Valerie Kajko
Aurora
Summary
Results-driven individual with a solid track record in delivering quality work. Known for excellent communication and teamwork abilities, with a commitment to achieving company goals and delivering exceptional service. Passionate about continuous learning and professional development.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Community Liaison
Humane Colorado
Denver
06.2017 - Current
- I answered calls and interacted with community members to provide information on trapping services.
- Collaborated with other departments to ensure effective implementation of initiatives.
- Educated clients on options to assist in helping feral cats, low-cost veterinary care, vaccines, pet assistance, and rehoming.
- Responded to inquiries from residents regarding service availability or program information.
- Assisted clients in making appointments for spay/neuter, and vaccines.
- Kept detailed records of where we trapped, how many cats we trapped, and client information.
- Established relationships with local animal control agencies, other animal rescues, other trap-neuter-return organizations, and veterinary clinics to achieve program objectives.
- Developed and coordinated programs, and meeting schedules.
- Distributed flyers, brochures, or other informational or educational documents to inform members of the targeted community through door-to-door campaigns and tabling at events.
- Participated in strategic planning sessions to develop new strategies for engaging residents.
- Helped people enroll in programs, arrange transportation and coordinate paperwork.
- Created content for newsletters, press releases, and other publications related to community programs.
- Updated and maintained databases with current information.
- Demonstrated strong problem-solving skills, resolving issues efficiently and effectively.
- Worked with cross-functional teams to achieve goals.
- Provided support and guidance to colleagues to maintain a collaborative work environment.
- Assisted with customer requests and answered questions to improve satisfaction.
- Prioritized and organized tasks to efficiently accomplish service goals.
- Maintained updated knowledge through continuing education and advanced training.
- Collaborated closely with team members to achieve project objectives and meet deadlines.
Veterinary Assistant
The Feline Fix
Commerce City
04.2014 - 05.2017
- Scrubbed, counted and packed surgical instruments and drapes for autoclave sterilization.
- Gathered specimens, such as urine and blood, for laboratory analysis and FIV/Felv testing.
- Organize the operating room ahead of procedures, and prepare the clinic for the day.
- Euthanized cats.
- I answered the phone and helped clients make appointments, as well as with any other questions they had about cats, post- and pre-surgery, and feral cats.
- Rented out cat traps for trap-neuter-return.
- Prepared the cats for spaying and neutering by shaving, doing nail trims, expressing bladders, and intubating them.
- Checked in clients pre-surgery and also helped check out clients post-surgery.
- Helped log drugs.
- Helped hold animals for the veterinarians and veterinary technicians.
- Gave vaccinations, SBQ fluids, IM and IV medications, and microchips.
Dog Daycare Attendant
The Big Backyard
Denver
06.2013 - 12.2013
- Provided routine care for dogs such as feeding, walking, bathing, brushing and playing with them.
- Enforced strict rules of conduct while interacting with animals in order to prevent potential harm or injury.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment throughout the daycare facility by regularly sanitizing cages, bowls, toys and other areas used by the dogs.
- Facilitated socialization exercises to improve dog interactions and reduce anxiety.
- Maintained professional working relationships with co-workers by communicating effectively.
- Managed check-in and check-out processes, ensuring accurate record-keeping.
- Followed precise feeding instructions and schedules for animals under care.
- Monitored dogs for signs of illness or distress and reported concerns to management promptly.
- Assisted in the training of new staff to ensure quality care and service.
- Administered medications to animals.
- Cleaned and maintained kennels and holding areas.
- Monitored dog interactions to ensure safety of both animals and humans.
Education
Biology
Metropolitan State University of Denver
Denver, CO04-2013
Skills
- Community outreach
- Client education
- Data management
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Customer service
- Community engagement
- Public speaking
- Record keeping
- Problem solving
- Task organization
- Attention to detail
- Multitasking capacity
- Problem-solving abilities
- Excellent communication
- Time management
Accomplishments
- Medical Volunteer of the Year 2012 at Divine Feline
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Community Liaison
Humane Colorado
06.2017 - Current
Veterinary Assistant
The Feline Fix
04.2014 - 05.2017
Dog Daycare Attendant
The Big Backyard
06.2013 - 12.2013
Biology
Metropolitan State University of Denver
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