Elizabeth Gillespie
Kearney
Summary
Reliable employee seeking Animal Control Officer position. Offering excellent communication and good judgment. Experienced Animal Control Officer/Supervisor with 18 years of experience in Animal Control. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving customer satisfaction.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Animal Control Officer 2
Blue Springs Animal Control
03.2022 - Current
- Enhanced public safety by responding to and investigating reports of animal abuse, neglect, and nuisance complaints.
- Improved community relations through conducting educational presentations on responsible pet ownership and local animal laws.
- Maintained a safe environment for animals in the shelter by performing daily health checks, feeding, and cleaning duties.
- Decreased the number of repeat offenses by providing guidance to pet owners on proper care and legal requirements.
- Collaborated with local law enforcement agencies to enforce animal control ordinances and handle dangerous or aggressive animals.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with industry best practices and enhance overall job performance.
Animal Control Supervisor
City Of Gladstone
05.2006 - 11.2021
- Unloaded and impounded animals received from animal control and public.
- Investigated and gathered information regarding animal-related complaints.
- Responded to daily calls to enforce animal control regulations.
- Prepared for prosecutions related to animal treatment and gave evidence in court.
- Wrote reports of activities and maintained files of impoundments and dispositions of animals.
- Captured stray animals, provided housing and care of homeless animals and coordinated adoptions.
- Examined animals for injuries or malnutrition and arranged for necessary medical treatment.
- Oversaw the daily duties of running the city municipal animal shelter.
- Conducted regular reports of deposits, quarterly reports, work orders to continue produictivity at the animal shelter.
- Trained and supervised the staff at the animal shelter/animal control to ensure confidence and safety for the staff, as well as the animals in our care/contact.
CNA
Ashton Court Care Center
08.2005 - 05.2006
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Supported ambulation and physical therapy needs by conducting planned exercise routines.
- Offered immediate assistance in emergency and routine paging situations to evaluate needs and deliver care.
- Oversaw and maintained patients' rooms, group living areas and nurse stations.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Answered call lights and supported patient comfort and safety by adjusting bed rails and equipment.
- Promoted good oral and personal hygiene by aiding patients with shaving, bathing and teeth brushing.
- Cared for residents in assisted living facility and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Delivered individualized patient care by recording vital signs, documenting observations, administering treatments and evaluating patient needs.
Restorative Certified Nursing Assistant
Manor Care Health Services
09.2004 - 05.2005
- Communicated effectively with patients to identify needs and establish comfortability level throughout therapeutic exercises.
- Administered variety of therapeutic treatments to patients such as range of motion, progressive mobility exercises and speech therapy.
- Maintained accurate and thorough documentation of therapy session outcomes to track patients' progress towards treatment goals.
- Operated equipment appropriately and according to user instructions, reporting damaged or malfunctioning equipment.
- Provided care to patients throughout lifespan with consideration of aging processes, human development stages and culture.
- Assisted patients in development of eating, dressing and grooming skills.
- Utilized approved restorative approaches and adhered to treatment plans in execution of patient care.
CNA/Home Health Aide
Visiting Nurses Association
10.2002 - 09.2004
- Assisted with feeding and monitored intake to help patients achieve nutritional objectives.
- Evaluated patients to identify and address wounds, behavioral concerns and medically relevant symptoms.
- Checked patient vitals such as temperature, blood pressure and blood sugar levels.
- Cared for residents in their homes and delivered high-quality support to meet needs.
- Assisted with daily living tasks, therapy, meal prep to ensure residents were able to continue to have a safe and healthy quality of life at home instead of having to be placed in an assisted or nursing home facility.
Education
Certification - Phlebotomy
Clover Park Technical College
Lakewood, WACertification - CNA Certification
South Puget Sound Community College
Olympia, WACertification - Correctional Officer
Crown Academy
Fife, WAGED -
South Puget Sound Community College
Olympia, WA1991
Skills
- Recordkeeping
- Proficient in Shelter Pro, Microsoft Word,Interprise
- Employee supervision
- Staff training and development
- Policy reinforcement
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Interpersonal Communication
- Analytical and Critical Thinking
Accomplishments
- Supervised team of 2 staff members.
- Named Animal Control Officer of the year - 2019
- Certified with the Missouri Animal Control Association (state) and the National Animal Control Association
- Served on the Missouri Animal Control Association Board since 2016.
Certification
Missouri Animal Control Association
National Animal Control Association
Timeline
Animal Control Officer 2
Blue Springs Animal Control
03.2022 - Current
Animal Control Supervisor
City Of Gladstone
05.2006 - 11.2021
CNA
Ashton Court Care Center
08.2005 - 05.2006
Restorative Certified Nursing Assistant
Manor Care Health Services
09.2004 - 05.2005
CNA/Home Health Aide
Visiting Nurses Association
10.2002 - 09.2004
Certification - Phlebotomy
Clover Park Technical College
Certification - CNA Certification
South Puget Sound Community College
Certification - Correctional Officer
Crown Academy
GED -
South Puget Sound Community College
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