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Daniel Polansky

San Diego

Summary

Dynamic animal care professional with extensive experience in multiple roles, excelling in public education and client relationship cultivation. Proven track record in positive reinforcement dog training and community engagement, successfully facilitating numerous adoptions and enhancing animal welfare through tailored training programs. Committed to fostering lasting connections with pets and their owners.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Animal Care Specialist

San Diego Humane Society
San Diego
08.2024 - Current
  • Maintained clean and safe living environments for all animals in the facility.
  • Administered medical treatments with appropriate record keeping as directed by veterinarians.
  • Educated the public on safe and positive animal care practices.
  • Assisted in the adoption process by introducing potential adopters to animals.
  • Trained new staff on animal handling procedures and safety protocols.

CEO, Lead Dog Trainer

Pawsitive Dog Club Inc.
San Diego
05.2021 - 07.2024
  • Created a licensed S-Corp business with payroll, marketing, and tax compliance.
  • Assisted with certifying several dogs as California state recognized service animals.
  • Offered positive reinforcement training classes to dogs and owners of diverse backgrounds.
  • Created sales packages and lesson plans specific to client’s needs.
  • Cultivated a strong culture focused on community engagement and client retention.

Lead Dog Trainer/Animal Care Manager

Wag Hotels
San Francisco
06.2016 - 02.2020
  • Schedule and assign tasks to an animal care team overseeing as many as 300 dogs in a day.
  • Create relationships with animals and their owners that were maintained even after my employment had ended.
  • Sold commission based training packages to clients which accurately supported their dog's needs.
  • Curated training curriculums specific to each dog’s personality and interests.
  • Kept detailed records of each dog's progress and behavior changes and shared them clients throughout the process.

Puppy Enrichment and Welfare Specialist/Adoption Animal Care/Adoptions Desk Associate

San Francisco SPCA
San Francisco
06.2016 - 06.2018
  • Worked as part of a team to care for, clean for, feed and exercise cats and dogs available for adoption.
  • Understood animal's personalities and needs, and work to matchmake with prospective adopters.
  • Provided enrichment games and basic training to help adoptions succeed long term.
  • Prepared new animal parents with necessary information and literature about their new pet.
  • Reviewed paperwork, create licenses and profiles, and take payment for adopting clients.

Education

B.S. - Biology- Zoology

San Francisco State University
San Francisco, CA
05.2016

Skills

  • Public education
  • Customer service
  • Record keeping
  • Sales strategy
  • Community engagement
  • Positive reinforcement training
  • Client relationship management
  • Problem-solving abilities

Certification

  • Earned Dog Trainer Certification- CPDT-Knowledge Assessed through completing written test, practical, and over 300 hours of applicable dog training experience.

Timeline

Animal Care Specialist

San Diego Humane Society
08.2024 - Current

CEO, Lead Dog Trainer

Pawsitive Dog Club Inc.
05.2021 - 07.2024

Lead Dog Trainer/Animal Care Manager

Wag Hotels
06.2016 - 02.2020

Puppy Enrichment and Welfare Specialist/Adoption Animal Care/Adoptions Desk Associate

San Francisco SPCA
06.2016 - 06.2018

B.S. - Biology- Zoology

San Francisco State University

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