SUSAN B. RUSSELL
Veterinary Assistant/Receptionist
Fair Lawn,NJ
Summary
Gifted with strong history serving customers in fast-paced salon setting. Keeps supplies, equipment and tools ready for any customer demand. Devoted to satisfying even most challenging customers with skilled shaping, polishing and moisturizing work. Effortlessly maintains clean, organized environment centered around needs of customers. Listens to needs of each person and builds customized plan to produce best possible results. Trained in both manicures and pedicures. Enthusiastic Veterinary Assistant eager to contribute to team success through hard work, attention to detail and excellent organizational skills. Clear understanding of office and animal care procedures and training in Veterinary Assistant skills. Motivated to learn, grow and excel in the Veterinary Industry.
Overview
41
41
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Veterinary Clinical Externship
Old Tappan Veterinary Hospital
Norwood, NJ
04.2021 - 05.2021
- Performed clerical duties, such as word processing, data entry, answering phones and filing.
- Assisted with routine checks and diagnostic testing by collecting and processing specimens.
- Supported duties for diagnostic and technical treatment procedures, such as setting up and operating special medical equipment and apparatus.
- Sanitized, restocked and organized exam rooms and medical equipment.
- Followed all appropriate procedures to minimize patient's exposure to radiation.
- Prepared blood, urine, stool and sputum lab specimens for diagnostic evaluation.
- Directed patients to exam rooms, fielded questions and prepared for physician examinations.
- Report significant information and changes in patient condition to nurse supervisor.
- Welcomed patients and inquired about wellbeing since last treatment.
- Updated inventory, expiration and vaccine logs to maintain current tracking documentation.
Shadowing Student
AERA Veterinary Hospital
Bloomfield, NJ
01.2021 - 01.2021
- Followed all school and classroom policies, regulations, dress codes and schedules.
- Observed Emergency and numerous job actions.
- Observed Triage and Animal care job actions.
Licensed Nail Technician and Wax Specialist
Visage Salon and Spa
Oradell, NJ
03.2013 - 03.2020
- Ordered, organized, and rotated supplies.
- Provided range of nail and hand services, including basic manicures, artificial nails, gel nails, hand massages, hot oil therapy, nail files, repairs, wraps, and nail polishing.
- Applied health care protocols and standards by sanitizing work station and sterilizing instruments used for manicures and pedicures.
- Provided each guest with thorough knowledge of professional nail services.
- Recorded weekly supply and inventory needs and made regular orders worth $1000
- Designed individualized care programs for numerous repeat customers
Englewood Veterinary
Englewood, NJ
01.2011 - 01.2020
- Shadow position.
- Followed all school and classroom policies, regulations, dress codes and schedules.
- Observed skills and day to day job actions.
- Assisted with basic and semi-skilled Cage cleaning and laundry procedures.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed
- Improved operations through consistent hard work and dedication
Nail Technician and Wax Specialist, Human Resource Administer
Mania Hair Studio
Park Ridge, NJ
02.1996 - 02.2012
- Attended to clients needs providing various beauty services.
- Develop relationships with clients to encourage ongoing business.
- Administrate personnel compensation programs.
- Supervise and train personnel.
- Communicate personnel issues to management and enforce salon policies.
- Maintain inventory and coordinate supply orders with vendors.
- Designed individualized care programs for numerous repeat customers
Shadowing Student
Englewood Veterinary
Englewood, NJ
01.2011 - 11.2011
Nail Technician/ Salon Administrator
Montvale, NJ
07.1994 - 02.1996
- Aided with the set up of new salon including contacting suppliers and ordering supplies and equipment.
- Attended to clients needs providing various beauty services.
Nail Technician
Hillsdale, NJ
02.1990 - 07.1994
Nail Technician, Apprentice/Nail Technician
Emerson, NJ
06.1988 - 02.1990
- Attended to clients needs providing various beauty services.
Education
No Degree - Veterinary Assistant
Penn Foster College
Scottsdale, AZ 01.2020 - 06.2021
High School Diploma -
William Allen High School
Allentown, PA 06.2021 - 06.2021
Nail Technician And Waxing Specialist - Beauty
Capri Institute of Hair Design
Paramus, NJ 06.2021 - 08.2021
No Degree - Psychology
Lehigh Carbon & Northhampton Community Colleges
Bethlehem, PASkills
Eyebrow waxing and tinting
undefinedWork Availability
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Timeline
High School Diploma -
William Allen High School
06.2021 - 06.2021
Nail Technician And Waxing Specialist - Beauty
Capri Institute of Hair Design
06.2021 - 08.2021
Veterinary Clinical Externship
Old Tappan Veterinary Hospital
04.2021 - 05.2021
Shadowing Student
AERA Veterinary Hospital
01.2021 - 01.2021
No Degree - Veterinary Assistant
Penn Foster College
01.2020 - 06.2021
Licensed Nail Technician and Wax Specialist
Visage Salon and Spa
03.2013 - 03.2020
Englewood Veterinary
01.2011 - 01.2020
Shadowing Student
Englewood Veterinary
01.2011 - 11.2011
Nail Technician and Wax Specialist, Human Resource Administer
Mania Hair Studio
02.1996 - 02.2012
Nail Technician/ Salon Administrator
07.1994 - 02.1996
Nail Technician
02.1990 - 07.1994
Nail Technician, Apprentice/Nail Technician
06.1988 - 02.1990
No Degree - Psychology
Lehigh Carbon & Northhampton Community Colleges
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