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Makenzie Hu

ST PETERSBURG,FL

Summary

Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. With prior experience working for DHS in the US Coast Guard, candidate seeks to maintain a full-time position that offers professional challenges utilizing interpersonal skills, excellent time management and problem-solving skills. With expert knowledge on providing communication with both humans and animals, customer service, running a department, and upholding the highest standard of herself and the job, candidate would be a beneficial member to the agency.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

K9 Trainer

Gulf Coast K9
Bradenton, FL
10.2021 - Current


  • Graduated NePoPo Silver & Gold School.
  • Graduated NePoPo e-collar course.
  • Evaluated animals to determine temperaments, abilities and aptitude for training.
  • Instructed owners and dogs on basic obedience commands using different techniques to match dogs' drives for reward.
  • Consulted with owners to discuss behavioral concerns and determine final goals.
  • Watched dogs for triggers, signs of aggression and pack behaviors to formulate possible solutions.
  • Worked individually with dogs on track for higher-level certifications in obedience and show performance.
  • Maintained clean training arena for group classes.
  • Observed dogs in various settings to determine behavioral concerns and problems.
  • Educated owners about benefits of specialized therapy training.
  • Maintained clean, neat and hazard-free animal areas to protect individual health and wellbeing.
  • Conferred with owners about methods for continuing training and reinforcing methods taught in classes.
  • Tracked metrics such as overall health, behaviors and diet to isolate and address concerns.
  • Assessed animals and consulted with owners about suitability for desired use based on temperament, age and other factors.

Machinery Technician

United States Coast Guard
08.2014 - 12.2019
  • Performed preventive maintenance to promote machine reliability and longevity.
  • Updated daily production logs and informed management of production incidents or non-conformance issues.
  • Maintained equipment performance by lubricating and cleaning components.
  • Communicated with outside vendors to attain appropriate parts and tools.
  • Dismantled machinery to access, remove and replace worn components and keep production within optimal tolerances.
  • Responded immediately to mechanical breakdowns and developed timely repair plan to minimize downtime.
  • Increased overall lifespan of equipment by following preventive maintenance plans and executing unscheduled repairs.
  • Provided top quality control to eliminate maintenance downtime.
  • Underway Engineer of the watch.
  • In-port watch stander.
  • Also was a surface rescue swimmer on board a 175 foot ship.
  • Kept HVAC system running efficiently by replacing furnace filters.

Education

High School Diploma -

Copley High School
Copley, OH
05.2014

Skills

  • Team Exercises
  • Program Monitoring and Tracking
  • Training Method Development
  • Daily Logs
  • Complex Problem-Solving
  • Client Retention
  • Special Assignments

Timeline

K9 Trainer

Gulf Coast K9
10.2021 - Current

Machinery Technician

United States Coast Guard
08.2014 - 12.2019

High School Diploma -

Copley High School
Makenzie Hu