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Emily Kimball

Emily Kimball

Minocqua,WI

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Dog Handler

Muddy Pawz Lodge
10.2024 - Current
  • Greeted pet owners and went over available services, outlined costs, and determined special needs of animals under care.
  • Incorporated positive reinforcement methods to correct behavior problems and train for competitions, law enforcement use, and home security.
  • Managed up to Number dogs of varying breeds and sizes, providing attentive care.
  • Conducted private and group lessons advising clients on manners and obedience techniques to improve dog behavior at home.
  • Interpreted body language to keep dogs engaged in fun activities and de-escalated potential cases of aggression.
  • Instructed and supervised volunteers and staff on proper animal handling procedures.
  • Monitored animal health, attention and behavior during training sessions.
  • Maintained clean, neat, and hazard-free animal areas to protect individual health and wellbeing.
  • Talked to or interacted with animals to increase familiarity with human voices or contact.
  • Modified undesirable behaviors with use of successful and safe behavior modifications techniques.
  • Created innovative ways to teach animals new behaviors and tricks.
  • Administered prescribed medications to animals based on individual needs.
  • Utilized positive reinforcement techniques to successfully train animals.
  • Kept animals stimulated with variety of enrichment activities.
  • Observed animals closely to understand individual needs and behaviors.
  • Observed animals during different activities to identify possible illnesses or injuries requiring care.

Cashier

Dollar General
03.2023 - 11.2023
  • Cashier, clean, stock, greet customers, help customers locate items, closing duties

Cleaner

Dells Animal Hospital
08.2021 - 12.2021
  • Clean animal cages and kennels, Clean surgical area, as well as cleaning the main clinic and office areas.
  • Check animal monitors and make sure all was ok.

Cashier

St Vincenet de Paul Sociaety of Wisconsin Dells
03.2020 - 11.2020
  • Greet customers, stock and organize inventory, clean entrance area, cashier, bag, and assist customers in their needs.
  • Preformed opening and closing duties which include balancing the register at the end of the night and do the closing cashier report.

Dog Handler

Dells Boat
04.2018 - 10.2019
  • Incorporated positive reinforcement methods to correct behavior problems and train for competitions, law enforcement use, and home security.
  • Managed up to Number dogs of varying breeds and sizes, providing attentive care.
  • Transported dogs safely and maintained clean driving record.
  • Interpreted body language to keep dogs engaged in fun activities and de-escalated potential cases of aggression.
  • Instructed and supervised volunteers and staff on proper animal handling procedures.
  • Monitored animal health, attention and behavior during training sessions.
  • Conferred with owners about methods for continuing training and reinforcing methods taught in classes.
  • Trained animals to respond to specific cues from both owners and handlers.
  • Maintained clean, neat, and hazard-free animal areas to protect individual health and wellbeing.
  • Talked to or interacted with animals to increase familiarity with human voices or contact.
  • Modified undesirable behaviors with use of successful and safe behavior modifications techniques.
  • Created innovative ways to teach animals new behaviors and tricks.
  • Delivered public presentations to educate public on animal training and behavior.
  • Administered prescribed medications to animals based on individual needs.
  • Utilized positive reinforcement techniques to successfully train animals.
  • Collaborated with veterinarians, animal caretakers and other animal experts on how best to train animals.
  • Kept animals stimulated with variety of enrichment activities.
  • Observed animals closely to understand individual needs and behaviors.
  • Tracked metrics such as overall health, behaviors, and diet to isolate and address concerns.
  • Observed animals during different activities to identify possible illnesses or injuries requiring care.

Education

Medical Assistant - patient care, lab duties, scheduling

Globe University
Madison, WI

General - Studied Science

UW Baraboo
Baraboo, WI

General - Band

Portage High School
Portage, WI
06.1997

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Food service
  • Computer literacy
  • Communication skills
  • Restaurant experience
  • Microsoft word
  • Microsoft excel
  • Guest services
  • Documentation review
  • Cash register
  • Computer
  • Play session facilitation
  • Animal observation
  • Weight maintenance
  • Pet interaction
  • Dog welfare
  • Cash handling
  • Dog walking
  • Behavior modification
  • Leash and off-leash walking
  • Medication administration
  • Good driving record
  • Canine grooming
  • Animal welfare
  • Facility upkeep
  • Canine training
  • Bagging expertise
  • Client service
  • Clicker training
  • Time management
  • Dog training

Timeline

Dog Handler

Muddy Pawz Lodge
10.2024 - Current

Cashier

Dollar General
03.2023 - 11.2023

Cleaner

Dells Animal Hospital
08.2021 - 12.2021

Cashier

St Vincenet de Paul Sociaety of Wisconsin Dells
03.2020 - 11.2020

Dog Handler

Dells Boat
04.2018 - 10.2019

Medical Assistant - patient care, lab duties, scheduling

Globe University

General - Studied Science

UW Baraboo

General - Band

Portage High School
Emily Kimball