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Train and Show my own dog to many degrees.
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Karen DAugusta

Manteca,CA

Summary

Talented Manager with expert team leadership, planning and organizational skills built during successful career. Smoothly equip employees to independently handle daily functions and meet customer needs. Diligent trainer and mentor with exceptional management abilities and results-driven approach. Enterprising Dog Trainer successful in leading every facet of new and ongoing business operations. Strategic thinker and tactical decision-maker with passion for serving customers and exceeding expectations. Creative problem solver skilled at de-escalating situations and driving positive change.

Overview

49
49
years of professional experience

Work History

Manger

Happiness Country Kennels
Sunol, CA
06.1999 - 02.2019
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Onboarded new employees with training and new hire documentation.
  • Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
  • Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
  • Approved regular payroll submissions for employees.
  • Raised performance in areas of sales, management and operations by identifying and targeting areas in need of improvement.
  • Recorded inventory sales into organization's weekly income report.
  • Maximized productivity by keeping detailed records of daily progress and identifying and rectifying areas for improvement.
  • Evaluated report data to proactively adjust and enhance operations.
  • Assessed supplier quality to maintain tight cost controls and maximize business operational performance.

Dog Trainer

Topnotch Training Inc
Sunol, CA
06.1989 - 02.2019
  • Evaluated animals to determine temperaments, abilities and aptitude for training.
  • Instructed owners and dogs on basic obedience commands using different techniques to match dogs' drives for reward.
  • Consulted with owners to discuss behavioral concerns and determine final goals.
  • Watched dogs for triggers, signs of aggression and pack behaviors to formulate possible solutions.
  • Worked individually with dogs on track for higher-level certifications in obedience and show performance.
  • Maintained clean training arena for group classes.
  • Observed dogs in various settings to determine behavioral concerns and problems.
  • Maintained clean, neat and hazard-free animal areas to protect individual health and wellbeing.
  • Conferred with owners about methods for continuing training and reinforcing methods taught in classes.
  • Directed Agility, Obedience, Rally training program helping as many animals improve behaviors and meet owner targets.
  • Advised animal owners regarding purchase of specific animals.

Education

Accounting

Jr College
Cleveland, OH

High School Diploma -

Evergreen High School
Evergreen, CO

Skills

  • Financial Management
  • Managing Employee Relations
  • Staff Management
  • Financial Forecasting
  • Sales Activities
  • Managing Cash Register
  • Accounting Techniques
  • Customer Service
  • Supply Chain Management
  • Business Management Principles
  • Financial Statements
  • Quality Standards
  • Managing Operations and Efficiency
  • Greet Guests
  • Administration and Reporting
  • Scheduling and Coordinating
  • Invoice Reconciliation
  • Customer Relationship Management
  • Reconciling Cash Drawers
  • Maintenance and Repair Management
  • Waste Management
  • Reporting

Accomplishments

  • Supervised team of 15 staff members.
  • Used Microsoft Excel to develop inventory tracking spreadsheets.
  • Documented and resolved any issue with the business,

Train and Show my own dog to many degrees.

I have owned my dog training business for many years. My dogs are Shetland Sheepdogs and Portuguese Water Dogs. We have showed and completed many advanced titles, including a MACH Master Agility Champion, UD Utility, GCHB Grand Champion Bronze, GCHS Grand Champion Silver. Many other titles along the way.


Working with the dogs and people to help them have a well trained dog that they can live with and enjoy.

Timeline

Manger

Happiness Country Kennels
06.1999 - 02.2019

Dog Trainer

Topnotch Training Inc
06.1989 - 02.2019

Accounting

Jr College

High School Diploma -

Evergreen High School

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