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Ashley Eldredge

Saint Charles

Summary

Personable and resourceful with genuine passion for animal care and well-being. Possesses comprehensive understanding of animal behavior and health, paired with proficiency in facility maintenance and staff coordination. Committed to creating safe, clean, and nurturing environment for all animals in my care.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

Kennel Manager

Elm Point Animal Hospital
11.2023 - Current
  • Daily customer interaction, handling owner call-backs and resolving any issues that may arise
  • Communication between departments in the clinic: reception, treatment, grooming and kennel
  • Hiring processes for new staff members, ensuring a well-equipped team that maintained high standards of care.
  • Daily care of dogs (and cats) in kennel: feeding/supplement management, walking, cleaning, recording animals’ daily stats
  • Regularly assisting in the vet clinic with restraining dogs for exams, vaccinations, medication administration, etc
  • Provide excellent customer service by addressing client inquiries promptly and professionally.
  • Streamline record keeping for better tracking of daily activities and animal health data.
  • Manage inventory to ensure adequate supplies, effectively reducing costs and waste.
  • Improved kennel operations by implementing efficient scheduling and staff management strategies.
  • Consistently evaluated current practices for areas of improvement, making necessary adjustments to optimize productivity within the facility.
  • Implemented safety measures to minimize risks of accidents or injuries among staff members and animals.
  • Collaborated with veterinarians to ensure proper medical care for all animals under the facility's care.
  • Lead team meetings to discuss updates, provide training, and address any concerns or issues within the facility.

Floral Designer

The Flower Stop
08.2022 - 09.2023
  • Managed inventory effectively, ensuring optimal levels of fresh flowers and supplies while minimizing waste
  • Collaborated closely with customers to create unique designs for bouquets, wreaths, and gifts.
  • Streamlined the design process for efficiency, implementing effective time management strategies and prioritizing tasks.

Kennel Worker/Receptionist

Shadowood Pet Resort
01.2009 - 01.2010
  • Front desk duties: answering phones, managing customer accounts, setting appointments
  • Feeding, administration of supplements/medications
  • Monitored and maintained food and water of boarded animals according to animal dietary health guidelines.
  • Enhanced animal well-being by providing daily care, including cleaning, grooming, and exercising.

Kennel Assistant

Vom-amaris K9
01.2009 - 06.2009
  • Kept cages, kennels, play yards, and grooming areas neat and clean.
  • Mixed and administered special food formulas to individual animals based on unique dietary needs.
  • Answered telephones and performed administrative duties to assist receptionist during busy periods.

Education

High school diploma -

Skills

  • Administrative experience
  • Animal care expertise
  • Safety procedures
  • Animal behavior
  • Sanitation protocols
  • Infection control
  • Staff management
  • Policy enforcement
  • Staff scheduling
  • Care management
  • Facility maintenance
  • Kennel recordkeeping
  • Medical monitoring
  • Employee monitoring

Timeline

Kennel Manager

Elm Point Animal Hospital
11.2023 - Current

Floral Designer

The Flower Stop
08.2022 - 09.2023

Kennel Worker/Receptionist

Shadowood Pet Resort
01.2009 - 01.2010

Kennel Assistant

Vom-amaris K9
01.2009 - 06.2009

High school diploma -

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