Anyssa Rodriguez
Zion,IL
Summary
Multitasking Veterinarian Assistant willing to work any shift and offering great work ethic with excellent job attendance. Successful assisting veterinarians in surgery and taking medical histories. Committed to learning new tasks and considered highly motivated employee.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Assistant
Companion Animal Hospital
03.2023 - Current
- Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
- Assisted in examination and treatment of animals in veterinary clinic..
- Managed medical intervention and therapy for animals in collaboration with veterinarian.
- Provided care for animals before surgeries, administering anesthetics as necessary for overall comfort and health.
- Assisted veterinarians with euthanasia of animals.
- Recorded symptoms and documented medical observations to inform treatment decisions.
- Maintained clean and safe animal living areas.
- Cleaned, sterilized and maintained kennels, operating rooms, and surgical equipment.
- Prepared animals for surgical procedures.
- Followed safety protocols for handling animals.
- Kept detailed records of animal treatments and medications.
- Assisted veterinarian during immunologic, medical, surgical, and diagnostic procedures.
- Restrained animals for examination and treatment.
- Processed new patients and updated client records with key information using standardized registration systems and encrypted databases.
- Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave.
- Provided customer support to clients, answering questions and addressing concerns.
- Collected and prepared specimens and samples for outside laboratory analysis.
- Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment, and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
- Positioned animals for diagnostic imaging such as x-rays and scans.
- Answered owner animal health questions and advised on best care practices.
Sales Associate
Halloween City
09.2022 - 11.2022
- Served customers with knowledgeable, friendly support at every stage of shopping and purchasing.
- Built relationships with customers and community to promote long term business growth.
- Informed customers of promotions to increase sales productivity and volume.
- Worked with sales team to collaboratively reach targets, consistently meeting or exceeding personal quotas.
- Greeted customers and offered assistance with selecting merchandise, finding accessories and completing purchases.
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.
- Achieved or exceeded company-defined sales quotas.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
- Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
Sales Associate
Marshalls & HomeGoods
03.2022 - 07.2022
- Built diverse and consistent sales portfolio.
- Served customers with knowledgeable, friendly support at every stage of shopping and purchasing.
- Built relationships with customers and community to promote long term business growth.
- Informed customers of promotions to increase sales productivity and volume.
- Presented professional image consistent with company's brand values.
- Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.
- Greeted customers and offered assistance with selecting merchandise, finding accessories and completing purchases.
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.
- Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.
- Achieved or exceeded company-defined sales quotas.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
- Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
- Set and achieved company defined sales goals.
Driver Helper
UPS
12.2021 - 02.2022
- Used hand trucks and dollies to safely transport heavy and cumbersome packages.
- Used machinery and equipment such as box cutters, shrink-wrap guns and electric pallet jacks.
- Reduced unnecessary delays, collaborating with drivers to plan and navigate routes.
- Assisted in receiving, stocking and distribution of merchandise.
- Operated moving truck safely to deliver items to destination without nicks or scratches.
- Used handheld scanners to efficiently track and maneuver freight throughout distribution network.
- Loaded and unloaded materials onto and off of trucks for fast shipment.
- Assisted drivers with loading and unloading packages onto delivery trucks to maintain deadlines.
- Maintained vehicle organization and cleanliness and reported any issues to driver.
- Successfully navigated large shipments of materials through tight spaces and busy facilities.
- Followed workplace and on-truck safety guidelines and regulations to prevent accidents and mishaps.
- Assisted driver with product or package deliveries to residential and commercial locations.
- Reported package damage or delivery issues to driver for swift resolution.
- Lifted and carried packages weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Arranged packages on truck to achieve best use of storage space and to minimize damage.
- Displayed very good communication and customer service skills.
- Maintained clean, orderly work environment free of hazards.
- Prevented damage to packages and products by correctly securing loads.
Warehouse Picker
Amazon
10.2020 - 11.2021
- Received new stock and input values into computer system.
- Tracked production and quality control systems to proactively identify deficiencies.
- Kept work areas neat, clean and free from debris.
- Coordinated efficient organization, palletizing and transportation of completed packages.
- Utilized warehouse management system to accurately track and update inventory records.
- Pulled merchandise from inventory storage and documented quantities to maintain accuracy.
- Inspected and verified orders before shipping them to customers for accurate deliveries.
- Promoted warehouse safety by reporting or resolving safety hazards and observing OSHA guidelines.
- Picked and packed order items.
- Located needed merchandise in inventory using [Type] software and placed on skids for transport to shelves.
- Kept tidy and organized warehouse to comply with cleanliness standards.
- Reviewed order slips, picked products and staged merchandize to be shipped.
Sales Associate
Hobby Lobby
08.2020 - 11.2020
- Built diverse and consistent sales portfolio.
- Served customers with knowledgeable, friendly support at every stage of shopping and purchasing.
- Built relationships with customers and community to promote long term business growth.
- Informed customers of promotions to increase sales productivity and volume.
- Promoted conversion of casual shoppers into customers through product knowledge and product solutions to meet customer needs.
- Engaged with customers to build rapport and loyalty.
- Greeted customers and offered assistance with selecting merchandise, finding accessories and completing purchases.
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Attended monthly sales meetings and quarterly sales trainings.
- Contributed to team objectives in fast-paced environment.
- Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.
- Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
- Managed returns, exchanges and refunds in accordance with store policy.
Order Picker
Walmart
03.2020 - 07.2020
- Stocked shelves, racks and cases with new or transferred merchandise.
- Orchestrated effective materials management with strong stock rotation strategies, new order placements and shipping inspections.
- Compiled reports of cost factors such as labor, production and equipment.
- Marked stock with identification tags and labels to outline information such as storage locations.
- Greeted customers and directed to requested products.
Cashier
Party City
08.2019 - 11.2019
- Worked flexible schedule and extra shifts to meet business needs.
- Handled cash with high accuracy and took care to check bills for fraud.
- Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
- Maintained current knowledge of store promotions and highlighted sales to customers.
- Encouraged customers to make additional purchases by highlighting current deals and keeping lane well-stocked.
- Welcomed customers and helped determine their needs.
- Upsold additional products and services to customers, increasing revenue.
- Worked with floor team and managers to meet wide range of customer needs.
- Responded promptly to requests for assistance, spills and customer inquiries.
- Answered questions about store policies and addressed customer concerns.
- Helped customers navigate applications and in-store technology to deliver best-in-class experiences.
- Restocked and organized merchandise in front lanes.
- Greeted customers entering store and responded promptly to customer needs.
- Addressed customer needs and made product recommendations to increase sales.
- Processed refunds and exchanges in accordance with company policy.
- Set up new sales displays each week with fresh merchandise.
- Assisted customers with returns, refunds and resolving transaction issues.
- Helped customers complete purchases, locate items, and join reward programs.
- Worked closely with shift manager to solve problems and handle customer concerns.
Education
No Degree - Veterinarian Assisting
College of Lake County
Grayslake, IL05.2023
High School Diploma -
Zion Benton Township Highschool
Zion, IL06.2019
Skills
- Personal Shopping
- Guest Relations
- Animal Restraining
- Basic Animal Care
- Time Management
- Excellent People Skills
- Strategic Planning
- Careful Restraint
- Gowning and Gloving Procedures
- Veterinary Standards and Procedures
- Animal Vaccinations
- Reading Comprehension
- Cleaning and Sanitizing
- Restraint Techniques
- Patient Check-Ins
- Sterilize Instruments
- Clean Kennels
- Preventive Medicine
- Surgical Counts
- Animal Surgery
- Daily Logs
- Reminder Calls
- Surgical Procedure Support
- Pre-Anesthetic Preparation
Timeline
Veterinary Assistant
Companion Animal Hospital
03.2023 - Current
Sales Associate
Halloween City
09.2022 - 11.2022
Sales Associate
Marshalls & HomeGoods
03.2022 - 07.2022
Driver Helper
UPS
12.2021 - 02.2022
Warehouse Picker
Amazon
10.2020 - 11.2021
Sales Associate
Hobby Lobby
08.2020 - 11.2020
Order Picker
Walmart
03.2020 - 07.2020
Cashier
Party City
08.2019 - 11.2019
No Degree - Veterinarian Assisting
College of Lake County
High School Diploma -
Zion Benton Township Highschool