Eliza Collins
Boones Mill,VA
Summary
Business owner and client relationship professional with over 10 years of experience building and managing a successful service-based businesses. Skilled in client education, operations, budgeting, marketing, and relationship management. Currently exploring a transition into financial planning and seeking opportunities to learn and grow within the profession.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/Operator
DLS Dog Training Academy
Boones Mill, VA
07.2024 - Current
- Operated professional dog training business, delivering private lessons and immersive board & train programs while managing business operations, client relationships, marketing, scheduling, budgeting, bookkeeping, and website management.
- Managed daily operations of dog training sessions and facility maintenance.
- Established relationships with clients to understand their specific training needs.
- Developed customized training programs for various dog breeds and behavioral issues.
Co-owner/Operations Manager
Towse K9 Solutions
San Tan Valley, AZ
06.2017 - 07.2024
- Established and expanded dog training business serving over 500 clients, created tailored training programs, developed referral-based client base, managed daily operations and staff.
- Developed training programs for canine behavior and obedience techniques.
- Oversaw scheduling and staffing for training sessions and workshops.
- Implemented marketing strategies to promote training services and events.
Dog Trainer & Marketing Coordinator
Top Dog Boarding & Training
Gilbert, AZ
06.2014 - 04.2017
- Trained dogs of diverse breeds and temperaments in obedience and behavior, educating clients to enhance training outcomes and drive customer satisfaction through effective service and marketing initiatives.
- Developed strategies for teaching advanced obedience skills including heeling off leash, recall from a distance, scent work, agility courses, and tricks.
- Instructed clients on effective training techniques and dog handling practices.
- Conducted group training sessions to promote socialization among dogs.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Human Relations
High Point University
High Point, NC05-2012
Skills
- Website Management
- Marketing
- Social Media
- Budgeting
- Budget & Financial Oversight
- Scheduling
- Relationship management
- Conflict resolution
- Effective communication
Leadership & Community Involvement
Founded and operated an IGP/Schutzhund training club in Arizona, organizing training activities and coordinating club members and events all while actively competing with my own dog as a member of the United Schutzhund Clubs of America.
Professional Development
Currently researching CFP education requirements through Boston Institute of Finance and other accredited programs while exploring a transition into financial planning.
Timeline
Owner/Operator
DLS Dog Training Academy
07.2024 - Current
Co-owner/Operations Manager
Towse K9 Solutions
06.2017 - 07.2024
Dog Trainer & Marketing Coordinator
Top Dog Boarding & Training
06.2014 - 04.2017
Bachelor of Arts - Human Relations
High Point University