Ashley Cuomo
Bethany
Summary
Dedicated and highly experienced animal care professional with 10+ years of laboratory animal care, veterinary support, staff training, and facility operations experience.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Animal Technician IV
Yale University
New Haven, CT
01.2014 - Current
- Oversee daily care and monitoring of laboratory animals to ensure that health, safety and welfare standards are maintained
- Train and mentor technicians in animal handling, facility procedures and species-specific care techniques
- Serve as a resource to staff regarding procedures, problem-solving and animal care support
- Monitor animals for illness, stress or injury, and communicate concerns to veterinary staff promptly
- Maintain accurate records, reports and compliance documentation
- Administer medications and treatments under veterinary supervision
- Maintain sanitation and organization of animal housing and procedure areas
- Experience working with mice, rats, guinea pigs, hamsters, aquatics, ground squirrels and non-human primates
Head riding instructor and trainer
Lockets Meadow Riding Center
Bethany, CT
01.2004 - Current
- Taught all levels of riding lessons, ages four through adult, beginner through advanced.
- Trained different levels of horses- yearlings, green broke, injured, and broke horses
- Ran the Farm Aid Support Team which encompassed horse care and training in eight-week sessions for students twelve years and up
- Managed aspects of barn such as scheduling lessons, rehabilitating injured horses, administering medication etc.
Assistant Manager
Bethway Kennels
Bethany, CT
01.2010 - 01.2014
- Responsible for opening and closing the kennel facility and daily operations including animal care and observing animals for sicknesses and stress
- Maintained and cleaned all animal cages
- Provide exercise for canines, provide grooming/bathing
- Prepared canines and felines for drop off and pick-up
Cashier, cook
Duck Soup
Hamden, CT
01.2004 - 01.2004
- Took orders, prepared food and processed payment for guests
- Cleaned cooking implements and facilities
Education
Bachelor of Science - Equine Business Management
Post University
Waterbury, CT01.2011
High School - undefined
Ansonia High School
Ansonia, CT01.2006
Skills
- Laboratory Animal Care & Welfare
- Staff training & Mentorship
- Facility operations & team player
- Veterinary & Medication support
- Health Monitoring & Reporting
- Regulatory Compliance & Documentation
- Multi-Species Animal Handling
- Time Management & Organization
- Communication & Problem Solving
- ALAT Certification/ BSL -3 Certification
Timeline
Animal Technician IV
Yale University
01.2014 - Current
Assistant Manager
Bethway Kennels
01.2010 - 01.2014
Head riding instructor and trainer
Lockets Meadow Riding Center
01.2004 - Current
Cashier, cook
Duck Soup
01.2004 - 01.2004
High School - undefined
Ansonia High School
Bachelor of Science - Equine Business Management
Post University