Ashley Wagner
McDonald ,OH
Summary
Demonstrated professionalism across diverse career paths with a strong commitment to animal welfare. Successfully rescued over 1,000 animals, showcasing dedication and effectiveness in crisis situations.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Animal Shelter Director/Humane Agent
Animal Charity of Ohio-Boardman, OH
Boardman, OH
09.2024 - Current
- Directed daily shelter operations, supervising caretaking staff and implementing care plans for animals from September 2024 to May 2025.
- Designed health and behavioral strategies for animals, promoting their well-being.
- Worked part-time as an humane agent alongside duties as shelter director.
- Assumed full-time role as humane agent based on critical demands for assistance.
Humane Agent
Animal Welfare League
01.2022 - 09.2024
- Communicate with the Chief Humane Officer with detailed and accurate reports.
- Strengthen relationships between other animal organizations and the community.
- Work in conjunction with the Chief Humane Officer, Shelter Director and CEO with large humane seizures.
- Enforce laws related to the humane treatment of animals.
- Investigate allegations of animal abuse, neglect and abandonment to ensure animals are well cared for and protected.
- Write incident reports and provide expert testimony in court cases and probable cause hearings.
- Educated pet owners on the proper care and housing of animals.
- Help the community with pet retention programs in conjunction with the Programs Director.
Animal Caretaker
Animal Welfare League
01.2021 - 12.2022
- Provide daily care to all the animals in the shelter including dogs, cats and exotics.
- Maintain a healthy, safe, clean and pleasant environment with a focus on disease management.
- Monitor the health of the animals on an ongoing basis and rapidly identify any health problems / conditions, or medical / behavior needs.
- Medicate multiple animals as needed.
- Oversee the care and treatment of illnesses and euthanasia.
- On call rotations for sick and injured animals brought in after hours.
Unit Supply Sergeant
Army National Guard
07.2019 - 07.2021
- Oversaw inventory of Army equipment
- Distribution of equipment and gear
- Leadership team member
91F Weapons and Artillery Repair
Army National Guard
11.2014 - 07.2019
- Fixed weapons and artillery
- Taught weapons and first aid classes
Education
High School Diploma -
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Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy
12.2021
Skills
- Conflict resolution strategies
- Networking with community members
- Independent and team work
- Staff supervision
- Commitment to welfare
Certification
- Peace Officer Certification
- First Aid Certification
Timeline
Animal Shelter Director/Humane Agent
Animal Charity of Ohio-Boardman, OH
09.2024 - Current
Humane Agent
Animal Welfare League
01.2022 - 09.2024
Animal Caretaker
Animal Welfare League
01.2021 - 12.2022
Unit Supply Sergeant
Army National Guard
07.2019 - 07.2021
91F Weapons and Artillery Repair
Army National Guard
11.2014 - 07.2019
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Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy
High School Diploma -
Niles McKinley