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Kayla Ware

@kaylaware

Front desk receptionist at Dogtopia, supporting guests and grooming services in Portland.

United States
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At Dogtopia in Portland, I worked as a Front Desk Receptionist/Groomer and previously as a Front Desk Receptionist. I also currently work at Instinct Dog Behavior & Training LLC as a Front desk.

At Smoothie King and Great American Cookies, I worked as a Shift Leader/Manager or Shift Manager, supporting restaurant operations and guest service. My experience also includes dog handling, food safety, security, package handling, and customer service.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Dogtopia logoDO

Front Desk Receptionist/Groomer

Dogtopia

Feb 2024 - Sep 2025 (1 year 7 months)

Managed front desk operations and provided dog grooming services.

Dogtopia logoDO

Front Desk Receptionist

Dogtopia

Oct 2024 - Feb 2025 (4 months)

Handled front desk reception duties, including customer service and appointment scheduling.

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Screener

UNITED Security Forces, LLC

May 2021 - Jun 2021 (1 month)

Performed screening duties to ensure security and safety.

MC

Unarmed Security Officer

Marksman Security Corporation

Feb 2021 - May 2021 (3 months)

Monitored visitors, performed patrols, and responded to security incidents.

Great American Cookies logoGC

Shift Manager

Great American Cookies

Sep 2020 - Feb 2021 (5 months)

Led staff during shifts to ensure smooth operations and positive guest experiences.

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Bagger

ACI SE Warehouse

Jun 2013 - Apr 2017 (3 years 10 months)

Bagged newspapers efficiently to support timely distribution.

SK

Shift Leader/Manager

Feb 2023 - Present (3 years 9 months)

Managed shifts and led team members to ensure smooth operations and customer satisfaction.

BV

Dog Handler

Barking Hound Village

Sep 2022 - Present (4 years 2 months)

Handled dogs, ensuring their safety and well-being in a daycare environment.

IL

Front Desk

Instinct Dog Behavior & Training LLC

Worked at the front desk of a dog behavior and training company, handling reception duties.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Penn Foster logoPF

Penn Foster

College Program, Veterinary Assistance

2025 -

Pursuing a Vet Assist college program, ongoing since January 2025.

Penn Foster logoPF

Penn Foster

College Program, Dog Grooming

2024 - 2025

Completed a Dog Grooming college program from September 2024 to January 2025, and has been officially certified since January 2026.

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Cayce High School

High School Diploma, General Studies

2017 - 2020

Earned a high school diploma from Cayce High School from August 2017 to May 2020.

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