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COORDINATOR- ANIMAL ASSISTED THERAPY PROGRAMS
Professional Summary
Animal welfare professional proficient at providing a high-quality training and support experience for volunteers for a national non-profit organization.
Work History
Coordinator- Animal Assisted Therapy Programs, 10/2013 to Current
Company Name – City, State
  • Maintain quality reputation of two leading national non-profits simultaneously through excellent customer service and communications 
  • Act as first point of contact for inquiries from the public about Pet Partners Therapy Animal Program. 
  • Coordinate and host three programs- Handler Workshops, Team Evaluations and Therapy Dog Training Course
  • Identify Potential Pet Partners currently residing in the ASPCA Adoption Center
  • Assist interested pet owners, with appropriate animals, through Pet Partners training, evaluation, registration and placement
  • Coordinate community events featuring interactions with therapy animals
  • Present lectures about animal assisted interventions to students, professional groups, and prospective facilities
  • Direct inquiries about Emotional Support Animals and Service Animals to the appropriate resources and experts
Community Cat Program Assistant, 11/2015 to 06/2016
Company Name – City, State
  • Participated in TNR projects including setting and baiting traps and ongoing monitoring of locations.
  • Transported cats from sites to shelter upon trapping and back to sites after surgery.
  • Assessed locations for safe and sustainable conditions.
  • Cleaned and maintained humane cat traps, cat dens, transfer cages, and other humane handling tools.
  • Maintained impeccable record keeping to ensure cats are returned to their correct, original locations.
  • Ensure cats being held in the care center scheduled to participate in the program are appropriately marked.
  • Act as in the field liaison between the community and ACC to educate and inform people about the TNR program and Community Cats in general.

Animal Care Technician, 07/2010 to 09/2013
Company Name – City, State
  • Relieved boredom and stress of living in a shelter environment by walking, and providing other enrichment to dogs and cats.
  • Recorded activity and noted any relevant changes in behavior and medical status for dogs and cats
  • Cleaned animal holding areas with high attention to detail to provide sanitary and comfortable living conditions for the animals and a pleasant environment for potential adopters and guests
  • Prepared and distributed mass feedings
  • Safely transported animals throughout the facility fulfilling transfer requests
  • Maintained and organized equipment and supply storage daily
  • Remained in compliance and up to date on all cleaning, care, infectious disease prevention and safety protocols to maintain state of the art standard of care 
Skills
  • Obedience and manners dog training and handler instruction
  • Humane, stress reducing animal handling
  • Reading and interpreting dog and cat body language and behavior
  • Microsoft Office and Outlook


  • Calm, professional, empathetic communication with people in crisis
  • Public speaking
  • Event planning
  • Volunteer management and training
  • Online enrollment and scheduling software
Education
Master of Science: Anthrozoology, 2015
Canisius College - City, State

Anthrozoology is a burgeoning multidisciplinary field involving the study, exploration and understanding of human​ relationships with non human animals. Relevant courses include  Animal Behavior and Communication, Applied Animal Behavior, Remote Learning Experience-Free Ranging Dogs of Puerto Rico, Companion Animals and Society, Humane Education and Development, Indifference and Abuse, Shelters Rescues and Pounds.

Bachelor of Science: Conservation Biology, 2009
State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry - City, State

Volunteer Work

Pet Partners Licensed Team Evaluator

  • plan and host over 100 Skills and Aptitude Evaluations a year
  • administer evaluation according to national standard for consistency across the country
  • remain in compliance with latest policy and procedure updates
  • accurately and consistently interpret and asses both human and animal behavior in a variety of scenarios, with an emphasis on safety and minimizing stress
  • provide helpful feedback, both positive and negative, to the handler upon completion of the test
  • make recommendations for suitable environments and populations for the team to visit based on their skills and aptitude 

Pet Partners Handler, 2012-2015

  • registered therapy cat handler
  • read an interpret therapy cat's signs of stress
  • proactively protect and support my animal during visits
  • open, kind and courteous communication with senior citizens of varying backgrounds
  • adaptable to individuals' needs or reactions that can change unexpectedly​

PAWSNY Dog Walker & Pet Care Assistant, 2013-2016

  • feed and walk 3 legged husky 
  • feed 2 cats
  • trim cats' claws
  • provide friendly social contact to disabled senior NYCHA resident

Helping Hands ASPCA Volunteer, 2013-2015

  • Assist veterinarians and medical staff with a variety of duties
  • retrieve animals from holding areas for exams
  • handle and restrain dogs and cats for medical exams and procedures
  • use clear communication and humane handling techniques to prevent injuries and severe stress
  • weigh animals
  • report notable signs and symptoms before or after exam
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Resume Overview

School Attended

  • Canisius College
  • State University of New York College of Environmental Science and Forestry

Job Titles Held:

  • Coordinator- Animal Assisted Therapy Programs
  • Community Cat Program Assistant
  • Animal Care Technician

Degrees

  • Master of Science : Anthrozoology , 2015
    Bachelor of Science : Conservation Biology , 2009

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