Seth Kindred
Ellsworth
Summary
Dynamic kennel manager with expertise in animal care and handling at C.I.S.A.R.S. Proven ability to enhance animal well-being through effective communication and meticulous sanitation protocols. Skilled in multitasking and fostering positive client relationships, ensuring a safe and nurturing environment for pets while maintaining high standards of care. Compassionate Kennel Technician with background in animal care and management. Skilled at monitoring animal behavior, maintaining clean kennels, and providing routine care to a variety of animals. Strengths include strong observation skills, ability to handle animals safely, empathy for animals, and knowledge of dietary needs. Consistent track record of ensuring well-being and safety of animals under care.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Kennel Technician
The Barking Lot
Bloomington
05.2024 - Current
- Provided updates on pets' well-being to owners, addressing questions and concerns.
- Maintained accurate records of animal care, behavior, and incidents.
- Assisted with intake and discharge processes, gathering necessary information from owners.
- Walked, exercised, and socialized animals to enhance physical and mental health.
- Supervised playtime and group interactions to ensure safety during activities.
- Cleaned and disinfected kennels, runs, and common areas to uphold hygiene standards.
- Monitored health and behavior of animals, reporting concerns to manager or veterinarian.
- Administered medications and treatments as directed, ensuring proper care.
Automotive Detailer
S&S Automotive
Bloomington
03.2021 - 09.2021
- Assess car to determine need for cleaning and maintenance.
- Wash down cars by hand and specially in hard-to-reach places.
- Clean tires, rims, and mudguards using correct and safe mixture of soap and water.
- Vacuum carpet and shampoo, clean leather, cloth, and clean interior windows.
- Clean engines and engine components.
- Remove grease and stains using specialized grease removal and brushes.
- Wax, buff, and polish car exteriors and remove any swirls found in the process.
- Maintain inventory of cleaning supplies and ensure procurement of supplies when inventory runs low.
Landscape Laborer
Advantage Lawn & Landscape, INC.
Bloomington
05.2019 - 08.2019
- Performed planting, watering, mulching and edging of lawns.
- Maintained grounds by trimming, weeding and general clean-up.
- Removed weeds, hazards and debris from common pathways to improve usability.
- Used trimmers and chainsaws for grounds maintenance, brush clearing and tree removal.
- Provided expert lawn care, mulching, aerating and trimming around walks, walls and flower beds.
- Handled hedge, bush and shrub trimming.
- Removed and disposed of plant debris from work sites to keep areas safe and organized.
Production Worker
Owens Nursery
Bloomington
03.2018 - 04.2019
- Sort plants by type and size.
- Make sure plants aren't overwatered or underwatered.
- Planting and transplanting plants, shrubs and small trees.
- Make sure the plants have fertilizer in the right amounts.
- Help customers find the right plant for their specific needs.
- Engage customers to help them find something or just make sure they don't have any questions.
- Make sure greenhouses stay certain temperatures so plants don't overheat.
Kennel Manager
C.I.S.A.R.S.
Colfax
02.2014 - 03.2017
- Overseeing the kennel technicians making sure everyone is being productive and providing proper training.
- Providing all clients, staff, and volunteers with courteous, professional, and prompt customer service regardless of circumstances.
- Assisting with daily animal care and cleaning that includes the removal of animal waste and sanitization of the animal holding area with appropriate chemicals.
- Performing multiple tasks in a high stress, emotionally charged environment.
- Reporting any issues with customers, animals, facility, equipment, or supplies to Kennel Supervisor or Office Manager.
- Working with staff members to properly restrain and calm animals during procedures.
- Distributing stock to appropriate areas in facility and keeping a record of supplies needing to be ordered.
- Adhering to strict regiments of feedings, medication administration, and transfer to, and from exercise yards.
Education
High school diploma - true
Tri-Valley High School
Downs, IL01-2026
Skills
- Animal care and handling
- Veterinary technician expertise
- Tool proficiency
- Attention to detail
- Communication skills
- Sales acumen
- Mechanical knowledge
- Painting techniques
- Customer service excellence
- Dog training and restraint
- Basic landscaping
- Time management
- Canine behavior
- Veterinary assistance
- Sanitation protocols
- Kennel maintenance
- Patience and resilience
- Animal nutrition proficiency
- Multitasking
- Self motivation
- Animal Adoption Procedures
- Animal Socialization Techniques
- Tick removal
- Interpersonal skills
Certification
Driver's License, Present
Affiliations
motorcycling
Timeline
Kennel Technician
The Barking Lot
05.2024 - Current
Automotive Detailer
S&S Automotive
03.2021 - 09.2021
Landscape Laborer
Advantage Lawn & Landscape, INC.
05.2019 - 08.2019
Production Worker
Owens Nursery
03.2018 - 04.2019
Kennel Manager
C.I.S.A.R.S.
02.2014 - 03.2017
High school diploma - true
Tri-Valley High School