Stephanie Diaz
River Grove
Summary
Compassionate and dependable with a strong desire to learn and grow within the field of animal care. Known for organized and reliable quality care and ability to overcome obstacles within a high stress environment. Motivated to apply experience, work alongside like minded individuals, and continue to be an asset to wildlife welfare.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Dog Handler
Found Chicago Boarding and Training
Chicago
08.2023 - Current
- Monitored dog behavior and temperament when interacting with other animals in the facility.
- Maintained records of each dog's activities, diet, medications administered, vet visits.
- Deligated tasks, sanitation, and activities throughout team to prioritize dog's and their specific needs
- Administered prescribed medications to animals.
- Provided basic obedience training for new arrivals and worked with them on commands such as sit, stay, heel, come.
- Observed animal physical conditions to detect illness or unhealthy conditions requiring medical care.
- Walked animals outside to avoid accidents in play areas or bedding.
- Maintained detailed records of dogs' training progress, health, and behavioral changes.
U.S National Guard Soldier
Army National Guard Illinois
Chicago
09.2020 - Current
- Attended official training informational meetings discussing important up to date topics regarding our service, regulations, and expectations
- Completed required shift logs and reports, highlighting routine activities, suspicious circumstances and critical incidents.
- Operated radio communication systems for coordination with co-workers and supervisors.
- Adhered to daily patrol schedules to support consistent security presence throughout property.
- Completed reports regarding my military MOS, 68R Veterinary Food Inspection Specialist.
- Certified to operate and transport military vehicles.
Cashier
Petco
Chicago
06.2022 - 03.2023
- Greeted customers and answered any questions they had about the store's products and services.
- Balanced workload and responsibilities.
- Handled small insects for packaging upon customer request.
- Recorded and stored deceased animals.
- Upkept sanitation of various animal. enclosures (mammalian, reptilian, amphibian, ect.)
- Provided food and medicine to special case and priority animals.
- Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.
- Completed daily recovery tasks to keep areas clean and neat for maximum productivity.
Overnight Stocker
Michaels Arts and Crafts
Norridge
11.2021 - 04.2022
- Checked shelves in department to determine replenishment needs.
- Received and stocked merchandise in a timely manner.
- Assisted customers in locating desired items throughout the store.
- Helped unpack shipments, check contents against invoices, sort boxes into stacks for stocking purposes.
- Set up advertising signs on shelves and counters to attract customers and promote sales.
- Unloaded shipping trucks in timely manner.
- Managed merchandising during holiday store shift.
Associate
McDonald's Restaurant
Chicago
06.2018 - 01.2019
- Checked completed orders for correct quantity and quality.
- Maintained safe operations of food prep equipment to reduce complications and retain safety procedures.
- Cleaned kitchen equipment, surfaces, utensils and dishes.
- Operated kitchen equipment in alignment with OSHA protocols and manufacturer instructions.
- Maintained a clean working environment by sweeping, mopping floors, washing surfaces and emptying trash cans.
- Performed other duties as assigned by management.
- Correctly bagged orders for take-out customers while maintaining speed and accuracy of order fulfillment processes.
- Organized food items on serving trays and in carry-out packages.
- Ensured compliance with local health codes during food preparation processes.
- Operated cash register and received payment from customers in cash or credit form.
Education
Associate of Science - Biology
Triton College
River Grove, IL05-2024
Graduate Certificate -
Veterinary Food Inspection School House
San Antonio, TX10-2021
High School Diploma -
East Leyden
Franklin Park, IL05-2020
Skills
- Laboratory techniques
- Research skills
- Detail oriented
- Effective communication
- Adaptability
- Tactical first aid training
- Equipment maintenance
- Quick decision making
- Strategic thinking
- Time management
- Team player
- Compassionate
- Dependable
- Assistant supervisor
- CPR and First aid experience
- Organized
- Inquisitive
- Eager to expand knowledge
Timeline
Dog Handler
Found Chicago Boarding and Training
08.2023 - Current
Cashier
Petco
06.2022 - 03.2023
Overnight Stocker
Michaels Arts and Crafts
11.2021 - 04.2022
U.S National Guard Soldier
Army National Guard Illinois
09.2020 - Current
Associate
McDonald's Restaurant
06.2018 - 01.2019
Associate of Science - Biology
Triton College
Graduate Certificate -
Veterinary Food Inspection School House
High School Diploma -
East Leyden
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