Candace Longan
Oswego
Summary
Versatile and accomplished business owner with 20+ years of experience managing a USDA and KDA licensed kennel facility. Expertise in veterinary care, operations management, customer services and making an impact on my industry and my breed. Proven track record in financial management, employee supervision, and brand expansion through social media engagement. Committed to maintaining high standards of animal welfare and regulatory compliance while driving business success. Throughout my 20 years, I produced dogs that have made and continue to make a lasting impact on the breed, and my level of excellence has contributed to higher expectations throughout the industry.
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Business Owner
Wind Dial Farm
Oswego, KS
09.2005 - 12.2025
- Served as the primary point of contact for all customer inquiries or concerns.
- Founded and operated a successful business for 20 years, overseeing all aspects of operations
- Utilized social media platforms to expand brand awareness and engage with target audience
- Established strong customer relationships through excellent communication and attentive service.
- Daily handling and observation of up to 30 dogs and a varied number of puppies.
- Regular handling of dogs during medical procedures, including routine and emergency supportive care.
- Pulled blood for progesterone and heartworm testing for my own lab.
- Assisted our veterinarian with many C-sections and other surgeries.
- Extremely familiar with most veterinary procedures, including x-ray, ultrasound, dental cleaning, fluid administration, etc.
- Regular performance evaluations for employees, providing feedback for improvement as needed
- Oversaw budgeting and financial management
- Managed employees
- Bookkeeping
- Photography
- Clerical duties associated with business ownership and licensings
- Coordinating nationwide transports
- Continuing education
Personal Caregiver
Swift's ISL
Alton, MO
02.2005 - 11.2010
- Provided compassionate and personalized care to special needs clients, ensuring their safety, comfort, and well-being
- Managed household tasks including meal preparation, light housekeeping, and laundry
- Assisted with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, grooming, and medication management
- Accompanied clients to medical appointments and provided transportation for errands or social outings
- Implemented personalized care plans developed by healthcare professionals to meet the specific needs of each client
- Administered medications according to prescribed schedules while adhering to proper dosage guidelines
- Maintained accurate records of client progress, medication administration, and any incidents or observations during shifts
- Collaborated with family members and healthcare team members to ensure continuity of care for clients
General Laborer
Mountain View Fabricating
Mountain View, MO
02.2002 - 02.2005
- General parts assembly of bill validators
Education
High school diploma -
West Plains Sr. High School
West Plains, MO05.2001
Skills
- Sales
- Customer service
- Dog handling
- Management
- Problem-solving
- Dog Grooming
- Supervising experience
- Operations management
- Medication administration
- Customer relations
- Attention to detail
- Driven and determined
- Entrepreneurial personality
- Employee training
- Performance improvement
- Project management
- Business development
- Issue resolution
- Strategic Decision-making
- Purchasing and planning
- Business administration
- Professional networking
- Bookkeeping
- Sales planning
- Negotiation and persuasion
- Business marketing
- Policies and procedures development
- Sales strategics
- Regulatory compliance
- Process improvements
- Calendar management
- Inventory management
- Sales tracking
Timeline
Business Owner
Wind Dial Farm
09.2005 - 12.2025
Personal Caregiver
Swift's ISL
02.2005 - 11.2010
General Laborer
Mountain View Fabricating
02.2002 - 02.2005
High school diploma -
West Plains Sr. High School