Cole Mason
Chicago,IL
Summary
Knowledgeable dog trainer and animal handler with 13 years experience in the field.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Animal Caretaker
One Tail At A Time
10.2022 - Current
- Handle dogs of a variety of size, breed, and temperament.
- Assess dogs for behaviour plans.
- Keep facilities clean, organized, and safe.
- Supervise volunteer shifts at OTAT facilities, delegating tasks as needed.
- Cover on-site shifts as needed at all facilities.
- Feed dogs and administered medications as necessary.
- Perform a multitude of on-call tasks not limited to: transporting animals, supplies, and supervising playgroups.
Owner/Operator
Chicago Bark District
01.2017 - 01.2023
- Managed day-to-day business operations, billing, and payroll.
- Trained and motivated employees to perform tasks confidently with minimal oversight.
- Responsible for shift coverage when employees were unavailable.
- Maintained ongoing client relationships.
- Handled animals of all species, breeds, sizes, and temperaments with a focus on positive reinforcement techniques.
- Developed marketing campaigns to expand customer base.
- Engaged with community via social media.
Dog Walker/Handler/Front Desk Receptionist
Green Dog Inc
02.2010 - 04.2017
- Responsible for well-being of dogs both in home and in daycare/boarding settings.
- Supervised playgroups, monitored interactions between dogs.
- Watched dogs for signs of distress, medical issues, and behavior problems to keep owners
informed. - Fed animals and administered medications.
- Kept facility clean, organized, and safe.
- Greeted guests and managed check-in/out process.
- Performed admin work including scheduling and payroll.
Education
Dog Training
Karen Pryor Academy
09.2022
History And Sociology
University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH06.2006
Sycamore High School
Cincinnati, OH06.2003
Skills
- Experienced with positive reinforcement animal training techniques
- Comfortable with animals of all breeds, size, and temperaments
- Able to assess dogs needs of greater medical and/or behavioural attention
- Adept at managing staff and their schedules
- Familiar with volunteer side of animal rescue, including working in facilities and fostering
- Friendly, direct, and communicative with coworkers, clients, and volunteers
Timeline
Animal Caretaker
One Tail At A Time
10.2022 - Current
Owner/Operator
Chicago Bark District
01.2017 - 01.2023
Dog Walker/Handler/Front Desk Receptionist
Green Dog Inc
02.2010 - 04.2017
Dog Training
Karen Pryor Academy
History And Sociology
University of Cincinnati
Sycamore High School