Experience

Priority One Services

• Biotechnology Research
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Research Support Specialist II-Behavior

  • Jun 2015 - Present



Humane Society Silicon Valley

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Senior Behavior Specialist

  • Aug 2008 - Apr 2015

  •Develop curriculum, train, and manage adult cat, dog, and rabbit volunteer socializers on such topics as safe animal handling, policies/procedures of the shelter environment, and how to conduct meet and greets with members of the public •Management of volunteer socialization data in Volgistics software to track retention and level of training to better identify where resources are needed •Support lead volunteer coordinator with coaching and disciplinary action when volunteers were having trouble following outlined policies and procedures aligned with the organization’s mission, and/or for safety concerns •Create, maintain, and implement behavior modification plans for animals entering the shelter environment with behavior challenges •Provide exceptional customer service through intake/adoption consultations, post adoption support, volunteer recruitment and high profile donor interactions •Conduct daily behavior evaluations and observational assessments on incoming dogs, cats, and rabbits while maintaining accurate data and reports •Assist staff veterinarians and veterinary technicians perform health checks and administer vaccinations, while providing training on low-stress handling techniques •Support animal care technician staff with euthanasia procedures for both in-house animals and private clients •Supervision and training of new staff members in the behavior and training department Show less