| resume Federheck STR 14 69517 Gorxheimertal, Hessen Home 06201-255-0870 Handy 0162- 569- 8989 suzijones@bergwanderkennels.com Formal Education 1983-1987 Monticello High School Monticello, New York. 12701 Requirements for High School diploma February 2000-August 2000 Lee’s Pet Grooming Salon Apprentice Dog Groomer Apprenticed 6 months as dog grooming, learning, cleaning hair from the inside of the ears of required breeds, Identification of ear infections and skin allergies, Flea / tick control, Trimming and electric sanding of toenails, Anal gland expression, Brushing, blow drying of coats, setting of patterns to shape into breed styles, and pet style clipping and trimming of dog’s coats. Incorporating Use of Dog training skills to rid fearful dogs of anxieties during the grooming process. Work Experience August 1988-July 1993 S&G Pet Center Monticello, New York 12701 Sales Associate and pet care councilor advancing to assistant manager in charge of ordering, selling, and breeding of small livestock animal department. Daily operations involving, communicating with customers and small livestock dealers, daily care and observations of Animal health and wellness, quality and quantity control. July 1993- August 1994 R&M feed supply store Monticello New York 12701 Small Animal Department Manager Hired to develop, set up and operate the feed supply store’s new small animal department. This included ordering of small animals and the hard goods associated needed for their maintenance. Implementing a small animal livestock Breeding program of rabbits, guinea pigs, gerbils, mice and rats thus creating better quality control of pets for sale as well as saving the R&M business itself money In the long term by having more stock on readily on hand as well as healthier stock to offer. August 1994 - January 1997 Concord resort Hotel and Golf course Grounds maintenance, Equipment Operator. Trained in Bunker (sand trap) Reconstruction and maintenance. Ski lift operator Ensuring Sand traps were groomed for Difficult play for tournaments or easy play for speed on weekends. Winter months ski hill maintenance and lift operator. December 1997-December 1998 Quest Royal Stud farm Middletown, New York 10958 Night Watchman/ farm maintenance Duties included Stall preparation and mare preparation just prior to birthing process. Removal of electronic embryonic sack monitors. Monitoring Foal health during delivery and Assistance with foal care after delivery. Providing veterinary assistance with X-rays, pregnancy palpitations when needed by the attending Vet (letter of recommendation provided). Handling, taming and training of foals to the acceptance of the head halter and to walk on lead. General farm maintenance and animal care. February 2000-August 2000 Lee’s pet grooming Copperas cove Texas 76522 All Breed basic dog obedience group classes Contracted to conduct group dog Obedience classes for the pet-grooming salon. Helping clients with Behavioral issues such as aggression, Anxiety issues, stealing food. Incorporating dog agility as a tool for pet/ owner bonding. Designed in house Obedience Training handbook as a learning aid for students to follow while outside of class. Public relations receptionist, up-dating client records and current and non -current client lists. Up-dating patients file cards. March 2001- December 2004 Mannheim /Heidelberg Germany Dog Obedience private and Group class instructor, April 2002 Contracted through the U.S.O for 1 year to Operate basic and advanced group dog training classes 2 times a week for military families in both Mannheim and Heidelberg communities. Construction of portable Dog agility jumps including, A frame, bridge, and tire jumps for use in classes During this time I had many requests from training clients to help them with private dog training instruction, Doggy Day care, Over night/ weekend vacation dog sitting as well as grooming up keep of their family pets thus enabling me to build an extensive record of recommendations letters and a before and after portfolio. (Letters of recommendation for review provided upon request) June 2004 –June 2005 AAFES Pet Fest Wurzburg Germany Approached By Anthony Ventura AAFES Sales and Merchandising Manager to volunteer my services to operate dog training information booth and conduct Obedience, Agility, Temperament testing and Toenail trimming demonstrations for annual Wurzberg Pet Fest located at Leighton Barracks. Past and Current Club Memberships 1995- Kafertal Hundverrein Germany 1996-1997- Hudson Valley Police Schutzhund Klub New York 2002- Current- Moderator and Contributor for www.dogproblems.com Dog training Internet web site 2004-Current- Member Gerolzhofen Allgemeine Hundverrein Schweinfurt Germany 2005 – Current- Member www.dogtrainersclub.com for professional dog trainers. 2006 – Member Alexandria Schutzhund club. Virginia 2007-Current- International Professional Groomers Inc. (IPG) 2007-Current- Boxer Klub Bergstrasse Burstadt © Suzi Jones and berg wander kennels 2007 Homepage |