ANDREW SANCHEZ
Santa Ana
Summary
A highly motivated and organized employee who desires to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills, seeking entry-level opportunities to expand skills while facilitating company growth, looking to join a team where I can feel accomplished for contributing to society with the executed work. Looking to start my career in wastewater treatment.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Animal Technician
University of California Irvine
09.2019 - Current
- Establish animal husbandry and welfare practices.
- Restraining and the ability to handle various species.
- Lifting, pulling, and pushing up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to work independently or as a team member.
- Computer skills
- Entering data into RMS for health reports
- Communicating with labs through email or phone
- Ordering supplies for the week for my work area.
- Enhanced facility cleanliness by performing regular sanitation tasks, including cleaning animal enclosures and equipment.
- Improved animal health by conducting routine monitoring and maintaining detailed records of animal behavior and wellbeing.
- Maintained open lines of communication with supervisors, veterinarians, and research staff to address any concerns or issues related to animal care promptly and effectively.
- Maintained accurate inventory of supplies, ordering necessary materials as needed to ensure adequate stock levels.
Cage Washer/Maintenance
University of California Irvine
03.2017 - 09.2019
- Maintain a clean facility.
- Sweep, mop, and disinfect halls and cage wash area.
- Responsible for sanitation and maintenance
- Dumping/cleaning laboratory cages, water bottles, and supplies.
- Maintain daily logs, charts, and records of facility temperatures.
- Operate mechanical cage washing equipment, autoclaves, sterilizer, and other sanitizing equipment.
- Load, operate, and unload steam autoclaves and sterilizer.
- Testing autoclave and sterilizer daily to meet a passing operation.
- Trained new employees on proper washing procedures and company policies.
- Supported team members in daily operations, fostering a collaborative work environment that improved overall performance.
Plumber's Assistant
J.R. Plumbing
06.2013 - 01.2017
- Worked closely with a skilled plumber to repair pipes and fixtures to provide a safe water supply.
- Assisted with the installation of systems, components, and construction materials into new and remodeled buildings.
- Assembled pipe sections, tubing, and fittings using couplings, clamps, screws, bolts, cement, plastic solvent, and soldering materials.
- Tested pipes for leaks using air pressure gauges or water pressure gauges.
- Operated tools and equipment such as hand saws, pipe cutters, and drills daily.
- Inspected installations to repair leaks and adjust pipes.
- Installed supports from the ceiling joists to secure pipes in place.
- Install toilets, urinals, and sinks.
- Heavy labor such as jackhammering, digging trenches, and hauling materials.
- Finish projects assigned with quality and efficiency.
- Cleaned up job sites at the end of each shift to ensure a safe working environment for others.
Education
Coursework in Wastewater Treatment And Environment
Santiago Canyon College
Orange, CAHeating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning, And Refrigeration Technology
Orange Coast College
Costa Mesa, CA05.2024
High School Diploma -
Valley High School
Santa Ana, CA06.2013
Skills
- Ability to work under pressure
- Self-motivated
- Adaptability
- Hard worker
- Time management
- Team-player
- Strong work ethic
- Good verbal and written communication skills
- Punctual and reliable
- Computer skills
- Laboratory samples
- Autoclave/ Sterilizer Testing
- Lifting 50 pounds and more
Certification
- EPA Universal Certification, December 2022, Present, LIC#: P5FB59E4EFB5E84D0
- Driver's License, June 2021, June 2027, LIC#: F5223001
Languages
English
Spanish
Timeline
Animal Technician
University of California Irvine
09.2019 - Current
Cage Washer/Maintenance
University of California Irvine
03.2017 - 09.2019
Plumber's Assistant
J.R. Plumbing
06.2013 - 01.2017
Heating, Ventilation, Air-Conditioning, And Refrigeration Technology
Orange Coast College
Coursework in Wastewater Treatment And Environment
Santiago Canyon College
High School Diploma -
Valley High School
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