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Work History
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Taya Toomer

Chicago,IL

Summary

Dynamic worker with experience at Charles River Laboratories, skilled in laboratory techniques, and strong communication. Proven ability to enhance team efficiency through a strong work ethic and proactive communication. Adept at multitasking and project management, consistently delivering results in fast-paced environments. Committed to excellence in organizational efficiency.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Animal Care Technician

Charles River Laboratories
Chicago, Illinois
05.2025 - Current
  • Assisted veterinary staff with medical procedures and treatments as needed.
  • Provided humane handling of animals in accordance with established protocols.
  • Observed animal behavior closely in order to identify any potential health issues or other problems requiring attention.
  • Conducted daily rounds to check the health status of each animal in assigned areas.

Intern

City of Chicago
Chicago
09.2023 - 05.2025
  • Worked independently to meet deadlines and achieve objectives for special projects.
  • Organized and maintained personnel records in a secure database.
  • Participated in internal discussions regarding strategy development for various cases.
  • Performed administrative tasks including filing documents with courts or agencies.

Intern

American Chemical Society
D.C, DC
06.2024 - 08.2024
  • Developed and implemented a comprehensive membership strategy to increase member engagement and retention.
  • Developed and implemented a comprehensive communications strategy to drive brand awareness, engagement and loyalty.
  • Assisted in creating a comprehensive strategy for managing online reputation across multiple platforms.
  • Gained experience, exposure and knowledge of career-specific procedures and systems.

Intern

Prince George's County Gov't
Prince George's County
07.2022 - 08.2023
  • Analyzed data from polls, surveys, focus groups in order to inform strategy decisions.
  • Created weekly updates on the company's social media pages using multiple different types of media such as graphics and video shorts.
  • Developed strong organizational and time management skills by completing multiple tasks simultaneously.

Education

CHEMISTRY - CHEMISTRY

LOYOLA UNIVERSITY CHICAGO
01.2025

CHEMISTRY - CHEMISTRY

TOWSON UNIVERSITY
01.2021

Skills

  • Proficient in Microsoft Office
  • Laboratory Techniques
  • Strong communication and presentation skills
  • Adaptability and flexibility
  • Multitasking and organization
  • Project management

Accomplishments

  • Dean's List, 3.5
  • Dean's List, 3.84

References

References available upon request

Timeline

Animal Care Technician

Charles River Laboratories
05.2025 - Current

Intern

American Chemical Society
06.2024 - 08.2024

Intern

City of Chicago
09.2023 - 05.2025

Intern

Prince George's County Gov't
07.2022 - 08.2023

CHEMISTRY - CHEMISTRY

LOYOLA UNIVERSITY CHICAGO

CHEMISTRY - CHEMISTRY

TOWSON UNIVERSITY