Andrea Vidal
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About
I am a motivated and dependable hard worker who is eager to learn, receptive to feedback, and always looking to improve. Taking great pride in my work, I complete every task to the best of my ability, no matter how long it takes. My principal strengths are my adaptability, creativity and work ethic. Willing to relocate within a reasonable timeframe for the right opportunity.
Experience
Dog Handler and Kennel Technician at The Woof on Cortez (2025-02 – Present)
Responsible for dog care, behavior management, grooming, medication administration, facility maintenance, and team training and leadership.
- Monitors and understands dog behavior in both group settings and one-on-one, working proactively to prevent conflict and/or discomfort.
- Confidently, swiftly, and safely deescalates conflicts between dogs when they arise.
- Responsible for administering medications, providing personalized meals according to each dog's needs, and maintaining detailed records of doing such tasks.
- Performs bathing, drying and coat maintenance for about 7 dogs a week, including dematting, nail trimming, and ear cleaning when necessary.
- Trains new hires for the shifts between 6AM and 11PM and provides leadership to the team.
- Maintains cleanliness of both the indoor and outdoor facilities, including 72 individual kennels, 4 play areas, the groom room, food room, and staff areas.
- Facilitates communication between coworkers and management to ensure optimal care for each dog.
Sales Associate at Spirit Halloween (2025-10 – 2025-11)
Supported store operations across multiple roles including customer service, cashiering, stocking, and store maintenance.
- Adapted to multiple roles daily to support all areas of store operations, including customer service, cashiering, stocking, and store upkeep.
- Reorganized and restocked product displays to improve space efficiency and customer flow.
Barista at Esplanade at Azario Country Club (2023-05 – 2023-08)
Prepared beverages and food items in a fast-paced, high-volume environment while maintaining food safety standards and providing excellent customer service.
- Prepared beverages in high paced environment, cleanliness and food prep standards, customer service, stocking and monitoring supply levels, cashiering
- Prepared a variety of beverages and handled transactions in a fast-paced, high-volume restaurant environment.
- Followed procedures for safe food preparation and assembly.
- Maintained cleanliness and organization of the service line, dining area, and kitchen according to food safety and sanitation guidelines.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure efficient workflow and timely order fulfillment.
Education
High School Diploma – Manatee High School (2021-08 – 2025-05)