Erin N. Ortiz

CO. ***** 719-***-**** ad10a9@r.postjobfree.com www.linkedin.com/in/erin-n-ortiz

Education

Bachelor of Science, Biology (B.S.) Minors: Business & Chemistry

Western Colorado University

AUGUST 2018 – MAY 2022

Relevant course work: Global Business, Marketing, Communications, Molecular Bio, Microbiology, Human Development, Biochemistry 1&2, Organic Chemistry 1&2, Accounting, Honors courses, and countless hours of lab work and experience.

Veterinary Technician, Associates (A.S.)

Penn Foster

DECEMBER 2022 – PRESENT

Skills

Animal Care ● Medical Treatments ● SQ, IP, IM, and IV Injections ● Leadership ● Customer Service ● Hospitality ● Communication ● Sales ● Time Management ● Organization ● Resourcefulness ● Laboratory Skills ● Chemistry ● PowerPoint ● Word ● Office ● Biology ● Bartending ● Research ● Training ● Teamwork Skills ● Team Building Skills ● Collaboration ● Office Management ● POS Experience ● Problem Solving Skills

Work Experience:

Veterinary Assistant Vetco

JANUARY 2023-PRESENT

Cared for small animals, administering vaccinations, medications, injections, fluids, and over all care. Monitored pets during surgical procedures and provided after care. Spoke with owners to ensure pets proper care and conveyed veterinarians’ recommendations.

Animal Care Technician II National Jewish Health

JULY 2022 – JANUARY 2023

Laboratory animal care, colony maintenance, and breeding. Experience in handling various rodents. Direct communication with labs. Various skills including administration of subcutaneous, intraperitoneal, and intravenous injections, wound treatment, teeth/nail trimming, and humane euthanasia.

Waitress Mt. Princeton Hot Springs Resort

MAY 2014 – MAY 2022

Restaurant server, host, and bartender. Direct communication with customers and staff to maximize pleasant dining experience. Can be fast paced and high pressure requiring organizational and problem-solving skills.

Stable Hand Ouray Stables & Lost Miners Equestrian Center

AUGUST 2018 – MAY 2022

Provided animal and property care. Have worked with Lost Miners Equestrian and Ouray Stables. Have developed essential critical thinking skills, communication, and responsibility.

Bartender Ol’ Miner Steakhouse

SEPTEMBER 2021 – MAY 2022

Responsible for restocking, organizing, cleaning, and serving patrons. Developed quick thinking skills in a fast-paced environment. Was responsible for making drinks for the entire restaurant as well as serving my own section. This job required multitasking and time management.

Veterinary Assistant/Receptionist Mountain Shadows Animal Hospital

MAY 2020 – AUGUST 2020

Receptionist, Tech, and Assistant. My position here required a large knowledge base and adaptability. Tasks included organizing paperwork, managing the business email, communicating with the clients, managing clinic schedule, administering vaccines and medicines, handling animals, and cleaning/organizing. This job showed me how to problem solve quickly, think critically, and communicate effectively. Obtained over 500 hours of hands-on experience.

Child Care Independent

June 2014 – May 2021

Child Care on regular basis for Gunnison Family. Responsibility, quick thinking and dependability are paramount for this job. Certified in First Aid, CPR and AED.

Wrangler Mt. Princeton Riding Stables

May 2013 – August 2013

Wrangler, Guide, Stable Hand. My position specialized in guiding young riders emphasizing safety and entertainment. Communication skills were important in this potentially hazardous activity. Stable Hand responsibilities included: feeding, grooming, saddling, and general maintenance. Working long days gave me a strong work ethic. My horsemanship skills also improved greatly during my time there.

Extracurricular/Volunteer Work:

Dance Team: I joined the Western Dance Team in Spring 2019. I am very excited to have been a part of this team. I have had the honor of working my way to captain. Through this position I have gained skills in leadership, organization, commitment, time management, and working under pressure. I am thrilled to have had this opportunity of leading this team and growing with my teammates.

Ark-Valley Humane Society: Volunteer work has always been important to me. I enjoy being able to give back to my community. I volunteered at the humane society because working with animals has always been a passion of mine.

51:10 Youth Horse Ranch: 51:10 Youth Horse Ranch is an amazing organization. I chose to volunteer here because horses are a large part of my life combined with my enjoyment of working with kids. They are also a very generous Christian organization which is important to me.

References:

Austin Thomas Current Manager 720-***-****

Chris Cowherd Former Employer 719-***-****

Dr. Cynthia Hand Veterinarian at Vetco Total Care 720-***-****

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