AIMEE BURKHART
Lake Oswego ,OR
Summary
Dedicated individual with demonstrated experience training animals in basic obedience and behavior management. Skilled in developing strong relationships and providing animals with best care possible.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Manager
Sweathauz
02.2023 - Current
- Sell membership programs to potential customers
- Conduct front desk duties including scheduling appointments
- Interact with customers
- Clean and sanitize the units
- Train staff, on the systems as well as how to interact with customers.
Dog Trainer
Myself
01.2023 - 02.2024
- Evaluated dogs'' progress during training sessions, adjusting techniques according to unique temperaments and learning styles.
- Observed dogs in various settings to determine behavioral concerns and problems.
- Instructed owners and dogs on basic obedience commands using different techniques to match dogs' drives for reward.
- Enhanced dogs'' obedience levels by implementing customized training programs tailored to their specific needs.
- Developed individualized plans for addressing aggression issues, improving safety within clients'' homes and communities.
Dog Caretaker
Must Love Paws
09.2022 - 01.2023
- Monitored dog behavior
- Entertained dogs, fed and administered medications
- Cleaned and sanitized kennels and play areas.
Pac Leader
Dogtopia
06.2020 - 06.2022
- Organized day-to-day functions and led staff
- Met, greeted pet parents, and resolved any issues or concerns
- Day to day care of dogs included feeding, administering medications and entertainment
- Completed dog spa packages- bathing, brushing and nail trims
- Cleaned and sanitized kennels and play areas
- Organized play groups by dogs behavioral needs and lead staff on how to help improve their behaviors
Education
Studying Pre-Vet, Animal Science. -
Oregon State University
Corvallis, ORAchieved Associate Science and Associate of Arts Transfer Degree. -
Portland Community College
Portland, ORCompleted two quarters of college photography & art courses. Attended and completed college credit Rising Star program. -
Savannah College of Arts & Design
Savannah, GAStudying animal science with a minor in companion animal behavior and nutrition. -
Unity College
05.2024
Skills
- Customer service
- Conflict resolution
- Organization
- Communication
- Creative
- Time management
Activities Volunteering
- Train and dog sat family/friends’ dogs.
- Oregon Friends of Shelter Animals (OFSA)
- Photography: Take pictures of animals on a volunteer or request basis.
Timeline
Assistant Manager
Sweathauz
02.2023 - Current
Dog Trainer
Myself
01.2023 - 02.2024
Dog Caretaker
Must Love Paws
09.2022 - 01.2023
Pac Leader
Dogtopia
06.2020 - 06.2022
Studying Pre-Vet, Animal Science. -
Oregon State University
Achieved Associate Science and Associate of Arts Transfer Degree. -
Portland Community College
Completed two quarters of college photography & art courses. Attended and completed college credit Rising Star program. -
Savannah College of Arts & Design
Studying animal science with a minor in companion animal behavior and nutrition. -
Unity College