Cole Wakefield, MS

Executive Director at Good Shepherd Humane Society
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Credentials

  • Mentorship Program in Shelter Assessments Certificate, Million Cat Challenge & Maddie’s Shelter Medicine Program at the University of Florida, 2020.
    Maddie's Fund
    Jan, 2022
    - Nov, 2024
  • Animal Services Executive Leadership Certification
    Southern Utah University
    Nov, 2021
    - Nov, 2024
  • WGU Micro-credential in Human Resource Management
    Western Governors University
    Nov, 2021
    - Nov, 2024
  • Fundraising Professional Certificate Program
    The Association for Animal Welfare Advancement
    Jan, 2021
    - Nov, 2024
  • Fear Free Shelter Program
    Fear Free LLC
    Aug, 2019
    - Nov, 2024
  • Animal Cruelty/Fighting Investigations
    University of Arkansas Criminal Justice Institute
    Jul, 2019
    - Nov, 2024
  • Animal Behaviour and Welfare
    The University of Edinburgh
    Jun, 2019
    - Nov, 2024
  • Animals in Disasters: Community Planning
    FEMA
    Mar, 2019
    - Nov, 2024
  • Technical Support Fundamentals
    Coursera
    Nov, 2018
    - Nov, 2024
  • Certified TNR Professional
    Animal Rescue Professionals Association
    Aug, 2018
    - Nov, 2024

Experience

  • Good Shepherd Humane Society
    • United States
    • Non-profit Organizations
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Executive Director
      • Mar 2022 - Present

      Organizational oversight including animal services and two retail thrift stores.Handles most administrative management including HR.Primary development and public relations officer.Conceived, implemented and manage several new community focused programs, including food support.Secured over $500,000 in direct and in-kind support through grants.Building model programs for rural implementation.Rebuilt community relationships.Increased efficiency and effectiveness of animal services. Show less

    • Director of Animal Services
      • Nov 2019 - Mar 2022

      Operational direction and oversight of the Animal Services division for a rural non-profit humane society. Under my direction, Good Shepherd increased the number of lives saved per year by over 300%. Design and implementation of community outreach and fundraising programs. Under these programs, Good Shepherd has experienced an increase in community giving of over 150%.Grant and corporate funding: Over $150,000 in monetary and in-kind support.

  • Jen’s Kitty Rehab
    • Fort Smith, Arkansas
    • Animal Welfare Consultant
      • Aug 2019 - Jan 2022

      An as needed position helping JKR develop policy, procedures and processing dealing with: Trap-Neuter-Release Facility Management Animal Care Coalition Development Disaster preparedness/response/relief An as needed position helping JKR develop policy, procedures and processing dealing with: Trap-Neuter-Release Facility Management Animal Care Coalition Development Disaster preparedness/response/relief

  • HOPE Humane Society
    • Fort Smith, Arkansas Area
    • Clinic Manager
      • Nov 2018 - Jun 2019

      Provided care for animals in a large shelter. Developed and implemented new protocols in coordination with DVMs. Created and implemented new intake process. Administered vaccines and performed blood draws. Established care plans per protocol under guidance from DVMs. Provided care for animals in a large shelter. Developed and implemented new protocols in coordination with DVMs. Created and implemented new intake process. Administered vaccines and performed blood draws. Established care plans per protocol under guidance from DVMs.

  • Freelance
    • Freelance Writer
      • May 2008 - Jun 2011

      Various lifestyle, news, and feature writing Publications include: Franklin Life/Brentwood Life Spring Hill Advertiser News Independent book projects Various lifestyle, news, and feature writing Publications include: Franklin Life/Brentwood Life Spring Hill Advertiser News Independent book projects

  • Assorted Venturez, LLC
    • General Manager
      • Jan 2009 - Dec 2009

      Created, developed, and opened new nightclub in Nashville from the ground-up. Oversaw all operational, promotional, and financial aspects of the club. Supervisory responsibility for over 20 staff and entertainers. Coordinated with vendors and maintained customer relations. Developed relationships with local media and VIPs. Established budgets and projections and raised capital for project Created, developed, and opened new nightclub in Nashville from the ground-up. Oversaw all operational, promotional, and financial aspects of the club. Supervisory responsibility for over 20 staff and entertainers. Coordinated with vendors and maintained customer relations. Developed relationships with local media and VIPs. Established budgets and projections and raised capital for project

  • OutAbout Newspaper
    • Greater Nashville Area, TN
    • Travel & Leisure Editor
      • Jan 2008 - Oct 2008

      I wrote regular travel and leisure features for Tennessee publication. I stepped down as editor to focus on other enterprises. I wrote regular travel and leisure features for Tennessee publication. I stepped down as editor to focus on other enterprises.

  • United Methodist Publishing House
    • Book and Periodical Publishing
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Cokesbury.com Customer Service Manager
      • Jan 2004 - Oct 2008

      I oversaw the end-user help and customer service desk for Cokesbury.com and Abingdon software. Job included research and reporting on latest web technology and publishing industry trends. I oversaw the end-user help and customer service desk for Cokesbury.com and Abingdon software. Job included research and reporting on latest web technology and publishing industry trends.

  • Genesius Players Theatre Company
    • Co-Owner
      • Jan 2003 - Jan 2004

      Handled all business and marketing aspects of running a small professional theatre company. Handled all business and marketing aspects of running a small professional theatre company.

Education

  • Western Governors University
    Master of Science - MS, Management and Leadership
    2022 - 2022
  • Western Governors University
    Bachelor of Science - BS, Business Administration and Management, General
  • Southern Utah University
    Executive Leadership Certificate, Animal Welfare
    2021 - 2021
  • The University of Edinburgh
    Certificate, Animal Welfare and Behaviour
    2019 - 2019
  • Blackstone Career Institute
    Paralegal Certificate, Legal Assistant/Paralegal
    2011 - 2012
  • Henderson State University
    Communication and Media Studies
    1999 - 2001

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