Madeline McComb
Lakewood,WA
Summary
Passionate animal lover who is eager to learn about wildlife care and rehabilitation. Skilled in managing complex projects, building teams, and customer service. Dedicated to animal welfare and continuous learning.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Veterinary Assistant
Seatown Veterinary Care
Seattle, WA
04.2024 - Current
- Played a key role in patient intake, client communication, patient discharge, and receiving client payment.
- Obtained TPR vitals, blood pressure, and cephalic and saphenous blood draws on a regular basis.
- Administered subcutaneous injections and fluids.
- Executed surgery preparation, surgery monitoring, post-surgery care, and cleaning and sterilization of critical and semi-critical surgical equipment.
- Assisted in taking X-rays and ultrasound procedures.
- Worked regularly with Covetrus, Idexx Laboratories, Vital Rads, Vetscan Imagyst, Procyte, and Sedivue analyzer.
- Assisted in euthanasia procedures and provided clients with emotional support during distressing circumstances.
Logistics Assistant Director
United States Army, 2-3 Infantry Regiment
Fort Lewis, WA
05.2022 - 12.2024
- Coordinated the shipment of the Company's personnel and equipment to Thailand and managed all logistics and support operations for the organization
- Managed the Company's modernization project, implementing new equipment, personnel training, and risk mitigation
- Directed over 10 support operations, overseeing and advising 3 program managers
Maintenance Program Manager
United States Army, 1-14th Cavalry Regiment
Fort Lewis, WA
02.2021 - 04.2022
- Program Director of all maintenance and supply operations for a Squadron of over 700 Soldiers, 120 vehicles, and 2,000 weapons, optics, generators, and chemical devices
- Coordinated the deployment of a 10 man repair and recovery team to remote islands of Guam
- Managed the inventory and deployment of $2 million of repair parts and 3 recovery assets to the National Training Center, California
- Project Manager for writing and implementing a Maintenance Standard Operating Procedure
Transportation Project Manager
United States Army, 296th Brigade Support Battalion
Fort Lewis, WA
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Managed the training, maintenance, and missions of a team of 40 motor transporters and their 27 forklifts and Load Handling Systems
- Project Manager for the deployment operations of the Company’s $15 million worth of equipment from JBLM, WA to the JRTC, LA
- Managed the distribution of all classes of supply to a Brigade of 4,000 Soldiers during a Joint Readiness Training Center Rotation
- Received the Army Achievement Medal from the Brigade Commander for directing operations of over 400 containers at the Joint Readiness Training Center
Education
Logistics Officer Leader Course -
Army Logistics University
Fort Lee, VA11-2019
Bachelor of Art (B.A.) - Physics and French
Mount Holyoke College
05.2019
Vet Assistant Program -
Foster Penn
Skills
- Animal Care and Handling
- Surgical Procedures and Support
- Customer Service
- Logistics Coordination
- Project Management
- Conflict Resolution
Hobbies and Interests
- Trap Neuter Return
- Running
- Hiking
- Rover Pet Sitter
Affiliations
- Volunteer and foster parent with the Tacoma Humane Society since 2023
- Personally completed 22 cat TNRs in Lakewood in 2024
- Avid runner- ran the Seattle Half Marathon and Tacoma Marathon in 2024
- Vaccinated against rabies
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
French
Full Professional
Certification
- Fear Free Certified
- NAUI Advanced Open Water Diver
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Veterinary Assistant
Seatown Veterinary Care
04.2024 - Current
Logistics Assistant Director
United States Army, 2-3 Infantry Regiment
05.2022 - 12.2024
Maintenance Program Manager
United States Army, 1-14th Cavalry Regiment
02.2021 - 04.2022
Transportation Project Manager
United States Army, 296th Brigade Support Battalion
01.2020 - 01.2022
Logistics Officer Leader Course -
Army Logistics University
Bachelor of Art (B.A.) - Physics and French
Mount Holyoke College
Vet Assistant Program -
Foster Penn