Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
ANIMAL EXPERIENCE AND SPECIAL PROJECTS
OTHER EXPERIENCE
Timeline
SalesAssociate

Natasha Hernandez

Orange,USA

Summary

Offering compassionate and dedicated approach, eager to learn and develop in supportive environment. Brings ability to quickly grasp animal care routines and maintain cleanliness and hygiene. Ready to use and develop animal care and communication skills in [Desired Position] role.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Kennel Attendant/ Tech assistant

Tustana Animal Hospital
01.2024 - Current
  • Duties include kennel maintenance, grooming, and patient care. Aid in animal restraint, x-rays, bloodwork, restocking hospital.
  • Provided daily care and feeding for boarders, ensuring proper nutrition and health monitoring.

Sales Associate

Loft
05.2023 - Current
  • Duties include , product layout, shipment processing, etc.
  • Maintained store presentation standards through effective merchandising and inventory organization.
  • Assisted customers with product selection and styling advice to enhance shopping experience.

Tutor

Kumon Learning Center
10.2024 - 06.2025
  • Facilitated one-on-one tutoring sessions, addressing individual learning needs and improving academic performance.
  • Monitored student progress and provided constructive feedback to support ongoing educational development.
  • Implemented interactive learning activities that fostered critical thinking and problem-solving skills among students.

Education

Certificate of Completion - Cancer Genomics Course

The Jackson Laboratory
Bar Harbor, ME
07.2024

Bachelors of Science - Zoology

California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt
Arcata, CA
05.2024

High School Diploma -

El Modena High School
Orange, CA
06.2020

No Degree - Environmental Science

Orange Coast College
Costa Mesa, CA
12-2021

Skills

  • Customer Service: Worked multiple customer service jobs; developed substantial soft skills
  • Cellular Biology Lab Experience: Cell splitting, cultures, counts, PCRs
  • Computer Tech Skills: Microsoft programs, R studio and social media platforms
  • Animal restraint techniques
  • Flexible in dynamic environments
  • Emergency response for human and animal welfare
  • Laboratory techniques
  • Data collection and logging
  • Data and statistical analysis

ANIMAL EXPERIENCE AND SPECIAL PROJECTS

  • Pycnopodia Helianthoides Restoration Project: Masters Project Assistant, Trinidad Marine Lab, Trinidad, CA, February - May 2024. Prepared the marine lab to house endangered Sunflower Star larvae. Fed and completed the density counts for Bat Star Larvae and Red and Purple Urchin Larvae once a week. (75-80 hours total)
  • Vertebrate Museum, Cal Poly Humboldt, Arcata, CA: Student Volunteer, Spring 2023. Prepared animal mounts for anatomy classes.

OTHER EXPERIENCE

Energy Conservation Course, Costa Rica, May 2022. Cal Poly Humboldt Summer study abroad program. Worked with Costa Rican communities to discover new renewable energy sourcing.

Timeline

Tutor

Kumon Learning Center
10.2024 - 06.2025

Kennel Attendant/ Tech assistant

Tustana Animal Hospital
01.2024 - Current

Sales Associate

Loft
05.2023 - Current

Certificate of Completion - Cancer Genomics Course

The Jackson Laboratory

Bachelors of Science - Zoology

California State Polytechnic University, Humboldt

High School Diploma -

El Modena High School

No Degree - Environmental Science

Orange Coast College
Natasha Hernandez