Overview
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Kira Beckley

Chicago

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience

Work History

Kennel Manager

Rexs place
Evanston
02.2021 - 03.2025
  • Oversaw scheduling of appointments for boarding services or daycare activities.
  • Resolved any customer complaints quickly and efficiently.
  • Conducted regular inspections of the kennel facility to ensure it is safe, clean, and well-maintained.
  • Performed basic grooming tasks such as brushing fur coats or trimming nails when needed.
  • Provided customer service support by responding promptly to inquiries and addressing customer complaints in a timely manner.
  • Developed strategies to improve operational efficiency while maintaining high standards of animal care.
  • Developed and implemented kennel policies and procedures.
  • Ensured compliance with applicable laws and regulations related to animal care and welfare.
  • Assisted in feeding, watering, exercising, bathing, cleaning cages and runs, administering medications when necessary.
  • Trained new employees on proper handling techniques for different types of animals.
  • Conducted interviews with prospective employees to evaluate their suitability for working in a kennel environment.
  • Managed inventory of food supplies and other materials needed to run the kennel efficiently.
  • Supervised team of Kennel Assistants in daily operations of the kennel.
  • Provided training to staff on proper handling techniques for animals.
  • Kept kennel clean and safe for animals by managing daily cleaning and maintenance schedules.
  • Recruited and trained new employees to meet job requirements.
  • Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
  • Reviewed employee performance and provided ongoing feedback and coaching to drive performance improvement.
  • Provided leadership, insight and mentoring to newly hired employees to supply knowledge of various company programs.
  • Resolved customer inquiries and complaints requiring management-level escalation.
  • Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.

Culinary Program

After School Matters Program
08.2018 - 06.2019
  • Preparing meals
  • Cleaning
  • Organizing

Art Apprentice

Afterschool Matters Program
05.2017 - 05.2018

Worked asigned shifts at check- iv/out visitors.

Picked-up and delivered supplies, materials, and corporate functions

Office supply picks-up for local merchants

Helping in oganizing artworts Hanging portrait and other artworks in the gallery

Engaged and helped in gallery events (preparation and organizing)/ per & post events

Education

High School Diploma -

Amundsen High School
Chicago, IL
01-2020

Skills

  • Animal care
  • Team management
  • Facility maintenance
  • Problem solving
  • Employee monitoring
  • Staff scheduling
  • Employee coaching and mentoring
  • Negotiation and conflict resolution
  • Reliability
  • Time management
  • Continuous improvement
  • Task prioritization

Timeline

Kennel Manager

Rexs place
02.2021 - 03.2025

Culinary Program

After School Matters Program
08.2018 - 06.2019

Art Apprentice

Afterschool Matters Program
05.2017 - 05.2018

High School Diploma -

Amundsen High School
Kira Beckley