Resume

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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