Melvin Himburg
Waukesha,WI
Summary
Seasoned Animal Care Lead with relevant experience in overseeing animal care facilities. Strengths include strategic planning, leadership, and a continuing learning of animal behavior and welfare standards. Proven results in managing teams to ensure highest standard of care and facility maintenance while implementing innovative solutions for optimal operational efficiency.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Animal Care Lead
Humane Animal Welfare Society
Waukesha, WI
08.2021 - Current
- Researched new technologies or methods, by attending seminars, that could improve the quality of life for animals in the facility.
- Provide guidance and direction to volunteers and staff members assisting with animal care duties.
- Collaborate with vet staff to promptly address emergency situations related to injured or sick animals.
- Performed humane euthanasia when necessary for shelter animals and public animals.
- Collaborate with other departments to assess animals prior to intake, ensuring optimal outcomes based on shelter capabilities.
- Oversee the on-call driving staff, including scheduling and providing support for emergency after hour pick ups.
Animal Caretaker
Humane Animal Welfare Society
Waukesha, WI
08.2015 - 08.2021
- Ensures that all safety protocols are followed while handling animals in order to prevent accidents or injuries to staff, volunteers, or public.
- Participates in training sessions on proper animal handling techniques.
- Adheres strictly to established policies and procedures related to animal caretaking duties.
- Performs minor medical treatments such as monitoring animals for signs of sickness, administering medication, bandaging wounds as instructed by a veterinarian or supervisor.
- Assists in restraining animals for examination or treatment when necessary.
Maintenance and Auxiliary
Marian University
Fond Du Lac, WI
08.2014 - 05.2015
- Performing regular inspections on Fire safety equipment
- Ensured event spaces were properly set up and organized
- Cleared walkways of snow and ice during winter months.
- Provided technical support to other crew members when needed.
Education
Some College (No Degree) - Radiologic Technology
Marian University
Fond Du Lac, WISkills
- Staff Management
- Training techniques
- Behavior Analysis
- Facility Maintenance
- Animal Handling
- Customer service
- Multitasking
- Time Management
Certification
- Humane officer certified
- Euthanasia by injection
- Fear free
Timeline
Animal Care Lead
Humane Animal Welfare Society
08.2021 - Current
Animal Caretaker
Humane Animal Welfare Society
08.2015 - 08.2021
Maintenance and Auxiliary
Marian University
08.2014 - 05.2015
Some College (No Degree) - Radiologic Technology
Marian University
- Humane officer certified
- Euthanasia by injection
- Fear free
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