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Kelley Macke

Jacksonville,FL

Summary

•Skilled K9 Handler with experience in law enforcement and private security sectors. Strengths include ability to train and handle various breeds for different tasks such as detection, search and rescue, and protection.

•Well-versed in animal training procedures calmly approaching every animal and situation with level-headed and experience-based strategies.

•Dependable Pet Sitter with many years of experience providing in-home care to dogs, cats, and other various animals. Patient and kind individual. In-depth knowledge of animal feeding and eating habits. Strong skills in feeding, grooming and exercising animals. Talented in delivering routine care and specific treatments.

Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Dog Pet Sitter

Self-Employed
Jacksonville, FL
08.2024 - Current
  • Cleaned up pet messes and provided fresh food and water to all assigned pets.
  • Walked dogs on a regular basis, ensuring they were kept safe and healthy.
  • Communicated with clients regularly regarding their pet's care needs and progress.
  • Performed basic grooming services such as brushing fur, trimming nails, cleaning ears.

Cashier

Carrolls Meat shop
Jacksonville, FL
08.2023 - 08.2024
  • Greeted customers and answered any questions they had about the store's products and services.
  • Operated cash register efficiently and accurately, processed payments by cash, check, credit card, gift card or automatic debit.
  • Issued receipts, refunds, credits or change due to customers.
  • Stocked shelves with merchandise when needed.

Veterinary Assistant

Blue Star pet hospital
Saint Augustine, Florida
06.2022 - 07.2023
  • Restrained animals during examination or treatment procedures using appropriate techniques according to species size and temperament.
  • Ensured that cages were kept clean at all times.
  • Provided emotional support to pet owners during difficult times.
  • Assisted doctors and technicians by soothing upset or frightened animals.
  • Clipped animals' claws and polished teeth to maintain hygiene.

Housekeeper

Old Coast Cleaning
Saint Augustine, FL
06.2020 - 05.2022
  • Swept and mopped floors, vacuumed carpets and rugs, dusted furniture, wiped down surfaces. Changed bed linens and towels, tidied up rooms. Cleaned and sanitized bathrooms and kitchens.
  • Interacted pleasantly with clients.
  • Rendered detailed and timely cleaning services while working in fast-paced environment with multiple interruptions.

Housewife

N/A
La Porte, Indiana
12.2017 - 05.2020
  • Took care of our 5 dogs (German shepherd, Great Dane, Chiweenie, 2 Chihuahuas and 4 Chihuahuas puppies.
  • Keep the house clean and organized.
  • Planned weekly menus while keeping within budget limits.
  • Cooked homemade meals using various techniques to enhance flavor and texture.

K9 Handler

IN Department of Corrections
Westville, Indiana
05.2011 - 11.2017
  • Responsible for daily care and training of my assigned K9, including feeding, grooming, exercising and maintaining general health.
  • Maintained records of training sessions, certifications and medical visits for my K9.
  • Conducted searches for escapees utilizing scent article tracking techniques with the K9 unit.
  • Weekly K9 training to develop or maintain desired animal behaviors.

Education

Master of Arts - Criminology and Social Justice

Calumet College of St. Joseph
Whiting, IN
12-2009

Associate of Science - Law Enforcement

Vincennes University
Vincennes, IN
05-2006

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

Ball State University
Muncie, IN
05-2005

High School Diploma -

Valparaiso High School
Valparaiso, IN
05-2001

Skills

  • Dog Handling
  • Dog Grooming and bathing
  • Clean Background Check
  • Flexible Schedule
  • Valid Driver's License
  • Attention to Detail
  • Multitasking
  • Reliability
  • Honest and Trustworthy

Timeline

Dog Pet Sitter

Self-Employed
08.2024 - Current

Cashier

Carrolls Meat shop
08.2023 - 08.2024

Veterinary Assistant

Blue Star pet hospital
06.2022 - 07.2023

Housekeeper

Old Coast Cleaning
06.2020 - 05.2022

Housewife

N/A
12.2017 - 05.2020

K9 Handler

IN Department of Corrections
05.2011 - 11.2017

Master of Arts - Criminology and Social Justice

Calumet College of St. Joseph

Associate of Science - Law Enforcement

Vincennes University

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice

Ball State University

High School Diploma -

Valparaiso High School
Kelley Macke