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Maria Duarte/Luna

DeSoto,TX

Summary

Friendly and enthusiastic team player with many years of specialization in many different work environments . Able to learn new tasks quickly and proficient in growing key customer relationships. Represent establishment with friendly, professional demeanor at all times.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience

Work History

Veterinary Technician

Cornerstone Animal Clinic.
Dallas, TX
05.2022 - Current
  • Prepared and reviewed records and consent forms.
  • Prepared and administered medications and vaccines as prescribed by veterinarian.
  • Reviewed pet records from daily visits and appointments, entering important data into system.
  • Recommended vitamins and supplements, dental cleaning, flea control, geriatric care and dietary measures to support optimal health.
  • Addressed healthcare needs of animals by coordinating with veterinarians and following orders.
  • Supported veterinarians to drive quality care, advocate for pets and educate clients.
  • Cleaned and maintained equipment used in veterinary practices such as cages, examination tables, autoclaves.
  • Prepared and labeled medications and instructed client on administration.
  • Administered and monitored anesthesia for surgeries and operations.
  • Provided emotional support to owners whose pets were ill or had passed away due to a terminal illness.
  • Partnered with IDEXX to analyze blood samples and diagnose conditions and diseases.
  • Dispensed prescription medications upon request from veterinarians.

Veterinary Technician

SPCA of Texas' Jan Rees-Jones Animal Care Center
Dallas, TX
09.2021 - 04.2022
  • Prepared and reviewed records and consent forms.
  • Prepared and administered medications and vaccines as prescribed by veterinarian.
  • Reviewed pet records from daily visits and appointments, entering important data into system.
  • Conducted regular inspections of kennel areas to ensure cleanliness standards were met.
  • Addressed healthcare needs of animals by coordinating with veterinarians and following orders.
  • Cleaned and maintained equipment used in veterinary practices such as cages, examination tables, autoclaves.
  • Administered and monitored anesthesia for surgeries and operations.
  • Conducted initial exams on pets, took vital signs and collected samples for lab.

Server /Certified Server Trainer

Olive Garden
Duncanville, TX
09.2016 - 04.2020
  • Bussed tables and removed unnecessary items to facilitate positive experiences.
  • Resolved guest issues related to food quality, service times and incorrect orders.
  • Promoted specials and seasonal items with detailed descriptions of dishes.
  • Multitasked effectively to deliver menu items to guests in timely manner.
  • Built extensive knowledge of menu items and wine pairings to drive sales.
  • Trained new employees on service standards and menu items to improve onboarding.
  • Informed guests on recipes with attention to particular allergens.
  • Developed training program to improve menu knowledge of new hires
  • Performed continuous reviews of wait staff and provided feedback directly to team members as well as managers.
  • Instructed new staff members on food handling procedures and service techniques.
  • Educated waiters on menu, memorization strategies and how to convey information in positive and upbeat manner.
  • Coordinated optimal guest relations from initial contact through final check-out to boost satisfaction and brand loyalty.
  • Sought out and implemented methods to improve service and team performance to boost business sustainability.
  • Prepared and led foodservice training programs to teach staff various tasks such as stocking and restocking condiments, correctly inputting orders into system and performing credit and debit card transactions.
  • Maintained operations in full compliance with alcohol service standards and legal requirements to prevent incidents of overserving or underage drinking.
  • Checked on guests to verify satisfaction with meals and suggested additional items to increase restaurant sales.
  • Prepared salads, appetizers and set up garnish stations to assist kitchen staff.
  • Calculated charges, issued table checks and collected payments from customers.

Manager Assistant

Branded Burger Co
, TX
06.2015 - 04.2016

Manage and maintain executives' schedules.

  • Answer phone calls and direct calls to appropriate parties or take messages.
  • Process payroll information.
  • Greet visitors and determine whether they should be given access to specific individuals.
  • Perform general office duties, such as ordering supplies, maintaining records management database systems, and performing basic bookkeeping work.
  • Prepare agendas and make arrangements, such as coordinating catering for luncheons, for committee, board, and other meetings.
  • Supervise and train other clerical staff and arrange for employee training by scheduling training or organizing training material.
  • Review operating practices and procedures to determine whether improvements can be made in areas such as workflow, reporting procedures, or expenditures.
  • Coordinate and direct office services, such as records, departmental finances, budget preparation, personnel issues, and housekeeping, to aid executives.
  • Delegated daily tasks to team members to optimize group productivity.
  • Improved efficiency and productivity by implementing organization systems for financial reports, schedules and inventory control.
  • Conducted job interviews, led employee performance evaluations with constructive feedback and rewarded top sales performers to attract and retain top-quality ,
  • Completed inventory audits to identify losses and project demand.

Education

Associate of Arts - Forensic Psychology

Argosy University
Dallas, TX
09.2017

High School Diploma -

DeSoto High School
DeSoto, TX
06.2015

Associate of Science - Dog Trainer

Penn Foster Career School
Scranton, PA

Skills

  • Customer Service Leader
  • Time Management Judgment and Decision Making
  • Complex Problem Solving Negotiation
  • Perform first aid or cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) when required
  • Budget, Negotiation, Preparation, Organizing
  • Problem Solving
  • Fluent in Spanish (reading,writing,speaking)
  • Working collaboratively

Education and Training

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Timeline

Veterinary Technician

Cornerstone Animal Clinic.
05.2022 - Current

Veterinary Technician

SPCA of Texas' Jan Rees-Jones Animal Care Center
09.2021 - 04.2022

Server /Certified Server Trainer

Olive Garden
09.2016 - 04.2020

Manager Assistant

Branded Burger Co
06.2015 - 04.2016

Associate of Arts - Forensic Psychology

Argosy University

High School Diploma -

DeSoto High School

Associate of Science - Dog Trainer

Penn Foster Career School
Maria Duarte/Luna