Cathy Houde
Community Outreach Manager at Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando- Claim this Profile
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Credentials
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Certified Humane Education Specialist
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Experience
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Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando
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United States
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Veterinary Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Community Outreach Manager
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Dec 2015 - Present
Manage Community Cat initiative to control feral cat populations in Orange county through Trap, Neuter, Return. Create programs to educate community on responsible pet ownership. Assist with research, writing and evaluating humane education curriculum. Schedule education programs, community programs and outreach events. Conduct both on campus and off-site educational programs. Assist with summer camp curriculum. Serve as staff and coordinate summer camp. Staff information booths, special events and speaking engagements to support the agency’s programs and services. Train, supervise and coordinate community outreach volunteers. Test, schedule and coordinate pet therapy program volunteers
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Universal Orlando Resort
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Entertainment Providers
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700 & Above Employee
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Administration Clerk III
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Oct 2014 - Present
Analyzes, compiles, updates and develops accurate data on spreadsheets, documents and software programs. Prepares and distributes documents and reports on a daily basis. Maintains department logs, records and files. Assists management in training new hires on departmental office processes as needed. Supports Office Department head and other internal partners as needed. Answers questions from internal/external guests to the best of ability and/or directs questions to the appropriate person. Collects and communicates accurate information in a timely manner. Uses office equipment, such as computers and multi-use copiers, to perform office duties. Assesses and refers data/information to the appropriate parties and tracks as determined by department head.
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Relief Coordinator- A Day In The Park With Barney; Animal Actors on Location
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Jun 2014 - Present
Performs opening and/or closing duties for the venue(s) including: Checking in cast and crew, conducting daily start-up meetings, handling all staffing issues resulting from team member’s calling out sick/personal, monitoring start-up/shut down procedures, communicating operational readiness or staffing/technical problems with partnering departments, adjusting staffing levels, grids and rotations to accommodate park attendance/business needs, and compiling daily FYI for distribution.Observes and monitors shows/sets to ensure highest standards of show quality, guest satisfaction, and safety are being achieved; addresses and follows up on any observed show quality, guest, or safety issues utilizing the necessary departments and Entertainment manager on duty to expedite a resolution. Monitors the quality, cleanliness and facility maintenance standards to ensure the venue is “Show Ready” for our guests at all times. In the absence of the Stage Manager/Assistant Stage Manager, oversees the operation of venue and is the first point of contact for team members, guests, and interdepartmental partners when show critical decisions are made. Reinforces the application of all company policies & procedures as well as addressing any immediate employee relations issues pertaining to the venue(s). Responsible communicating information relevant to the operation of the venue(s) to both upper management and team members
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Event Coordinator
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May 2014 - Present
Resolve and/or communicate event issues/status to Event Supervisor and/or Event Management. Coordinate communication with internal/external clients during events. Ability to effectively reason and communicate in a fast paced environment. Act as a main contact for entertainment venues & performers during events while relaying information to resolve any issues that arise, including signing in/out cast and crew, monitoring, and reporting daily performances & feedback into an FYI Monitor event logistics in order to ensure that all entertainment elements are in compliance with the rules and regulations set forth by either performer’s SOP’s or vendor’s contracts, and are set as requested by the client
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Pet Alliance of Greater Orlando
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United States
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Veterinary Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Event Coordinator
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Mar 2014 - Jan 2015
Assisted with special events in the community (Furball, Paws in the Park). Supported event team with fundraising duties (flyers, phone calls, mailings). Handled online auction database entry, photographed auction items, handled auction pick-up. Handled registration for promotional events. Performed duties on day of event including (set-up, check-in of vendors, communication with vendors, directed volunteers with duty assignments). Assisted with special events in the community (Furball, Paws in the Park). Supported event team with fundraising duties (flyers, phone calls, mailings). Handled online auction database entry, photographed auction items, handled auction pick-up. Handled registration for promotional events. Performed duties on day of event including (set-up, check-in of vendors, communication with vendors, directed volunteers with duty assignments).
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Talent Coordinator
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Nov 2013 - Dec 2014
Supervise talent and coordinate events with clients to ensure satisfaction. Supervise talent and coordinate events with clients to ensure satisfaction.
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Universal Orlando Resort
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Entertainment Providers
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700 & Above Employee
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Singer/Dancer/Choreographer/Trainer/Dance Captain
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May 1998 - Jan 2014
Perform daily in the "Beetlejuice Rock and Roll Graveyard Revue". Train all new hires into the show. Teach all choreography and blocking for the show. Watch shows periodically and give notes to cast.
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Performer
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May 1998 - Jan 2014
Mardi Gras Parade, Beetlejuice Rock and Roll Graveyard Revue, T:2, Bill and Ted's Excellent Halloween Adventure, Citywalk Dancers, Generhythm X, Universal Superstar Parade.
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Kennel Assistant
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Jul 2010 - Jul 2013
Walked dogs, provided care to cats and pocket pets. Cleaned kennels and assisted in VIP and Villas. Supervised playgroups and any activities as needed. Walked dogs, provided care to cats and pocket pets. Cleaned kennels and assisted in VIP and Villas. Supervised playgroups and any activities as needed.
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Dance Teacher
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Aug 2008 - May 2009
Taught ballet, tap, hip-hop to ages 5-Teen. Taught ballet, tap, hip-hop to ages 5-Teen.
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Choreographer
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2003 - 2004
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Education
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Bryant & Stratton College Online
Associate's Degree, Business -
Humane Society University
Certificate, Humane Education Specialist -
Humane Society University
Certificate, Volunteer Management -
Florida Institute of Animal Arts
Veterinary Assistant Diploma, Veterinary Medicine -
New Braunfels High School
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UTSA
Studied Biology, Psychology and French