Adele Katrovitz
Hampton, VA **669
Phone: 757-***-****
Alt: 757-***-****
**********@*******.***
Objective
. Obtain a position that will enable me to maximize my management skills,
program developement, quality assurance, lecturing and training experience
in order to achieve my life ambition of promoting animal welfare through
education, stressing owner responsibility and enforcement. Dedicated to
promoting the satisfactory
co-existence of animals and humans.
Experience
HAMPTON POLICE DIVISION Animal Control Officer Hampton, VA
Hampton Police Division, Hampton, VA Animal Control Officer June
2008-Present
June 2008 - Present
.Recognized as one of the the top performing animal control
officers within the Hampton Animal Control
Department through successful convictions in animal cruelty and
felony dog fighting. Ensuring compliance of city animal related
ordinaces through education and enforcement.
.Served as instructor at the Hampton Police Academy as well as for
911 dispatchers at Hampton 911 Center.
.Work closely with peers in developing agency norms and protocols.
PERSHORE GROUP OF COLLEGES
NVQ Animal Care Course Coordinator, Lecturer/Assessor
Worcestershire
September 2001 - August 2005
. Restructured a customary program to satisfy awarding body as well
as ensure National certification to run the
NVQ Animal Care program in the institution.
. Established NVQ Animal Care courses to encompass all animal care
students on two campuses and other out stations. Transformed the
program as an additional qualification to other animal care related
full time courses as
well as the primary National Vocational animal care courses,
providing opportunity for students to gain vocational
qualifications while working on the job and gaining industry
knowledge.
. Devised,coordinated and implemented course material and teaching
tools throughout two campuses and out stations.
. Heightened student retention levels and achievement that
generated secondary income for the institute.
PERSHORE GROUP OF COLLEGES
Technical Instructor in Animal Husbandry
Worcester
September 1997 - September 2001
. Refurbished and transformed an unused barn and rooms into a fully
functioning animal care center that included
a small mammal room, bird room, insect and reptile room, fish room,
isolation and veterinary treatment room, dog kennels, cattery,
livestock paddocks, food preparation and stock area catering 63
various species of animals.
. Significantly improved animal health and welfare through proper
nutrition and environmental standards of excellence.
. Increased student population through proper management and
increasing resources available within the Animal
Care Unit. This directly resulted in the generation of secondary
income for the Institute.
Education
VA BEACH LAW ENFORCEMENT ACADEMY Professional Animal Control Officer
Training Virginia Beach, VA
2009
While attending VA Beach Law Enforcement Academy I received
recognition for achieving the highest score in the history of the
program.
WORCESTER COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY Certificate (7307) Teaching
Certification Worcester
WORCESTER COLLEGE OF TECHNOLOGY Associate Degree (HNC) Applied
Biology Worcester
HINDLIP COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE
Certificate National Vocational Qualification In Animal Care Level
2
Worcester
2004
2002
1998
HEREFORDSHIRE TECHNICAL COLLEGE
Certification D32/33 Assessors Certification in Animal Care
Hereford
HINDLIP COLLEGE OF AGRICULTURE
Certificate National Vocational Qualification In Animal Care Level
1
Worcester
1997
1996
Distinctions
Diploma In GNVQ Land and Environment 1996
Awarded a distinction for this course in 1996
Specialized Training
X26 Taser Law Enforcement Training and Certification
OC(pepper spray) Training
ASP Baton Tactical Training
Legal Training for Court Preparation and Testimony Hampton Police
Dept safe driving course (8 hours) Humane Euthanasia for Animals
Certification
National Rifle Association of America Home Firearm Safety Course
First Aid
First Aid for Animals
Animal Microchip license (United Kingdom)
Commercial mini-bus drivers license (United Kingdom) Animal Grooming
certification (United Kingdom)
Fire Marshall (United Kingdom)
Virginia Federation of Humane Societies: Shelter Medicine (3 hours)
Someone called about a Horse (1.5 hours)
Summary of Qualifications
Passionate and dedicated professional with more than 20 years of
extensive experience within the animal care industry. Demonstrated
record of success in teaching / assessing students in a variety of
settings such as Dudley
Zoo, West Midlands Safari park, kennel catteries, animal
collections, wildlife rehabilitation centers and veterinary
hospitals.
Detailed knowledge and strong command in animal control law
enforcement. Experienced investigator of animal cruelty, dog
fighting, general animal control complaints, stray animals, wildlife
complaints and animal rescue. Dedicated to providing excellent
customer service and education of citizens.
Researched, initiated and outlined a grant proposal in excess of
$25,000. (awarded)
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