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Katherine Austin

Missouri City,TX

Summary

Dedicated Canine Handler at Alpha Search and Recovery in Human Remains Detection and Live Find Trailing. Enjoys developing effective training plans, demonstrating strong problem-solving skills, and maintaining exceptional communication. Achieved national certifications through NASAR while fostering positive client relationships and collaborative team dynamics within K9 Behavior Consortium.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Detection Canine Behavior Intern

K9 Behavior Consortium
01.2024 - Current
  • Assist with seminar planning, support, and execution of virtual and in-person engagements.
  • Schedule and organize customer meetings.
  • Identify the needs of potential customers efficiently, followed by communication back to decision-makers.
  • Maintain accurate records of staff meetings.
  • Identify areas for improvement, narrowing focus for decision-makers in making necessary changes.
  • Maintain a positive working relationship with fellow staff and management.

Canine Handler

Alpha Search And Recovery
12.2020 - Current
  • Responsible for all training and documentation for Canine Ranger in the discipline of Human Remains Detection.
  • Responsible for all training and documentation for Canine Raven in the discipline of Live Find Trailing.
  • Member of the committee to revise SOPs
  • Member of the committee to write standards for the Mission Ready Canine Evaluation.
  • Former board member-Public Relations Coordinator

Education

Doctor of Chiropractic - Chiropractic

Southern California University of Health Sciences
Whittier, CA
12-2006

Bachelor of Science - Biopsychology

University of California, Santa Barbara
Santa Barbara, CA
06-2002

Skills

  • Canine training plan development
  • Applied Behavior Analysis
  • Problem-solving
  • Remediation of deficiencies observed in training
  • Excellent handler engagement with canines
  • Outstanding communication skills
  • Team player
  • Client relationships
  • Public speaking
  • Quick learner
  • Dependable and reliable
  • Goal-oriented mindset

Certification

  • NASAR Canine HRD Land-Type Other
  • NASAR SARTECH II
  • CPR/WFA certified

Timeline

Detection Canine Behavior Intern

K9 Behavior Consortium
01.2024 - Current

Canine Handler

Alpha Search And Recovery
12.2020 - Current

Doctor of Chiropractic - Chiropractic

Southern California University of Health Sciences

Bachelor of Science - Biopsychology

University of California, Santa Barbara

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