doctor in veterinary medicine and zootechnics erika hoad - Caribvet

ERIKA HOAD
49 Henry Close
Fairview Park, Fairfield
Spanish Town, St Catherine
+18768516830 (cell)
+18769813559 (home)
erikavin@hotmail.com
DOCTOR IN
VETERINARY MEDICINE
AND ZOOTECHNICS
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
I’m a first class honours graduate in Veterinary Medicine and Zootechnics with experience in veterinary clinics as
well as public health, seeking a challenging position in this area. I’m a determined and hard working professional
with leadership skills as well as versatility, adaptability and flexibility. I take pride in being reliable,
dedicated and passionate with regards to my career and welcome all opportunities to build on my
existing skills and knowledge.
CAPABILITIES
Communication
Good relationship with hierarchy, colleagues, veterinarians, clients and farmers.
Liaising with veterinarians and other departments of the working community through the
elaboration of a newsletter.
Team work as an active member of the animal health and protection department.
Elaboration of feedback reports on exercises and veterinary services interventions destined to the
work community
Interview of over 200 farmers and completion of over 300 questionnaires.
Adaptability and flexibility
Assessment of emergency plans for Avian Influenza.
Drafting and implementation of practical exercises for emergency situations (Avian Influenza)
Work on own initiative and decisions making
Effective management in challenging environments.
Planning and Organizing
Technical assistance for controlling egg production in farms.
Collection and treatment of eggs, stool and litter samples in farms.
Planning and execution of animal euthanasia in Salmonella spp. contaminated farms (over
10,000 chicken were euthanized)
Frequent meetings with staff and hierarchy for feedback reports.
Management experience
Coaching, evaluating and advising of staff (census agents) in practical interview settings
(agricultural census)
Compiling and correction and data (over 1,000 questionnaires processed)

WORK AND FIELD EXPERIENCE
September 2010 to February 2011
March 2009 to February 2010
July 2005 to January 2006
November 2004 to March 2005
March to July 2004
August 2000 to February 2004
Agricultural Census Agent for the Ministry of Foods and
Agriculture, Guadeloupe.
Veterinary Technician at Veterinary Services, Guadeloupe
ASV level 2 (Aide de Soins Vétérinaires, Vet Assistant) in
Martinique 95% small animals, 5% ruminants.
Training in animal surgery and clinical laboratory, Cuba.
Thesis research and internship at URZ (Unité de Recherches
Zootechniques, INRA), Guadeloupe.
Voluntary internship at CIRAD-EMVT, Guadeloupe;
compulsory training in pig and chicken farms and veterinary
clinics, Cuba.
ACADEMIC TRAINING
2005: Post Grade Diploma in veterinary surgery and clinical laboratory. University “Marta Abreu
de Las Villas” of Santa Clara, Cuba. Course included: surgery on small and large animals
and clinical laboratory analysis. A grade 5 (excellent) with a total of 24 credits was attained.
1998-2004: BSc. Veterinary Medicine and Zootechnics (First class honours). University “Marta Abreu
de Las Villas” of Santa Clara, Cuba.
1995-1998: Diploma of the Baccalaureate* in Science (Pre-University; Biology as specialty), second
class honours. Gerville Réache College, Guadeloupe.
SKILLS
Ability to function using my own initiative with strong professional responsibility.
Ability to meet deadlines and work effectively under pressure.
Computer Literate with thorough working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications including
Word, Excel, PowerPoint.
Creole and French (native tongues), Spanish and English (fluent)
OTHER INFORMATION
Activities and interests: Literature, Cinema, Travel, Foreign Languages.