Anett Meszaros
#304 Saddlebrook Pt NE
Calgary, AB
T3J 0G5
Ph# 403-473-1060
Education______________________________________________________________
Mount Royal University
Dale Carnegie
University of Calgary
Dale Carnegie
Mount Royal University
University of Alberta
High School
Genetics
Letter Grade Obtained: A+
Coach-Effective Communication Skills
Effective Writing and Grammar
Student-Effective Communication Skills
Communication Under Pressure
BSc Animal Science
Minor: Pre-Vet Med
GPA obtained: 3.6/4.0
Duchess Park Secondary School
2012
2010
2010
2009
2008
2006
2002
Employment History______________________________________________________
Client Care Specialist and previous Team Lead at Calgary Animal Referral and
Emergency Centre
Sept 2010-present
Communicate in professional, friendly manner towards clients via phone and in person
Handle finances and personal information in confidential manner
Multi-task during busy periods
Help out staff in different areas of hospital when needed
Managed team of 18-26 reception employees
Handled concerns/issues that arise internally and externally in professional manner
Communicated with other teams and team leaders within hospital
Was available at all hours to help when needed
Improved receptions morale and environment through design/physical aspects and team’s
trust/confidence in their team leader
Veterinarian Office Assistant for GVSI
Learn new programs used in data organization and manipulation
Data entry of relevant information as requested by veterinarian
Teach co-workers how to operate new programs
Strong communication skills within the office
Sept. 2008-2009
Animal Health Technologist Assistant at Calgary North Veterinary Hospital and
Emergency Service
Feb 2007-2010
Assist veterinarians and technologists in aiding sick or wounded animals
Communicate with clients daily when veterinary requests
Client Care: answering calls, taking food/product orders, scanning/filing/faxing
Perform daily, weekly and monthly duties as needed
Care for animals in clinic including feeding, walking and bathing
Primary Meat Inspector at XL Beef
May 2005-Feb2007
Assist in ante mortem inspection of cattle
Evaluate processing of cattle making sure humane and efficient techniques are used
Inspect cattle organs distinguishing healthy from pathological
Ensure high quality carcasses are sent out to meet consumer demand
Ranch Hand at Ole Farms Ltd.
Apr 2004-Aug 2004
Manage 400 head herd of yearling steers (rotationally graze and swath graze)
Assist with health and grazing for yearling heifers and cow calf pares
Work with calves: tagging, ringing, health inspection
Administer medication when necessary orally and through needle injections
Maintain good condition of fences (i.e. build and repair fences)
Organic Chemistry tutor at the U of Alberta
Sept 2003-Apr 2004
Direct students in the right direction when they approach problems
Improve communication skills to be able to assist students verbally and visually
Dairy and Pig job shadows at U of Alberta Farm
Various dates in 2003 and 2004
Learn appropriate use of dairy milking machines
Apply knowledge of body condition scoring to score dairy cows
Learn proper blood withdrawal techniques on dairy cows
Assist in feeding the pigs
Gain knowledge of how pigs are housed prior to slaughter
Other Work Experience______________________________________________
Ranch Hand At Simpson Ranch
Temporary position during calving season in 2012
Assist in calving difficulties in Herefords
Maintenance of barn stables as cow/calf pares rotated in and out
Care for weak or abandoned calves
Inspect cattle paddocks on a 24/7 rotation schedule
Feb.-Apr. 2012
Administration Roles for Diversified Staffing
Aug. 2009-2011
Be presentable to clients
Learn the workings of each company in order to answer questions
Perform reception duties and accounting duties
Familiarize self with computer programs used at each company
Adapt to changing and demanding environments quickly
Other duties including travel arrangements, booking meetings, completing managerial
requests
Waitress for Moxies and HMS Host
Customer service and communication
Ensure “Great” quality food is served
Report issues to management and help correct situations
Represent self in highest quality manner and appearance
Nursery (plants) Manager at Art Knapp Plant Land
Responsible for keeping plants healthy and appealing to customers
Organized nursery to avoid clutter and mess
Trained others to manage plants properly
Dealt with customers addressing their concerns for plant handling
Ward Attendant at P.G. Veterinarian Clinic
Care for patients and boarders (walk, clean, feed etc.)
Assist veterinarians and technicians with their duties
Perform janitorial duties
Work Experience at P.G. Veterinarian Clinic
Walked dogs
Cleaned dog runs and dog/cat ward
Assisted kennel helpers
Observed surgeries and routine examinations
Performed janitorial duties
Supervisor at Prince Mushrooms Ltd
Oct. 2007-2009
Jun 2003-Aug 2003
Aug 2001-Aug 2002 & Aug 2003
Mar 2001 - May 2001
1994-Aug 2002
Train new employees at various positions
Harvest white button mushrooms
Handle large sums of money
Ship and receive mushrooms
Supervise business periodically
Volunteer and Extra Curricular Activities__________________________________
Ride A Long/Shadow Feedlot Veterinarians
FHMS and VAHS
2008-present
Volunteer with Opening Gates
Therapeutic Riding Facility for Children with Disabilities
2010-2012
Mentor with Cybermentor
Webinar with UCVM Dean
Minds in Motion Summer Camp
2009-2012
Volunteer with Veterinarians without Borders
Assist in any way possible from fundraisers to office help in Victoria
Will volunteer abroad when I am a DVM student
2009-present
Calgary Wildlife Rehabilitation Society
Volunteer
2008-2010
Moore and Co Equine Veterinary Services
6 month volunteer placement
Awards and Certificates
Jun 2008- Dec 2008
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Faculty of Agriculture, Forestry and Home Economics Academic
Excellence Entrance Scholarship
Roland Stansfield Young Memorial Academic Excellence Scholarship
Graduated in top 15% of 2006 class at U of Alberta, Faculty of Agriculture.
The Ellen and Petrus Berg Family Bar None Award
Received The Alberta Chicken Producers Award
Obtained Foodsafe Level 1 certificate
Level 1 First Aid certificate
Successfully passed FSEP Step 1 training, leading to FSEP/HACCP certification
Dale Carnegie Leadership Award
Dale Carnegie Flexibility Award
Dale Carnegie Effective Communication Graduate
Dale Carnegie Effective Communication Coach Graduate
2002
2002
2006
2005
2005
2003
2003
2007
2009
2009
2009
2010
Key Attributes___________________________________________________________
Enthusiastic and motivated, Persevere at tasks and goals, Quick learner, Analytic
reasoning, Strong communication skills, Team player, Excellent organizational and
interpersonal skills, Efficient with time and completing tasks, Possess horticultural skills
Language skills__________________________________________________________
Spoken and written abilities in French and Hungarian, besides English,
Publications_____________________________________________________________
Published on the Alberta Government Website, Ropin’ the Web for article on Equine
Infectious Anemia. Abstract published in J. Dairy Science on paper dedicated to CLA
content investigation in dairy cattle milk.
References______________________________________________________________
Dr. Danny Joffe (DVM at CARE and National Medical Director for AVC)
Ph. # (403)520-8387 CARE
Ph. # (403)541-0815 AVC
Lisa Booker (Assistant Manager at CARE)
Ph. # (403)520-8387
Jurgen Thiele (Manager at Prince Mushrooms Ltd and Urban Combat Paintball)
Ph. # (250)563-8441
Saffi Sattar (Transport Assistant Manager at Loblaws)
Ph. # (403)369-5432
Louise Guitard (Manager at National Rental)
Ph. # (250)613-0721
Note: Additional references available upon request.