Anna Rodriguez
NY,Forest Hills
Summary
Achieved operational excellence in animal care through extensive experience. Enhanced staff performance and workflow by leading a team in cage wash and animal holding rooms for four years. Streamlined processes and improved overall efficiency by cultivating strong relationships with users, technicians, vendors, and upper management.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Lead Technician
Weill Cornell Medical College
01.2019 - Current
- Planned, scheduled, and delegated daily work to team of employees.
- Supervised daily operations of laboratory animal, equipment, and maintenance protocols.
- Collaborated with research teams to support experimental setups and data collection efforts.
- Led cross-functional meetings to align departmental goals with institutional objectives.
- Trained and mentored supervisors and junior technicians on safety procedures and best practices.
- Managed team performance by training, mentoring, disciplining, and motivating employees.
- Evaluated technician performance and provided constructive feedback for professional development.
- Developed training materials for new technologies and methodologies within the department.
- Implemented process improvements to enhance workflow efficiency and accuracy in testing procedures.
- Coordinated troubleshooting efforts for complex technical issues, ensuring minimal downtime.
- Communicationted with vendors to maximize efficiency by creating new equipment.
- Ordering feed and bedding, PPE, and misllainous items.
- Review and submit time cards
- Submitted census reports
- Performed troubleshooting and diagnosis on malfunctioning equipment.
- Optimized workflow for enhanced productivity by streamlining processes and providing technical guidance to team members.
- Completed preventive maintenance on machines to enhance production and maintain quality.
Maintenance Technician
St. Peters Lutheran Church
01.2016 - 01.2019
- Assisted team members in organizing repair and maintenance schedules efficiently.
- Guided junior technicians in understanding equipment care and safety protocols.
- Implemented an inventory system to track tools and supplies effectively.
- Handled various cleaning products and solutions safely and efficiently.
Veterinary Assistant
Animal Medical Center
01.2007 - 01.2013
- Mentored new team members to enhance their skills and integration.
- Oversaw routine treatment protocols to ensure compliance with standards.
- Managed patient handling and restraint for examinations to maintain safety.
- Implemented sanitation and sterilization processes for surgical environments and instruments.
- Developed and organized surgical packs for operational readiness.
- Led troubleshooting initiatives for autoclaves and cabinet washers to improve functionality.
Lead Animal Care Officer
Animal Care and Control
01.2004 - 01.2007
- Oversaw training programs for new employees to ensure effective onboarding.
- Implemented cleaning and disinfection protocols for kennels to uphold health standards.
- Coordinated daily nutrition plans for animals to support their well-being.
- Managed comprehensive animal health records for tracking and reporting.
- Evaluated and monitored animal health to promote optimal care and intervention.
Education
High School Diploma - Academics
St. Joseph High School
80 Willoughby Street, Downtown Brooklyn, NY 1120106.2003
Skills
- Leadership skills
- People skills
- Written/Verbal communication
- Team training
- Project management
- Performance improvement
- Operations monitoring
- Attention to detail
- Information tracking
- Works Well Under Pressure
- Workload management
- Operation Monitoring
- System troubleshooting
- Maintenance and repairs
- Documentation and reporting
- Troubleshooting
- Quality control
- Safety compliance
Accomplishments
LAT
Certification
- ALAT Certified
- OSHA Industrial Hygiene
Timeline
Lead Technician
Weill Cornell Medical College
01.2019 - Current
Maintenance Technician
St. Peters Lutheran Church
01.2016 - 01.2019
Veterinary Assistant
Animal Medical Center
01.2007 - 01.2013
Lead Animal Care Officer
Animal Care and Control
01.2004 - 01.2007
High School Diploma - Academics
St. Joseph High School