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Suzanne Harb Mackay

Yorba Linda,CA

Summary

Well-rounded individual who offers account management, customer relations expertise paired with outstanding leadership and communication abilities. Hardworking professional with several years of experience growing and stabilizing business. Tech-savvy collaborator with solid foundation of business acumen.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Small Business Owner

Canine Path Training
Yorba Linda, CA
08.2013 - Current
  • Manage all aspects of client relations.
  • Perform extensive training evaluations over the phone, and and via Zoom.
  • Evaluate the primary issues the client is experiencing with their dog. Develop a training protocol, a lesson plan, and implement the appropriate training techniques to address the behavior problems.
  • Conduct training sessions and create a positive training environment for the client and the dog using reward-based training systems (for people and dogs!).
  • Communicate training progress to clients using videos, write-ups, and other resources.
  • Present
  • All administrative functions, such as bookkeeping, client follow-up, and other office duties.

Managing Owner

Sunny Dog Place aka Doggie Land Inc.
Los Angeles, CA
09.2002 - 07.2013
  • Managed daily operations of a high-volume doggie daycare facility.
  • Ensured safe and engaging environment for dogs to socialize. Taught employees how to recognize behavior issues, and how to manage groups of dogs safely.
  • Oversaw team operations across three rotating shifts daily. Ensured smooth shift transitions while monitoring team performance.
  • Formulated strategies for streamlining daily operations, increasing productivity levels, and enhancing customer satisfaction.

Director of Canine Training Services

  • Delivered comprehensive feedback on dog behaviors, enhancing client trust.
  • Taught dog training classes, conducted private lessons, and offered board and train services.
  • Developed and implemented behavior programs to successful address complex problems for anxious, fearful, and reactive dogs.
  • Trained dogs to meet functional requirements of clients.

Administrative Duties

  • Implemented and continually upgraded specialized software to meet business needs.
  • Handled various office tasks such as maintaining books and preparing detailed reports.

Director of Consulting Services

Ultimate Software Group Inc.
Remote, CA
09.1997 - 01.2002
  • Oversaw various client accounts during the UltiPro Payroll and Human Resources Software implementation.
  • Directed consultant assignments for Ulti Pro implementation projects spanning Western states.
  • Handled escalated problems and collaborated with customer service and computer programming departments to resolve software issues.
  • Conducted user training sessions in classroom settings, remotely, and through on-site visits.

Education

Bachelor of Science -

California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo, CA

MBA -

University of Southern California
Los Angeles, CA

Skills

  • Client engagement skills: ability to manage all aspects of client relations (onboarding, engagement, follow-up)
  • Effective Troubleshooting Abilities
  • Strong communication abilities
  • Strong Writing Proficiency
  • Proficient in MS365, Proprietary Softwares, QuickBooks and Quicken
  • Training and implementation experience in installing new computer programs and teaching end users

Affiliations

  • (2017-2025) Treasurer for a non-profit (Association of Professional Dog Trainers providing leadership, budget management and and review of applicants for Grants and Scholarship awards.
  • Volunteer for many service organizations and animal rescue groups.

Timeline

Small Business Owner

Canine Path Training
08.2013 - Current

Managing Owner

Sunny Dog Place aka Doggie Land Inc.
09.2002 - 07.2013

Director of Consulting Services

Ultimate Software Group Inc.
09.1997 - 01.2002

Bachelor of Science -

California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

MBA -

University of Southern California

References

  • Provided Upon Request
Suzanne Harb Mackay