Open To Work
Sara Lagreca
Phoenix
Summary
Dedicated instructor specialising in dog training and music education with a passion for customer service, data entry, and waitressing
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Customer Service Representative
Circle K
Phoenix
06.2025 - Current
- Assisted customers with product inquiries and service issues.
- Handled cash transactions and processed payments accurately.
- Maintained store cleanliness and organized merchandise displays.
- Stocking truck deliveries
- Running graveyard shifts solo
- Cooking and preparing fresh food
- Managing theft issues and homeless
- Lottery inventory and sales
- Identifying customers properly for age restricted products
- Provided information about promotions and loyalty programs to customers.
- Trained new employees on customer service protocols and store operations.
- Developed strong customer relationships to encourage repeat business.
Owner/Music Educator
One Note at a Time
01.2001 - Current
- Specializing in Piano, keyboard, and violin
- Incorporating music theory, technique and history into lesson plans
- Devising individualized lesson plans & practice schedules for every student
- Building & maintain customer relations
- Planning & executing recitals
Instructor and Animal Care Technician
Partners Dog Training
Scottsdale
04.2022 - 04.2025
- I started as a Rattlesnake Avoidance Handler navigating the dogs through the courses safely and outting them from the rattlesnakes at a precise time.
- I moved on to be an animal care technician and instructor.
- I've worked in boarding, daycare, training, camps, overnights, bathing and grooming here.
- Trained all daycare dogs, boarding and camp dogs in obedience.
- My dog Bella has learned German obedience commands, tricks, agility training and rattlesnake avoidance training here.
- I can train obedience in French or German.
- I've handled aggressive dogs with bite histories here.
- I'm CPR certified for dogs.
- Monitored health conditions of animals through physical exams or lab tests when needed.
- Stayed up-to-date on new developments in canine behavior research and trends in the industry through continuing education courses and professional networking opportunities.
- Provided guidance to owners on how to maintain consistent rules in the home environment to ensure successful behavior modification results.
- Assisted owners in addressing problem behaviors such as barking, chewing, digging, jumping, and aggression.
- Demonstrated use of various types of equipment such as long lines, prong collars, training collars, ecollars, clickers, treats bags and toys when necessary.
- Assisted group classes to teach proper socialization skills to puppies and adult dogs.
Cook
Pizza Hut
Cave Creek
01.2018 - 12.2018
- Cooking pizzas and wings
- Prepared meals according to recipes and menus, adjusted ingredients and cooking times accordingly.
- Operated grills, fryers and broilers to cook items to quality guidelines.
- Operated industrial dishwashers to clean plates, glasses, silverware, and cooking utensils.
Server
Bamboo Club
Phoenix
05.2012 - 05.2013
- Maintained knowledge of current menu items, garnishes, ingredients, and preparation methods.
- Operated POS terminals to input orders, split bills, and calculate totals.
- Promoted desserts, appetizers, and specialty drinks to optimize sales.
Intern/clerk
Charles Law Firm
01.2011 - 12.2011
- Filing records, answering phones, taking messages for lawyers and utilizing Microsoft office to prepare case files
- Answered phones in a courteous manner while providing excellent customer service.
- Entered data into computer systems accurately and efficiently.
- Organized physical files on an ongoing basis to ensure efficient retrieval times.
MSABC Recruiter
American Cancer Society
Phoenix
11.2009 - 11.2010
- Started as a volunteer and did data entry for a few months before getting hired as a recruiter for Making Strides Against Breast Cancer fundraising walk.
- Prospected potential customers by cold calling businesses and individuals to introduce products and services.
- Followed up on leads generated from the database
- Conducted research of prospective clients in order to identify decision makers and contact them directly.
- Established rapport with prospects quickly via telephone conversations and built trust-based relationships with them within a short period of time.
- Achieved established sales targets
Pianist & Music Educator
New Covenant Lutheran Church
01.2001 - 12.2008
- Playing the piano, keyboard and violin for worship services
- Music Educator for group & individual keyboard classes
Music Educator
Elements Music
01.2001 - 12.2006
- After school program teacher for group keyboard classes
- Lesson planning, Transporting & setting up keyboards
- Hosting quarterly recitals & open houses
Server/Waiter
Cafe Portobellos
Scottsdale
04.2003 - 07.2005
- Waiting tables
- Stayed informed about daily specials, new menu items, promotions.
- Communicated effectively with kitchen staff regarding customer allergies or special requests.
- Responded efficiently to guest inquiries and complaints in a professional manner.
- Checked with customers to determine satisfaction with meals, promptly taking action to correct problems.
- Developed rapport with guests and assisted in generating repeat business by providing exceptional customer service.
- Operated POS terminals to input orders, split bills, and calculate totals.
- Brought wine selections to tables with appropriate glasses and poured for customers.
Server/Waiter
Mimi's Cafe
Scottsdale
01.2000 - 04.2001
- Took orders and delivered the food promptly and courteously.
- Provided excellent customer service to ensure satisfaction.
- Promoted desserts, appetizers, and specialty drinks to optimize sales.
Receptionist/Administrative Assistant
Strategic Points Tax
Scottsdale
- Ensured that all necessary forms were completed accurately prior to submitting them for processing.
- Answered incoming calls, took messages, and transferred calls to appropriate departments or personnel.
- Assisted with special projects assigned by management when required.
- Preparing documents
- Maintained filing systems and categorized documents according to established procedures.
- Prepared and organized files for storage, archiving, and retrieval.
- Organized physical file cabinets by rearranging contents accordingly.
- Scanned hard copy documents into electronic format for easy access.
- Created new folders or updated existing ones when necessary.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Music Education
Grand Canyon University
Phoenix, AZ01.2008
Skills
- Animal care
- Serving
- Teaching music
- Pet grooming
- Dog training
- Dog handling
- Customer Service
- Data entry
Work Preference
Job Search Status
Open to workWork Type
Full TimePart TimeGig WorkLocation Preference
HybridRemoteOn-SiteSalary Range
$16/hr - $1000/hrTimeline
Customer Service Representative
Circle K
06.2025 - Current
Instructor and Animal Care Technician
Partners Dog Training
04.2022 - 04.2025
Cook
Pizza Hut
01.2018 - 12.2018
Server
Bamboo Club
05.2012 - 05.2013
Intern/clerk
Charles Law Firm
01.2011 - 12.2011
MSABC Recruiter
American Cancer Society
11.2009 - 11.2010
Server/Waiter
Cafe Portobellos
04.2003 - 07.2005
Owner/Music Educator
One Note at a Time
01.2001 - Current
Pianist & Music Educator
New Covenant Lutheran Church
01.2001 - 12.2008
Music Educator
Elements Music
01.2001 - 12.2006
Server/Waiter
Mimi's Cafe
01.2000 - 04.2001
Receptionist/Administrative Assistant
Strategic Points Tax
Bachelor of Science - Music Education
Grand Canyon University