Norman Salters
Courtlandt
Summary
Professional driver skilled in safe and efficient transportation, vehicle maintenance, and route planning. Strong focus on collaboration and adaptability, ensuring seamless operations and meeting changing demands. Known for reliability and excellent customer service, consistently delivering results.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Veterinary Assistant
White Plains Veterinary Hospital
08.2023 - Current
- Positioned animals for diagnostic imaging such as x-rays and scans.
- Assisted in the administration of medications, vaccinations, and treatments as prescribed by the veterinarian.
- Enhanced patient care by assisting veterinarians with examinations, surgeries, and diagnostic procedures.
- Cleaned and disinfected exam areas, surgical equipment, and kennels to prevent diseases and control odors.
- Provided compassionate care for animals during treatment and recovery from illnesses or injuries.
- Facilitated efficient inventory management through regular stock checks, ordering supplies, and organizing storage areas.
CLEANER
FINISHING TOUCH NYC
03.2022 - Current
- Mop floors, clean dishes, disinfect surfaces daily
- Take out garbage and refill bins
- Travel to different locations
VET ASSISTANT
YORK VET CENTER
09.2018 - 02.2020
- Maintain the sterilization dept
- For surgical equipment (using an Autoclave machine) daily
- Setup, clean and maintain the surgical prep area and the surgery suite for surgery
- Restrain/handle animals for medical procedures
- Shave and prep animals for surgical procedures (wrapping limbs, cleaning surgical sites)
- Mop floors, clean dishes/surgical instruments and cages daily
- Take medical history for emergencies and assess animals' stability for emergency status
- Maintain stock items for the hospital
- Take radiographs of animals
- Transport medical items between animal hospitals (blood transport, surgical instruments)
ANIMAL CARE TECH.
A.S.P.C.A.
04.2010 - 05.2018
- Maintain the sterilization dept
- For surgical equipment (using an Autoclave machine) daily
- Setup, clean and maintain the surgical prep area and the surgery suite for five surgeries a day
- Restrain/handle sometimes 35 animals a shift for medical procedures
- Shave and prep up to seven animals a day for surgical procedures (wrapping limbs, cleaning surgical sites)
- Mop floors, clean dishes/surgical instruments and cages daily
- Take medical history for emergencies and assess animals' stability for emergency status
- Maintain stock items for assigned area of the hospital
- Take radiographs of animals five times a week
- Transport medical items between animal hospitals (blood transport, surgical instruments) when necessary
- Ordering Surgical Instruments weekly and keeping inventory quarterly
- Received two Fat Cat awards (employee of the month)
- Received two dependability awards for exemplary attendance
SECURITY GUARD
INTEGRATED SECURITY
06.2008 - 11.2010
- Stand guard at post in the plaza area of a residential building for eight to sixteen hours as needed
- Identify residents from nonresidents to enter the building
- Call tenants for deliveries (food, furniture, other)
- Put out a dryer fire once
- Maintain a professional look and area at all times
Pizza Delivery Driver
Grandpa’s Brick Oven Pizza
06.2008 - 04.2009
- Improved customer satisfaction by consistently delivering orders on time and with accuracy.
- Verified orders prior to completing deliveries to avoid customer complaints.
- Maintained a clean driving record, ensuring safe and responsible transportation of food items.
- Managed cash transactions accurately.
- Collaborated with team members and contributed to team efforts by supporting other workstations during shift.
- Utilized strong organizational skills to efficiently manage multiple deliveries per shift without compromising quality or timeliness of service.
Driver
First Alert Ambulette Corp.
07.2004 - 01.2009
- Followed all relevant traffic laws and safety regulations.
- Utilized paper maps to plan routes and stay on schedule.
- Achieved safe driving records by consistently following traffic rules and regulations.
- Transported elderly, handicapped and wheelchair bound passengers on time and safely.
- Cleaned and maintained vehicle and assessed vehicle for damage after each shift.
- Improved customer satisfaction by maintaining punctuality and adhering to strict schedules.
DRIVER/ADOPTIONS AGENT
NORTH SHORE ANIMAL LEAGUE
04.2006 - 05.2008
- Transport animals from shelters to adoption events
- Set up and direct volunteers for the days event.
- Rescue animals from out of state 'kill shelters' back to New York.
- Assess health and eligibility for animals in my care.
- Maintained upkeep and service of my vehicles.
- Upheld high standards of cleanliness within the vehicle''s interior/exterior appearance, providing a professional image for the company at all times.
- Demonstrated strong knowledge of geography and local roads for optimal route selection.
Education
ANIMAL SCIENCE MAJOR -
BRONX COMMUNITY COLLEGE
06.2005
GENERAL STUDIES -
GEORGIA PERIMETER COLLEGE
05.2001
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
SOUTHWEST DEKALB HIGHSCHOOL
ATL, GA01.2000
Skills
- Supervision
- Transportation
- Time management
- Valid Driver's license
- Clean driving record
- Safe driving practices
- City and non-city driving
- Punctuality
- GPS and route planning
- Safety protocols
- Vehicle inspection
- Route planning
- Driving in adverse conditions
- Navigational systems and GPS
Certification
- Passenger Endorsement - Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV).
- Commercial Driver's License (CDL) - Department of Motor Vehicles (DMV).
- New York Driver's License.
- Basic Life Support Certification (BLS) for animals.
Timeline
Veterinary Assistant
White Plains Veterinary Hospital
08.2023 - Current
CLEANER
FINISHING TOUCH NYC
03.2022 - Current
VET ASSISTANT
YORK VET CENTER
09.2018 - 02.2020
ANIMAL CARE TECH.
A.S.P.C.A.
04.2010 - 05.2018
Pizza Delivery Driver
Grandpa’s Brick Oven Pizza
06.2008 - 04.2009
SECURITY GUARD
INTEGRATED SECURITY
06.2008 - 11.2010
DRIVER/ADOPTIONS AGENT
NORTH SHORE ANIMAL LEAGUE
04.2006 - 05.2008
Driver
First Alert Ambulette Corp.
07.2004 - 01.2009
GENERAL STUDIES -
GEORGIA PERIMETER COLLEGE
HIGH SCHOOL DIPLOMA -
SOUTHWEST DEKALB HIGHSCHOOL
ANIMAL SCIENCE MAJOR -
BRONX COMMUNITY COLLEGE
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