Erin Patel
Portsmouth,RI
Summary
Hardworking and driven sales management professional equipped to revitalize sales operations and align procedures to maximize profits and client acquisition. Successful at improving sales procedures to streamline and strengthen processes. Multifaceted leader with analytical and diligent approach to building and leading strong teams. Proven track record of Store Management success in both leadership and sales.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Nanny
Private Family Care
Newport
10.2020 - Current
- Daily responsibilities include morning routine, dietary needs, daily activities as well as special weekly activities i.e swimming lessons, music, art classes.
- Ultimately responsible for helping to mold him into a caring, respectful and confident human being.
SUPERVISOR OF Residential Counselor's
St. Mary's Home for Children
North Providence, RI
02.2015 - 02.2019
- Position includes the care and Therapeutic Counseling of Trauma based children.
- Daily duties consist of conducting Unit Based Therapeutic Groups and activities, helping children with everyday situational hurdles, administering medications and developing coping skills to encourage the clients to grow and excel.
- I strive to maintain working relationships while cultivating a positive living environment that encourages children to pursue and maintain a Treatment Plan, ultimately leading to rejoining the working population.
- In charge of making sure that new employees are adhering to Company policies, upholding Agency Standards and expectations and ultimately leading by example in every aspect possible.
U.S Army Veterinary Technician- Contract position
UNITED STATES NAVY
Newport, RI
11.2013 - 12.2014
- Responsible for the intake of Military (retired and active) Personal Domestic Animals.
- Obtained basic statistical information including heart and respiratory rate, temperature, Capillary refill response time, basic assessment of overall condition of animal (TPR).
- Other duties include downloading the DVM on current state of the patient before room re-entry.
- In charge of expediting any diagnostic testing including: In house fecal floats, direct fecal smears, ear, blood, skin and other biological Cytology's.
- Proficient in collecting FAVN samples, in accordance with regulations for International requirements i.e Guam, Bahrain, Japan etc.
- Assisted in multiple Urinalysis collections by Cystocentesis.
- Proficient in basic Technician duties such as toe nail trims, ear cleanings, blood draws, wound cleaning, staple/stitch removal, microscopic identification of mite, yeast, bacterial rods and cocci ear infestation, fecal parasites (ova) as well as urinary crystals.
- Exceptional collection and preparation of slides including Fine Needle Aspirations, to be sent to Antech or Idexx laboratories.
- Extremely proficient in Dangerous dog handling, restraint, examination, blood draw and vaccinations.
- Specialize in fractious cat holds, blood draws and vaccinations.
Animal Control Officer
ANIMAL WELFARE LEAGUE OF ARLINGTON (AWLA)
Arlington, VA
08.2007 - 10.2011
- Fielded all incoming animal control calls ranging from wildlife, dangerous animals, and cruelty cases.
- Also coordinated removal of wild animals from homes and was involved in animal hoarding investigations with the Washington D.C Hoarding Task Force.
- Kennel Manager: Responsible for coordinating the intake of animals into the facility.
- This included conducting initial health assessments, triage in accordance with shelter policy to ensure that proper care was provided.
- Responsible for animal care including bathing, grooming, medicating, vaccinating, feeding, exercise and quarantine.
- Coordinated animal care with team members, veterinarians, volunteers and Rescue Organizations.
- Responsible for rabies testing including packaging and delivery to CDC.
- Initiated a Feral Cat Catch and Release spay/neuter program at AWLA.
- Specialized in Dangerous Dog handling as well as Rabid and Distempered Wildlife.
- Head of Rabies and Distemper tracking for Arlington County VA.
Store Manager/ Sales management
THE SLEEP NUMBER STORE
01.2002 - 02.2007
- Responsible for hiring, training, coaching, retaining, and motivating newly hired sales associates.
- Proven consistent sales ability while adhering to company standards and expectations.
- Developed innovative ideas for training, rewards, and recognition and marketing above and beyond company goals and expectations.
- Awarded 2003 & 2004 Select Comfort National Store Sales Manager of the Year (out of 450 stores) for superior leadership, sales performance, and customer service.
Education
Associates in Fine Arts -
MUNSON WILLIAMS PROCTOR INSTITUTE
Utica, NYBachelor of Fine Arts in Fine Arts -
OSWEGO STATE UNIVERSITY
Oswego, NY05.2001
Skills
- Relationship Building
- Staff Management
- Goals and performance
- Motivational Skills
Certification
NASM Certified Personal Trainer
Timeline
Nanny
Private Family Care
10.2020 - Current
SUPERVISOR OF Residential Counselor's
St. Mary's Home for Children
02.2015 - 02.2019
U.S Army Veterinary Technician- Contract position
UNITED STATES NAVY
11.2013 - 12.2014
Animal Control Officer
ANIMAL WELFARE LEAGUE OF ARLINGTON (AWLA)
08.2007 - 10.2011
Store Manager/ Sales management
THE SLEEP NUMBER STORE
01.2002 - 02.2007
Associates in Fine Arts -
MUNSON WILLIAMS PROCTOR INSTITUTE
Bachelor of Fine Arts in Fine Arts -
OSWEGO STATE UNIVERSITY