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Education
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Languages
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Melany Estrada

Clifton,NJ

Summary

Motivated and dependable professional with experience in hospitality and veterinary medicine. Strong background in customer service, client communication, animal care, and multitasking in fast-paced environments. Friendly, adaptable, and passionate about delivering excellent service while building positive relationships with clients, guests, and teams.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

Vet Technician

Bergen County Veterinary Center
Waldwick, NJ
04.2026 - Current

Veterinary Technician

Lincoln Ave Cat and Dog Hospital
Fair Lawn, NJ
03.2025 - 04.2026
  • Assisted veterinarians with patient exams, treatments, and surgical procedures
  • Safely restrained animals for exams, blood draws, radiographs, and treatments
  • Collected laboratory samples including blood, urine, and fecal specimens for testing
  • Administered medications, vaccines, and treatments as directed by veterinarians
  • Maintained accurate medical records and updated patient charts
  • Provided compassionate care to patients while working efficiently in a fast-paced clinical setting

Bartender/Server

HAVEN Riverfront
Edgewater, NJ
11.2025 - 03.2026

Bartender/Server

Fat Taco
Hoboken, NJ
11.2022 - 10.2024
  • Provided friendly and attentive customer service in a high-volume restaurant/bar environment
  • Took food and beverage orders accurately and efficiently
  • Prepared and served alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks while following safety guidelines
  • Handled cash, card transactions, and balanced tabs accurately
  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of the bar and dining areas
  • Worked collaboratively with staff to ensure smooth operations and guest satisfaction
  • Managed multiple tables and prioritized tasks in a fast-paced setting

Bartender

The Dublin Yard
Secaucus, NJ
12.2023 - 07.2024
  • Prepared and served cocktails, beer, wine, and non-alcoholic beverages efficiently
  • Delivered friendly and professional customer service in a high-volume environment
  • Maintained cleanliness, organization, and stock of the bar area
  • Handled cash and card transactions accurately while managing tabs
  • Verified customer identification and followed responsible alcohol service guidelines

Cook

Essex County Country Club
West Orange, NJ
02.2020 - 10.2021

Assembling, combining, and cooking/prepping ingredients and maintaining a sanitary kitchen.

Skills:

-Food preparation

-High attention to detail

-High volume/fast paced work ethic

-Patience

-Team player

  • Maintained cleanliness and organization of kitchen equipment and workstations.
  • Collaborated with team members to ensure timely meal service during peak hours.

Restaurant Hostess

The Chart House
Weehawken, NJ
05.2020 - 09.2021
  • Greeting and welcoming guests as they arrive
  • Managing reservations and waitlists
  • Seating guests efficiently and fairly
  • Answering phone calls and assisting with customer questions
  • Maintaining a clean and organized front entrance
  • Coordinating with servers and managers to keep service running smoothly
  • Providing excellent customer service and handling guest concerns professionally.
  • Trained new host staff on operational procedures and best practices.

Education

Culinary Arts -

The Culinary Institute of America
Hyde Park, NY
2021

High School Diploma -

Passaic County Technical Institute
Wayne, NJ
2018

Skills

  • Strong multitasking
  • Customer service
  • Team player attitude
  • Patience and tolerance

Languages

Spanish
Full Professional

Timeline

Vet Technician

Bergen County Veterinary Center
04.2026 - Current

Bartender/Server

HAVEN Riverfront
11.2025 - 03.2026

Veterinary Technician

Lincoln Ave Cat and Dog Hospital
03.2025 - 04.2026

Bartender

The Dublin Yard
12.2023 - 07.2024

Bartender/Server

Fat Taco
11.2022 - 10.2024

Restaurant Hostess

The Chart House
05.2020 - 09.2021

Cook

Essex County Country Club
02.2020 - 10.2021

Culinary Arts -

The Culinary Institute of America

High School Diploma -

Passaic County Technical Institute