Vee Skonieczny
Summary
Animal care professional with strong background in maintaining animal health and welfare. Proven ability to ensure well-being of animals through attentive care and effective communication. Valued team player with collaborative spirit and flexibility to adapt to changing needs. Known for empathy, patience, and keen observation skills.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Sales Associate
Roots
03.2022 - Current
- Delivered excellent customer service by greeting customers, navigating their needs, offering fitting rooms, and affirming their selection
- Met and exceeded my weekly sales targets by actively selling, offering advice on purchases, and promoting additional products
- Helped customers locate products and checked store systems for merchandise at other sites
- Appointed Health and Safety Inspector and conductor monthly audits to ensure the workspace was safe and secure
Hostess, Service Associate, Delivery Preparation
Scaddabush
08.2023 - 08.2024
- Maintained warm and professional manner interacting with guests on the phone and in person
- Welcome guests entering the dining establishment
- Answer phone calls and make reservations being mindful of the needs of the guests
- Monitor restaurant activity for flow and seating
- Provide guests with dinner and drink menus
Dog Walker/ Animal Sitter
02.2018 - 08.2024
- Ensured dogs' physical safety at all times and made sure that they do not endanger any other animals or humans in the vicinity
- Picked up dogs from their homes and took them for engaged and alternative walks
- Followed any special instructions or limitations that dog owners provided
- Ensured waste on the road or sidewalk was cleaned immediately
- Provided dogs with food and water by following the schedule of the owners
- Stayed in owner's house to dog sit and kept the environment safe for the animal
- Groomed dogs with owners permission (e.g
- Clipped nails, brushed teeth, untangle matted fur, bathed)
Animal Care Attendant Volunteer
Bayview Seven Animal Hospital
03.2023 - 09.2023
- Over 600 hours of volunteer experience
- Assisted veterinarians, technicians, and other medical staff during exams, treatments, and surgeries.
Supported the team with animal restraint and medication administration. - Lifting up to 50 pounds and performing physical tasks such as bending, stooping, and standing for extended periods.
- Maintained cleanliness and sanitization in my department (laundry, dishes, treatment rooms) in compliance with disinfection protocols.
- Walked dogs, ensuring they received proper exercise and mental stimulation.
- Created a friendly, inviting atmosphere for clients and their pets.
- Fed, watered, exercised, and provided basic grooming and bathing for animals in our care, following established guidelines.
Doggy Day Care Attendant
Doggy House
05.2023 - 06.2023
- Encouraged good behaviors using the positive reinforcement method
- Established a safe play environment for the dogs
- Communicated openly with pet owners about daily activities and behaviors
- Addressed behavioral issues with pet owners and daycare management
- Administered medications and kept appropriate records
- Maintained a safe play environment by emphasizing and maintaining cleanliness and organization
- Prepared, served and cleaned up daily meals for dogs
Child Care Worker Assistant
Family Day
06.2021 - 09.2021
- Working with children ages 2-12
- Responsible for ensuring the well-being, safety and security of the children
- Helping with curriculum to stimulate children's interest in learning
- Supported children's emotional and social development by encouraging positive self-concepts and understanding of others
- Instructed children in crafts and other activities to promote gross and fine motor skills
- Used positive reinforcement techniques to promote patience and other good behaviors in children
Receptionist/ Marketer
Laptop expert
02.2018 - 01.2020
- Greeted and directed customers, responded to inquiries from staff, assisted attorneys by providing requested information and/or referral to other parties and provided general clerical support
- Posting advertisements on multiple sites such as Kijiji, Craigslist and Facebook Marketplace
- Responsible for making appointments for the technician
- Helping provide quotes for different services to clients
- Maintained and continued to develop the company website
- Received mail, specially delivered, packages, and supplies and distributed materials to appropriate parties
Education
Bachelor of Science - Animal Biology
University of Guelph
Guelph, On06-2028
Secondary School - Drama Program
Earl Haig Secondary School
06.2024
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Full Professional
Polish
Full Professional
Timeline
Hostess, Service Associate, Delivery Preparation
Scaddabush
08.2023 - 08.2024
Doggy Day Care Attendant
Doggy House
05.2023 - 06.2023
Animal Care Attendant Volunteer
Bayview Seven Animal Hospital
03.2023 - 09.2023
Sales Associate
Roots
03.2022 - Current
Child Care Worker Assistant
Family Day
06.2021 - 09.2021
Dog Walker/ Animal Sitter
02.2018 - 08.2024
Receptionist/ Marketer
Laptop expert
02.2018 - 01.2020
Secondary School - Drama Program
Earl Haig Secondary School
Bachelor of Science - Animal Biology
University of Guelph
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