2003 S Manager - Animal Protection Society of Orange County, Inc Interim Mngt & Operation Services for Orange Co Animal Shelter

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Experience: APS of Orange County Chapel Hill, NC Associate Director June 8, 1998 to October 15, 2002 • Set standards for, and monitored conduct of, animal shelter employees to ensure that humane philosophy was implemented in the care of animals and projected to the public. • Trained all employees in policies, procedures and adoption protocol. • Directed focus on adoptions, resulting in the highest adoption rate in the State of North Carolina. • Developed work plans and assigned priorities for organizational units. • Reviewed shelter practices and procedures to ensure efficient and economical use of resources. • Maintained all financial records and produce reports for the Executive Director, the Treasurer, the Board of Directors and Auditors. • Recommended to the Board of Directors policy and personnel changes and budget income and expenditures. • Contributed to profitability by effective administration of the budget. • Exceeded expected income in fundraising events and income-producing activities. • Served as the County-appointed 19-A Animal Cruelty Investigator for Orange County and have successfully prosecuted 100% of the allegations of cruelty brought before the court. • Delivered educational lectures and served as main spokesperson for the APS for media broadcasts and newspaper interviews; helped interpret organizational philosophy to public. • Assisted subordinates and supervisors in identifying and resolving problems. • Helped oversee all aspects of Emergency Animal Rescue Service, including training and supervision. • Certified Rabies Vaccinator • Certified in tranquilization and euthanasia • Certified in Emergency Rescue by HSUS and E.A. R.S. • Certified in Shelter Renovation and Design by HSUS • One of the first animal shelter leaders in the Nation to be certified in the HSUS Pets for Life Program, which helps solve animal problems and reduces the number of surrenders to shelters. • Sixteen-year dog obedience instructor, proficient in basic and advanced obedience training, as well as agility, canine good citizen and flyball. OTHER: Other management experience: SPCA in Florida Executive Director-2 years. • Increased adoption rate to 50%, the highest in the State of Florida. • Responsible for staffing and overseeing all policies and procedures. • Served for 5 years on Board of Directors, rising to President. • Appointed Chairman of the County Over-Population Committee, which was charged with the study and recommendations to the County Commission to address pet over- population problems. • Established an in-house spay/neuter clinic and assisted the Veterinarian in over 2,000 procedures. 10