Kristy Gross
Virginia
Summary
Motivated, dedicated, and resourceful PADI Divemaster with a background in customer service, professionalism, and teamwork. Passionate about diving and educating the public about the ocean and diving seeks a potation at a reputable dive center.
Skills
- PADI Divemaster
- PADI Project AWARE and Coral Reef Conservation Instructor
- First Aid/CPR Certified
- PSI-PCI Visual cylinder inspector
- Able to Supervise, train and encourage staff members
- Research, planning, and organizing skills
- Experience educating and working with the public
- Project management
- Strong team skills
- Experience with MS Office
Work History
Divemaster
Patriot Scuba
Occoquan, VA
07.2022 - Current
- Selecting equipment for customers, maintaining dive locker, and equipment from various manufacturers.
- Providing assistance for Dive Instructors to successfully train divers for a variety of certification levels
- Working in the storefront to educate about certifications and equipment.
- Checked all personal diving equipment to identify and correct functional concerns prior to scheduled dives.
Licensed Veterinary Technician
Companion Animal Clinic
Fairfax, VA
06.2022 - Current
- Established client relationships while obtaining a detailed history of patient health.
- Working with the Veterinarian and team to treat patients and perform preventative health care.
- Discussing costs and options for clients and patients.
- Maintaining hospital inventory and controlled drugs.
Marine Conservation Intern
Whale Shark And Oceanic Research Center
Utila Honduras
04.2022 - 06.2022
- Research dive experience
- Coral reef surveying techniques
- Experience working within a marine research institution
- Community outreach and environmental education skills
- Experience of conservation and ecotourism issues on a Caribbean island
- Caribbean reef fish, reef-associated organisms & coral identification
- Working with coral nurseries, and treating SCTLD.
Senior Licensed Veterinary Technician
WCS -New York Aquarium
Brooklyn, NY
01.2019 - 04.2022
- Maintained and oversaw hospital inventory and schedule.
- Responded to emergency situations.
- Supervise, coordinate, and train staff, interns, and volunteers.
- Oversaw preventative health programs.
- Communicated with veterinarians and keeper staff daily about animals.
- Assisted in surgery, running diagnostics, and monitoring anesthesia.
- Performed and oversaw necropsies on vertebrate and invertebrate species.
Licensed Veterinary Technician
Columbia University Medical Center
New York, NY
07.2018 - 01.2019
- Routine and emergent cases in a laboratory setting
- Cared for animals according to USDA, AAALAC,
- IACUC, and other local and state governing agencies
- Assisting in surgery, running diagnostics and monitoring anesthesia.
Licensed Veterinary Technician
Fort Worth Zoo
Fort Worth, TX
10.2016 - 07.2018
- Maintained and oversaw hospital inventory and schedule
- Responded to emergency situations
- Supervise, coordinate and train staff, interns and volunteers
- Oversaw preventative health programs
- Communicated with veterinarians and keeper staff daily about animals
- Assisted in surgery, ran diagnostics and monitored anesthesia.
Licensed Veterinary Technician
Metrowest Emergency Veterinary Center
Fort Worth, TX
03.2017 - 03.2018
- Obtained detailed history of patient health
- Worked with Veterinarian and team to treat patients on emergent bases
- Discussed costs and options for patients
- Maintained hospital inventory and controlled drugs
- Assisted in surgery, running diagnostics and monitoring anesthesia.
Lead Internal Medicine Veterinary Technician/Emergency
Blue Pearl Veterinary Partners
Virginia Beach, VA
05.2014 - 10.2016
- Obtained detailed history of patient health
- Worked with Veterinarian and team to treat patients on emergent bases
- Discussed costs and options for patients
- Maintained hospital inventory and controlled drugs
- Assisted in surgery, running diagnostics and monitoring anesthesia.
Veterinary Technician Intern
White Oak Conservation
Yulee, Florida
08.2013 - 04.2014
- Maintained and oversaw hospital inventory and schedule
- Responded to emergency situations
- Supervise, coordinate and train staff, interns and volunteers
- Oversaw preventative health programs
- Communicated with veterinarians and keeper staff daily about animals
- Assisted in surgery, running diagnostics and monitoring anesthesia.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology, Chemistry
05.2008
Associate of Applied Science - Veterinary Technology
05.2013
Certification
PADI Divermaster
PADI Project AWARE and Coral Reef Conservation Instructor
PADI Rescue Diver
PADI Nitrox
PADI Equipment specialist
FIrst Aid/CPR Certified
PSI-PCI Visual cylinder inspector