Celeste Waltz
Fayetteville,AR
Summary
Compassionate professional with a versatile background in animal care and customer service. Recognized for exceptional reliability and strong teamwork or solo ventures. I am eager to gain new skills and experiences through new opportunities.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Animal Caretaker
Springdale Animal Services
Springdale, AR
02.2022 - Current
- Provide daily care for various animal species, ensuring health and well-being.
- Monitor animal behavior and report changes to managers for assessment.
- Implemented enrichment activities to promote physical and mental stimulation in animals.
- Collaborated with team members to improve facility cleanliness and sanitation standards.
- Improved animal health by administering medications, vaccinations, and treatments as prescribed by veterinarians.
- Trained new staff on animal handling techniques and safety procedures.
- Answer phones and help customers with any questions.
- Monitor meet and greets with potential adopters.
- Train new staff on animal handling techniques and safety protocols, enhancing team efficiency.
Auto Detailer
Fayetteville Auto Park/Superior Automotive
Fayetteville, AR
10.2021 - 02.2022
- Conducted quality inspections to maintain high standards of cleanliness and presentation.
- Ensured proper use of detailing tools and equipment for optimal results.
- Delivered and picked up vehicles from different auto companies as far as siloam springs.
- Utilized high-pressure washers to clean vehicles and equipment.
- Wiped down and polished interior and exterior surfaces.
Commercial and Home Cleaner
Office Pride/Cohobnb
Fayetteville, AR
01.2021 - 05.2021
- Delivered thorough cleaning services for residential and commercial properties, ensuring high standards of cleanliness.
- Provided thorough and efficient cleaning such as laundry, sweep, mop, vacuum, wipe all surfaces, make beds, clean bathrooms and restock condiments
- Trusted with codes and keys to office spaces for after hour cleaning.
- Multiple locations cleaned in a night/day.
Server/Hostess
Juicy Tails
Fayetteville, AR
01.2020 - 07.2020
- Performed opening and closing duties, ensuring the dining area was prepared for exceptional service.
- Bussed and reset tables.
- Maintained clean and organized dining areas to uphold restaurant hygiene standards.
- Handled cash transactions accurately.
- Took to-go orders by phone and answered customer questions.
- Greeted and seated guests, managing reservations to optimize seating efficiency.
- Checked guests' identification before serving alcoholic beverages.
Server
Penguin Eds
Fayetteville, AR
05.2019 - 12.2019
- Delivered exceptional customer service, ensuring satisfaction with food and beverage orders.
- Implemented strategies to upsell menu items, contributing to increased revenue generation.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of dining area, adhering to health and safety regulations.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills, and handle complimentary items.
- Performed opening and closing duties.
- Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
- Took to go orders in person and over the phone.
Server
Chancellor Hotel
Fayetteville, AR
12.2018 - 05.2019
- Met guests' needs by delivering meals and snacks to rooms and retrieving additional items.
- Coordinated with banquet staff during events to ensure seamless execution of service plans for large groups of attendees.
- Effectively managed multiple tasks simultaneously, such as taking orders, delivering food, and processing payments, resulting in efficient service and minimal delays for guests.
Server
Village Inn
Fayetteville, AR
07.2017 - 12.2018
- Served food and beverages promptly with focused attention to customer needs.
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Performed closing duties and ensured morning staff were set and prepared for next day.
- Greeted and sat customers upon arrival in correct seating order.
- Took to go phone orders and delivered up front.
- Handled cash and card transactions.
Server
Dennys
Fayetteville, AR
02.2017 - 07.2017
- Maintained a clean and orderly dining area for an enjoyable guest experience.
- Greeted and seated guests to proper sections.
- Managed breakfast waiting lists.
- Answered phone calls answering questions and taking to go orders.
- Handled cash and card transaction.
- Managed multiple tables efficiently, ensuring timely order delivery and guest satisfaction.
- Overnight serving/duties
Education
High School Diploma -
South High
Minneapolis, MNHigh School Diploma -
Ingraham High
Seattle, WA06-2016
Skills
- Pet handling
- Animal care
- Patience and tolerance
- Medication administration
- Dependable and responsible
- Customer service
- Work prioritization
- Continuous improvement
- Professionalism
- Hospitality service expertise
- Team collaboration
- Inventory management
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Verbal and written communication
Languages
English
Interests
- Gardening
- Hiking
- Embracing outdoor adventures such as camping and kayaking
- Crafting and DIY Projects
- Animal Care
- Road Trips
- Community Cleanup
- Environmental Conservation Projects
Timeline
Animal Caretaker
Springdale Animal Services
02.2022 - Current
Auto Detailer
Fayetteville Auto Park/Superior Automotive
10.2021 - 02.2022
Commercial and Home Cleaner
Office Pride/Cohobnb
01.2021 - 05.2021
Server/Hostess
Juicy Tails
01.2020 - 07.2020
Server
Penguin Eds
05.2019 - 12.2019
Server
Chancellor Hotel
12.2018 - 05.2019
Server
Village Inn
07.2017 - 12.2018
Server
Dennys
02.2017 - 07.2017
High School Diploma -
South High
High School Diploma -
Ingraham High