Emily Kimball
Minocqua,WI
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Dog Handler
Muddy Pawz Lodge
2024.10 - 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
2023.03 - 2023.11
- Cashier, clean, stock, greet customers, help customers locate items, closing duties
Cleaner
Dells Animal Hospital
2021.08 - 2021.12
- 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
2020.03 - 2020.11
- 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
2018.04 - 2019.10
- 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, WIGeneral - Studied Science
UW Baraboo
Baraboo, WIGeneral - Band
Portage High School
Portage, WI06.1997
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
2024.10 - Current
Cashier
Dollar General
2023.03 - 2023.11
Cleaner
Dells Animal Hospital
2021.08 - 2021.12
Cashier
St Vincenet de Paul Sociaety of Wisconsin Dells
2020.03 - 2020.11
Dog Handler
Dells Boat
2018.04 - 2019.10
Medical Assistant - patient care, lab duties, scheduling
Globe University
General - Studied Science
UW Baraboo
General - Band
Portage High School