Richard Sanchez
Chicago,IL
Summary
Professional with experience in animal care, prepared for this role. Skilled in monitoring animal health, administering treatments, and maintaining clean, safe environments. Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results. Known for reliability, adaptability, and effective communication.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Animal Care Technician III
Charles River Laboratories
Chicago, IL
11.2020 - Current
- Management of multiple facility technicians work schedules and daily tasks
- Developed training materials and checklists to streamline new hire orientation
- Coordinated with management ways to perform tasks easier and more efficiently
- Reporting and documenting the health, behavior, and welfare of multiple exotic and domestic animal species.
- Performing maintenance on enclosures and other parts of the facility.
- Daily experience with multiple laboratory instruments and techniques acquired through assistance in laboratory procedures and data collection.
- Preparing species specific enrichment and food along with stocking materials for staff, principal investigators, lab personnel, and animal enclosures.
- Labor intensive duties such as cleaning and maintaining enclosures, cages, and lab spaces.
- Occasional aid is provided to veterinary staff and lab personnel when asked.
Food Service
Portillo’s Hot Dogs
Summit, IL
11.2013 - 11.2020
- Trained new employees in multiple positions
- Lead and supervised staff in a high volume work environment
- Worked with a customized POS (Point of Sale) system
- Experienced with cash register transactions both inside and outside of the establishment
- Provided customer assistance
- Stocked incoming inventory throughout the week
- Maintained quality control of food and ingredients.
Education
B.S. - Biology with Zoology
Illinois State University
Normal, IL05.2020
Skills
- Animal Husbandry
- Performance Tracking
- Computer (Microsoft Office Suite)
- Strategic planning and scheduling
- De-esculation
- Team Management and training
- Team collaboration
- Interpersonal skills
- Organizational Leadership
- Problem solving
- Time management
- Engagement and retention strategies
- Customer service and assistance
- Safety protocols and procedures
- Laboratory skills
- Habitat maintenance
- Managing paperwork
- Company procedure adherence
Certification
- ALAT - Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician
Timeline
Senior Animal Care Technician III
Charles River Laboratories
11.2020 - Current
Food Service
Portillo’s Hot Dogs
11.2013 - 11.2020
B.S. - Biology with Zoology
Illinois State University
AWARDS/CERTIFICATES
Archdiocese of Chicago Vicariate Youth Leadership Award, Assistant Laboratory Animal Technician (ALAT) certification