Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certifications And Licensing
Certification
Timeline
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Brandi Ritchie

Prince George,VA

Summary

Reliable and dependable professional with a wide variety of knowledge and skills including but not limited to office management, pest control, home and commercial cleaning and sanitation, dog training, kennel attending, teaching, nannying, and veterinary assisting.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Lead School Age Teacher Sea Turtles Classroom

Friendly Care Day School
05.2025 - Current
  • Led classroom instruction for children ages 6 to 8
  • Created lesson plans in alignment with curriculum
  • Communicated with parents via Bright Wheel software
  • Drove bus for school pickups and field trips
  • Maintained a safe and engaging learning environment

Certified Pest Control Technician / K9 Bed Bug Detection Handler / Office Manager

San Pro LLC
01.2024 - 04.2025
  • Conducted pest control services with health and safety compliance
  • Performed K9 bed bug detection inspections
  • Managed office operations, technician schedules, invoicing, and routing
  • Learned and implemented ServSuite, QuickBooks, FieldRoutes, and GorillaDesk
  • Handled customer service, payroll, and supply inventory
  • Processed new client onboarding and maintained customer databases
  • Oversaw vendor relations and ordering of office and field supplies
  • Maintained organized filing systems for service reports and compliance documentation
  • Provided administrative support to field staff and leadership team
  • Trained new hires on office protocols and scheduling software
  • Performed home and commercial kitchen cleaning and sanitation
  • Handled biohazard clean-ups and junk removal

K9 Bed Bug Detection Handler

RVA Thermal Heat
10.2023 - 01.2024
  • Conducted scent-based K9 bed bug inspections in homes and businesses
  • Maintained accurate inspection documentation
  • Supported treatment recommendations and post-service care

Lead School Age Teacher and Bus Driver Sharks and Sea Turtles Classrooms

Friendly Care Day School
09.2020 - 10.2023
  • Provided classroom leadership for children ages 5 to 10
  • Created educational plans and managed classroom routines
  • Transported children to and from school and field trips

Private Nanny

The Vaughan Family
03.2016 - 10.2023
  • Provided full-time in-home childcare from infancy through elementary age
  • Supported development through structured play and learning activities

Kennel Technician

City of Hopewell Animal Control
10.2015 - 03.2016
  • Dispatched emergency calls to Animal Control Officers
  • Educated the public on vaccine and spay and neuter ordinances
  • Helped prevent zoonotic disease spread through care protocols
  • Provided feeding, cleaning, and basic grooming for shelter animals
  • Monitored behavior and health status of animals and reported concerns

Private Nanny

The Briggs Family
10.2013 - 08.2015
  • Provided care for an infant through toddler years
  • Maintained consistent communication with parents

Veterinary Assistant

Quioccasin Animal Hospital
06.2011 - 04.2012
  • Assisted in surgery and dental procedures
  • Performed fecal testing and administered medications
  • Answered phones and scheduled appointments
  • Maintained clean and sterile environment
  • Provided animal restraint and post-op care

Education

Advanced Canine Behavior Program - undefined

American College of Canine Studies
07.2025

High School Diploma - undefined

Hermitage High School
Henrico, VA
01.2004

Veterinary Assistant Program Graduate - undefined

Hermitage Technical Center
Henrico, VA
01.2004

Skills

  • Animal Handling and Safety Protocols
  • Feeding and Nutrition Management
  • Kennel and Shelter Operations
  • Basic Grooming and Bathing
  • Veterinary Assisting and Surgical Support
  • Medication Administration and Recordkeeping
  • Animal Behavior and Enrichment
  • Customer Service and Communication
  • Office Administration and Organization
  • Calendar and Schedule Management
  • Payroll Processing and Invoicing
  • Staff Supervision and Training
  • Vendor and Supply Chain Coordination
  • CRM and Customer Database Management
  • Time Management and Multi-tasking
  • Conflict Resolution and Problem Solving
  • K9 Handling and Bed Bug Detection
  • Pest Control and Zoonotic Disease Awareness
  • Advanced Canine Behavior Studies - In Progress
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel
  • Experienced with ServSuite
  • Experienced with QuickBooks
  • Experienced with FieldRoutes
  • Experienced with GorillaDesk

Certifications And Licensing

  • Certified Pest Control Technician - State of Virginia
  • WDDO Certified K9 Bed Bug Detection Dog Handler

Certification

Licensed Pest Control Technician with Termite endorsement

Timeline

Lead School Age Teacher Sea Turtles Classroom

Friendly Care Day School
05.2025 - Current

Certified Pest Control Technician / K9 Bed Bug Detection Handler / Office Manager

San Pro LLC
01.2024 - 04.2025

K9 Bed Bug Detection Handler

RVA Thermal Heat
10.2023 - 01.2024

Lead School Age Teacher and Bus Driver Sharks and Sea Turtles Classrooms

Friendly Care Day School
09.2020 - 10.2023

Private Nanny

The Vaughan Family
03.2016 - 10.2023

Kennel Technician

City of Hopewell Animal Control
10.2015 - 03.2016

Private Nanny

The Briggs Family
10.2013 - 08.2015

Veterinary Assistant

Quioccasin Animal Hospital
06.2011 - 04.2012

Advanced Canine Behavior Program - undefined

American College of Canine Studies

High School Diploma - undefined

Hermitage High School

Veterinary Assistant Program Graduate - undefined

Hermitage Technical Center
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