Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Iowa - State FFA Degree
Work Preference
Languages
Timeline
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Katharyn McVay

Hooks,TX
Katharyn McVay

Summary

Driven and adaptable professional with experience in Customer Service and Veterinary Assistance. Knowledgeable in enhancing patient care through effective communication and procedure support. Skilled in problem-solving, sales, and strategic planning. I foster strong client relationships and an efficient work dynamic, ensuring exceptional service and satisfaction. Best known for my attention to detail, my strong communication, and passionate about furthering my knowledge eventually completing my degree. I look forward to bringing my dedication and skills to this role.

Overview

4
years of professional experience

Work History

Lake View Veterinary Services

Veterinary Assistant
02.2009 - 07.2009

Job overview

  • Assisted in the preparation and administration of medications, vaccinations, and treatments as prescribed by the veterinarian.
  • Enhanced patient care by assisting veterinarians with examinations, surgeries, and diagnostic procedures..
  • Assisted veterinary staff in maintaining the cleanliness of surgical instruments, equipment, and facilities.
  • Managed kennel duties by responsibly ensuring cleanliness, comfort, safety, nutrition, hydration, exercise, and monitoring recovering boarding animals.
  • Supported veterinary team in diagnostic imaging procedures such as radiographs and ultrasounds for accurate diagnoses.
  • Assisted veterinary staff in farm calls and procedures that occurred on site.

Valero Gas Station

Sales Clerk
11.2008 - 05.2009

Job overview

  • Maintained a clean, organized sales floor to promote a pleasant shopping experience for customers.
  • Developed strong relationships with customers, driving repeat business and loyalty.
  • Opened and closed store efficiently by ensuring all products were prepared for the expected flow of customers at opening and balancing cash registers and receipts at close.

Carroll Area FFA Chapter

FFA Member and Officer
08.2005 - 05.2009

Job overview

  • Enhanced communication between team members by organizing regular meetings and fostering open dialogue.
  • Established and fostered effective relationships with the community and chapter for increased collaboration opportunities.
  • Attended conventions that taught me how to better communicate, lead a team, and serve my chapter efficiently.
  • Oversaw many administrative tasks for our chapter and led my team of officers through community outreach programs and fund raising events.
  • Coordinated with local advertisement agencies to promote our chapter and the events we held.

Sherwin-Williams Paint Store

Sales Associate
09.2007 - 11.2008

Job overview

  • Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
  • Built relationships with customers to encourage repeat business.
  • Boosted customer satisfaction levels through exceptional service, addressing concerns promptly, and providing a friendly, welcoming store environment.
  • Regularly educated myself on products to better understand them so I could therefor better assist the customer based on their needs.

Education

Iowa Central Community College
Fort Dodge, IA

from Animal Science

Skills

  • Client communication
  • Strategic planning
  • Innovation and creativity
  • Sales expertise
  • Problem-solving skills
  • Procedure support

Accomplishments

  • Attended the Washington Leadership Conference in Washington D.C. which taught me skills on how to better lead a team.
  • Held the position of Vice President of my FFA Chapter from March of 2008-March of 2009

Iowa - State FFA Degree

In 2009 I received my Iowa FFA Degree. I achieved this by meeting 7 points of criteria. This included my work and record keeping throughout my Supervised Agricultural Experience program, completing 25 hours of community service, and demonstrating specific leadership qualities the association looks for. 

Work Preference

Work Type

Full TimePart Time

Work Location

RemoteHybridOn-Site

Important To Me

Work-life balanceCareer advancementWork from home option

Languages

English

Timeline

Veterinary Assistant

Lake View Veterinary Services
02.2009 - 07.2009

Sales Clerk

Valero Gas Station
11.2008 - 05.2009

Sales Associate

Sherwin-Williams Paint Store
09.2007 - 11.2008

FFA Member and Officer

Carroll Area FFA Chapter
08.2005 - 05.2009

Iowa Central Community College

from Animal Science