Jason Cripe
Gloucester
Summary
Proactive advocate always ready for diverse animal needs. Knowledgeable about nutrition, medication and differences between breeds. Maintains health and order of groups of animals by calmly controlling behaviors and anticipating problems. Equipped to acquire expertise quickly in new and changing environments.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Kennel Technician
Gloucester Mathews Humane Society
08.2024 - Current
- Maintain and clean kennel, crate, cage, and run areas for optimized hygiene.
- Enhance animal socialization through daily interaction.
- Implement given feeding schedules, ensuring all animals receive proper portions and nutritional supplements accordingly.
- Administer medication if needed.
- Train new staff on kennel maintenance, animal care and feeding protocols.
- Conduct safety inspections of kennels, communicate with proper authorities any potential issues.
- Monitor animal behavior, identify issues and address concerns.
- Provide special attention for individual animals needs to improve overall wellbeing and adoptability.
Partner
Blue Ridge Mountain Kayaking
08.2019 - 06.2022
- Provided outstanding service to all individuals, promoting effective, and lasting business relationships.
- Monitored employee performance and provided feedback on areas of improvement.
- Developed and implemented strategies to enhance relations with competing businesses.
- Leveraged technological tools for efficient organized operations, and enhanced client communication.
- Collaborated with colleagues and support staff to maximize team efficiency.
- Developed and sustained positive work environment by promoting collaboration among colleagues, and solving existing issues.
- Assisted the company's digital transformation, adopting technologies that modernized our digital presence.
- Pioneered sustainability initiatives, reducing environmental impact and promoting corporate social responsibility.
- Streamlined operational processes, reducing costs and improving efficiency across organization.
- Manage employees daily ensuring operation was safe for all clients, solving many unique situations.
- Recover people and equipment safely from the river in emergency situations and ensuring everybody is accounted for and safe otherwise.
- Maintain vehicle fleet and delegate mechanical repairs accordingly.
- Securely transport all people, boats, and equipment back to their vehicles, assist in unloading when applicable.
- Stock and manage inventory for small sales.
- All facility maintenance.
- Give lessons for beginners, and guided tours for large groups.
Driver
Uber Eats
08.2018 - 10.2019
- Followed all relevant traffic laws and safety regulations.
- Delivered food and products to customer on time and in excellent condition.
- Developed strong knowledge of local roads for optimal route selection.
- Enhanced vehicle longevity with regular maintenance checks and repairs as needed.
- Kept detailed logs of deliveries, mileage, and fuel consumption, contributing to accurate record-keeping.
- Reduced fuel consumption through strategic route planning and efficient driving techniques.
Thrift Store Clerk
Humane Society Of Southern Arizona
03.2015 - 09.2017
- Managed volunteer schedules and responsibilities effectively.
- Contributed to fundraising efforts by promoting thrift store donations within community.
- Handled customer complaints professionally, resolving issues promptly.
- Supported donation processing procedures by accurately pricing items based on quality and market value.
- Provided training and support for new hires.
- Improved store organization and appearance by merchandising items.
- Performed routine maintenance tasks such as restocking shelves or organizing storage areas.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
- Performed end-of-shift cashout operations according to store policies, maintaining accurate counts and receipt records.
- Volunteered for extra shifts during holidays and other busy periods to alleviate staffing shortages.
- Developed strong rapport with customers and created positive impression of business.
- Facilitated donations and sales by ensuring large items were loaded properly into vehicles.
- Delivered large and heavy items purchased such as couches and entertainment centers.
Education
Associate of Science - Astrophysics
University of Arizona
Tucson, AZ05-2014
Associate of Science - Engineering
University of South Florida
Tampa05-2009
Skills
- Sanitation protocols
- Behavior observation
- Group management
- Feline behavior
- Canine behavior
- Patience and resilience
- Proficient in animal handling
- Continuous care assessment
- Humane animal treatment
- Compassion and empathy
- Animal behavior
- Healthy and fit
- Truck driving with trailer
- Animal behavior management techniques
- Two-way radio operations
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking
- Reliability
- Active listening
- Self-defense techniques
- Self motivation
- Interpersonal skills
- Analytical thinking
- Conflict resolution
- Interpersonal communication
- Continuous improvement
- Physical agility
- Communication skills
Timeline
Kennel Technician
Gloucester Mathews Humane Society
08.2024 - Current
Partner
Blue Ridge Mountain Kayaking
08.2019 - 06.2022
Driver
Uber Eats
08.2018 - 10.2019
Thrift Store Clerk
Humane Society Of Southern Arizona
03.2015 - 09.2017
Associate of Science - Astrophysics
University of Arizona
Associate of Science - Engineering
University of South Florida
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