Jesse Allred
Los Angeles,CA
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
11
11
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Service Dog Trainer
Guide Dogs of America
04.2017 - 05.2025
- Trained service dogs, facility and rescued dogs in obedience, socialization, and task-specific skills to support individuals with various types of disabilities, including mobility assistance, PTSD, autism, seizure response, and facility dogs.
- 2 year puppy socialization program
- Conducted assessments of dog behavior and progress, adherence to training protocols.
- Ran behavior modification pilot program for dogs with behavior issues
- Developed time management strategies and well-structured lesson plans.
- Mentored new trainers in Karen Pryor methods, shaping principles and industry best practices, including operant, and classical conditioning.
- Evaluated dogs in training for, trainability, and physical aptitude,
- Maintained detailed records of each dog''s training sessions, progress reports to enable better tracking of milestones and areas needing improvement.
- Collaborated with our team of professionals on emerging trends in canine behaviorism.
- Individual and group classes instructing new trainers on dogs basic obedience commands using Karen Pryor shaping techniques to match dogs' drives for reward.
- Evaluated animals during training and play to determine temperaments, aggression, abilities and aptitude for training and placement.
- Maintained clean kennel and training area's for group training classes.
- Observed dogs in various settings to determine behavioral concerns and problems.
- Observed animals during training sessions and different activities to identify possible illnesses or injuries requiring care.
- Trained animals to respond to specific cues from both owners and handlers.
- Find innovative ways to teach animals new behaviors social cues and tricks.
Shipping Receiving (Packing Table Lead Person)
PIA Fabric
02.2008 - 08.2012
- Led daily operations, ensuring efficient workflow and adherence to safety protocols.
- Coordinated team activities, enhancing collaboration and communication across departments.
- Implemented ISO process for ISO certification, drafted Work Instructions/Procedures for efficiency and quality control, resulting in increased quality control, productivity and reduced downtime.
- Mentored junior staff, fostering skill development and knowledge sharing within the team.
- Managed customer inquiries using ERplex software to ensure accurate inventory and record-keeping.
- Enhanced customer satisfaction through effective communication and problem resolution.
Education
Associate of Science - Associate of Arts: Social And Behavioral Science
09.2014 - 05.2025
- Honor Roll [Southwestern College August 7, 2022]
- [4.0] GPA
- Awarded [Associate of Arts in Sociology]
- Awarded [Associate of Science in Behavioral Science]
Theology Studies, The Urban Ministries
10-2025
The Urban Ministries Institute, Capstone Program, 8 of 16 modules
Claremont Graduate University
Drucker School of Management
Certificate of Entrepreneurship
Graduated August 15, 2024
ETA-1 Professional Certification - Customer Service Specialist
06.2011 - 03.2012
Timeline
Service Dog Trainer - Guide Dogs of America
04.2017 - 05.2025
Southwestern College - Associate of Science, Associate of Arts: Social And Behavioral Science
09.2014 - 05.2025
Electronics Technicians Association - ETA-1 Professional Certification, Customer Service Specialist
06.2011 - 03.2012
Shipping Receiving (Packing Table Lead Person) - PIA Fabric
02.2008 - 08.2012
- , Theology Studies, The Urban Ministries
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