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Manuel Romero

Bloomsbury,NJ

Summary

Well-known for being hands-on dynamo with boundless energy to fulfill various tasks. Detailed team player with history excelling in fast-paced environments with little oversight and challenging goals. Offers top technical abilities and relationship-building skills. Strong communicator with excellent organizational and time management skills. Efficiently manages multiple projects simultaneously while adhering to strict deadlines. Possesses excellent problem-solving skills and ability to think and act quickly to find creative solutions.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

K9 Handler

Global K9 Protection Group
07.2023 - Current

conduct screening operations for explosive and other hazardous materials.

Responsible for maintaining administrative records for work and training.

  • Developed strong rapport with assigned canine partner, resulting in a highly effective working relationship.
  • Optimized search techniques for improved efficiency and accuracy in detecting dangerous materials.
  • Maintained strict confidentiality regarding sensitive information encountered while performing duties as an Explosive Detection Canine Handler.
  • Conducted pre-event sweeps at large public gatherings, ensuring safe environments for attendees and staff.
  • Scheduled veterinary visits, physicals, vaccinations and emergency medical needs to keep canine healthy, safe and well-maintained.

Business Owner

Training With Balance K9
01.2021 - Current
  • Train dogs of all sizes and problems
  • Decoy/personal protection
  • Narcotics detection
  • Promoted business via social media to generate leads and maximize brand identity.
  • Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
  • Provided elite customer service by resolving escalated problems and calmly responding to shifting priorities.
  • Researched trends and current innovations to determine competition and develop competitive pricing points.

Chriopractic Assistant

Center For Natural Health And Rehabilitation
01.2021 - 04.2023
  • Certified Shockwave therapies
  • Work with pro athletes such as Odell Beckham, Saquon Barkley, and von miller
  • Responded to customer requests for products, services, and company information.
  • Offered advice and assistance to customers, paying attention to special needs or wants.
  • Updated account information to maintain customer records.
  • Increased efficiency and performance by monitoring team member productivity and providing feedback.
  • Followed up with customers about resolved issues to maintain high standards of customer service.

Dog Trainer

Canine Connection LLC
05.2021 - 02.2023
  • Watched dogs for triggers, signs of aggression and pack behaviors to formulate possible solutions.
  • Instructed owners and dogs on basic obedience commands using different techniques to match dogs' drives for reward.
  • Worked individually with dogs on track for higher-level certifications in obedience and show performance.
  • Maintained clean, neat, and hazard-free animal areas to protect individual health and wellbeing.
  • Administered prescribed medications to animals based on individual needs.
  • Trained animals to respond to specific cues from both owners and handlers.

Assistant Dog Trainer

AFT Dog Training
10.2020 - 01.2021
  • 3 month shadow program intro to dog training
  • Evaluated animals to determine temperaments, abilities and aptitude for training.
  • Observed dogs in various settings to determine behavioral concerns and problems.
  • Watched dogs for triggers, signs of aggression and pack behaviors to formulate possible solutions.
  • While working at AFT, I was responsible for starting day taking board and train dogs out, printing consults for day, cleaning up yard as well as facility, assisting with private sessions, working some board and train dogs, as well as participating in teaching group lessons.

Gas Station Attendant

Wawa
06.2018 - 03.2020
  • While working at Wawa, I was a night shift gas station attendant
  • Pumped gas for guests and took payments.
  • Counted nightly income, categorizing, and sending to bank on weekly basis.
  • Cleaned up gas and other spills in accordance with spill procedures.
  • Inspected fuel pumps and fuel tanks for proper operations and safety.
  • Resolved customer complaints promptly and professionally to enhance customer loyalty and increase client base.
  • Monitored fuel levels in tanks, taking note of tanks due for refills.

Education

Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice

Norwich University
Northfield, VT

Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice

Warren County Community College
Washington, NJ

School -

Phillipsburg High School
Phillipsburg, NJ

Skills

  • Basic math and writing
  • Punctual and attentive
  • Relationship building
  • Verbal and written communication
  • Complaint resolution
  • Report preparation
  • Creative problem solving
  • Medical terminology knowledge
  • Recordkeeping strengths
  • Strong decision-making
  • Critical thinking
  • Physical fitness maintenance
  • Canine handling

Additional Information

  • In my spare time i train with my Dutch Shepherd in a sport PSA ( Protection Sports Association )
  • Decoy for Shogun Working Dog Club in Bucks county, Pa
  • Coach youth football, basketball, & baseball

Personal Information

"Manni"

Timeline

K9 Handler

Global K9 Protection Group
07.2023 - Current

Dog Trainer

Canine Connection LLC
05.2021 - 02.2023

Business Owner

Training With Balance K9
01.2021 - Current

Chriopractic Assistant

Center For Natural Health And Rehabilitation
01.2021 - 04.2023

Assistant Dog Trainer

AFT Dog Training
10.2020 - 01.2021

Gas Station Attendant

Wawa
06.2018 - 03.2020

Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice

Norwich University

Some College (No Degree) - Criminal Justice

Warren County Community College

School -

Phillipsburg High School
Manuel Romero