Adine Schoonmaker
Earlville
Summary
With nearly 15 years of experience, I have developed a strong ability to efficiently handle multiple tasks and seamlessly collaborate within a team. My background in maintaining high standards of care and operational efficiency has played a pivotal role in my professional journey. Eager to enhance professional growth by leveraging expertise and actively seeking opportunities to further develop skills.
Overview
39
39
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Laboratory Animal Technician
Colgate University
01.2012 - Current
- Improved animal welfare by closely monitoring their behavior for signs of illness or discomfort and promptly reporting concerns to head technician.
- Reduced stress levels in laboratory animals with proper handling techniques and environmental enrichment strategies.
- Managed breeding colonies by monitoring mating pairs, tracking pregnancies, and weaning offspring according to established protocols.
- Maintained professional knowledge base by attending relevant workshops, seminars, training sessions, or continuing education opportunities related to Laboratory Animal Technician responsibilities.
Veterinary Assistant
Cazenovia Animal Hospital
01.2020 - 01.2021
- Enhanced patient care by assisting veterinarians with examinations, surgeries, and diagnostic procedures.
- Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment, and kennels.
- Provided care for animals during treatment and recovery.
- Documenting all relevant information for each patient visit.
- Positioned animals for diagnostic imaging such as x-rays and scans.
- Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
- Provided customer support to clients, answering questions and addressing concerns.
Home Aid Worker
Dr Regina Conti
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Worked independently with a low functioning autistic child
- Assisted with independent functioning, i.e., bathing, hygiene, potty training
- Worked to improve verbal and communication skills, object recognition and proper social interaction
Personal Assistant
Lyle J Wilpon
01.1999 - 01.2010
- Scheduled service appointments and work orders.
- Upkeep and maintenance of valuables, electronics and appliances.
- Pet care, e.g., grooming, feeding, injections, medication administration, veterinary appointments.
- Maintained appropriate filing of personal and professional documentation.
- Improved time management of the executive through effective prioritization and organization of tasks.
- Aided executive in personal tasks such as scheduling appointments or running errands when needed.
- Served as first point of contact for incoming visitors or phone calls, ensuring prompt responses or directing inquiries appropriately.
- Kept detailed records of household and maintenance inventory.
- Contributed to a positive work environment through professional demeanor and strong interpersonal skills.
- Displayed absolute discretion at handling confidential information.
- Scheduled service appointments and work orders.
- Upkeep and maintenance of valuables, electronics and appliances.
- Pet care, e.g., grooming, feeding, injections, medication administration, veterinary appointments
- Liaison between head of house and staff, e.g., housekeepers, nanny, interior designer, building staff and contractor.
- Provided multifaceted services to career professionals by running errands, managing mail, scheduling appointments, and arranging transportation.
Personal Assistant
Brigid Berlin
01.1997 - 01.1999
- Assisted in preparation for and during photo shoots and interviews.
- Maintained inventory of art collections.
- Assisted with shopping, pet care and general household organization.
- Maintained appropriate filing of personal and professional documentation.
- Oversaw personal and professional calendars and coordinated appointments for future events.
- Displayed absolute discretion at handling confidential information.
- Aided in personal tasks such as scheduling appointments or running errands when needed.
Professional Contemporary and Classical Dancer
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
01.1986 - 01.1996
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Veterinary Technician Program
Ashworth College
02.2025
AALAS LAT certification -
01.2016
Skills
- AALAS-LAT Credentialed Technician
- Strong Organizational Skills
- Strong Communication skills
- Dedicated Work Ethic
- Proficient Team Player
- Safe Animal Handling
- Animal Welfare Regulation Adherence
Certification
- Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT) - American Association for Laboratory Animal Science.
- Certified Laboratory Animal Technician (LAT) - American Association for Laboratory Animal Science.
Timeline
Veterinary Assistant
Cazenovia Animal Hospital
01.2020 - 01.2021
Laboratory Animal Technician
Colgate University
01.2012 - Current
Home Aid Worker
Dr Regina Conti
01.2010 - 01.2011
Personal Assistant
Lyle J Wilpon
01.1999 - 01.2010
Personal Assistant
Brigid Berlin
01.1997 - 01.1999
Professional Contemporary and Classical Dancer
Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater
01.1986 - 01.1996
Associate of Applied Science - Veterinary Technician Program
Ashworth College
AALAS LAT certification -
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