Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Awards
Interests
Timeline
Volunteer

VALENTYNA BUTENKO

Summary


Personable and reliable with natural affinity for animals, ensuring their well-being and happiness. Possesses essential understanding of animal behavior and health, coupled with skills in feeding and bathing. Committed to creating safe and nurturing environment, positively impacting pets' lives.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience

Work History

Artist

  • Made use of materials, such as ink, watercolors, charcoal, oil, paints, and pencils to complete unique piece for different competitions, volunteering or gifts.
  • Developed unique art pieces that garnered positive attention from critics and collectors, leading to increased sales and commissions.
  • Sold original art pieces through gallery exhibitions, and direct customer interactions.

Pet Caretaker

  • Addressed behavioral issues promptly using appropriate techniques based on individual pet needs and tendencies.
  • Strengthened customer loyalty by consistently exceeding expectations in quality of service provided.
  • Fostered positive relationships with clients through clear communication, professionalism, and reliability in pet care services.
  • Promoted animal well-being through regular grooming, bathing, feeding, and maintaining clean living spaces for pets.

Volunteer

School
01.2025 - 03.2025
  • Helped to create the background decorations for the drama festival.
  • Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
  • Communicated with staff members to stay informed about volunteer opportunities and events.
  • Enhanced educational opportunities by volunteering as teaching assistant and leader substitution.

Babysitter

Family Members
06.2024 - 08.2024
  • Communicated positively with children and guardians.
  • Prepared healthy, age-appropriate snacks and meals.
  • Taught children to organize toys, wash hands, and share by leading by example.
  • Assisted with meal preparation, light housekeeping and laundry to support family with additional chores.
  • Organized and cleaned home after activities by picking up toys and straightening up play room.
  • Maintained a clean and organized environment to ensure the well-being of children under care.

Teacher Helper

01.2024 - 02.2024
  • Graded assignments and reported individual progress to teacher.
  • Partnered with teacher to plan and implement lessons following school's curriculum, goals, and objectives.

Education

No Degree -

Gonzaga High School
St. John's, NL`
06-2026

Skills

  • Animal health monitoring
  • Animal nutrition
  • Caring and responsible
  • Friendly, positive attitude
  • Organizational skills
  • Teamwork and leadership
  • Visual art creation

Languages

English
Russian
Ukrainian
Czech

Awards

Won Arts&Letters competition (Canada, NL, St. John's)

Won Arts competition (Ukraine, Zaporizhzhia)

Interests

  • I enjoy sketching and drawing, which helps improve my creativity and attention to detail
  • Enjoying the art of baking and pastry-making, experimenting with recipes
  • I participate in low-impact exercises to strengthen core muscles
  • Gardening
  • Running
  • Community Cleanup
  • Video Gaming

Timeline

Volunteer

School
01.2025 - 03.2025

Babysitter

Family Members
06.2024 - 08.2024

Teacher Helper

01.2024 - 02.2024

Artist

Pet Caretaker

No Degree -

Gonzaga High School
VALENTYNA BUTENKO