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Overview
Work History
Education
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Justin Matthews

McLean,VA

Summary

Seeking Human Resources Assistant position with room for career growth. Brings relevant skills for position, focus on teamwork and dedication to quality. Ready for professional challenges and eager to work with established team. Dependable and effective in managing operations. Successful in encouraging team members to work efficiently and meet production targets. Well-organized, self-motivated and knowledgeable about successful strategies for managing fast-paced work.

Overview

5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Veterinary Assistant, Surgical Assistant

Banfield Animal Hospital
Alexandria, VA
09.2017 - Current
  • Responsible for collecting history, payment information, explaining treatment plans and findings during exams
  • Assisting with proper restraining methods, acquiring samples such as blood, skin slides to name some
  • Conducting microscopic analysis as well as other test to determine best treatment and medication to go home
  • Recording medical records, monitoring sedated pets, cleaning surgery site and polishing teeth during dental cleanings
  • All while maintaining hospital cleanliness, sterilization of surgical tools, and indicating when medications and other regular simples are needing to be restocked.
  • Positioned animals for diagnostic imaging such as x-rays and scans.
  • Arranged supplies and instrumentation to meet needs of individual surgeons and enhance team efficiency.
  • Provided care for animals before surgeries, administering anesthetics as necessary for overall comfort and health.
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
  • Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
  • Evaluated employees' strengths and assigned tasks based upon experience and training.
  • Developed and maintained relationships with customers and suppliers through account development.
  • Delivered feedback to decision-makers regarding employee performance and training needs.
  • Raised performance in areas of sales, management and operations by identifying and targeting areas in need of improvement.
  • Compiled data highlighting key metrics to report information, determine trends and identify methods for improving store results.

Event Coordinator

Park And Recreation
Oxon Hill, MD
06.2017 - 09.2017
  • Coordinated schedules and timelines for events.
  • Managed administrative logistics of events planning, event booking and event promotions.
  • Managed event logistics and operations.
  • Performed event coordination for larger parties and gatherings.
  • Organized, coordinated and deployed weddings, reunions, funerals, and graduation events while focusing on delivering superior customer service.
  • Worked closely with couples to meet wedding goals, maintain deadlines and resolve complaints or service issues.
  • Fulfilled contractual obligations for rehearsal and day of event coordination.
  • Supported senior leadership by developing status reports on activities related to planning, scheduling, cancellation, inquiries, resourcing, risk mitigation and proposal development for various events.
  • Coordinated florists, photographers, videographers, musicians, officiants and ceremony participants during rehearsals and pre-ceremony, ceremony and reception events.
  • Supervised onsite team of caterers, audio-visual technicians, and facility management team.
  • Coordinated weddings, reunions, and corporate meetings throughout banquet and conference spaces.
  • Mentored customer service, marketing, sales and accounting teams.

Education

Certification - Veterinarian Assisting

Prince George's Community College
Upper Marlboro, MD

Certification - Hotel Management

Prince George's Community College
Upper Marlboro, MD

Skills

  • Guest and Client Satisfaction
  • Team Building
  • Mentoring
  • Providing Positive Atmosphere
  • Critical Thinking
  • Computer Application Knowledge
  • Data Input
  • Patient Recordkeeping
  • Diagnostic Testing
  • Examination Room Oversight
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Time Management

Certification


  • Certified Veterinary Assistant
  • Hotel and Hospitality Management
  • Google IT Certification

Timeline

Veterinary Assistant, Surgical Assistant

Banfield Animal Hospital
09.2017 - Current

Event Coordinator

Park And Recreation
06.2017 - 09.2017

Certification - Veterinarian Assisting

Prince George's Community College

Certification - Hotel Management

Prince George's Community College
Justin Matthews