Christopher Miller
Cypress,TX
Summary
Talented Manager with expert team leadership, planning, and organizational skills built during successful career. Smoothly equip employees to independently handle daily functions and meet customer needs. Diligent trainer and mentor with exceptional management abilities and results-driven approach. Collaborative leader with dedication to partnering with coworkers to promote engaged, empowering work culture. Documented strengths in building and maintaining relationships with diverse range of stakeholders in dynamic, fast-paced settings.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Professional Dog Trainer
Zoom Room Dog Training
03.2024 - Current
- Developed customized training programs for dogs, enhancing behavioral compliance and obedience.
- Implemented positive reinforcement techniques to improve client satisfaction and dog performance.
- Conducted individual and group training sessions, fostering socialization among dogs and owners.
- Evaluated canine behavior to tailor training methods for specific needs, ensuring effective learning outcomes.
- Mentored junior trainers, providing guidance on training strategies and client interactions.
- Collaborated with pet owners to set achievable goals, tracking progress through regular assessments.
- Streamlined training processes by integrating innovative tools and techniques, boosting overall effectiveness of programs.
- Evaluated dogs'' progress during training sessions, adjusting techniques according to unique temperaments and learning styles.
- Collaborated with fellow trainers to develop new strategies and approaches, resulting in improved client satisfaction rates.
- Observed dogs in various settings to determine behavioral concerns and problems.
- Evaluated animals to determine temperaments, abilities and aptitude for training.
- Implemented puppy socialization classes that promoted early development of essential social skills and appropriate interaction with other dogs and humans.
- Instructed owners and dogs on basic obedience commands using different techniques to match dogs' drives for reward.
- Maintained clean training arena for group classes.
- Consulted with owners to discuss behavioral concerns and determine final goals.
Preload Operations Supervisor
UPS
Houston, TX
09.2014 - 09.2023
- Inventoried damaged materials program stock on monthly, quarterly and annual basis.
- Conducted performance reviews each quarter, offering praise and recommendations for improvement.
- Implemented policies and standard operating procedures for continuous improvement.
- Collaborated with other leaders and executives to direct workflow and support operations.
- Created and implemented strategies for improving operational efficiency and accuracy.
- Cultivated professional working relationships with peers and supervisors.
- Troubleshot equipment to reduce service calls and downtime.
- Supervised ongoing daily production phases.
- Oversaw loading and unloading of packages in warehouse.
- Established operational objectives and work plans and delegated assignments to subordinate managers.
Target Employee
Target
Cypress, TX
09.2011 - 07.2014
- Offered advice and assistance to customers, paying attention to special needs or wants.
- Responded to customer requests for products, services, and company information.
- Participated in team meetings and training sessions to stay informed about product updates and changes.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
University of Houston
Skills
- P>Logistics Management
- P>Analytical and Critical Thinking
- P>Multitasking Abilities
Behavior modification
Obedience training
Positive reinforcement training
Agility training proficiency
Clicker training expertise
Animal handling
Canine psychology
Timeline
Professional Dog Trainer
Zoom Room Dog Training
03.2024 - Current
Preload Operations Supervisor
UPS
09.2014 - 09.2023
Target Employee
Target
09.2011 - 07.2014
Bachelor of Science - Sociology
University of Houston