KELLY E BROWNING
Seattle,WA
Summary
Compassionate animal care professional with a strong commitment to providing optimal support and care. Proven ability to establish trust with animals and foster positive relationships with owners. Expertise in animal behavior, enrichment, and handling techniques. Seeking to leverage skills in a passsionate environment focused on animal welfare.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Animal Caretaker
Dogs Day Out
Seattle, Washington
02.2023 - 10.2024
- Supports animal wellness with a balanced approach to engagement, physical activity, and relaxation.
- Minimized chances of contamination through precise cleaning protocols.
- Communicates relevant information to canine guardian about the day of care
- Takes into account each canine individual's personality and their needs in order to maintain a calm and safe environment
Professional Dog Walker
WAG
Seattle, Washington
10.2015 - 01.2024
- Ensured canine client safety by strictly following instructions.
- Provides an accurate summary of adventures to be had, and communicates any issues should they be encountered.
- Implements the use of positive training techniques to help alleviate concerns of individual canines, and work towards establishing confidence within an urban environment.
Dog Park Monitor
Dog Yard Bar
Seattle, Washington
08.2021 - 01.2023
- Observed and interpreted canine body language to ensure the safety of canine and human park occupants.
- Communicated present and potential canine concerns with humans, and offered suggestions toward resolution.
- Enforced rules of the park in order to foster a safe and secure environment for canines and humans.
- Monitored canine and human population throughout the day to ensure fire code compliance.
Shellfish/Fisheries Technician
Suquamish Tribe
Poulsbo, Washington
06.2009 - 02.2014
- Participated in various fieldwork involving streams, beaches, nurseries, and hatcheries in order to approximate salmon and shellfish populations.
- Ensured seed and egg health through careful attention, boosting survival rates for clam and salmon species.
- Cleaned, sanitized, and maintained aquaculture equipment and tanks.
- Detected, read, and recorded data from all tagged salmon species that made a return to the hatchery.
- Functioned within various natural environments, regardless of the weather.
Education
Associate in Arts (A.A.) - Psychology
Skills
- Detailed Observation
- Effective Communication
- Strategic
- Weatherproof
- Adaptable
- Animal training
- Animal enrichment
- Creativity and innovation
- Behavior analysis
- Patience and tolerance
Certification
CDTK (Certified Dog Training Knowledge)
CATCH Canine Trainers Academy
LFDM (Licensed Family Dog Mediator)
L.E.G.S. Applied Ethology Family Dog Mediation Professional Course
Timeline
Animal Caretaker - Dogs Day Out
02.2023 - 10.2024
Dog Park Monitor - Dog Yard Bar
08.2021 - 01.2023
Professional Dog Walker - WAG
10.2015 - 01.2024
Shellfish/Fisheries Technician - Suquamish Tribe
06.2009 - 02.2014
CDTK (Certified Dog Training Knowledge)
CATCH Canine Trainers Academy
LFDM (Licensed Family Dog Mediator)
L.E.G.S. Applied Ethology Family Dog Mediation Professional Course
Montgomery College - Associate in Arts (A.A.), Psychology
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