Animal Handler

Samuel Olszta (He/Him)

708-***-**** • ************@*****.*** • Westchester, Illinois 60154

I am looking to become a successful and experienced animal handler. I have almost two years of professional experience with dogs and I would love to work with different kinds of animals including local wildlife.

Skills

Dog Handling & Supervision

Dog Bathing

Customer Service & Friendliness

Time Management

Adaptability

Creativity

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

DOG COUNSELOR - Camp Bow Wow - Elmhurst, Illinois - September 11 2025 to Present

● Spent 4 weeks training to supervise dogs of any size and personality.

● Learned how to identify dog body language to prevent altercations as well as what to do when an altercation occurs.

● Held/lifted both big and small dogs for grooming.

● Used harsh cleaning chemicals safely and cleaned thoroughly to prevent illness for both dogs and staff.

● Fairly divided up tasks as not to leave my coworkers with more work.

ANIMAL SHELTER VOLUNTEER - Hinsdale Humane Society - Hinsdale, Illinois - December 2023 to May 2024

● Cleaned public areas and animal kennels, maintaining high standards of cleanliness.

● Rewarded dogs for positive behavior with treats, pets, and praise, working on training them to be more adoptable.

● Walked dogs of different sizes and behavioral levels.

DOG BATHER - Barker Shop Groomers - Willowbrook, Illinois - March 2025 to May 2025

● Learned a new skill quickly and under stress.

● Worked with dogs of different sizes and temperaments, taking about 30 minutes to an hour per dog to ensure they were clean and dry.

ARTIST - Self Employed - March 2021 - Present

● Exhibited self-motivation when working without supervision.

● Worked with customers to ensure customer satisfaction before completing a transaction.

● Used online programs to advertise my work.

EDUCATION

HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA - Proviso West High School - August 2019 to May 2023

Legal name Samantha Jean Olszta

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