Jacquelyn Jackson Johnston
EDUCATION
Florida International University,
Master of
Business Administration, Expected 2014
Companion Animal Sciences
Institute, Shelter
and Rescue Work Certificate, 2012
Barnard College, Columbia
University, New
York, NY Bachelor of Art May 2004 - Magna Cum Laude
Pont-Aven School of Contemporary Art, Pont-Aven, France, Summer
2003
Walnut Hill School for the Arts, Natick, MA, Graduated June 2000
WORK EXPERIENCE
Miami Dade Animal Services, Miami
April 2011 – February 2014
Clinic Supervisor.
·
Further
organizational goal to lower rate of euthanasia, increase live release rate and
providing assistance to the public regarding all services provided.
·
Reduced
euthanasia rate from 56% in May 2011 to 16% in August 2013.
·
Customer
Service for all adopters, fosters, rescues regarding medical information
·
Supervise
of thirteen veterinary technicians, assist three staff veterinarians
·
Supervise
treatment for over 32,000 pets per year
·
Duties
include recruitment of new technicians, interviews, human resource processing,
new hire orientation, staff training, volunteer training and live release
programs.
·
Shelter
population manager
·
Maximize
live release rate through medical evaluation, treatment, promotion of urgent
pets, FLOW
·
Disease
tracking, outbreak manager, infectious disease training
·
Standard
Operating Procedure production, revision, training and implementation
·
Training
in progressive programs such as Dr. Emily Weiss’ “SAFER” and “FELIN-ality.”
HSUS South Florida Wildlife
Center, Fort Lauderdale March 2008 –
April 2011
Volunteer Coordinator.
·
Outreach
development, volunteer cultivation, public outreach services and programs.
·
Manage,
supervise, and coordinate all aspects of volunteer program
·
997
registered volunteers, 328 active in on premised service, totaling 18, 194
logged volunteer hours
·
Recruitment,
orientation, interviews, determine assignment, monitor performance, coordinate
assignments and schedules with SFWC departments, write and update volunteer
manuals, forms, and job descriptions, assist with SFWC tours, educational
programs, special events, and special programs.
·
Developed
an internationally recognized neonate orphan opossum program with wildlife
rehabilitation specialist Peggy DiMauro. Initially worked as a field animal
recovery specialist, driving over three counties to locate and rescue 224
species of wildlife and exotic animals in South Florida.
No Paw Left Behind, South Florida
March 2006 – Present
Founder and Volunteer (Director until March 2011).
·
Outreach,
volunteer cultivation, public service programs, customer service.
·
Emergency
response participant; natural disaster and hoarding response, CERT instructor
·
Develop
original incorporation documents, managed finances, submitted application to
gain IRS 501c3 status, maintained budget and file taxes yearly.
·
Write
and maintain standard operating procedures, databases
·
Provide
canine behavior assistance and manage foster home emergency line.
·
Coordinate
community specific trap-neuter-release programs throughout Broward County.
·
Maintain
registration with over 13 county animal control facilities in Florida; assist
cross county code enforcement
Fit n Sit Doggy Training, Fort
Lauderdale July 2007 – January 2009
CEO and Senior Dog Trainer.
·
Education
based on responsible pet ownership
·
Spay/neuter
programs and pet adoptions from shelters and rescues.
·
Training
offered to increase pet socialization and obedience through positive
reinforcement and pack leadership.
·
Services
to encourage every pet owner develop a strong loving bond with their pet,
focusing on well-rounded pets, behavior modification, and community and dog
park safety.
Faktura Gallery, Miami February 2005 – June 2007
Director and curator.
·
Create
exhibitions where innovative media is used to bring to light charitable issues for
the community, with a focus on young and unknown artists and how they
contribute to end homelessness, both human and animal.
·
Supervise
the execution of six annual exhibitions with all new artists, preparing press
materials, updating website, organizing opening night events with refreshments,
flyer design, live music, community promotion, run every aspect of PR and
marketing for the gallery.
·
Teach
new artists how to install exhibitions and write statements of intent and
proposals.
Barnard College, New York, NY
Visual Arts Assistant, August 2003- June
2004
·
Assist
in administration of the visual Art Department: help organize artist lectures,
student trips, funding application for senior projects, advise students,
schedule and help installation for all Senior exhibitions.
SKILLS AND INTERESTS
Computer Proficiency Word, Excel, Power point,
Outlook, Final Cut Pro, Adobe Photoshop, .Mac and Internet tools. PC and
Macintosh. Website construction and maintenance. QuickBooks. Database
management programs including Chameleon, Pet Point, Volunteer Match,
Volgistics, online adoption applications, Constant Contact, Petango, and
Petfinder. Statistical reports for grant writing and Asilomar annual reports.
Digital editing of still and video images.
Language Skills Fluent in Spanish, reading and
conversation able in French
CERTIFICATIONS
Community Emergency Response Team
Steering
Committee and Instructor, Present
Miami Dade County Humane
Resources Training
Progressive
Discipline 2011
Documenting
for Results 2011
Florida International University
and Miami Dade County
Supervisory
Leadership Development Workshop Series, 2011
CPDT Continuing Education
Deconstructing
the Growl: Perspectives on Canine Aggression 2010
CPDT-KA
Certification earned 2010
Florida Animal Control
Association
Euthanasia
of Animals, June 3 2008
Euthanasia
of Animals, July 7 2011
American Red Cross
CPR
and First Aid 2009
Federal Emergency Management
Agency Training
FEMA
IS-00100.a Introduction to Incident Command System ICS 100 2009
FEMA
IS-00200.a ICS for Single Resources and Initial Action Incidents 2009
FEMA
IS-00700.a National Incident Management System 2009
FEMA
IS-00800.b National Response Framework 2009
FEMA
IS-00010 Animals in Disaster, Awareness and Preparedness 2009
FEMA
IS-00011 Animals in Disaster, Community Planning 2009
FEMA
IS-00111 Livestock in Disaster 2009
Humane Society of the United
States Conferences and Training
HSUS
Saving Treatable Pets: The Next Step Toward a No-Kill Nation 2011
HSUS
EXPO Conference Attendance 2011
HSUS
Shelter Boot Camp- Level 1 – Operations 2009
2 Day Conference at SPCA Tampa
Bay with Jennifer Orme
HSUS
Shelter Boot Camp- Level 2 – Managing People 2009
2 Day Conference at SPCA Tampa
Bay with Jennifer Orme
HSUS
Pets for Life- Evaluating your Shelter 2009
HSUS
Interpreting Animal Behavior for Safe Handling 2009
HSUS
Training Volunteers and Training Staff to Work with Volunteers 2009
HSUS
Rebels with a Cause: Reaching Teens through Service Learning 2009
HSUS
Dog Bite Prevention for Law Enforcement and Other First Responders 2009
HSUS
Building a Strong Movement: Grassroots Development 2009
HSUS
Trap-Neuter-Return: How to Manage a Feral Cat Colony 2009
HSUS
First Strike: Animal Cruelty & Interpersonal Violence 2009
HSUS
Standard Operating Procedures 2009
HSUS
Animal Handling and Stress Reduction… 2009
HSUS
Evaluating Your Shelter: Are you ready for a Behavior Program? 2009
HSUS
Canada Goose Egg Addling 2009
US Department of Homeland
Security Training
Community
Emergency Response Team (CERT) Program 2009
Everyone Ready Volunteer
Management Training
Methods
of Volunteer Program Evaluation 2009
American Humane
Red
Star Animal Emergency Service Training 2008
Animal
Emergency Services & Animal Emergency Sheltering 2008
2 Day Conference at Caring Fields
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