Andrew Pokey
Cudahy,WI
Summary
Dedicated Animal Care Volunteer professional with experience in animal behavior and welfare. Skilled in maintaining proper living conditions and providing support to distressed animals. Demonstrated ability to enhance shelter animal health and boost adoption rates through compassionate care.
Overview
1
1
Certification
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Animal Care Volunteer
Wisconsin Humane Society
Milwaukee, WI
06.2026 - Current
- Fed and monitored animal health and behavior, aiding staff in assessing animal needs.
- Cared for animals weekly in shelter, ensuring their well-being and comfort.
- Cleaned animal suites to uphold hygiene standards, contributing to healthy living conditions.
Indirect Fire Infantryman/K9 Handler
Department Of Defense Army
Fort Drum, NY
03.2007 - 09.2010
- Operated indirect fire systems during training and operational missions.
- Collaborated with team members to plan and execute tactical maneuvers.
- Conducted maintenance checks on weapons and equipment for readiness.
- Conducted training and operational missions with K9 Nik.
- Maintained the highest level of care for K9 Nik and 10 other working dogs.
Education
240 Hours (K9) Single Purpose Explosive Detection - (K9) Single Propose Explosive Detection
Vohne Liche Kennels
04.2008 - 05.2008
West Allis Central High School
West Allis, WISkills
- Animal care
- Health assessment
- Hygiene maintenance
- Behavior assessment
- Communication
- Team Player
Certification
- 240 Hours of On/Off leash Explosive detection K9 Handler School.
- 1 year of real world K9 Handling in a combat environment.
Affiliations
- I also volunteer my time on the Ice Age Trail doing trail maintenance.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Animal Care Volunteer
Wisconsin Humane Society
06.2026 - Current
240 Hours (K9) Single Purpose Explosive Detection - (K9) Single Propose Explosive Detection
Vohne Liche Kennels
04.2008 - 05.2008
Indirect Fire Infantryman/K9 Handler
Department Of Defense Army
03.2007 - 09.2010
West Allis Central High School