James Cook
Richland County Animal Care
Columbia,SC
1
Certification
9
years of professional experience
Professional with ample experience ready for this role. Equipped with strong skills in leadership, problem-solving, and strategic planning. Known for team collaboration and adaptability, consistently delivering results. Strong communicator with focus on integrity and accountability, and public service.
Work History
Animal Care Officer
1 Year 2 Months- Responded to animal control calls and transported animals safely
- Educated community members on responsible pet owners and applicable local ordinances.
- Investigated complaints such as dog attacks, nuisance animals, animal cruelty, and illegal breeding.
- Enforced local ordinances when needed.
- Appeared in court to prosecute cases.
Kennel Attendant
3 Months- Unloaded and organized large quantities of donations including but not limited to towels, blankets, dog and cat toys etc
- Functioned in a team environment to keep 25+ animals safe and comfortable through enrichment and cleanliness.
- Maintained a clean building and yards alongside coworkers as well as made sure all animals were fed and medicated if necessary
Dog Day Care Attendant
3 Months- Supervised and entertained 20-30 dogs at a time
- Monitored incoming and outgoing dogs in order to quickly and efficiently to get them home or assigned a yard
- Provided enrichment activities to dogs
- Collaborated with coworkers to match dogs with yards best suiting their individual personality as well as retaining a list of dogs to not be mixed
- Ensured a clean environment for both clients and pets
Dog Groomer
2 Months- Maintained a working schedule cleaning and drying dogs, as well as monitoring and regularly walking dogs already washed
- Kept a clean work space from hair and other debris to ensure a sanitary and safe area for dogs
- Worked efficiently and quickly to keep up with incoming clients
Education
B.A. - Political Science
- Expected in 05/2025
- Wrote a research thesis on Military Veterans and attitudes towards various methods of gun regulation. Involved data analysis and research to create models of veterans' attitudes
Skills
Microsoft Office (Word
Excel
Powerpoint)
Google Workspace
Political Research
Research Methods
SPSS Data Software
Time Management
Customer Service
Maintaining Cleanliness
Problem-Solving
Adaptable and Flexible
Team Collaboration
Report writing
Certification
Naca Certified
Timeline
Animal Care Officer
Richland County Animal Care
08.2025 - CurrentRead More
Kennel Attendant
Final Victory Animal Rescue
05.2024 - 08.2024Read More
Dog Day Care Attendant
Camp Bow Wow
05.2022 - 08.2022Read More
Dog Groomer
Sara's Grooming
06.2017 - 08.2017Read More
High Point University
B.A. from Political Science
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Courses And Specializations
- First Amendment Studies: Analyzed court cases relating to First Amendment Issues and how they pertain to everyday life
- Civil Liberties Constitution and the Courts: Discussed court rulings relating to constitutional law and engaged in writing mock court opinions, as well as arguing for defense and prosecutions.
- Research Methods: Used SPSS data software to interpret and model datasets and relationships between variables.
- Media, Pop Culture, and Politics: Explored the relationship between the media and political figures and movements, as well as how they influence society.