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REBECCA MATTHEWS

Villa Park,IL

Summary

AAS degree in Criminal Justice and AA degree with a certificate in Homeland Security

Enthusiastic Dog Handler with proven skills managing canine behavior shifts to encourage play and prevent fights. Successful with walking and caring for groups of up to 20 or more dogs of various breeds and sizes. Clean driving record and provide reliable pick-ups and drop-offs for customers.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Dog Handler

Doggie Depot Inc.
01.2024 - Current
  • Cleaning up after dogs
  • Taking care of dogs in groups
  • Break up any fights that may occur
  • Notify managers if something happens for example if a dog has a hot spot

Lifeguard/Manager/Instructor

Chicagoland Pool Management Group
05.2012 - Current
  • Teaching students to be lifeguards
  • Running a pool by making sure it was clean
  • Making the schedule and going to a meeting for managers
  • Working with pool patrons if the pool patron had an issue
  • Asst. running in-services

Campus Service Officer

Whitewater Police Department
08.2016 - 12.2023
  • Unlocked cars
  • Started cars
  • Unlocked dorm rooms
  • Worked at football games and other special events
  • Issued parking tickets
  • Safety walks with people on campus

Education

Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice

College of DuPage
Glen Ellyn, IL
08-2025

Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice

College of DuPage
Glen Ellyn, IL
05-2025

Certificate - Homeland Security

College of DuPage
Glen Ellyn, IL
05-2025

Skills

  • CPR and AED
  • American Red Cross and American Heart Association
  • Dog and Cat CPR and First Aid American Red Cross
  • Communication
  • Leadership
  • Time management
  • Good driving record
  • Teamwork
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Problem-solving
  • Attention to detail
  • Problem-solving abilities

Timeline

Dog Handler

Doggie Depot Inc.
01.2024 - Current

Campus Service Officer

Whitewater Police Department
08.2016 - 12.2023

Lifeguard/Manager/Instructor

Chicagoland Pool Management Group
05.2012 - Current

Associate of Arts - Criminal Justice

College of DuPage

Associate of Applied Science - Criminal Justice

College of DuPage

Certificate - Homeland Security

College of DuPage
REBECCA MATTHEWS