Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Pets
Transport
Office
Languages
Interests
Timeline
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Dominyc Taylor-Pollitt

Dominyc Taylor-Pollitt

Richmond,BC

Summary

Exceptional serviced-focused General Manager dedicated to delivering positive customer experiences to promote loyalty and repeat business. Positive leader with sound judgment, good planning abilities and interpersonal communication strengths.


With solid background in managing daily operations and driving team performance. Successfully led various projects and thousands of pets relocations, ensuring seamless execution and improved operational efficiency. Demonstrate effective communication skills with empathy.


Developed skills in fast-paced, high-stakes business environment, focusing on leadership and problem-solving. Adept at strategic planning and operational efficiency, transitioning into new field with fresh perspective.


I am ready to leverage my marketing, pet industry experience to drive success and innovation in a new role.


"If you want to gather honey, don't kick over the beehive."

-Dale Carnegie:

Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

General Manager

Worldwide Animal Travel
10.2021 - Current
  • Managed a diverse team of professionals, fostering a positive work environment and high employee satisfaction.
  • Developed and implemented strategies to increase customer online reviews.
  • Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
  • Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
  • Managed employee evaluations, while enhanced company efficiency by optimizing workflows and introducing new managerial approaches, resulting in a increase in team productivity and employee retention by fostering positive work environment.
  • Addressed customer complaints and feedback with immediate action, turning dissatisfied customers into loyal customers.
  • Cultivated strong relationships with clients, vendors, and partners to ensure long-term success and loyalty.

Coordinator on COVID Charter of Pets

Worldwide Animal Travel (Contract)
11.2020 - 08.2021

During COVID 19, while all airlines were grounded. I was involved with the 4 private chartered flights of over 200 pets from Canada to Australia and New Zealand.


  • Client communication and customer service
  • Pet travel document assessment, draft and verify
  • Ensuring pets met the import requirements for NZ and Australia

Co-Owner

Playful Parties Event Planning, South Africa
03.2013 - 05.2020
  • Planning and setting up themed birthday parties.
  • Marketing, product sourcing and general entrepreneurial tasks.
  • Ensured accurate record-keeping for financial transactions, maintaining organized documentation for easy reference.
  • Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships resulting in repeat business.
  • In 2020 Company closed due to COVID-19, and imminent immigration to Canada.


Seniour International Animal Travel Consultant

Animal Travel Services South Africa
10.2006 - 11.2020
  • Plan and arrange International transport for Live Animals
  • Prepare, draft and verify Veterinary documents.
  • Build and Maintain relationships with Clients, Vets and Breeders.
  • Export customs clearance documents preparation and submission.
  • Petty Cash control for accounts department.
  • Marketing and brand promotion through attending international IPATA (IPATA.org) conferences.
  • Built strong relationships with clients through exceptional communication and personalized service.
  • Handled sensitive information with professionalism and discretion.
  • Kept abreast of all airline rules, regulatory requirements and industry standards when scheduling travel arrangements.

Duty Manager

Ocean View House 4 Star Boutique Hotel
10.2001 - 07.2006
  • Reservations management and front Office supervision
  • Payment and cash management including Payroll.
  • Guest Liaison
  • Room Division management including inventory management.
  • Marketing, brand awareness and business development at the annual INDABA Travel and Tourism trade show.
  • Trained employees in essential job functions while mentoring and supporting junior staff members to apply best practices and follow SOPs.
  • Served as the primary point of contact for VIP guests, ensuring personalized service and exceptional experiences throughout their stay.


Cultural Representative in Food & Beverage

Disney's Animal Kingdom Orlando FL, USA
06.2000 - 06.2001


  • Cashier while building a magical experience for the guests.
  • Disney Trainer of new "Cast Members".
  • Cultural representative including sales in Food and Beverage Outlets in accordance with the "Disney Method".
  • Fostered a welcoming environment for international visitors, providing information on cultural norms and etiquette while visiting Disney's Animal Kingdom.



Education

Advanced Dog Behaviour

Ethology Academy
South Africa
08-2007

Certificate - Theory of Pet Grooming

Intec College
South Africa
01-2004

Diploma - Marketing Management

Varsity College
South Africa
01-2003

Guest House Management - Guest House Management (Boutique Hotel)

Northlink College
South Africa
01.2002

Disney's Intro To Wine F&B Workshop - Disney's Intro To Wine F&B Workshop

Disney University
Orlando FL
01.2001

Disney's Train The Trainer - Disney's Train The Trainer

Disney University
Orlando FL
01.2001

Disney's Exceptional Service Workshop - Disney's Exceptional Service Workshop

Disney University
Orlando FL
06-2000

Diploma - Travel And Tourism Management

Varsity College
South Africa
12-1999

Table View High School -

Table View High School
South Africa
12-1998

Tomorrows Leaders Course - Tomorrows Leaders Course

Dale Carnegie Training
South Africa
11-1990

Skills

  • Forward thinking Leadership
  • High level of customer service
  • Contagious Optimist
  • Creative ideas
  • Marketing and Event Planning
  • Presentations and communication
  • Animal Handling, and the ability to connect with pets their care takers
  • Ability to work in a team and independently
  • Eager to learn
  • Team building
  • Time management
  • Customer relationship management

Pets

My fur family includes 3 rescue cats, a Yorkshire terrier who was on death row, a Whippet found in the African bush and a German Shepherd all of whom traveled from South Africa to Canada.  Lastly a Canadian Leopard Gecko joined our family in 2022. 

Transport

Own reliable transport

Office

Fully equipped home based office with reliable internet. 

Demonstrated ability to thrive in a remote work setting, consistently achieving high levels of productivity and collaboration.

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Afrikaans
Professional Working

Interests

  • Animal Welfare Advocacy
  • Animal Care and educating pet owners
  • Personal Development and Self-Improvement
  • Tech enthusiast, passionate about exploring the latest advancements and innovations
  • Youth Development Programs such as Scouts Canada

Timeline

General Manager

Worldwide Animal Travel
10.2021 - Current

Coordinator on COVID Charter of Pets

Worldwide Animal Travel (Contract)
11.2020 - 08.2021

Co-Owner

Playful Parties Event Planning, South Africa
03.2013 - 05.2020

Seniour International Animal Travel Consultant

Animal Travel Services South Africa
10.2006 - 11.2020

Duty Manager

Ocean View House 4 Star Boutique Hotel
10.2001 - 07.2006

Cultural Representative in Food & Beverage

Disney's Animal Kingdom Orlando FL, USA
06.2000 - 06.2001

Advanced Dog Behaviour

Ethology Academy

Certificate - Theory of Pet Grooming

Intec College

Diploma - Marketing Management

Varsity College

Guest House Management - Guest House Management (Boutique Hotel)

Northlink College

Disney's Intro To Wine F&B Workshop - Disney's Intro To Wine F&B Workshop

Disney University

Disney's Train The Trainer - Disney's Train The Trainer

Disney University

Disney's Exceptional Service Workshop - Disney's Exceptional Service Workshop

Disney University

Diploma - Travel And Tourism Management

Varsity College

Table View High School -

Table View High School

Tomorrows Leaders Course - Tomorrows Leaders Course

Dale Carnegie Training
Dominyc Taylor-Pollitt