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Skills

  • Time management in high-pressure environments
  • Animal Health and Recovery Monitoring
  • Crisis Management during Emergencies
  • Non-Profit Fundraising Strategies
  • Social Media Strategy for Shelter Promotion
  • Proficiency in process
  • Shelter Capacity Optimization
  • Animal enrichment program design
  • Risk Management for Animal Shelters
  • Animal Welfare Law and Compliance

Work Experiences

  • Conducted behavior management sessions.
  • Achieved placements in 2017.
  • Take care of kennel duties such as cleaning, etc. on a daily basis.
  • Collaborated with local shelters.
  • Consulted with families post-adoption to ensure smooth transitions, answering queries and offering support for up to 16 days after placement.
  • Alleviated stress in wildlife.
  • A part of an event that educated an audience about responsible pet ownership through community outreach.
  • Decreased time to medical assessment.
  • Created daily medical logs.
  • Assessed and treated shelter animals.

Summaries

  • Achieved $13-per-year savings in medical supplies.
  • Demonstrated strong leadership in rehabilitating 11 animals facing behavioral challenges, contributing to a 70% decrease in return rates to the shelter.
  • Achieved 11 long-term pet placements.
  • Contributed to the design and layout planning for new shelter facilities, focusing on enhancing animal welfare, comfort, and accessibility for caretakers.
  • Assessed and treated animals promptly.
  • Contributed to the improved well-being of shelter animals.
  • Achieved a 18% decrease in surrender rates.
  • Animal care professional.
  • Diligent caretaker known for maintaining accurate health and behavior records, facilitating quicker adoption matches and providing essential information for future caretakers.
  • Collaborated with veterinarians.

Accomplishments

  • Worked collaboratively with veterinarians to administer medication and manage treatment plans for a variety of animal ailments.
  • Achieved certification in OSHA, enhancing the quality and scope of medical care available to shelter animals.
  • Monitored shelter capacity levels, coordinating animal transfers to ensure optimal shelter care and avoiding overcapacity issues, which led to a 19% drop in overcrowded situations.
  • Developed and implemented stress-reduction protocols for animals in the shelter, improving their well-being and readiness for adoption.
  • Raised community awareness through organizing 13 pet adoption events, resulting in a 70% increase in adoption rates.
  • Collaborated with a network of veterinarians and specialists to deliver critical interventions for animals in recovery from surgery, improving recovery times.
  • Instituted enrichment activities to alleviate stress for long-term shelter animals, reducing signs of chronic stress by 73%.
  • Recognized for effective conflict resolution techniques, which improved teamwork and overall efficiency by 83%.
  • Maintained a comprehensive daily observation log for each animal, improving health tracking and early identification of potential issues.
  • Trained and mentored new volunteers on proper animal care practices, enhancing team performance and reducing turnover by 77%.

Affiliations

  • Member, National Association of Professional Pet Sitters (NAPPS)
  • Participant, American Animal Hospital Association (AAHA) Education Program
  • Volunteer, Pet Therapy Program, Major Hospital Seattle
  • Affiliate, No Kill Advocacy Center
  • Member, Canine Companions for Independence (CCI)
  • Affiliate, American Veterinary Medical Association (AVMA)
  • Advisory Board Member, Local Animal Sanctuary Columbus
  • Animal Rescuer Volunteer, Best Friends Animal Society 2022
  • Participant, Animal Care and Handling Certification Program 2022
  • Certified Animal Welfare Administrator (CAWA), Animal Care Association

Certifications

  • Certificate in Community-Based Animal Welfare - The Humane Society of the United States
  • Certified Wildlife Rescuer - National Wildlife Rehabilitators Association (NWRA)
  • Certified Nonprofit Volunteer Coordinator - Society for Volunteer Management Professionals (SVMP)
  • Adoption Ambassador Program Certification - ASPCA
  • Certified Equine Specialist in Mental Health and Learning (ESMHL) - PATH Intl.
  • Animal Behavior Certification - International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC) 2020
  • Certified Feline Training & Behavior Specialist (CFTBS) - The Animal Behavior Institute 2017
  • Volunteer Management and Leadership Certification - Nonprofit Leadership Alliance
  • Pet First Aid and CPR Certification - Brightline
  • Pet Rescue Certification - American Red Cross

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