Nikki

Handle Instagram, Facebook, TikTok (@merc.with.a.meow)

Content Creator - Self-employed

(2023-03 - 2026)

Handle Instagram, Facebook, TikTok (@merc.with.a.meow)

• Social Media Growth: Scaled Instagram audience to 55.9K+ followers within a year by implementing relatable trends and short form engaging content
• Audience Engagement: Generated over 13M+ views in a 3-month period, demonstrating a deep understanding of short-form video algorithms, trend forecasting, and high-hook editing techniques.
• Content Strategy: Conceptualized, produced, and edited high-performing multimedia content, consistently optimized for watch-time and user retention.

Pethotel Specialist - Petsmart - Yorba Linda

(2024-05)

• Provided attentive, round-the-clock care for boarding pets, ensuring all dietary and exercise needs were met with 100% accuracy.
• Safety & Protocol Management: Diligently followed strict sanitation and safety guidelines to maintain a healthy environment, demonstrating a high level of responsibility for the well-being of "clients" who cannot speak for themselves.
• Observation & Reporting: Monitored pet behavior and health closely, identifying and communicating subtle changes to pet parents and management to ensure proactive care.
• Trust-Based Customer Service: Built rapport with pet owners by providing detailed "report cards" and updates, ensuring they felt confident and at ease leaving their family members in my care.

Undergraduate - Communications - Santiago Canyon College (2024-09)