Samantha Preston
Conrad,Iowa
Summary
Skilled multitasker with superior work ethic and good teamwork, problem-solving and organizational skills. Willing to take on any task to help team. Reliable and dedicated team player with hardworking and resourceful approach.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Intern
Steckelberg Veterinary Care
06.2023 - Current
- Analyzed problems and worked with staff to develop solutions.
- Sorted and organized files, spreadsheets, and reports.
- Interacted with customers by phone, email, or in-person to provide information.
- Helped vets in the large animal haul in facility when customers brought in livestock.
- Optimized customer experience by delivering superior services and effectively troubleshooting issues.
Front Desk Receptionist
Iowa Falls Diesel
08.2022 - 06.2023
- Greeted guests at front desk and engaged in pleasant conversations while managing check-in process.
- Maintained organized and clean front office area to create professional and welcoming environment for visitors and employees.
- Scheduled, coordinated and confirmed appointments and meetings.
- Resolved customer issues quickly and notified supervisor immediately when problems escalated.
- Collected room deposits, fees, and payments.
- Completed data entry and filing to keep records updated for easy retrieval.
Kennel Assistant
Eldora Veterinary Care
07.2020 - 07.2022
- Kept cages, kennels, play yards, and grooming areas neat and clean.
- Completed daily cleaning of kennels, cages and public areas using disease control protocol to provide sterile environment.
- Stocked kennel and cleaning supplies to maintain proper inventory for daily performance.
- Monitored and maintained food and water of boarded animals according to animal dietary health guidelines.
- Recorded information such as feeding schedules, appearance, behavior of boarded or hospitalized patients to monitor stay.
- Mixed and administered special food formulas to individual animals based on unique dietary needs.
- Administered care for animals and reported signs of illness, disease and injury to veterinarians.
Worker
Preston Trucking
12.2016 - 04.2022
- Worked fast to complete tasks and meet daily deadlines.
- Followed instructions and procedures to complete assigned tasks.
- Cleaned and straightened to maximize productivity.
- Scooped trailer every weekend so it would be ready for the start of the week.
- Operated equipment and machinery safely to prevent accidents.
Education
Animal Science
Hawkeye Community College
Waterloo, IA12.2024
High School Diploma -
South Hardin High School
Eldora, IA05.2022
Skills
- Record keeping
- Spreadsheet Tracking
- Scheduling
- Initiative
- Fast Learner
- Critical thinking
- Animal Handling
Timeline
Intern
Steckelberg Veterinary Care
06.2023 - Current
Front Desk Receptionist
Iowa Falls Diesel
08.2022 - 06.2023
Kennel Assistant
Eldora Veterinary Care
07.2020 - 07.2022
Worker
Preston Trucking
12.2016 - 04.2022
Animal Science
Hawkeye Community College
High School Diploma -
South Hardin High School
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