April Ball
Cat Trainer
Spanaway,WA
Summary
Dedicated individual with 30 years of demonstrated experience training cats in basic obedience and behavior management. Skilled in offering excellent interpersonal and communication skills, while providing cats with the best care possible.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Cat Trainer
Self
02.1987 - 02.2024
- Observed over 90 cats closely to understand individual needs and behaviors.
- Modified over 75 undesirable behaviors with use of successful and safe behavior modifications techniques.
- Monitored health, attention and behavior during training sessions.
- Utilized positive reinforcement techniques to successfully train over 90 cats..
Paraeducator, Special Education
Tacoma School District
10.2015 - Current
- Assisted over 10 teachers and worked individually with 75 students with special needs.
- Redirected 75 students using Positive Behavior Support (PBS).
- Delivered personalized educational, behavioral, and emotional support to 75 students to enable positive learning outcomes.
- Collaborated with over 10 to help with classroom and workload management.
Animal Shelter Volunteer
Regional Animal Services Of Kent County
06.2021 - 06.2023
- Provided companionship and comfort to over 100 cats in need of extra love and attention.
- Monitored cats for behavioral problems and signs of health issues.
- Cared for sick or injured cats by seeking out veterinary care and notifying owners.
- Assisted with adoption process by providing information about individual cats to potential adopters.
- Cleaned and sanitized cages and living areas to promote health and well-being.
Animal Care Volunteer
Oakland Cat Rescue
01.2020 - 03.2022
- Monitored over 150 newly surrendered cats and helped with their intake by providing food, water and medical attention.
- Conducted 25 adoption events to place shelter and foster animals into permanent homes.
- Attended 25 community events to promote pet adoption and responsible pet ownership.
- Assisted with over 60 adoption processes by providing information about cats to potential adopters.
- Maintained over 150 detailed records of cat care and feeding schedules to track cat care and history.
Combat Journalist
US Navy
various, Various
09.1997 - 09.2004
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Adaptable and proficient in learning new concepts quickly and efficiently.
Education
Certification - Cat Trainer
06.2022
Animal First Aid and CPR
Animal Nutrition
Associate of Science - Physical Therapy Assistance
06.2018
Bachelor of Arts - Liberal Arts And Sciences
06.2000
Skills
- Active Listening
- Critical Thinking
- Animal Evaluation
- Emergency First Aid
- Complex Problem-Solving
- Time Management
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Timeline
Animal Shelter Volunteer - Regional Animal Services Of Kent County
06.2021 - 06.2023
Animal Care Volunteer - Oakland Cat Rescue
01.2020 - 03.2022
Paraeducator, Special Education - Tacoma School District
10.2015 - Current
Combat Journalist - US Navy
09.1997 - 09.2004
Cat Trainer - Self
02.1987 - 02.2024
Animal Behavior College - Certification, Cat Trainer
California College of Health - Associate of Science, Physical Therapy Assistance
University of Oklahoma - Bachelor of Arts, Liberal Arts And Sciences