Micah Howard

• Assist in tree pruning and removal operations, ensuring adherence to safety protocols.
• Collaborate with the lead arborist to assess tree health and recommend treatments.
• Operate equipment such as chainsaws and chippers for efficient tree maintenance.
• Maintain tools and machinery, ensuring optimal performance for daily tasks.
• During my time with 803 Tree I have gained skills and understanding regarding the proper care of our natural world in order to provide safety and satisfaction to clients. It has helped me gain immense respect for the for flora surrounds us in our daily lives.

All responsibilities and experience listed below under "Veterinary Assistant, Banfield Pet Hospital", with the addition of:

• Gained a profound proficiency in the handling/restraint/treatment of feline patients in medical and surgical environments.
• Management of feral feline patients.
• Boarding care for medical/non-medical feline patients.
• Conducting dental radiographs and cleanings of feline patients.
• During my time working as a veterinary assistant at The Cat Clinic I gained experience working in a specialty field. This allowed me to hone abilities related to working with feline patients while simultaneously strengthening all other skills and responsibilities pertaining to my role in supporting the doctors.

• Provided customer support to clients, answering questions and addressing concerns.
• Positioned animals for diagnostic imaging such as x-rays and scans.
• Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment, and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
• Assisted with euthanasia procedures humanely and compassionately to minimize suffering.
• Helped with training of new veterinary assistants and support staff to improve individuals' capabilities.
• Provided care for animals before surgeries, administering anesthetics as necessary for overall comfort and health.
• Administered injections, oral medications and topically applied medications prescribed by veterinarian.
• Prepared animals for surgical procedures.
• Monitored vital signs and provided nursing care for animals.
• Prepared surgical instrument packs and drapes for use in sterile environments by processing in autoclave.
• Educated clients on post-surgical care and nutrition.
• Collected and prepared specimens and samples for outside laboratory analysis.
• Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
• As a veterinary assistant at Banfield I have experienced growth because it has been my first job in the veterinary field. I have gained very important insight, experience, and skills that have proven to throttle my new-found love and desire to flourish in the environment.

• As an EMT with Fairfield County EMS I furthered my experience in interpersonal skills, assessment, observation, dealing with high stress situations, and punctuation. Within my time at Fairfield County EMS I:
• Reassured patients in distress
• Created detailed patient care reports
• Monitored patients for complications
• Assessed patient conditions to provide appropriate treatment
• Cleaned and decontaminated ambulances after transporting patients
• As an EMT I experienced growth because of the personal responsibility I had when taking care of a patient on what was most likely their worst day. In this sense I became very aware of my presence and duties in moments it mattered most.

• I was met with large tasks to complete pertaining to the stock for the store. I worked well with fellow employees, and was chosen for a leadership roll just prior to attaining a job in EMS. While with Food Lion I:
• Consistently met my short and long-term targets.
• Handled customer complaints with empathy and composure.
• Proactively participated in meetings and helped create new practices.
• Helped management to identify workflow issues and find solutions.
• Trained, coached, and supervised new staff members.
• Worked quickly and diligently.
• As a stocker at Food Lion I experienced growth because I became more aware of how a company functions. How from a team to even the smallest members play an important role in success.