Alejandra Vargas
TORONTO,Canada
Summary
Adaptable professional with strong customer service and teamwork skills. Highly organized and detail-oriented, capable of efficiently coordinating tasks in fast-paced environments. Committed to continuous improvement through constructive feedback and focused on delivering solutions. Demonstrates effective multitasking abilities and thrives under pressure.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Dog Groomer
Lovely Paws- Self-employed
London, ON
09.2022 - 09.2025
- Coordinated scheduling and appointments for grooming sessions, ensuring optimal customer satisfaction.
- Groomed dogs with clippers, scissors, and brushes, promoting health and aesthetics of pets.
- Bathed and dried dogs of all sizes, breeds, and temperaments.
- Processed cash transactions accurately, enhancing customer experience during payment.
Dog Sitter/Boarder
Lovely Paws- Self-employed
London, ON
09.2022 - 09.2025
- Administered medications and ensured proper feeding schedules were followed.
- Monitored dogs' health and behaviour during walks and playtime to ensure their well-being and safety.
- Provided exercise through walks and play activities to promote physical fitness and mental stimulation for animals.
- Managed scheduling for multiple clients effectively to ensure timely service delivery.
Bubble Tea Barista
GongCha
London, Ontario
07.2025 - 08.2025
- Acquired skills in managing high-volume customer interactions in fast-paced environment
- Provided excellent customer service by engaging with patrons and answering questions.
- Operated cash register and processed payments accurately, contributing to smooth transaction flow
- Followed recipes precisely to ensure consistent drink quality and taste.
- Ensured cleanliness and organization of equipment and workstations to enhance operational efficiency
- Managed inventory levels by restocking supplies and ingredients.
Education
BSc Honours - Biology
York University
Toronto, ON09-2025
High School Diploma -
Catholic Central Secondary School
London, Ontario06-2024
high school student -
Mother Teresa Secondary School
London, ON07-2022
Skills
- Customer service
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel)
- Fast-paced environment
- Key holder
- Cash handling
- Appointment scheduling
- Inventory management
- Opening/closing duties
- Retail experience
- Strong communication skills
- Time management
- Beverage service
- Animal monitoring
- Dog grooming/ bathing
- Animal handling
- Animal care
Certification
- Canadian Red Cross First Aid & C.P.R training Certification, 02/01/2022
- Pet Tech CPR & First Aid training certification, 09/01/2023
- Pet sitting & Care certification, 10/01/2023
Availability
Open availability
Volunteer Experience
Community Veterinary Outreach- 08/11/2025, 9 hours: Assisted veterinarians during examinations and procedures, coordinated appointments and managed client communications effectively, monitored animal behavior and reported changes to veterinary team, maintained accurate medical records of all patients.
Toronto, Ontario
Northwest London Centre- 06/01/21 to 06/30/24, 43 hours: Cooking meals for the homeless, Planting trees, collecting garbage out of parks, Christmas festival 2021, Christmas stand 2021.
London, Ontario
Personal Information
Permanent Resident of Canada with full legal authorization to work
Timeline
Bubble Tea Barista
GongCha
07.2025 - 08.2025
Dog Groomer
Lovely Paws- Self-employed
09.2022 - 09.2025
Dog Sitter/Boarder
Lovely Paws- Self-employed
09.2022 - 09.2025
BSc Honours - Biology
York University
High School Diploma -
Catholic Central Secondary School
high school student -
Mother Teresa Secondary School