Danielle Pajak
Mulberry,FL
Summary
Bachelor's prepared professional with a passion for caring, a commitment to service and proven interpersonal, communications and business skills. Seeking opportunities to make a lasting and positive impact on the lives of the most vulnerable while using my writing and research skills.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Veterinary Receptionist
Rosehill Veterinary Clinic
11.2022 - 08.2023
- Managed multi-line phone system and pleasantly greeted patients.
- Facilitated smooth daily operations by answering incoming calls, directing inquiries, and taking messages for veterinarians as needed.
- Provided compassionate support during difficult situations such as end-of-life decisions or emergency visits, establishing trust with clients.
- Maintained office and waiting room, keeping common areas clean and tidy.
Certified Testing Proctor
Lone Star College
10.2019 - 03.2020
- Fostered a positive testing atmosphere with professional demeanor, strong communication skills, and a calm approach during high-stress situations.
- Maintained accurate records of student attendance, exam scores, and other relevant data for efficient tracking and reporting purposes.
- Improved test administration efficiency by identifying opportunities for process improvement and suggesting innovative solutions to streamline operations.
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Cypress Fairbanks ISD
08.2016 - 02.2019
- Followed classroom plans left by class teacher to continue student education and reinforce core concepts.
- Repeatedly requested as substitute teacher by teachers based on excellent past referrals and trusted performance.
- Kept students on-task with proactive behavior modification and positive reinforcement strategies.
- Managed classroom behavior effectively, implementing clear expectations and consistent consequences for all students.
Reading Teacher
Progress Village Middle Magnet School of the Arts
07.2004 - 07.2008
- Created positive and engaging environment in classroom that encouraged literacy skills.
- Boosted student fluency rates by utilizing effective instructional strategies during small group instruction.
- Supported struggling readers through individualized interventions and progress monitoring, leading to improved reading levels.
- Provided tutoring and after school assistance to students requiring additional help with reading.
Staff Assistant
Alachua County Department of Growth Management
03.2002 - 05.2003
- Supported daily operations with efficient task management, contributing to overall office productivity and organization.
- Established strong working relationships with coworkers through excellent communication skills which led to improved teamwork capabilities.
- Maintained accurate record-keeping systems to ensure easy access to vital information for staff members.
- Maintained professional front desk, handled incoming calls and delivered exceptional service to every guest.
- Attended County Commissioner meetings and typed up minutes.
- Assisted with the rewrite and finalization of the new Land Development Regulations
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Linguistics And French
The University Of Florida
Gainesville, FL12.2001
Skills
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Telephone Etiquette
- Medical Recordkeeping
- Prioritization
- Initiative-taking
- Strong research skills
- Research
- Results-Oriented
Certification
International Association of Professions Career College
Grant Writer Certification
Timeline
Veterinary Receptionist
Rosehill Veterinary Clinic
11.2022 - 08.2023
Certified Testing Proctor
Lone Star College
10.2019 - 03.2020
Substitute Teacher, K-12
Cypress Fairbanks ISD
08.2016 - 02.2019
Reading Teacher
Progress Village Middle Magnet School of the Arts
07.2004 - 07.2008
Staff Assistant
Alachua County Department of Growth Management
03.2002 - 05.2003
Bachelor of Arts - Linguistics And French
The University Of Florida