Kelly Patterson
Peaceful Valley Donkey Rescue
San Angelo,TX
24
years of professional experience
Self-motivated, hard-working, multi tasked professional with outstanding organizational and managerial skills. Versatile office management and proficient in Microsoft Office programs. Strong planner and problem solver who easily adapts to change. Works well independently and with others. Exceeds expectations managing multiple priorities to meet tight deadlines without compromising quality.
Work History
Animal Trainer
4 Months- Developed and implemented training programs for rescued donkeys, enhancing their behavioral skills and adoptability.
- Conducted regular assessments of animal behavior, identifying areas for improvement in training techniques.
- Enhanced public experiences by providing engaging and educational animal demonstrations at events.
- Established positive reinforcement strategies, resulting in improved compliance and reduced stress during training sessions.
- Maintained clean, neat, and hazard-free animal areas to protect individual health and well-being.
Independent Contractor
7 Years 7 Months- Managed multiple client projects, delivering on-time and high-quality results
- Cultivated client relationships, generating repeat business and referrals
- Family owned and Operated Company.
Emergency Dispatcher/Office Administrative Assistant
2 Years- Office Management
- Records Management
- Administration
- Spreadsheets/Reports
- Event Management
- Calendaring
- Front-Desk Reception
- Travel Coordination
- Coordinated emergency response efforts among law enforcement, fire, and medical teams.
- Coordinated grant application processes, ensuring compliance with funding guidelines and timelines.
Air Traffic Controller
8 Years- Established strong interdepartmental relationships to secure support and enhance collaborative outcomes.
- Earned excellent marks on performance reviews, with citations for excellence in areas including work volume, accuracy and quality; ability to learn and master new concepts; positive work ethic; and commitment to providing unsurpassed service.
- Analyze factors, such as weather reports, fuel requirements, and maps to determine flights and air routes.
- Direct radio searches for aircraft, and alert control centers' emergency facilities of flight difficulties.
- Communicate with, relay flight plans to, and coordinate movement of air traffic between control centers.
- Trained and supervised over 20 personnel on 4 different facets of Air Traffic Control.
- Assisted in the development and execution of an in-depth simulator program, increasing simulation use by 25% from the previous year.
- Assisted in developing and executing an in-depth simulator program, resulting in a 25% increase in simulation utilization over the previous year.
- Trained and supervised over 20 personnel across 4 facets of air traffic control, enhancing team capabilities and operational readiness.
- In-depth aptitude for working with computers, instrument and equipment.
- More than five years' experience as Air Operations Supervisor.
- Two years' experience as Safety Supervisor resulting in zero discrepancies on ULTRA-C inspection.
- One year experience as Training manager.
- Managed 43 Food Service Attendees, five spaces, and was responsible for the accounting of over 390,000 meals served.
- Branch: United States Navy
- Service Country: United States
- Rank: Petty Officer Second Class
- Commendations: Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal, Meritorious Unit Commendation, Navy Good Medal-2, National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Humanitarian Service Medal, Sea Service Deployment Ribbon, Enlisted Aviation Warfare Specialist Insignia
Education
Bachelor's degree - Psychology
Focused Early Childhood Development
Skills
Military Experience
Office Management
Events Management
Event Planning
Administrative Experience
Records Management
Organizational Skills
Military Service
- Branch: United States Navy
- Service Country: United States
- Rank: Petty Officer Second Class
- November 2002 to November 2010
- Commendations: Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Metal, Meritorious Unit Commendation, Navy Good Medal-2, National Defense Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, Global War on Terrorism Expeditionary Medal, Humanitarian Service Medal, Sea Service Deployment Ribbon, Enlisted Aviation Warfare Specialist Insignia
Volunteer Work
- My church's kids church program, helping care for and engage children during services and activities. Assisted with planning and organizing Vacation Bible School 2026.
- Girl Scout Troop Head leader 2015-2021
- Little League Coach 2016-2024
- Terrell CO ISD boosters club member 2018-2024
- Terrell CO Fair Board Secretary/Treasurer 2022-2024
Timeline
Animal Trainer
Peaceful Valley Donkey Rescue
01.2026 - 05.2026Read More
Independent Contractor
Patterson Construction-Sanderson, TX
10.2016 - 05.2024Read More
Emergency Dispatcher/Office Administrative Assistant
Terrell County Sheriff's Office-Sanderson, TX
10.2014 - 10.2016Read More
Air Traffic Controller
US Navy-Oak Harbor, WA
11.2002 - 11.2010Read More
Brandman University
Bachelor's degree from Psychology
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