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Olivia Lake Lake

North Dartmouth

Summary

Dedicated animal care professional with experience at Bristol County Agriculural Highschool,Hixville livery Stables,and Carlyn Kennels.Worked with livestock,equines,exotics,and canines. Skilled in animal handling and sanitation procedures. Proven ability to enhance team communication and ensure safety while caring for diverse animal needs. Recognized for compassion and critical thinking in high-pressure situations, contributing to improved animal welfare and operational efficiency.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Kennel Worker

Carlyn Kennels
06.2023 - Current
  • Ensured animal safety with proper handling techniques and adherence to facility guidelines.
  • Improved kennel cleanliness by maintaining a strict schedule of sanitation and disinfection procedures.
  • Demonstrated compassion toward all animals in our care regardless of breed or background while treating them with respect and dignity.
  • Cared for physical and psychological needs of animals with regular exercise and enrichment
  • Experience with caring for many stages and forms of life (females in Estrus,gestating females,puppies,adult dogs,seniors,medically compromised animals,behaviorally challenging animals)
  • Followed effective process for bathing and grooming dogs to remove dirt, loose undercoat, and hair mats.
  • Contribute to efficient operations by updating records, managing inventory, and communicating effectively with team members.
  • Coordinate with vets on healthcare needs of each animal such as oral/topical Rx and post-visit care plans; and strictly followed instructions.
  • Trained new staff on kennel maintenance, animal care and feeding protocols.
  • Minimized animal injury risk by monitoring behaviors and eliminating safety hazards.

Crew Member

Jersey Mike's Subs
11.2023 - 07.2024
  • Worked front counter,Slicer,Grill,and other areas.
  • Took orders, prepared meals, and collected payments.
  • Demonstrated strong multitasking abilities, handling multiple orders simultaneously without compromising quality or efficiency.
  • Worked well with teammates and accepted coaching from management team.
  • Assisted other team members to achieve goals.
  • Contributed to achieving and maintaining high scores on health inspections by diligently following all health and safety guidelines.
  • Cleaned and maintained all areas of restaurant to promote clean image.
  • Kept food preparation area, equipment, and utensils clean and sanitary.
  • Maintained high-quality food preparation standards, adhering to company guidelines for safety and cleanliness.
  • Properly labeled and stored food and fresh ingredients in cooler or freezer to optimize freshness.
  • Prepared recipe ingredients by washing, peeling, cutting, and measuring.
  • Readied customers' take-out orders in secure bags with appropriate amounts of condiments, silverware and napkins.
  • Documented customer orders and conveyed special requests to kitchen staff.
  • Enhanced customer experiences by quickly addressing and resolving complaints.

Camp Counselor

YMCA
06.2021 - 08.2021
  • Worked with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
  • Ensured camper safety by enforcing camp rules, supervising group activities, and responding promptly to incidents or concerns.
  • Led groups of children safely through variety of camp activities.
  • Acted as a positive role model, demonstrating strong leadership skills and exemplifying the camp''s core values.
  • Developed strong relationships with co-counselors that resulted in seamless teamwork during challenging situations or emergencies.
  • Instructed campers to observe proper behavior and etiquette to avoid conflicts and unruly activities.
  • Supported campers' personal growth by providing consistent emotional and social support.
  • Encouraged creative expression among campers by setting up art and music workshops.
  • Promoted healthy lifestyles among campers with well-planned nutrition and fitness programs.
  • Improved emergency preparedness with regular staff training on safety protocols and first aid procedures.
  • Kept track of allergies and dietary restrictions, verifying correct meals and snacks were given to campers.
  • Factored-in abilities, needs and interests of participants in development of events and programs.

Groundskeeper/Customer Service

Caddyshack
08.2017 - 12.2019
  • Used trimmers and pack-blowers for grounds maintenance, brush clearing, and clearing of the driving greens.
  • Running a golf cart to collect golf balls;and machines to wash/transport buckets of balls
  • Contributed to overall property aesthetics improvements resulting from dedicated attention towards daily maintenance tasks and detail-oriented approach to groundskeeping.
  • Reduced equipment downtime via regular checks on equipment (bumper boats,batting cages,all areas of the mini golf course and double decker driving range)
  • Managed the building in the mornings (turning off alarm,taking/returning phone calls, scheduling golf lessons,birthday parties/other organized group events,keeping tabs on co-workers completing other opening tasks,and running/opening the registers)
  • Cleaning the main building multiple times throughout the day including; bathrooms,carpets,trashes,tables,counters,club/basket return areas.
  • Serving and prepping food,ice cream,and beverages and following food safety
  • Serving and hosting Birthday parties and other organized events (Handling food,attentive customer service,accommodating for all customers,and prioritizing safety and enjoyment)
  • Being familiar with Closing procedures (turning off all equipment and overhead lights,final walkthrough for cleaning,and turning the alarm on)

Education

No Degree - Animal Science

Bristol Community College
Fall River, MA

Skills

  • Patience and perseverance
  • Critical thinking skills
  • Multitasking with many "moving parts"
  • Healthy teamwork and communication skills
  • Maintaining and following sanitation procedures
  • Maintaining proper animal husbandry
  • physical condition monitoring
  • Keeping tasks and events organized and well delegated
  • Engages well with many varieties of clients/customers
  • Able to navigate emotional situations and topics with clients/customers
  • Animal handling expertise
  • Animal behavior education

Accomplishments

I am able to work with many different types of animals in different situations; confidently and comfortably. My years of passion,schooling, and apprenticeship helped me understand animal handling; behavior, and precise communication. I have also worked in community service and food service for a large part of my life, to support my core values and networking skills.

Affiliations

Blessed Feast of the Sacrement

88 Tinkham street, New Bedford,Ma 02746

Certification

OSHA-10 (took at "Bristol Aggie" 2019)

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual

Interests

  • Gardening
  • Horseback Riding
  • Music
  • Outdoor Recreation
  • Dog training
  • volunteering

Timeline

Crew Member

Jersey Mike's Subs
11.2023 - 07.2024

Kennel Worker

Carlyn Kennels
06.2023 - Current

Camp Counselor

YMCA
06.2021 - 08.2021

Groundskeeper/Customer Service

Caddyshack
08.2017 - 12.2019

No Degree - Animal Science

Bristol Community College

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