Dog Trainer

• Sep 2019 - Present

I evaluate and train shelter dogs to be paired with veterans as emotional support animals I evaluate and train shelter dogs to be paired with veterans as emotional support animals

Canine Coach and Service Dog Trainer

• Aug 2019 - Mar 2021

• Led group and private class instruction for Basic, Advanced, and Public Access training for Assistance (Service) dogs and Therapy dogs • Designed and facilitated enrichment programs for rescue dogs • Led group and private class instruction for Basic, Advanced, and Public Access training for Assistance (Service) dogs and Therapy dogs • Designed and facilitated enrichment programs for rescue dogs

Dog Trainer

• Mar 2016 - Apr 2020

• Primary resource and store leader of Petco's Positive Dog Training Program • Led private and class instruction (Basic Manners, Advanced Obedience, Canine Good Citizenship, and customized seminars and workshops) • Instructed and assisted Trainers in completing Petco’s Dog Trainer Instructor Program (DTIP) • Created take-home training materials to support dog owners • Accountable for driving sales while educating and engaging customers in canine nutrition and well-being • Primary resource and store leader of Petco's Positive Dog Training Program • Led private and class instruction (Basic Manners, Advanced Obedience, Canine Good Citizenship, and customized seminars and workshops) • Instructed and assisted Trainers in completing Petco’s Dog Trainer Instructor Program (DTIP) • Created take-home training materials to support dog owners • Accountable for driving sales while educating and engaging customers in canine nutrition and well-being

Lead Animal Trainer, Volunteer Coordinator/Dog Trainer, Volunteer Dog Walker

• 2018 - 2018

• Primary resource for dog assessments and training • Developed and assisted in training with dogs, livestock, cats, and small animals • Instructed and supervised volunteers in basic dog handling skills • Primary resource for dog assessments and training • Developed and assisted in training with dogs, livestock, cats, and small animals • Instructed and supervised volunteers in basic dog handling skills

Service Dog Trainer

• 2018 - 2018

Daycare Supervisor and Dog Handler

• Oct 2014 - Mar 2016

• Promoted to Supervisor based on dog handling skills, professionalism, and work ethic • Managed team of dog handlers, maintained daily routine of dog daycare facility, supervised and administered medication and food, managed client relationships • Mentored and supported staff to promptly assess and correct canine behavior • Promoted to Supervisor based on dog handling skills, professionalism, and work ethic • Managed team of dog handlers, maintained daily routine of dog daycare facility, supervised and administered medication and food, managed client relationships • Mentored and supported staff to promptly assess and correct canine behavior

Non-Commissioned Officer

• Nov 1998 - Nov 2005

• Operation Iraqi Freedom, Camp Commando, Kuwaiti city, Kuwait (2003) • Military Occupational Specialty: 2841 Ground Radio Repairman • Company Clerk, 6th Communication Battalion, Service Company (Brooklyn, NY) • Squad Leader; responsible for teaching classes including History of the Marine Corps, Leadership, Radio Equipment, Electronic Maintenance, Uniform Regulations • Nuclear, Chemical, and Biological Decontamination Team • Company Agricultural Inspector • Maintenance and repair of communications equipment, accountability for securing devices with classified information, Base security Show less