Oversee volunteer program: manage and supervise 200 - 400 volunteers. training and onboarding of new volunteers, create training programs for animal handling and customer service, background checks.
Work with the Shelter Operation supervisors by monitoring staff, disciplinary actions, PDH, evaluations, schedules and FML.
Create new volunteer opportunities, work with other sections to assess needs and fill in with qualified volunteers.
Monitor volunteer supplies and inventory, ordering supplies as needed.
Work with groups for community outreach, setting up activities in the shelter.
Review behavior and medical information on shelter pets, to update volunteers on any challenges with interactions.
Ensure volunteers are following SOP, safely handling animals and shelter policies.
Create online trainings for volunteers as well as come up with new ideas to expand the volunteer program.
Oversee court order community service program. Use clerk of courts to obtain charges, use Chameleon to input information, submit time sheets weekly to Probation Officers.
Collaborated with other program coordinators to achieve consistency in program objectives and services.
Kennel Operations Supervisor
Orange County Animal Services
10.2011 - 01.2013
Evaluated team member performance and productivity, and implemented corrective actions.
Communicates with other supervisors and departments to coordinate mass impounds or activities. Plan and coordinate projects.
Motivated employees to maximize team productivity.
Training new employees and reviewing current employees' work
Tracked company equipment, tools to manage inventory.
Educating the public on the services we provide and issuing Citations
Review animals records before euthanasia's and drugs used in the process.
Animal Control Officer
Orannge County Animal Services
10.2007 - 10.2011
Impounding animals, administering vaccines and performing daily cleaning tasks.
Euthanasia of animals.
Handling difficult customers.
Working with other shelters, vet offices and microchip vendors in researching information.
Supervising Trustees, Community service and work release program staff.
Helping assist volunteers.
Training new employees
Keeping inventory and ordering supplies.
Working with Clinic staff and Front desk staff when needed.
Medicating animals and documenting necessary information.
Helping customers with animals to be adopted or impounded.
Educating the public on the services we provide and issuing Citations.
FRS Casual - Groomer
Orange County Animal Services
02.2006 - 10.2007
Trimmed nails using clippers and grinders.
Removed undercoat buildup and conducted de-shedding on double-coated animals
Dematted dogs and trimmed hair in ears and between paw pads.
Bathed dogs and cats to remove fleas, ticks and other skin parasites.
Cleaned cat and dog ears to prevent ear infections.
Delivered continuous focus and attention to lodged animals, promoting high level of care and oversight.
Kept cages, kennels, play yards, and grooming areas neat and clean.
Washed, trimmed and brushed animals to maintain good grooming standards.
Educated visitors and staff on proper animal care and handling.
Lead Pet Stylist
Petsmart
06.1998 - 01.2006
Provided guidance and support to junior staff members in achieving performance goals.
Assessed pets during check-in and check-out process for lethargy, trembling, excessive panting and resistance to entering salon.
Educated staff on organizational mission and goals to help employees achieve success.
Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.
Supported colleagues with skill development and career development opportunities.
Greeted pet owners and went over available services, outlined costs, and determined special needs of animals under care.
Greeted clients and guests and assisted with variety of questions to foster exceptional customer service.
Participated in team-building activities to foster teamwork and collaboration.