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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

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

Coordinator- Animal Assisted Therapy Programs Resume Example

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