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Maris Schneeman

San Diego,,CA

Summary

Animal welfare professional with extensive experience in animal cruelty investigations, cross-agency coordination, and case oversight. Known for organized, proactive case management that supports enforcement, compliance, and humane outcomes.

Work History

HUMANE LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER

San Diego Humane Society
2023 - Present
  • Establish and implement programs and partnerships by evaluating needs and effectiveness.
  • Exhibit sound judgment, and maintain professionalism.
  • Trained, mentored, and evaluated recruits.
  • Enhance operational efficiency through process improvements and tools.
  • Create partnerships with internal departments and external agencies.
  • Identify and assess veterinary needs, offering informed recommendations for necessary care.
  • Participated in media efforts to increase awareness and strengthen community support.
  • Prepare and submit detailed reports daily, monthly, and quarterly.
  • Provide assistance, education, and guidance to pet owners, and staff.
  • Investigate and enforce state and local animal cruelty laws, rabies regulations, and licensing requirements.
  • Provide critical response during emergency calls and disaster situations.
  • Safely and humanely capture domestic and wild animals using appropriate handling techniques.
  • Interview victims, witnesses, and suspects.

COMMUNITY SUPPORT MANAGER - Pets for Life Program

Cincinnati Animal CARE Humane Society
2021 - 2021
  • Designed and launched the Pets for Life program.
  • Drafted and managed a quarterly budget.
  • Identified opportunities to enhance services, and developed new initiatives to better serve the community.
  • Created and produced documents, handouts, postcards, and resources for both staff and the public.
  • Conducted community outreach and casework, organizing community-based events.
  • Worked with various teams to create effective solutions, and offer complete support to clients.

HUMANE LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER

Humane Rescue Alliance
2019 - 2021
  • Investigated allegations of animal cruelty and neglect.
  • Impounded abused and neglected animals.
  • Drafted and executed search and arrest warrants, following criminal investigations.
  • Identified, documented, collected, and preserved evidence.
  • Provided testimony in legal proceedings.

PROGRAM CREATOR & MANAGER

Stray Cat Assistance Program
2015 - 2018
  • Developed and launched a trap, neuter, and release program.
  • Managed donations and funding.
  • Recruited and engaged community members, building a dedicated volunteer base.
  • Collaborated with local rescues, pet stores, and veterinarians.
  • Conducted assessments and humane trapping, followed by adoption, fostering, or relocation services for cats.
  • Created and distributed instructional materials and resources for volunteers, partners, and the public.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Criminology

West Virginia University
01-2017

Timeline

HUMANE LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER

San Diego Humane Society

COMMUNITY SUPPORT MANAGER - Pets for Life Program

Cincinnati Animal CARE Humane Society

HUMANE LAW ENFORCEMENT OFFICER

Humane Rescue Alliance

PROGRAM CREATOR & MANAGER

Stray Cat Assistance Program

Bachelor of Science - Criminology

West Virginia University
Maris Schneeman