Anne Gagliardi
Montreal,Canada
Summary
Educated and energetic Animal Caretaker with a science background. Well-versed in providing excellent animal care. Attentive and detail-oriented, knowledgeable in animal behavior and skilled in handling and feeding animals.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Professional Pet Sitter and Dog Walker
Independent
09.2019 - Current
- Ensured timely feedings, grooming sessions, and exercise routines for pets in accordance with owner instructions
- Administered medication to pets following guidelines from owners
- Built trust with clients by consistently demonstrating reliability, punctuality, and attention to detail in all aspects of pet care provision.
Professional Dog Walker
Red Leash Pet Services
03.2018 - 04.2019
- Developed personalized exercise plans for each dog based on breed, age, size, and fitness level to promote optimal health
- Assisted clients in troubleshooting behavioral issues that arose during walks or at home by offering insights and recommendations
- Implemented positive reinforcement techniques to encourage good behavior during walks and training sessions
- Maintained open communication with clients, providing updates on their pets' behavior, health, and progress.
Horse Trainer
Independent
02.2014 - 04.2015
- Developed and executed training programs to achieve desired behavior and the owner's training goals
- Trained horses to avoid undesirable behaviors
- Maintained equipment and premises to create a hygienic and safe work environment by cleaning stalls, sanitizing feeding equipment and performing minor repairs
- Created appropriate feeding schedules and administered specialized feed and supplements
- Restrained horses and assisted the veterinarian and farrier during minor procedures
- Advised clients on the safe and responsible handling of their horses.
Assistant Horse Trainer
3D Performance Horses
09.2012 - 01.2014
- Performed day to day horse care: exercising, grooming, blanketing, feeding, administering medication and first aid
- Observed animal's physical condition to detect illness and unhealthy conditions requiring medical care, informing a veterinarian when needed
- Assisted the trainer in evaluating horses to determine temperament, ability, and aptitude for training and handling
- Taught riding lessons and instructed students from beginner to advanced riders.
Landscape Crew Leader
CLV-Group / InterRent REIT
07.2021 - 02.2024
- Led and supervised a team of 3-8 crew members
- Planned and managed work orders and schedules of crew members to meet project milestones
- Led daily stand-up meetings and weekly safety meetings: ensured safety standards were met by conducting regular site inspections, addressing potential hazards, and providing ongoing safety training to crew members
- Trained and managed the skill development of crew members
- Assisted the manager in performance management and reviews of crew members: identifying areas for improvement and developing personalized action plans accordingly
- Designed and implemented new landscape designs
- Communicated efficiently with other departments and various vendors, and managed purchase orders of materials and plantation
- Provided customer service and kept open communication with clients, received a company performance award for excellent customer service in 2023
- Implemented quality control measures to consistently deliver outstanding finished landscapes.
Landscape Crew Member
CLV-Group / InterRent REIT
09.2020 - 07.2021
Catering Kitchen Prep Cook
Tango Tango
11.2019 - 05.2020
Warehouse Worker
Aux Vivres Cuisine
08.2019 - 11.2019
Silviculture Worker
Folklore Contracting
05.2019 - 08.2019
Team Lead Residential Cleaning
Nettoyage Eco Vert
01.2017 - 11.2017
Education
Associate of Science - Equine Science and Sports Performance
University of Brighton
04.2011
Skills
- Animal care
- Safety procedures
- Animal biology knowledge
- Patience
- Punctual and Reliable
- Adaptability and Dependability
- Cleanliness Maintenance
- Open and honest communication
- Customer service
- Eye for detail
- Problem-solving
Languages
Dutch
Native or Bilingual
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Professional Working
Certificates
St. Johns Ambulance Saint Jean
Montreal, Canada
11/2023 - 11/2026
Secourisme en milieu de travail (16h) A+
Volunteer Experience
- Kitchen Volunteer - Santropol Roulant, Montreal, QC, Canada, 09/2016, 01/2017
- Soup Kitchen Volunteer Refugee Camps - No Border Kitchen, Lesvos, Greece, 11/2015, 01/2016
Timeline
Landscape Crew Leader
CLV-Group / InterRent REIT
07.2021 - 02.2024
Landscape Crew Member
CLV-Group / InterRent REIT
09.2020 - 07.2021
Catering Kitchen Prep Cook
Tango Tango
11.2019 - 05.2020
Professional Pet Sitter and Dog Walker
Independent
09.2019 - Current
Warehouse Worker
Aux Vivres Cuisine
08.2019 - 11.2019
Silviculture Worker
Folklore Contracting
05.2019 - 08.2019
Professional Dog Walker
Red Leash Pet Services
03.2018 - 04.2019
Team Lead Residential Cleaning
Nettoyage Eco Vert
01.2017 - 11.2017
Horse Trainer
Independent
02.2014 - 04.2015
Assistant Horse Trainer
3D Performance Horses
09.2012 - 01.2014
Associate of Science - Equine Science and Sports Performance
University of Brighton
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