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Samantha Taylor

Dade City,FL

Summary

Dynamic owner of STK9 Training Company INC with a proven track record in sales operations and customer relations. Great understanding of K9 medical care from a long career as a K9 trainer, being a competitor in PSA K9 of multiple dogs, and attending seminars in K9 first aid. Knows how to implement current technology for business success. Strong willingness to learn and a great work ethic. Expert in strategic planning and communication, successfully enhancing operational efficiency and driving business growth. Recognized for resolving disputes and fostering strong client relationships, ensuring high satisfaction and loyalty.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Owner

STK9 Training Company INC
01.2012 - Current
  • Managed dog training company successfully.
  • Trained and motivated dog trainers and kennel technicians to perform daily business functions.
  • Handled medical procedures with dogs in our care, and educated on K9 first aid.
  • Communicated with clientele regarding their dogs health while in our care.
  • Utilized Word Excel, Google Docs, Jotform, QuickBooks, and Kennel Connect For business success.
  • Handled customer relations issues, enabling quick resolution, and client satisfaction.
  • Prepared sales presentations for clients showing success and credibility of products.
  • Organized promotional events and interacted with community to increase sales volume.
  • Built relationships with customers and community to establish long-term business growth.
  • Held one-on-one meetings with sales team members to identify selling hurdles and offered insight into best remedy.
  • Communicated product quality and market comparisons by creating sales presentations.
  • Maintained financial controls, planned business operations and control expenses while identifying and pursuing opportunities to grow business operations and boost profits.
  • Implemented systems and procedures to increase sales.
  • Identified and qualified customer needs and negotiated and closed profitable projects with high success rate.
  • Enhanced operational efficiency and productivity by managing budgets, accounts, and costs.
  • Consulted with clients to assess needs and propose optimal solutions for them and their dog.
  • Assisted in recruiting, hiring and training of team members.
  • Tracked trends and suggested enhancements to both challenge and refine company's product offerings.
  • Managed day-to-day business operations.
  • Interacted well with customers to build connections and nurture relationships.
  • Used critical thinking skills to set forth individual training plans per dog.
  • Managed website, marketing, and social media accounts.
  • Hosted seminars working with a variety of dog trainers.
  • Followed up with clients of dogs that graduated to ensure they were happy with our final product.
  • Utilized efficient time management skills to ensure all tasks were completed.

Protection Sports Association K9 Judge

PSA K9 (Volunteer Work)
01.2022 - Current
  • Judge handler and K9 sport teams competing In professional obedience and protection work.
  • Give positive constructive criticism in a verbal public critique to team competing.
  • Ensure the trial is ran successfully, and manage personal helping put on event.
  • Mediate and solve any problems that may arise.
  • Communicate the presented routine efficiently to the handler and K9 sport teams.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice & Political Science

University of South Florida
Saint Petersburg, FL
05-2014

Master K9 Trainer

Tarheel K9 Academy
Sanford, NC
10-2012

Pet Food Nutrition Specialist

DNM University
01-2023

Skills

  • Management skills
  • K9 medical care
  • Sales operation
  • Strategic planning
  • Customer relations
  • Resolving disputes
  • Decisiveness
  • Communication
  • Technology savvy

Timeline

Protection Sports Association K9 Judge

PSA K9 (Volunteer Work)
01.2022 - Current

Owner

STK9 Training Company INC
01.2012 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Criminal Justice & Political Science

University of South Florida

Master K9 Trainer

Tarheel K9 Academy

Pet Food Nutrition Specialist

DNM University