Gabrielle Quintana
Brooklyn,New York
Summary
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Dog Handler
Barcs And Rec Center
01.2023 - Current
- Managed up to 20 dogs of varying breeds and sizes, providing attentive care.
- Interpreted body language to keep dogs engaged in fun activities and de-escalated potential cases of aggression.
- Greeted pet owners and went over available services, outlined costs, and determined special needs of animals under care.
- Transported dogs safely and maintained clean driving record.
- Maintained clean, neat, and hazard-free animal areas to protect individual health and wellbeing.
Animal Care Technician
Weill Cornell Medicine
10.2022 - 12.2022
- Duration: 3 months
- Dirty Side Cage Wash: Dissembles, washes and sterilizes caging and related equipment utilizing automated cage washing equipment and sterilizers
- Ensures that the animal care and environmental policies and procedures are adhered to at all times
- Recognizes and reports conditions of animal health and welfare that are at variance from normal for the species
- Escalates any issues to supervisor
- Ensures and monitors the proper maintenance of laboratory facilities, including animal holding areas, cage wash areas and associate corridors
- Assesses conditions of caging equipment and makes recommendations for equipment replacement and/or repair
Package Valet
URBN Playground
08.2022 - 09.2022
- Duration: 2 months
- Execute stellar customer service in interactions with residents and fellow team members
- Maintain/update inventory of package room
- Lift and move packages
- Work quickly and efficiently while adhering to safety standards
- Process workload with minimal supervision
- Provided punctual, polite valet services to uphold professional standards.
- Ensure packages are not damaged throughout the process
- Ensure package room remains tidy and well organized
Veterinary Assistant
Glendale Veterinary Clinic
07.2022 - 08.2022
- Duration: 2 months
- Restraining animals (cats and dogs)
- Positioned animals for diagnostic imaging such as x-rays and scans.
- Laundry
- Provided customer support to clients, answering questions and addressing concerns.
- Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment, and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
- Provided care for animals before surgeries, administering anesthetics as necessary for overall comfort and health.
Merchandiser-Seasonal
Plant Partners - Metrolina Greenhouses
03.2022 - 06.2022
- Duration: 4 months
- Ability to repeatedly lift potted plants (up to 50 pounds)
- Walking and standing for the entire shift
- Ability to work in varying weather conditions
- Organizing flowers and plants to appeal to consumers
- Removed damaged, out-of-code, not-in-set and discontinued items from displays.
- Answered customer questions regarding store merchandise, department information, and pricing.
- Collaborated with store managers to devise store layouts and establish aesthetic appeal.
Education
Associate Degree - Nursing
CUNY New York City College of Technology
01.2026
National Workforce Career Association (NWCA) Veterinary Assistant (VET) - Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant
CUNY New York City College of Technology
High School Diploma -
Summit Academy Charter School
Skills
- Decision-Making
- Animal Husbandry
- Management
- Medication Administration
- Dog Walking
- Animal Welfare
- Client Service
- Interpersonal Communication
Current Job
Dog Handler, Barks & Rec Center, Brooklyn, New York, 02/01/23, Present, 10 months, Front desk answering calls and setting appointments for clients. Cleaning, feeding, and grooming experience for dogs. Working with dogs of all shapes and sizes. Customer service to help with boarding, training courses, and daycare appointments.
Timeline
Dog Handler
Barcs And Rec Center
01.2023 - Current
Animal Care Technician
Weill Cornell Medicine
10.2022 - 12.2022
Package Valet
URBN Playground
08.2022 - 09.2022
Veterinary Assistant
Glendale Veterinary Clinic
07.2022 - 08.2022
Merchandiser-Seasonal
Plant Partners - Metrolina Greenhouses
03.2022 - 06.2022
Associate Degree - Nursing
CUNY New York City College of Technology
National Workforce Career Association (NWCA) Veterinary Assistant (VET) - Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant
CUNY New York City College of Technology
High School Diploma -
Summit Academy Charter School
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