Profile
Certified pet care professional with hands-on experience in kennel operations, canine handling, and guest animal care. Completed Dog Walking Assistant certification through Gold Standard Pet Academy. Known for calm, consistent handling with a zero-incident track record.
Experience
Kennel Assistant | Paws & Play Pet Resort
- Sanitized 12+ kennels daily using facility rotation protocols; maintained zero cross-contamination events across 4-month tenure.
- Managed leash walks for 8 to 15 dogs per shift across varying temperaments and sizes; zero leash incidents over the full placement using handling techniques from Dog Walking Assistant certification.
- Flagged 2 early signs of respiratory distress in kennel guests using health monitoring methods from coursework; both cases received same-day veterinary follow-up.
- Reduced end-of-shift turnaround time by 20% by sequencing the kennel cleaning rotation from largest to smallest run; approach adopted by one additional team member.
Independent Dog Walker | Self-Employed
- Built a recurring client base of 7 households through consistent service and post-walk written reports; zero missed appointments in 14 months.
- Completed 150+ solo walks maintaining a 5-star rating and zero safety incidents, including 2 leash-reactive dogs managed using techniques from certification training.