Project manager, Prepress operator, Designer, Certified Veterinary Tec
Resume:
Catherine Hidalgo
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I am an experienced digital prepress operator and a Certified Veterinary Technician with an extensive business and design background that is seeking a position that will utilize my talents and knowledge while providing friendly customer service and a professional work ethic.
EDUCATION
Associate of Applied Science in Veterinary Technology, 3/30/1999 – 9/10/2001
Bel Rea Institute of Animal Technology, Denver, CO
Certificate in Graphic Design, 9/1973 – 9/1975
Colorado Institute of Art, Denver, CO
HONORS
Graduated with a 3.95 GPA from Bel Rea Institute of Animal Technology, Denver, CO, 10/2001
EXPERIENCE
Access-a-Ride Driver, Coach USA, 3/2011 – Present
• Pre-trip and Post-trip bus, drive bus to pick up and drop off passengers, keep records of mileage and time,
customer service, load on off load passengers including those in wheel chairs, keep on schedule, safety,
follow protocols.
Mobile Dog Washer (PT), American Pooch Mobile, 1/9/2010 – Present
• Tow dog washing trailer to customers home, trim nails and clean ears, wash and dry dog and trim hair as needed. Collect payments and customer service.
Lead CSR, Assistant Manager, Best Friends Pet Care. 12/17/2009 – 1/2/2010
• Customer service, scheduling and management of pet check in/out and grooming on computer. Photographing pets, stocking retail products. Handle payments on computer and filling in where needed such as kennel work and grooming.
Computer Design Specialist, The Integer Group, Lakewood, CO 10/1985 – 2/2009
• Supervisory experience, including training new operators on procedures and new techniques.
• Developed a majority of procedures, quality assurance and communication methods currently used in a professional business setting with over 10 employees in the target group.
• Expert as computer photo retouching, building promotional advertising including ads, billboards, packaging, displays commercials and varied other mediums.
• Cutting edge work, won several awards, provided a high level of client satisfaction.
• High level of commitment to the vision and mission of the company that resulted in long-term employment.
• Proficient with Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign and Microsoft Office.
Veterinary Technician Intern, Mesa Veterinary Hospital, Golden, CO, 6/2001 – 9/2001
• Trained in surgery assistance including anesthesiology, surgical pack preparation, pre-surgical blood work and post-surgical care for both small and large animals.
• Positioned animals, exposed and developed radiographs.
• Conducted laboratory procedures including blood chemistries, fecal exams and urinalysis.
• Performed restraint, assisted with dentals, prepared and administered oral and intravenous drugs.
• Trained in venipuncture, IV catheter placement, endotracheal intubation and IV fluid administration.
• Bred extremely rare Sokoke Cats from Africa. At the time they were almost extinct and are not registered breed with TICA.
• Own and breed alpacas with a current herd of 10 animals.
Board Member, Colorado Service Dogs, Lakewood, CO, 10/30/2009 – Present
Volunteer, Colorado Service Dogs, Lakewood, CO, 9/19/2009 – Present
Volunteer, Denver Zoological Gardens, Denver, CO, 4/2000 – 7/2002
Free Lance Design, Imagine, Denver, CO, 11/1982 – 10/1985
Owner, The Paperback used books and Gaylord Designs gift shop, Denver, CO 11/1983 – 4/1985
• Business development and ownership of The Paperback. Co-owner of Gaylord Designs.
• Set up and responsible for bookkeeping, taxes, payroll and all other business record keeping.
• Balanced and set annual and quarterly budgets.
Graphic Designer, Different design studios, Denver, CO, 9/1975 – 1/1981
CREDENTIALING, AWARDS AND ACTIVITIES
Certified Veterinary Technician, Colorado, 1/2002 – Present
Secretary/Treasurer, Art Directors Cub of Denver, 1980
Graduate Assistant, Dale Carnegie Course, 1979
REFERENCES
Kenn and Vi Rust Sharon Davis Jon Widmark
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