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Katelyn Gibbons

Katelyn Gibbons

Wolverine

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Executive Director

AuSable Valley Animal Shelter
02.2023 - Current
  • Managed HR for 10+ staff members and payroll
  • Developed Personal Development Plans & Evaluations for 10+ employees
  • Created Low Cost Public Spay-Neuter, TNR Program, Community Outreach
  • Built relationships with board members, providing updates and soliciting expertise
  • Evaluated shelter policies, improving compliance and animal care standards
  • Led initiatives to enhance animal welfare programs and outreach efforts.

Interim Director of Animal Control

St. Landry Parish Animal Control
01.2023 - 02.2023
  • Company Overview: BISSELL Pet Foundation
  • 10,000 Average Annual Intake
  • Oversight incarcerated trustee work crew
  • Worked to improve animal living conditions, & standard operations
  • Developed SOP’s to maintain a stable operation
  • Worked with DVM to create Spay-Neuter & Adoption Program

Boarding, Grooming, & Daycare Department Manager

Little Traverse Bay Humane Society
11.2020 - 08.2022
  • Oversight of Boarding, Grooming, & Daycare Client Services for Non-Profit Organization
  • Oversight of client base to ensure best client experience
  • Responsible for converting clients into donors when possible
  • Oversight of Personal Development Plans & Evaluations for staff of 10+ employees
  • Increased revenue 74% YOY inside of 6 months.

Hospital Manager

Indian River Veterinary Clinic & Pet Resort
02.2018 - 08.2020
  • Company Overview: Mission Veterinary Partners
  • Oversight of Veterinary Hospital & Pet Resort employees.
  • Oversight of client base to ensure best client experience, & return business.
  • Oversight of Personal Development Plans & Evaluations for staff of 15+ employees

Education

Associate of Science - Public Health

North Central Michigan College
Petoskey, MI
01-2026

Certified Expert Animal Cruelty Investigator - Animal Cruelty & Investigations

University of Missouri Extension
Columbia, MO
03-2024

Skills

  • Community engagement
  • Community outreach initiatives
  • Volunteer recruitment
  • Empathy and compassionate care
  • Customer service
  • Team management and supervision

Awards

Grayling Regional Chamber of Commerce, Chamber Organization of The Year, AuSable Valley Animal Shelter, 2023

Section name

2017 & Prior Work History Available Upon Request

Timeline

Executive Director

AuSable Valley Animal Shelter
02.2023 - Current

Interim Director of Animal Control

St. Landry Parish Animal Control
01.2023 - 02.2023

Boarding, Grooming, & Daycare Department Manager

Little Traverse Bay Humane Society
11.2020 - 08.2022

Hospital Manager

Indian River Veterinary Clinic & Pet Resort
02.2018 - 08.2020

Associate of Science - Public Health

North Central Michigan College

Certified Expert Animal Cruelty Investigator - Animal Cruelty & Investigations

University of Missouri Extension