Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. To seek and maintain full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Surgical Technician
Lenity Vet Specialist and Emergency
03.2022 - Current
Know basic veterinary medical concepts, protocols, and anesthetic risks
Be able to communicate such information to clients
Knowledge and ability to intake and release patients, including delivering post-operative instructions in a competent and friendly manner
Responsible for prepping patients for surgery, observing all clinic procedures, to enforce sterility and safety of patients
Organize and maintain pre-operative area and operating room for patient anesthesia
General duties in the operating room during surgery, assisting with movement of patients, recovery of patients, and general flow
Able to monitor anesthesia with a clear idea of abnormal conditions
Able to respond appropriately during an emergency, able to take directions from a veterinarian and/or RVT, and maintain competency in CPR procedures
Ensure anesthetic machines, pulse oximeters, scales, and other equipment are functional
Clean and sonicate surgical instruments and prepare surgical packs as needed.
Gathered and set up equipment, tools, and supplies and arrange instruments according to surgeons' preferences or instruction.
Anticipated surgeons needs and handed instruments and supplies to surgeons during procedures.
Turo Owner/Operator Manager
Myself
11.2022 - Current
Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
Maintained professional, organized, and safe environment for employees and patrons.
Controlled costs to keep business operating within budget and increase profits.
Established and managed a thriving car rental business on the Turo platform, consistently achieving high ratings and positive customer feedback.
Demonstrated strong financial acumen by overseeing all aspects of financial transactions, including invoicing, pricing strategy, and managing rental fees.
Utilized effective communication skills to interact with a diverse range of customers, ensuring seamless vehicle pickups, drop-offs, and addressing any inquiries or concerns.
Expertly handled billing processes, managing digital transactions, collecting payments, and maintaining accurate financial records.
Developed and implemented efficient scheduling practices to ensure vehicles were well-maintained, cleaned, and ready for rental, optimizing customer satisfaction.
Employed negotiation skills to manage customer expectations, handle disputes, and facilitate smooth resolutions for any issues that arose.
Leveraged organizational abilities to maintain up-to-date records of vehicle maintenance, financial transactions, and customer interactions.
Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
Emergency Veterinary Assistant
Lenity Vet Specialists & Emergency Care
08.2021 - Current
Evaluating incoming patients and prioritizing based on assessment
Partner with patient care team regarding treatment plans, client communication and nursing care concerns
Record and deliver organized rounds, discuss cases and gather additional information as necessary
Provide client education including, but not limited to: home care instructions, medications (indications, adverse reactions) and general wellness updates on hospitalized patients
Assist DVM with patient assessment, treatment and procedures
Provide monitoring and nursing care to hospitalized patients
Induce and monitor general anesthesia and sedation procedures
Perform in-house laboratory testing and prepare samples for outside laboratory testing
Gather medical Histories from clients for DVM
Going over estimates with clients
Monitoring animal’s vital signs
Taking x-rays
Handling surgical equipment
Placing catheters
Cleaning wounds
Giving injections
Taking blood samples
Giving fluids
Updating case file
Senior Emergency Veterinary Assistant
SAGE Veterinary Centers
03.2021 - 08.2021
Evaluating incoming patients and prioritizing based on assessment
Partner with patient care team regarding treatment plans, client communication and nursing care concerns
Record and deliver organized rounds, discuss cases and gather additional information as necessary
Provide client education including, but not limited to: home care instructions, medications (indications, adverse reactions) and general wellness updates on hospitalized patients
Assist DVM with patient assessment, treatment and procedures
Provide monitoring and nursing care to hospitalized patients
Induce and monitor general anesthesia and sedation procedures
Perform in-house laboratory testing and prepare samples for outside laboratory testing
Gather medical Histories from clients for DVM
Going over estimates with clients
Monitoring an animal’s vitals
Taking x-rays
Handling surgical equipment
Placing catheters
Cleaning wounds
Giving injections
Taking blood samples
Giving fluids
Updating case file
Being on call in the intensive care unit
Lead Veterinary Assistant
Peninsula Humane Society
01.2020 - 03.2021
Oversee day-to-day operation
Train new employees on company standards and procedures, from how to handle a negative customer experience to how to properly interact with clients and animals
Delegating tasks and set deadlines for team
Establish tasks for employees to ensure a clean workplace, this includes stocking supplies and maintaining clean public spaces
Address customer concerns in reference to services rendered or employee interactions
Ensures a strong communications process between all managers and staff within the area and across the department as needed
Provided customer support to clients, answering questions and addressing concerns.
Minimized resource and time losses by addressing employee or production issue directly and implementing timely solutions.
Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, training, and mentoring individuals with lagging skills.
Veterinary Assistant
Peninsula Humane Society
02.2017 - 01.2020
Conduct assigned morning and evening rounds of all areas of the shelter to ensure the well-being of all animals
Prepare a daily list of animals requiring vet exams
Administer daily medical treatment to all sheltered animals as prescribed by staff veterinarians
Assist veterinarian in examination and treatment of animals
Assist veterinarian with emergency medical treatment as necessary
Perform health checks of animals before they are placed for adoption
Participate in the Screening Room/Receiving area activities including; scanning, banding, vaccinating and examining animals when necessary
Assist in lab work and radiology requirements of shelter animals
Assist with the training and supervision of vet department volunteers
Must become familiar with proper processing of animals through the shelter, and the corresponding
Provide humane care and treatment of all sheltered animals
Euthanize and/or assist with euthanasia of animals as needed in accordance with
PHS/SPCA policies and procedures
Receive animals into the shelter and obtain thorough and complete information regarding the animal's history
Responsible for educating the public at the time of animal intake
Maintain a clean and sanitary work area in all work spaces
Spay/Neuter Clinic
Restrain dogs and cats for pre-surgical injections and IV inducing
Responsible for surgical preparation of patients including, sterilization, and administration of pre-surgical injections
Perform admitting and discharge duties for public and shelter animals
Assist with emergency medical practices as necessary
Maintain proper paperwork and medical records as required by law
Monitor animals under anesthesia
Maintain department equipment in good working order
Report items for repair/replacement as needed to appropriate supervisory staff
Perform general office duties
Animal Care Technician
Peninsula Humane Society
02.2016 - 02.2017
Provide humane care for all animals in the Society's care
Clean and disinfect all animal areas as necessary to maintain a safe and sanitary
environment
Feed and ensure water is available at all times for all animals
Unload, store and restock Animal Care Department supplies
Certified in Euthanasia within six months of employment in house
Perform euthanasia in accordance with Society policies and California laws
Perform owner present euthanasia
Perform decapitations on select animals per the guidelines of the health department
Dispose of deceased animals
Perform light maintenance and other janitorial duties
Assist in the training of new staff and volunteers
Provide assistance to other departments as assigned
Perform other duties as assigned to ensure a positive public image, enhance the
operation of the organization and improve the quality of life for animals
Courier
FedEx
10.2015 - 02.2016
Provides efficient and safe delivery and pick-up of packages, while representing the
company in a professional manner
Operates non-articulated vehicles safely and efficiently, complying with all governmental
and corporate procedures
Accomplishes accurate and timely selection and inspection of assigned packages and the
subsequent reporting of stop counts and missorts
Answers customer's questions on FedEx features of service, and keeps customers
informed about the company and its services
Ensures that packages conform to FedEx features of service, that proper labeling is
provided, and that all paperwork is complete, neat, and accurate
Loads and unloads aircraft, containers and company vehicles; operates mechanized ramp
equipment to load and unload packages.
Forklift Operator
Keeco
11.2013 - 10.2015
Receiving, stocking, and picking products and bringing them to specified areas of the
warehouse
Maintain and monitor accurate inventory
Load and unload products from trailers
Assemble orders for shipment
In & Out Valet
Valet
In & Out Valet
04.2013 - 01.2014
Greet all guests, open the vehicle doors (explain valet procedures and ask if guest needs
directions), tag keys, and perform access control duties
Drive vehicle to a specific spot in valet parking lot, secure and note the space the vehicle
is parked on the valet tag and log
Return the tag and keys to valet key booth
To run back to the valet station as quickly as possible, ensuring that customers will not
have to wait for service
Lube Technician (Keyholder/Supervisor)
Jiffy Lube
01.2012 - 04.2013
Provide oil changes and additional associated services in a professional and courteous manner to customers' vehicles
Responsible for opening and closing store in the absence of management
Acts as lead for up to 2 hours when opening or when closing the store
Make bank deposits in the absence of management
Sanitation Engineer
Edna Land Co, Millbrae
01.2007 - 10.2012
Keep garbage area clean weekly from debris
Empty small recycle bins into a large recycle receptacle
Team Lead
Target
04.2010 - 07.2012
Keep shelves fully stocked, neat, and presentable
Assist in sales
Perform cashier duties and help out in other areas of the store
Maintain clean work area
Research out-of-stock products
Hire, supervise, and train new team members to achieve success
Lead a team that delivers fast fun and friendly service to customers
Worked different stations to provide optimal coverage and meet production goals.
Coached team members in techniques necessary to complete job tasks.
Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements.
Cashier Assistant
Costco
01.2009 - 12.2009
Help members load merchandise on the conveyor belt
Transferred items not on the conveyor belt to a separate cart or flatbed as cashier scans
items
Retrieve carts and flatbeds from parking area using a rope with clasping hook