Olive Poulos
Santa Monica
Summary
Hardworking and motivated university student with customer service and animal care experience. Skilled in communication, problem-solving, and team collaboration. Highly detail-oriented and passionate about education and animal care.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
Work History
Sales Associate
Poppy Store
Los Angeles
10.2024 - 02.2025
- Maintained merchandise displays to enhance store presentation and attract customers.
- Processed customer transactions efficiently at the cash register.
- Collaborated with team members to efficiently restock inventory, ensuring product availability.
- Handled product returns and exchanges in accordance with store policy.
- Participated in team meetings to improve sales strategies and customer service.
- Assisted customers in locating products, addressing inquiries, and providing tailored product recommendations.
- Performed cashier duties such as accepting payments, issuing receipts and counting money back change.
- Maintained cleanliness of store environment including floors, windows, displays.
- Trained new team members in cash register operation, stock procedures, and customer services.
Intern
Pacific Animal Clinic
Los Angeles
07.2024 - 07.2024
- Shadowed veterinary team to gain insights into daily operations and patient care
- Assisted in veterinary surgeries by observing procedures and protocols
- Captured and organized photographs of incoming patients for accurate medical records and identification.
Volunteer
West Los Angeles Animal Shelter
Los Angeles
09.2023 - 07.2024
- Informed and engaged visitors on responsible pet ownership and available shelter services to encourage community support.
- Collaborated with staff to develop enrichment activities for shelter animals.
- Created and provided animal enrichment toys and activities to enhance mental stimulation for shelter animals.
- Assisted in daily animal care and feeding routines for shelter residents.
- Documented animal health observations and reported concerns to veterinary staff.
- Ensured cleanliness of animal habitats and public areas to promote health and well-being of shelter residents.
Education
High School Diploma -
The Archer School For Girls
Los Angeles, CA05-2025
Some College (No Degree) - Anthropology
Fordham University
Bronx, NY03-2026
Skills
- Effective communication
- Team collaboration
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Animal care
- Computer skills
- Document organization
- Professional communication
Timeline
Sales Associate
Poppy Store
10.2024 - 02.2025
Intern
Pacific Animal Clinic
07.2024 - 07.2024
Volunteer
West Los Angeles Animal Shelter
09.2023 - 07.2024
High School Diploma -
The Archer School For Girls
Some College (No Degree) - Anthropology
Fordham University