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West Coast Grooming AcademyChief Academic Officer
Oct. 2017Arcadia, CARecruited to teach dog grooming classes then made Partner shortly after hire. Redeveloped and streamlined existing curriculum and business operations, working alongside the CEO to grow the school to 6 campuses. Established franchise agreements, contracts, and discovered partnership opportunities with major players in the grooming industry, while maintaining focus on the company's mission to promote high standards of safety, sanitation and compassionate animal care in the industry. Highlights:
* Featured on PBS award winning show "Shelter Me: Helping Hands" 2024
* Partnered with Homeboy Industries to provide our courses and jobs to their trainees.
* Achieved non-profit status, 2024.
* Received BPPE State Approved Vocational College approval, 2018.
* Developed new certification courses: Introduction to Dog Grooming, Certified Dog Groomer, Advanced Dog Groomer, Certified Dog Grooming Instructor, Introduction to Cat Grooming and Certified Cat Groomer Course.
Found Animals Foundation, Inc.Pet Services & Safety Coordinator
Apr. 2013 - May. 2014Lakewood, CAI oversaw most of the company's pet services, with a primary focus on the dog training department, and implementing company animal safety and disaster protocols. I was also responsible for writing operations manuals, policies and procedures, web articles, and creating the curriculum for the dog training program. After implementing the program successfully, it became quite profitable, bringing in nearly 20% of the rescue's total revenue. I also aided in adoptions, animal fostering, retail sales, volunteer training, networking and sourcing adoptable animals from county animal shelters. I also conducted behavior evaluations on dogs while at the shelter and worked with them after their arrival at the rescue to help prepare them for adoption and their life in their new homes. (note: My title was later promoted to Training & Behavior Specialist)
PetSmartPet Training Instructor
Dec. 2010 - May. 2011Pasadena, California, United StatesScheduling and leading puppy, beginner, intermediate, advanced, and trick classes as well as specialty seminars.
Dog Sense, LLCOwner & Lead Pet Trainer
Dec. 2008 - Jan. 2018Pasadena, CAI teach private in-home dog and cat training, group classes, conduct AKC® Canine Good Citizen evaluations, identify and solve problem behaviors, and educate my local community on responsible pet ownership via online social media and web blogs as well as in-person seminars. Past seminar topics include canine behavior, body language, nutrition, first aid, canine development and learning theory, diseases, potty training, walking on a loose leash, pet disaster preparedness, senior dog wellness, and service dog training. I have also founded LA's first and ONLY group Kitten Kindergarten class which focuses on early socialization, training obedience commands and problem behavior prevention.
PETCO Animal Supplies, Inc.Canine Education Instructor
Dec. 2007 - Jul. 2009Pasadena, CAI handled scheduling, promoting and teaching dog training classes. I hosted seminars on various topics, assisted customers in finding the right products for their pets, and educated the public on proper product use. I taught puppy, basic adult, and canine good citizen classes as well as private classes for dogs with special behavior problems such as under-socialization, aggression, or physical disabilities as deaf or blindness.
Knott's Berry FarmProp Maker and Scenic Painter
Jun. 2005 - Feb. 2009Buena Park, CADesigned, created, installed, maintained and took down seasonal props and dressed sets. Painted scenery, props, backdrops and buildings.
Adventist HealthRegistered Polysomnographic Technician and EEG Technician
Oct. 2004 - Sep. 2017Glendale, CAI run sleep diagnostic exams on patients, analyze brain wave and sleep stage activity, observe and document patient behavior, hook up patients to electrodes and sleep recording machines, and maintain patient file charts.
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