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Heather Bendian

Effort,PA

Summary

Currently employed with Verizon Communications for 15 years.

I have experience in several areas; sales, customer service and administrative skills.

I have a strong interest and desire to work with animals, particularly in a shelter environment.

I have experience in all aspects of rescue: from pulling animals from high kill shelters, arranging transport, fostering, basic medical care, training, nurturing, adoption application screening, home visits, reference checks and finally adoption placement.

Also, I am involved with fund raising events, meeting goals and generating revenue to cover costs.

I have strong customer service skills, and can interact with people professionally and courteously.

I strive to match the the pet to the potential adopter based on lifestyle and experience.


Work History

All aspects of animal care, rescue, training and placement

Kindred Spirits Animal Rescue
Effort, PA
- Current

Prioritized animal safety and comfort at all times.Trained dogs using knowledge of breed characteristics, as well as the unique needs of each particular animal.Nurture, love and reward animals in my care.Developed long-term relationships with clients and bonded with their animals through regular contact.Worked with animals to resolve any behavior problems. I care for my own 8 dogs each day, responding to each dog’s individual needs while keeping an eye on the whole group.Coordinate fundraising campaigns to offset veterinary costs.Coordinate adoption events. All aspects of adoption and fostering. Emphasized the use of positive training techniques and owner education in resolving behavior issues.Mentored less experienced owners on caring for and socializing animals.

Foster and maintaining records in Rescuegroups.org

Camp Papillon Animal Rescue
Stroudsburg, PA
- Current

I have fostered dogs and puppies with Camp Papillon.

I maintain animal records in a database called Rescuegroups.org.

I am detailed, organized and accurate when it comes to paperwork and records.

Education

Vet Assistant

Penn Foster

Skills

  • Fostering experience
  • Efficient multi-tasker
  • Animal lover
  • Self-starter
  • Strong work ethic
  • Diligent
  • Responsible and reliable
  • Computer-literate
  • Sales expertise
  • Clear-headed under pressure
  • Adaptable
  • Respectful
  • Strong time management
  • Canine First Aid
  • Organized
  • Mature
  • Rational
  • Compassionate
  • Experienced

Accomplishments

I volunteer quite a bit of time to animal related activities, as well

as as community events through work.

*Domestic Violence Awareness and collecting toiletries for the local womens shelter

*Coordinated a food drive, which collected over 2000 pounds of food.

*Tools For School Campaign: collecting backpacks and school supplies for children in lower income areas.

*Snowman Angel Campaign: collected new toys to wrap and present to children living at the Newark NJ shelter.

*Coat Drive: collected clean coats to donate to the Red Cross.

Timeline

All aspects of animal care, rescue, training and placement

Kindred Spirits Animal Rescue
- Current

Foster and maintaining records in Rescuegroups.org

Camp Papillon Animal Rescue
- Current

Vet Assistant

Penn Foster
Heather Bendian