jalen@jalenflythe.com
813-596-9848
Tampa, Florida
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
A hard-working, friendly and energetic individual with excellent communication and organizational skills, strong attention to detail and the ability to grasp new concepts and skills quickly. Reliable and responsible. Capable of managing multiple priorities in a deadline driven environment. Seeking a challenging part-time animal care position that will complement my skills and experience.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Cris n Curri, Tampa, FL | Owner/Operator
March 2017 – Present
Create all-natural body and hair butters and oils for retail and wholesale. Oversee inventory tracking and order packaging and shipping. Work the company booth at pop-up shops and other events. Help with ensuring company finances are budgeted and correct.
Tampa Humane Society, Tampa, FL | Animal Care Assistant
June 2021 – June 2023
Assist the HSTB staff in preparing the shelter and animals by holding/walking animals while cages are cleaned, cleaning cages and kennels, ensuring animals have food and water, and cleaning the shelter windows and floors. Check in on each animal in our care to ensure that they have everything they need to be happy and comfortable during their stay
Pasco County Animal Services, Land O Lakes, FL | Surgery Recovery Monitor
July 2021 – February 2023
Provide comfort and support to animals waking up from surgery; ensuring their needs are being attended to and notifying the medical team should concerns arise such as waking up from anesthesia and ensuring the animals area breathing appropriately. Move animals to cages or to the recovery area post-surgery as needed using trained safety techniques when handling animals in/out of their cage area. Assist staff in cleaning kennels, cages, exam rooms etc. Use approved and provided chemicals/supplies in accordance to MSDS and PCAS guidelines, including sterilizing cages in between animals, sterilizing surgical equipment, and doing laundry on towels, blankets, etc. used in the medical area.
American Victory Ship & Museum, Tampa, FL | Cashier & Customer Service Rep
June 2022 – Sept 2022
Welcoming customers, answering their questions, helping them locate items, and providing advice or recommendations. Operating scanners, scales, cash registers, and other electronics. Accepting payments, ensuring all prices and quantities are accurate and proving a receipt to every customer. Processing refunds and exchanges, resolving complaints. Bagging or wrapping purchases to ensure safe transport. Following all store procedures regarding coupons, gift cards, or the purchase of specific items. Maintaining a clean workspace. Answering phones.
EDUCATION
Tuskegee University, Tuskegee, AL; 2023 – Present; 3.933 GPA | B.S. Animal & Veterinary Sciences (2027 Anticipated)
Freedom High School, May 2023, Tampa, FL; 4.75 GPA | Honor Roll, National Honor Society, FFA, Veterinary Assisting
CERTIFICATIONS
Skills
Communications: Convey information persuasively both orally and in writing. Facility for building positive relationships with others with humor, helpfulness, and cultural sensitivity.
Teamwork: Able to apply lessons learned from extracurricular activities and business experience to motivate and support all team members in assigned tasks and projects.
Mathematics: A+ math student, with ability to use superb mental math skills to ensure accuracy in order processing, cash handling, and credit transactions.
Animal Care: Extremely knowledgeable in a wide variety of animal features and behavior patterns. Adept at handling some difficult and potentially dangerous animals with sensitivity and efficiency.
