Alison Cauwenberghs
Howe,TX
Summary
Adaptable professional with skills in animal behavior assessment, training techniques, and customer service. Proven ability to collaborate with teams and maintain efficient operations. Strong communicator with experience in managing inventory, payroll, and client relations. Seeking to leverage expertise in a dynamic environment.
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Dog Trainer
Goode Dog Training
08.2022 - 08.2024
- Reduced instances of unwanted behaviors through consistent application of correction techniques and rewards systems.
- Collaborated with fellow trainers to share insights, best practices, and innovative approaches to address common challenges faced by clients.
- Evaluated animals to determine temperaments, abilities and aptitude for training.
- Watched dogs for triggers, signs of aggression and pack behaviors to formulate possible solutions.
- Conducted initial consultations with potential clients to assess their needs and establish goals for their dogs'' progress.
Preschool Teacher's Assistant
Lifepoint Preschool
08.2014 - 05.2020
- Enforced rules and instructions to maintain discipline.
- Communicated with parents to inform about child's progress and classroom behavior.
- Interacted with children one-on-one and in small groups to enhance and support learning activities.
- Maintained classrooms by disinfecting and sterilizing surfaces and toys.
- Supported children's social and emotional development by encouraging understanding of others and positive self-concepts.
- Assisted teacher by developing lesson plans to meet educational goals for each child.
Restaurant Manager
Yanni's Greek Cafe
05.2012 - 06.2016
- Promoted positive atmosphere and went above and beyond to guarantee each customer received exceptional food and service.
- Carefully interviewed, selected, trained, and supervised staff.
- Correctly calculated inventory and ordered appropriate supplies.
- Reconciled cash and credit card transactions to maintain accurate records.
- Effectively managed payroll and timekeeping, and paperwork for new hires and terminations.
- Managed daily operations to ensure a high level of efficiency, consistency, and quality in both food and service.
Total Loss Claims Adjuster
Occidental Fire and Casualty
02.2002 - 08.2008
- Provided exceptional customer service, addressing policyholder concerns and answering questions regarding claim status.
- Leveraged strong analytical skills to assess vehicle damages accurately and determine appropriate settlement amounts based on market values.
- Established productive relationships with vendors, effectively negotiating services that benefited both parties involved in claim settlements.
- Collaborated with appraisers to negotiate settlements, resulting in fair compensation for policyholders.
- Maintained compliance with state regulations by staying current on industry changes and applying them to claim evaluations.
- Coordinated with local body shops to assign repair jobs and obtained rental vehicles for customers for duration of restoration process.
- Kept current on insurance regulations, laws, policies and procedures.
Education
GED -
Plantation High School
Plantation, FLSkills
- Service dog training
- Client Relationship Building
- Professionalism and Ethics
- Scheduling and Organization
- Verbal Communication
Timeline
Assistant Dog Trainer
Goode Dog Training
08.2022 - 08.2024
Preschool Teacher's Assistant
Lifepoint Preschool
08.2014 - 05.2020
Restaurant Manager
Yanni's Greek Cafe
05.2012 - 06.2016
Total Loss Claims Adjuster
Occidental Fire and Casualty
02.2002 - 08.2008
GED -
Plantation High School
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