hazards within facility grounds that posed a risk to equines or humans reducing accidents rate significantly.
- Assisted in the rehabilitation of injured horses, resulting in faster recovery times and improved overall health.
- Supported the head trainer with riding lessons, improving students'' skills and confidence levels.
- Conducted regular safety checks on all riding equipment to minimize risk of injury during lessons or training sessions.
- Assisted in the selection of appropriate tack and equipment for horses and riders, ensuring proper fit and comfort.
- Administered prescribed medications to animals based on individual needs.
- Conferred with owners about methods for continuing training and reinforcing methods taught in classes.
Education
No Degree - Health Science
Palm Beach State College
Boca Raton, FL03-2027
Skills
- Sanitation protocols
- Patience and resilience
- Animal handling expertise
- Care monitoring
- Safety monitoring
- Record keeping
- Medical assessment
- Veterinary assistance
- Canine behavior
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking Abilities
- Customer service
- Honest and dependable
- Dependable and responsible
- Excellent communication
- Critical thinking
- Decision-making
- Problem-solving
- Facilities maintenance
- Task prioritization
Accomplishments
- Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
- Led my fellow coworkers through the busiest times where stress would pile on and everyone had to work like well oiled machines
Languages
Spanish
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Kennel Technician
Inn the Doghouse
11.2023 - Current
Equestrian Assistant
Hunters Run
01.2021 - Current
No Degree - Health Science
Palm Beach State College