Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Security Officer
Open Arms Living
Los Angeles, CA
02.2024 - 06.2024
Monitored participants within a housing environment to ensure safety and well-being.
Collaborated with team members to maintain living areas and address programming needs.
Adhered to post orders while maintaining a visible presence around the property.
Checked for safety hazards and took corrective action when necessary.
Followed established security and safety procedures and posted orders to include enforcement of company rules, policies, and regulations.
Secured personnel and premises by inspecting buildings and patrolling property.
Addressed problems quickly and reported clear information while working under minimal supervision.
Provided friendly and professional assistance to employees, visitors and customers.
Detected emergency situations through keen listening and close observation to respond appropriately to alarms.
Maintained high levels of alertness throughout shifts.
Identified suspicious activity to determine appropriate response.
Adhered to daily patrol schedules to support consistent security presence throughout property.
Service Dog Trainer
National Institute of Canine Services and Training
Vacaville, CA
03.2021 - 06.2023
Conditioned service animals for enhanced assistance to individuals with disabilities.
Created positive reinforcement techniques such as clicker training to motivate and reward good behaviors.
Conducted evaluations of potential therapy animals prior to being placed into homes or organizations.
Assisted in the selection of suitable service dog candidates based on temperament, health, and overall suitability.
Utilized a variety of teaching methods such as verbal commands, hand signals, and body language cues to instruct service dogs with desired behaviors.
Monitored progress of each service dog throughout the entire training process.
Utilized a variety of training equipment and tools, ensuring their appropriate and humane use.
Evaluated individual needs of dogs to provide appropriate training and behavior modification instruction.
Conducted field training exercises to enhance dogs' responses in real-world scenarios.
Addressed and corrected various behavioral issues, including aggression, separation anxiety, and excessive barking.
Utilized positive reinforcement techniques to encourage desirable behaviors in dogs.
Used food and toy rewards, humane training tools, and verbal and leash corrections to teach dogs behaviors.
Displayed passion for animal welfare and demonstrated humane techniques with progressive training models.
Education
Associate of Arts - Political Science
Solano Community College
Fairfield, CA
06-2023
Some College (No Degree) - HVAC
San Joaquin Delta College
Stockton, CA
Skills
Emergency response
Conflict resolution
Observation skills
Customer service
Problem solving
Communication skills
Team collaboration
Attention to detail
Environmental awareness
General security
Workplace violence prevention
Fluent in Hmong
Detail-oriented
Physical fitness
Affiliations
Volunteer at the Chesterfield Square Animal Shelter
Languages
English
Native/ Bilingual
Hmong
Native/ Bilingual
Certification
Animal Training Certicate
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Security Officer
Open Arms Living
02.2024 - 06.2024
Service Dog Trainer
National Institute of Canine Services and Training