Sales Associate Animal Care
Resume:
SABRINA DOBBINS
***** ***** **** **** ***********, MD 20650 · 443-***-****
***************@*****.***
EXPERIENCE
OCTOBER 2017 – PRESENT
OWNER, Unforgoatable goods
Develop and manufacture goat’s milk soaps, market and manage sales of products, oversee e-commerce website and social media platforms. Attend artisan markets to promote and sell soap, lip balms, shampoo bars, and other handcrafted products. Educate customers on the benefits of using goat milk products.
Breed, raise and milk small herd of La Mancha dairy goats. Sell and purchase goats as necessary to maintain a manageable herd.
JUNE 2022 – PRESENT
VETERINARY TECHNICAN, POtomac animal wellness services
Perform an initial evaluation of the animal's condition, clean and wrap wounds, check vital statistics, collect samples, administer medication, perform basic lab work, including urinalysis and blood tests, and assist with procedures such as teeth cleaning. Place and maintain intravenous catheters. Provide recommendations on correct diets for patients dependent on health concerns. Assist veterinarians in the field with diagnostic tests including sedation, radiographs, ultrasounds, equine dentistry, equine gastric scopes, and hoof care. Supervise animal care while veterinarian advises owner on how to maintain care of animals. Maintain appropriate inventory for large animal ambulatory vehicles.
Provide guidance and training to coworkers on large animal medicine including diagnostic tests and handling of horses, goats, sheep, pigs, and cattle. Train coworkers on how to submit laboratory tests for large animals.
SEPTEMBER 2019 – JUNE 2022
VETERINARY TECHNICAN, Tidewater Veterinary Hospital
Perform an initial evaluation of the animal's condition, clean and wrap wounds, check vital statistics, collect samples, and administer medication, perform basic lab work, including urinalysis and blood tests, and may assist with procedures such as teeth cleaning.
Assist veterinarians in the field with diagnostic tests including sedation, radiographs, ultrasounds, equine dentistry, equine gastric scopes, and hoof care. Supervise animal care while veterinarian advises owner on how to maintain care of animals.
Provide training to new employees regarding policies and procedures. Support coworkers in growing as a veterinary technician.
OCTOBER 2017 – SEPTEMBER 2019
SALES ASSOCIATE, Southern States
Initiated care of customers and assists in purchases, guided and answered customer questions, assisted in planning up to three educational meetings per year. Oversaw the completion of monthly inventory counts and post data to company software.
Drove to farm calls to test soil and hay. Recommend customers on how to better their farms and supplement animals with grain and hay. Suggested appropriate grains for horses and livestock. Provided education to customers of which diets would be most suitable for the livestock and horses on their farming operations.
EDUCATION
MAY 2020
BACHELOR OF ARTS IN COMMUNICATION STUDIES, Univeristy of Maryland Global Campus
JANUARY 2018
ASSOCIATE OF ARTS IN COMMUNICATION STUDIES, College of Southern Maryland
SKILLS
Ability to communicate effectively to both a small and large group of people.
Active team player in both intimate and large groups.
Proficient in Microsoft word including Microsoft word, excel and PowerPoint.
Confidently create and share information through presentations.
Manage groups by assuming a leadership role and encouraging all involved.
Communicate effectively with both adults as well as peers in various circumstances.
Dedicated and willing to learn about unfamiliar topics.
Efficiently lead a group towards a common goal.
Working knowledge of small ruminants and equines through continued education, workshops, dissections, and clinics.
Confident in working independently as well as in both small and large groups.
Instruct children interested in horse science and horsemanship in areas such as anatomy, nutrition, health and disease prevention.
Organize workshops to meet the needs of the 4-H program.
Coach state 4-H about hippology team and prepare for national contests.
VOLUNTEER WORK AND LEARNING EXPERIENCES
Maryland 4-H All Star- 2015-Present
Stirrup Trouble 4-H Club Leader- 2023-Present
St. Mary’s County 4-H Livestock Oversight Committee Member- 2018- Present
St. Mary’s Farm Bureau state representative 2014 and 2015
Maryland Sheep and Wool Queen for the Maryland Sheep Breeders Association 2016
Bay Area Polocrosse Club Secretary 2019-Present
CERTIFICATIONS AND AWARDS
Registered Animal Scientist in Beef Cattle and Equine
Maryland Touch of Class Award 2017
National Champion 4-H Horse Bowl Team 2016
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