Sarah Onweller
Chesapeake,VA
Summary
Highly focused and dedicated worker with prior military service, logistics, and behavioral experience. Proficient in handling complex customer issues and promoting positive experiences. Efficiency-driven and organized with team-oriented mentality and dedication to customer satisfaction and business goals.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Dog Trainer
The Freckled Paw
Chesapeake, VA
09.2020 - Current
- Evaluated animals to determine temperaments, abilities and aptitude for training.
- Instructed owners and dogs on basic obedience commands using different techniques to match dogs' drives for reward.
- Consulted with owners to discuss behavioral concerns and determine final goals.
- Assessed animals and consulted with owners about suitability for desired use based on temperament, age and other factors.
Marine Mammal Trainer 2
SAIC
San Diego, CA
09.2018 - 03.2020
- Primary trainer for young male bottlenose dolphin and Secondary trainer for older female dolphin.
- Conditioned behavior and acclimated both naïve and experienced animals.
- Performed duties in accordance with applicable standards, policies and regulatory guidelines to promote safe working environment.
- Preformed scuba diving operations in accordance with safety policies
- Certified to drive boats carrying animals and other assets
Advanced Navy Marine Mammal Intern
Navy Marine Mammal Program
San Diego, CA
06.2018 - 08.2018
- Setting up and breaking down boats.
- Prepared marine mammal diets
- Assisted in open water with sessions with both sea lions and bottlenose dolphins
- Assisted with sea lion and bottlenose dolphin training sessions
Navy Marine Mammal Program Intern
Navy Marine Mammal Program
San Diego, CA
01.2018 - 05.2018
- Assisted with facility upkeep and cleaning.
- Worked in a fish house with the knowledge of sorting caplin, herring, and squid
- Performed daily physical checks on California sea lions and bottlenose dolphins.
- Performed husbandry and enrichment behaviors with bottlenose dolphin and California sea lions.
Hawaiian Ocean Theater Intern
Sea Life Park
Waimanalo, HI
08.2017 - 01.2018
- Facilitated in-water interaction with sea lion programs for guests under supervision.
- Worked in a Fish house with the knowledge of sorting capelin, herring, and squid.
- Participated in a training lecture series.
- Participated in the Dolphin show Participated as B point in sea lion interaction under supervision.
Safari Off Road Adventure Tour Guide
Six Flags Great Adventure - 1 Six Flags Blvd
Jackson, NJ
04.2017 - 07.2017
- Spoke on and off microphone regarding the 52 species and more than 1,000 animals on the Safari.
- Ensured each guest had a memorable experience while learning about the animals and conservation efforts for those animals.
- Monitored the safety of the animals and guests.
- Maintained cleanliness of the trucks used in the safari.
Veterinary Assistant
Caldwell Pet Hospital
Visalia, CA
07.2016 - 12.2016
- Provided pet owners with excellent customer service and compassionate care for their pets.
- Educated animal owners regarding feeding, general care, medical conditions and treatment options.
- Maintained daily progress records, surgery logs, x-ray logs, Drug Enforcement Administration logs and routine records.
- Cleaned, restocked and organized examination rooms.
- Prepared estimates for care, and presented invoices and collected payment from clients.
Logistics Specialist
US Navy
Lemoore, CA
03.2011 - 03.2016
- Expertly managed $14 million dollars' worth of aviation fuel and administrative Operational Target budgets in support of 12 FA-18F aircraft.
- Provided up-to-date status, including validation and expedition of 1,673 mission critical parts valued at 54 million dollars.
- Processed 300 aircraft material readiness reports certifying document validity with 0 discrepancies.
- Developed systems for organizing reports and records to drive integrity.
- Managed loading, unloading, movement and sorting of supplies.
- Outfitted entire squadron with personal gear for deployment.
Education
Certification - Dog Training
Animal Behavior College
Online07.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Clinical Psychology
Brandman University
Naval Air Station Lemoore - Online2017
Certification - Veterinary Assistant
Animal Behavior College
Online2016
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Brandman University
Naval Air Station Lemoore - Online2016
PADI Open Water Diver -
Mid-Atlantic Scuba Center
Skills
- Team building
- Attention to detail
- Self-motivated
- Charismatic public speaker
- Extremely organized
- Critical Thinking
- Verbal and Written Communication
- Material Handling
- Video Conferencing
Timeline
Dog Trainer
The Freckled Paw
09.2020 - Current
Marine Mammal Trainer 2
SAIC
09.2018 - 03.2020
Advanced Navy Marine Mammal Intern
Navy Marine Mammal Program
06.2018 - 08.2018
Navy Marine Mammal Program Intern
Navy Marine Mammal Program
01.2018 - 05.2018
Hawaiian Ocean Theater Intern
Sea Life Park
08.2017 - 01.2018
Safari Off Road Adventure Tour Guide
Six Flags Great Adventure - 1 Six Flags Blvd
04.2017 - 07.2017
Veterinary Assistant
Caldwell Pet Hospital
07.2016 - 12.2016
Logistics Specialist
US Navy
03.2011 - 03.2016
Certification - Dog Training
Animal Behavior College
Bachelor of Arts - Clinical Psychology
Brandman University
Certification - Veterinary Assistant
Animal Behavior College
Associate of Arts - Psychology
Brandman University
PADI Open Water Diver -
Mid-Atlantic Scuba Center
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