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Jayden Maher

Olyphant

Summary

Dynamic and dedicated professional with a strong background in animal care and customer service at pet stores. Proven leadership and problem-solving skills, enhancing client satisfaction and fostering repeat business. Adept in animal handling and maintaining safety standards, ensuring a positive environment for both pets and their owners.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Volunteer

Griffin's Pond
01.2023 - Current
  • Assisted with special events and programs.
  • Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
  • Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information about adoption and pet-care.
  • Basic care for dogs and cats i.e, grooming, walking, feeding, etc.
  • Monitored well being and health of animals, reported back to veterinarian.


Grooming Assistant

Lucky Paws
06.2024 - 06.2025
  • Developed strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and positive referrals.
  • Promoted a safe working environment by adhering to safety protocols and reporting hazards immediately.
  • Enhanced customer satisfaction through attentive listening and addressing individual pet needs.
  • Handled difficult pets with patience and compassion, earning trust from both pets and their owners over time.

Shift Lead

Pet Supplies Plus
08.2022 - 06.2024
  • Completed store opening and closing procedures and balanced tills.
  • Trained new employees and delegated daily tasks and responsibilities.
  • Maintained a clean and organized work environment, ensuring safety standards were met consistently.
  • Oversaw cash handling procedures, ensuring accuracy and proper documentation at all times.
  • Oversaw care of animals, small and exotics.
  • Assisted in bi-weekly vet clinic popup.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Animal Science

Pennsylvania State University
University Park, PA
05-2027

Skills

  • Positive attitude
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Organized and efficient
  • Problem-solving
  • Attention to detail
  • Leadership qualities

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Irish
Native or Bilingual
Ger
Professional Working

Timeline

Grooming Assistant

Lucky Paws
06.2024 - 06.2025

Volunteer

Griffin's Pond
01.2023 - Current

Shift Lead

Pet Supplies Plus
08.2022 - 06.2024

Bachelor of Science - Animal Science

Pennsylvania State University
Jayden Maher