Responsibilities: Marketing, assessments, bookkeeping and advertising.
Specializing in service dogs and reactive dogs (Dog with level 5 bites or higher)
Training dogs as well as the people.
Creating and instructing small out and about classes.
Advise and teach dog nutrition courses.
Dog hikes and dog nature walks.
Planning and supervising small dog play groups.
Co-owner
Blue Dog Training and Daycare
Issaquah, WA
12.2009 - 01.2017
Responsible for marketing, training, bookkeeping.
Specializing in small breeds and aggressive dogs.
Dog daycare – Responsible for the care handling of large groups of dogs.
Training large groups of people and their canines.
Being the owner, leadership for the staff under me.
Creating the entire Blue Dog training program.
Creating and updating website www.BlueDogWorld.com.
Upkeep of the facility.
Dog walks.
Pet Sitting. In- home or at owner’s home, including vet-assistant related specialties (such as I.V. fluids for sick animals while pet-sitting). Transporting animals to/from home.
Head Dog Trainer
Petsmart
Issaquah, WA
02.2007 - 01.2009
Responsible for creating all Dog Training Classes schedule each month, Being a mentor and trainer to Pet Hotel Staff and other Trainers.
Teaching all facets of dog training, including: large classes from Puppy to Advanced, as well as teaching Private sessions, and 'Board and Train' individual classes.
Specializing in small breeds as well as aggressive dogs.
Sales of all training classes.
Farm hand and pet sitter
Woodinville
Woodinville, WA
01.2006 - 12.2006
In charge of handling and aid in raising a baby Zebra. Bottle feeding and basic care and handling.
Feeding, care and habitat clean up for Wallaroos, Mini Bison, Reindeer, Wolf Hybrids, and horses.
Veterinary Assistant, Dog Adoption Counselor, Dog Trainer, Cat Adoption Counselor
Homeward Pet Adoption Center
Woodinville, WA
07.2005 - 01.2007
Veterinary Assistant: Medicate sick cats/dogs, restrain and vaccinate animals, set up Surgical site and equipment for surgeries.
Give I.V. fluids for sick animals, recognize illnesses and treat appropriately in Veterinarian’s absence.
Assist with spays/neuters/ and various surgeries.
Dog Adoption Counselor: Take in dogs that are being surrendered, process with appropriate paperwork, vaccinations, etc.
Evaluate (Temperament Test) and assist in training and rehabilitating dogs, fitting the breed/temperament of a dog with the right person.
Perform adoptions, post available dogs on website. I specialized in working with 'difficult' (shy or aggressive) dogs.
Cat Adoption Counselor: Take in cats that are being surrendered. Process with appropriate paperwork, vaccinations, etc.
Evaluate and determine the right person for each cat according to its personality and needs. I specialized in working with 'difficult' (shy or aggressive) cats.
Dog Trainer: Temperament test, evaluate, and work with rehabilitation of shy or aggressive dogs in an effort to make them adoptable.
Dog program manager: Ran and participated in the dog adoption program. Supervised employees and volunteers.
Found fosters when needed. Reported to the director of the adoption center.
Managed scheduling, oversaw adoptions and approved any dog that was adopted.
In charge of dog intakes, e-mails, and call backs.
Aided in cleaning and socializing when we were short staffed.
Filled out intake paperwork. Coordinated with the staff vet for surgeries, tests and vaccinations as well as the foster coordinator.
Personal Beauty Consultant
Avon International
01.2003 - 06.2005
Attended training, hosted events.
Ordered marketing materials, samples, inventory.
Marketed products, made returns.
Personal Chef/ Caterer
Owner/Marketer
Bellevue, WA
01.2001 - 01.2003
Created unique recipes for individuals with disabilities and special needs.
Marketing and sales intern at Canine to five(Mr.Suzuki's pet care) dog product companyMarketing and sales intern at Canine to five(Mr.Suzuki's pet care) dog product company