Colleen McAndrew
rockaway, nj 07866
Phone: 973-***-****
Cell: 201-***-****
E-Mail: ****************@*****.***
Summary
My objective is to obtain a position in either the animal care and service field or the child care field. I would love to learn and develop new skills in both fields to further my career.I have worked in both fields in my past and do feel as if i will excel greatly in either. I am a determined, hardworking, passionate about my job kind of worker. I will do anything that is asked of me with 110% dedication.
Accomplishments
-Took care of pure bred Labrador Retrievers and Alaskan Malamute puppies and adult dogs for several years with family as well as helping family veterinarian with injections and basics- 1994-2000
-Entered dog show events with family and showed pure bred dogs-1994-2000
-1st place in D.A.R.E. essay contest - 2002
-Selected for Poetry book entry-2004
-Best Friends Society dog Adoptions with MPAS-2011
-Adopted out dog of animal shelter that i currently dog sit while owners go on vacation
-Obtained a babysitting job from a family from the daycare where i had once worked
Experience
January 2012 to July 2012
Mt. Pleasant Animal Shelter East Hanover, NJ
Kennel Worker
The basic responsibilities of working in a kennel were, cleaning the kennels and catteries every single day, Feeding the dogs and cats specific meal plans, walking every dog everyday, maintaining the cleanliness of the shelter, as well as doing dog and cat adoptions to help our animals find the right home!
December 2010 to November 2011
Little Learner Academy Denville, NJ
Care Giver
The responsibilities of working at a daycare included; Independence, as well as making a lesson plan to help the certified teacher in the room you are assigned. Feeding children, depending on what age group room you are in, Meal plans for specific times, changing diapers, potty training, Supervising between 5-15 kids in one room while keeping everything under control.
September 2009 to November 2010
HarleyVille USA Rockaway, NJ
Sales Associate
The responsibilities of working in this specific store included being alone in store 90% of the time. This store was a family owned business in store as well as an Ebay online store. My obligations were to stock and re-stock items, clothing, biker helmets/gloves, etc. Keep store dust and dirt free by cleaning before opening. Greet and help customers with anything they needed help with, as well as obtain the consistency of the online Ebay stores purchases, took phone calls and special orders. Also i worked the cash register than at night made the final sales final and proceeded to close and lock store up.
December 2009 to February 2009
JcPenny Rockaway, NJ
Sales Associate
This specific Job was a seasonal job. The responsibilities were keeping section of the store i had been assigned to tidy and organized, as well as the dressing rooms. Help and assist customers in anyway possible. Stocking and restocking new items were a priority of team members as well. Cash register and making final sales for the night was our last obligation before closing and locking up store
Education
Morris Hills High School Rockaway, NJ
I attended Morris Hills High School for 3 years than on account of personal/ family issues i had left Morris Hills and then attended Morris Knolls Adult Night School. In the end both did not work out for me. Currently starting September 4th I will be attending classes twice a week to obtain my GED and from that point on i will then be attending CCM to start my college education.
Refrences
Laura DiPrimo
Accountant
6 Reidar St
Succasuna, NJ
Jennifer Gregory
Manager of Mt Pleasant Animal Shelter
Mountain Club Condominiums
Denville, NJ
Lori Piffar
Teacher at Hanover Park
White Meadow Lake, Rockaway NJ
Susan Young
Guidance counselor
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