To obtain a position that will allow me to utilize my acquired skills and aptitudes in a managerial and research setting. An organized and motivated individual, eager to utilize time management and organizational skills across diverse settings. Seeking entry-level opportunities to enhance abilities while contributing to company growth.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
FACILITY MANAGER
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
05.2014 - Current
Directly supervise the functions and activities of husbandry staff. Assist in developing and implementing quality control programs related to animal care to ensure proper practices are maintained
Always assessed staffing levels as well as developed staff schedules to ensure appropriate coverage.
Assist in reviewing financial data as well as maintaining time sheets and related payroll documents for staff.
Responsible for approving vacation requests and assessing overtime needs.
Communicate and ensure compliance with institutional and regulatory policies.
Perform audits and inspections to ensure compliance with established SOP's and regulatory policies.
Responsible for the collection of accurate animal census scans and verification of accurate file uploading into an electronic database.
Address in a timely manner, issues raised during semi-annual facility inspections conducted by the IACUC.
Perform facility and room checks to monitor animals and environment
Responsible for proper tracking and ordering of inventory.
Assist in hiring and training of new husbandry technicians as well as assist in preparing performance annual evaluations.
Aid investigative staff.
Managed animal caretaking, technicians, and cage wash staff.
Completed weekly/monthly quality assurance checks of the facility.
Assessed staffing levels and prepared justifications for changes as well as developed staff schedules to ensure appropriate coverage at all times.
Prepared and submitted reports on facility operations, including budget updates as well as evaluate and submit time sheets and related payroll documents for staff.
Reported any compliance or protocol-related issues to IACUC and facility Veterinarians.
Oversaw and ordered all husbandry related supplies, i.e. food, bedding, caging material, general supplies, chemicals, etc.
Provided tours on request for animal care technician candidates
Recruited, trained, managed and evaluated performance of staff members involved in daily operations.
Performed daily health surveillance checks on all animals.
Held oversight of equipment maintenance, repairs and installations scheduling and work performed.
ASSISTANT MANAGER
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
06.2012 - 10.2014
Managed animal caretaking, technicians, and cage wash staff.
Completed weekly/monthly Quality assurance checks of the facility.
Assessed staffing levels and prepared justifications for changes as well as developed staff schedules to ensure appropriate coverage at all times.
Assisted in reviewing annual budgeting for the facility as well as evaluate and submit time sheets and related payroll documents for staff.
Reported any compliance or protocol-related issues to IACUC and facility Veterinarians.
Assisted in hiring and training of new husbandry technicians as well as performed annual evaluations.
Oversaw and ordered all husbandry supplies, i.e. food, bedding, caging material, general supplies, chemicals, etc.
Provide tours on request for animal care technician candidates
Performed daily health surveillance checks on all animals.
ANIMAL CARETAKER
Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai
01.2007 - 01.2012
Husbandry included changing cages, feeding and watering animals.
Reported all facility-related problems to supervisor
Performed husbandry duties on non-human primates.
Provides enrichment activities for animals.
ANIMAL CARETAKER
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
06.2002 - 11.2006
Husbandry included changing cages, feeding and watering animals utilizing specialized techniques, and euthanizes small laboratory animals.
Reported all facility-related problems to supervisor.
Performed husbandry duties on non-human primates.
ASSISTANT MANAGER
Mayer's Uniformed Store
02.1997 - 03.2000
Provided customer service in sales of uniforms for the New York City Police Department.
Communicated regularly with customers to gain insights into their needs.
Performed store operations including merchandize and inventory
Managed customer service, administrative responsibilities and employees.
Provided training for new employees.
Supervised daily operations including scheduling shifts, assigning duties.
Education
High school equivalency diploma -
Bedford High School
03.2007
Skills
Speak,read and write fluent spanish
Computer skills in Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint
Technical skills in Topaz elements laboratory animals database
Senior Residency Coordinator/Administrative Coordinator at Icahn School Of Medicine At Mount SinaiSenior Residency Coordinator/Administrative Coordinator at Icahn School Of Medicine At Mount Sinai