Dedicated to offering exceptional assistance to team members and clients. Skilled at coordinating appointments, organizing mail and collecting messages to facilitate office communication. Positive and upbeat with strong relationship-building abilities.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Receptionist
Pet Vet Care Centers
05.2022 - 09.2023
Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
Scheduled and confirmed appointments, communicated with clients, and updated client records.
Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression.
Answered phone promptly and directed incoming calls to correct offices.
Responded to inquiries from callers seeking information.
Resolved customer problems and complaints.
Corresponded with clients through email, telephone, or postal mail.
Handled cash transactions and maintained sales and payments records accurately.
Managed multiple tasks and met time-sensitive deadlines.
Provided clerical support to company employees by copying, faxing, and filing documents.
Assisted with onboarding new clients and securing paperwork completion.
Welcomed customers with friendly greeting, answered general questions, gathered nature of visit and directed to specific offices.
Organized, maintained and updated information in computer databases.
Answered questions and addressed, resolved, or escalated issues to management personnel to satisfy customers.
Operated multi-line telephone system to answer and direct high volume of calls.
Handled assignments independently with good judgement and critical thinking skills.
Routed incoming mail and messages to relevant personnel without delay.
Collected and distributed messages to team members and managers to support open communication and high customer service.
Collected card and cash payments, processed transactions and updated relevant records.
Owner/Manager
B & B Cycle Works
09.2017 - 05.2022
Managed day-to-day business operations.
Consulted with customers to assess needs and propose optimal solutions.
Trained and motivated employees to perform daily business functions.
Established foundational processes for business operations.
Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts, and costs.
Organized and attended trade shows and special events to showcase products, network with other businesses and attract new customers.
Established, optimized and enforced business policies to maintain consistency across industry operations.
Prepared bank deposits and handled business sales, returns and transaction reports.
Oversaw business budget planning and administration, accounting functions, purchasing, and bi-weekly payroll to handle financial needs.
Put together realistic budgets based upon costs and fees for successfully operating business.
Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
Trained new employees on proper protocols and customer service standards.
Handled problematic customers and clients to assist lower-level employees and maintain excellent customer service.
Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
Tracked employee attendance and punctuality, addressing repeat problems quickly to prevent long-term habits.
Scheduled employees for shifts, taking into account customer traffic and employee strengths.
Monitored daily cash discrepancies, inventory shrinkage and drive-off.
Observed each employee's individual strengths and initiated mentoring program to improve areas of weakness.
Cultivated and strengthened lasting client relationships using strong issue resolution and dynamic communication skills.
Supervised creation of exciting merchandise displays to catch attention of store customers.
Negotiated price and service with customers and vendors to decrease expenses and increase profit.
Reduced financial inconsistencies while assessing and verifying billing invoices and expense reports.
Receptionist
Emergency Pet Hospital Of Redlands
08.2014 - 05.2016
Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
Confirmed appointments, communicated with clients, and updated client records.
Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression.
Answered phone promptly and directed incoming calls to correct offices.
Responded to inquiries from callers seeking information.
Resolved customer problems and complaints.
Corresponded with clients through email, telephone, or postal mail.
Handled cash transactions and maintained sales and payments records accurately.
Managed multiple tasks and met time-sensitive deadlines.
Answered central telephone system and directed calls accordingly.
Welcomed customers with friendly greeting, answered general questions, gathered nature of visit and directed to specific offices.
Organized, maintained and updated information in computer databases.
Answered questions and addressed, resolved, or escalated issues to management personnel to satisfy customers.
Operated multi-line telephone system to answer and direct high volume of calls.
Handled assignments independently with good judgement and critical thinking skills.
Routed incoming mail and messages to relevant personnel without delay.
Veterinary Technician
Highland Village Pet Hospital
03.2012 - 08.2014
Restrained animals to protect veterinarians from potential harm.
Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment, and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave.
Greeted pet owners and went over available services, outlined costs, and determined special needs of animals under care.
Restocked surgical and office supplies to keep all necessary materials easily accessible.
Answered owner animal health questions and advised on best care practices.
Recorded symptoms and documented medical observations to inform treatment decisions.
Collected patient biopsies and blood samples for laboratory analysis.
Triaged incoming patients to determine treatment needs and urgency of care.
Processed new patients and updated client records with key information using standardized registration systems and encrypted databases.
Performed radiograph testing to assist doctors in making informed diagnoses and determining best treatment plans.
Provided care for animals before surgeries, administering anesthetics as necessary for overall comfort and health.
Established intravenous drips for ongoing hydration in treatment of canines suffering from parvovirus infections.
Interacted with clients regarding animal health, questions and concerns, education on treatment protocol and general procedures.
Monitored vital signs of animals during surgical procedures and provided postoperative care.
Administer medications, vaccines and treatments as instructed by veterinarian.
Maintained detailed records of animal health care and diagnostic treatments.
Performed fecal examinations, urinalysis and bloodwork.
Obtained patient history from owners and performed physical examinations.
Collected and prepared specimens for laboratory testing.
Assisted in preparation and administration of anesthesia for surgical processes.
Prepared, sterilized and maintained medical instruments and equipment.
Administered prescribed injectable controlled substances, tranquilizers, sedatives and injectable or inhalant anesthetics.
Educated clients on nutrition, preventive health and other animal care.
Filed daily progress records, surgery logs, x-ray logs, and routine records.
Administered vaccinations to variety of animal species.
Performed dental cleanings using ultrasonic scaler.
Administered oral or topical medications to boarding patients as specified by veterinarian in animal's medical record.
Education
High School Diploma -
Morning Dove Christian
Moreno Valley, CA
06.2011
Skills
PC Proficiency
Customer and Client Relations
Business Operations Understanding
Multi-Line Telephone Systems
Verbal and Written Communication
Time Management
Document Control
Telephone Skills
Microsoft Office
Visitor Check-In
Organization Skills
Schedule Management
Records Preparation
Timeline
Receptionist
Pet Vet Care Centers
05.2022 - 09.2023
Owner/Manager
B & B Cycle Works
09.2017 - 05.2022
Receptionist
Emergency Pet Hospital Of Redlands
08.2014 - 05.2016
Veterinary Technician
Highland Village Pet Hospital
03.2012 - 08.2014
High School Diploma -
Morning Dove Christian
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