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Ivette Alvarenga

Ivette Alvarenga

Plantation,FL

Summary

Bilingual business professional with a positive rapport providing over a decade of customer service experience in veterinary health care, retail service, and hospitality. A goal-driven team player and leader who remains calm in a fast-paced and constantly changing environment to promote creative solutions and create resilient teams. Fostering open communication and collaboration by embracing diversity and adversity to maintain exceptional patient care and client satisfaction.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Practice Manager

Banfield Pet Hospital
12.2015 - Current
  • Worked in five different markets across the United States learning different management styles and strategies for achieving business metrics
  • Oversaw, hired, coached and developed veterinary teams of various sizes responsible for producing 1.5-2MIL in revenue a year.
  • Trained and mentored newly hired practice managers including veterinary and receptionist staff
  • Evaluated practice workflows regularly to identify areas for improvement and implement necessary changes efficiently during daily huddles.
  • Partnered with locum veterinarians to provide consistent relief work to cover provider gaps
  • Performed veterinary assistants duties including pet restraint , radiology, phlebotomy, fecal, urine and skin sample collection and diagnosis , dental prophylaxis and soft tissue surgery assistance
  • Fostered a positive workplace environment by promptly resolving conflicts professionally among team members and finding a common ground
  • Addressed patient concerns with empathy restoring trust demonstrating excellent problem-solving skills in both Spanish and English language

Performance:

  • Obtained heartworm prevention compliance amongst 64% of clients
  • Client retention rate of 67% YTD
  • Maintained cost of goods below 12% YTD across all hospitals allowing
  • 100% training compliance in EI&D, OSHA, radiation safety, waste management safety
  • Gallup engagement score of 4.6

Used systems: Share point, Microsoft teams, WorkDay, Kronos, Microsoft Office, Indeed employer, LinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook, CareCredit.

Client Service Coordinator/Veterinary Assistant

Banfield Pet Hospital
06.2013 - 12.2015
  • Managed high-stress situations effectively, maintaining professionalism under pressure while resolving disputes
  • Reduced front desk process inconsistencies and effectively trained team members on communication techniques, client education on services and efficiency strategies during peak hours
  • Implemented best practices for optimizing appointment scheduling, patient records management and proper invoicing functions
  • Boosted team morale by consistently recognizing colleagues' contributions and achievements.

Education

Bachelors of Science -

Nova Southeastern University
Davie, Florida
05.2013

High School Diploma -

Atlantic Technical Center
Coconut Creek, FL
08.2008

Skills

  • Leadership and team building
  • Operations Management
  • Customer Support
  • Conflict Resolution

Timeline

Practice Manager

Banfield Pet Hospital
12.2015 - Current

Client Service Coordinator/Veterinary Assistant

Banfield Pet Hospital
06.2013 - 12.2015

Bachelors of Science -

Nova Southeastern University

High School Diploma -

Atlantic Technical Center
Ivette Alvarenga