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Pamela Kalinowski

Woodstock,CT

Summary

Bachelor's degree in Biology from Quinnipiac University located in Hamden, CT. Veterinary Assistant Certification from Tunxis Community College. Interested in going to Veterinary school in the future. Passionate about giving care and humane treatment in animals. Responsible Animal Caretaker skilled in bathing, grooming and general animal welfare management. Focused and Knowledgeable in certain situations creating communication between others. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Skilled in handling office work including documents and database information. A background of caring for diverse breeds of dogs. Meets diverse needs by closely observing animals and coordinating with owners or supervisors to optimize plans. Passionate about promoting lasting customer satisfaction by delivering quality service and unparalleled support.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience

Work History

Customer Service Representative

Mendon Animal Clinic
2022.10 - 2023.04
  • Handled customer inquiries and suggestions courteously and professionally.
  • Actively listened to customers, handled concerns quickly and escalated major issues to supervisor.
  • Answered customer telephone calls promptly to avoid on-hold wait times.
  • Updated account information to maintain customer records.
  • Responded to customer requests for products, services, and clinic information.
  • Participated in team meetings and training sessions to stay informed about change in policies or medication protocols.
  • Presented high energy and professionalism when dealing with clients and staff.
  • Followed up with clients about patients to maintain high standards of care and scheduling follow-up appointments.
  • Developed and updated patients profile including health history, vaccine history, and any health related documents.
  • Maintained clean and orderly checkout areas by mopping floors, emptying trash cans and wiping down surfaces.

Kennel Attendant

The Barking Lot
2022.03 - 2022.09
  • Supported animal health by keeping areas clean, neat and properly sanitized.
  • Removed waste from kennels, warehouse and placed in dumpsters
  • Monitored safety of every animal to prevent injuries from other animals or environmental hazards.
  • Cleaned living areas to provide healthy environment for boarded animals.
  • Providing food and water for snack time or dinner time for boarders.
  • Prepared food to meet needs of animals under care with appropriate meals and medications.
  • During certain shifts assigned laundry, sweeping and disinfection protocols were done.

Pet Sitter

Dog Sitting
2019.06 - 2022.08

Breed: Two English Bulldogs

  • Exercised Eddie and Arnold regularly with walks and rigorous play activities including fetching or hiding a treat in the lawn.
  • Helped treat Eddie and Arnold's skin including hot spots or any other allergic reactions between their wrinkles by ointments and other medications.
  • Improve behavior by using treats as a reward.
  • Boosted animal health for Eddie and Arnold by carrying out optimal feeding and watering schedule.
  • Swabbed ears to remove wax and dirt, removing extra hair to allow air to circulate freely and avoid infection, especially after playtime and summertime.
  • Followed effective process for bathing and grooming Eddie and Arnold to remove dirt, loose hair, parasites, and hair mats especially after playtime outside.
  • Gave them proper attention to promote a secure environment and make them feel special/loved.

House Sitter

Home Caring
2021.08 - 2022.08
  • Grandmother had two blood clots that resulted in a stroke, JULY 2021.
  • Grandmother's left hemisphere has been damaged causing verbal speech to be harder to understand.
  • Performed cleaning duties such as dusting, vacuuming, and wiping down bathrooms or bedrooms.
  • Administered medications and oversaw activities of daily living such as bathing, hygiene, and ambulation.
  • Recorded any activities that were questioned to a Home Nurses coming once a week.
  • Reported any changes in patient condition and abnormal reactions to medications.
  • Documented grandmother's mental status, sleep and eating patterns in a notebook.
  • Ran errands for grandmother, did shopping and picked up other necessities.
  • Called to make appointments including a neurologist, ophthalmologist, and a visit with her primary doctor, Dr. Kacprzak.

Office Assistant

Euro KK Limousines, Inc
2020.05 - 2020.09
  • Developed correspondence letters, memos, and emails received for Euro KK Limousine, Inc.
  • Processed invoices and expenses using QuickBooks to facilitate on-time payment for limousines or tuxedos.
  • Welcomed office visitors with a warm smile.
  • Greeted visitors and customers upon arrival, offered assistance, and answered any given questions.
  • Answered and managed incoming and outgoing calls for reservations for a limousine on any given day or to request to come in to try on tuxedos for a rental order or purchase.
  • Completed patient check-in processes by verifying the identification of the individual and prepared the paperwork for the staff to proceed with the process of reserving a specific vehicle for the airport or any other special occasion.
  • Received, sorted, and distributed incoming mail in assigned mailboxes.

Undergraduate Researcher

Quinnipiac University
2019.08 - 2019.12

Research topic: The Impact of Diesel Fuel Emission of Carbon Dioxide through Global Warming


  • Participated in regular meetings with group members to discuss aspects of research
  • Recorded data found online using Microsoft Excel.
  • Cooperated with others in team-based environment to identify points from data analysis.
  • Exceeded goals through effective task prioritization and great work ethic.
  • Created plans and communicated with group members to have specific deadlines to ensure projects were completed on time.
  • Interpreted and analyzed research data to draw conclusions on outcomes.
  • Collaborated with three academic colleagues on areas of shared research interest such as ocean acidification and global warming.

Education

Veterinary Assistant Certification -

Tunxis Community College
Farmington, CT
06.2023

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Quinnipiac University
Hamden, CT
05.2022

High School Diploma -

Marianapolis Preparatory School
Thompson, CT
06.2018

Skills

Schedule Management

  • Strategic planning
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Behavioral Management
  • Building blocks of learning
  • Self-Motivated
  • Time Management
  • Brushing and grooming
  • Animal care
  • Pet handling
  • Microsoft Excel/Word
  • Companionship and emotional support
  • Breed and Species Knowledge
  • Academic Standards
  • Staff Training
  • Teamwork Skills
  • File and Records Management
  • Cleaning and Sanitizing
  • Knowledge of Animal Vaccinations

Languages

English
Native or Bilingual
Polish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Customer Service Representative

Mendon Animal Clinic
2022.10 - 2023.04

Kennel Attendant

The Barking Lot
2022.03 - 2022.09

House Sitter

Home Caring
2021.08 - 2022.08

Office Assistant

Euro KK Limousines, Inc
2020.05 - 2020.09

Undergraduate Researcher

Quinnipiac University
2019.08 - 2019.12

Pet Sitter

Dog Sitting
2019.06 - 2022.08

Veterinary Assistant Certification -

Tunxis Community College

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Quinnipiac University

High School Diploma -

Marianapolis Preparatory School
Pamela Kalinowski