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Canine handler, maintenance worker, hard worker

Location:
Prescott, AZ, 86305
Salary:
30-35
Posted:
October 13, 2025

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Resume:

Randy Mell

**** * ****** ***** *****

Prescott, AZ 86305

EMAIL: ************@*****.***

Phone: 714-***-****

Education

Cal Poly San Luis Obispo

Bachelor of Science Animal Science and Agriculture

The school of animal science- The Professional Animal Veterinary Technician Specialist Program. Completed 2-year course.

Certificate of Completion- P.O.S.T. 200 hours and have qualified for title P.S.D. I. Master k9, Inc police k9 academy.

Certificate of Completion- P.O.S.T. certified instruction in advanced canine handler and tracking course. Academy of Justice the Riverside County Sheriff's Department.

Certificate of Completion- North American Police Work Dog Association. Explosive Detection Team: Ammonium Nitrate, Black Powder, C4, DBSP, Dynamite (Comm), PETN, Pyro Dex, RDX, Sheet Explosive, TNT

Certificate of Completion-TSA Third-Party Canine-Cargo Certification.

NAVHDA- North American Versatile Hunting Dog Association

Worked under K9 handler Jon Vesely tracking trainer for the Southern California group.

Practical application of tracking hunting dogs of wounded game. (Fur and feather) Introduction to tracking for 4–10-month-old pups.

1–4-year-old adult dogs for fur and feather game recovery.

Continuing education- Enrolled in Idex learning so I can be well versed in disease management and animal behavior.

Work History

Jack Popoff Urethane Roofing

Roofer

1986-1992

Duties included ground maintenance helping coordinate the work of the crew to ensure quality and productivity, thoroughly inspect the existing roof for damage and contaminants, clean the roof to remove all dirt, debris, and repaired any damaged areas, applied primer to the roof surface to improve adhesion between the substrate and the urethane coating, spraying urethane foam for thickness and coverage to meet warranty specifications and seamless water proof seal, applying top coat, detail work flash and seal vulnerable roof areas, such as around penetrations like vents, pipes and skylights.

Long Beach community Hospital

Lead Security Supervisor K9 Handler

1992-1998

Lead security supervisor k9 handler. Managed the members of the k9 security team assigned to 1st, 2nd and 3rd shifts. I was responsible for overseeing and coordinating the training and keeping records on the wellbeing of our k9's. All k-9 security officers attended Master k-9, Inc police k-9 academy and qualified for title P.S.D. 1 and were required to provide training logs monthly. Long Beach Community Hospital was the first Hospital in the southland to implement and introduce k-9's in a hospital setting and had a successful k-9 program for 7 years.

Veterinary Diagnostic Services

Veterinary Technician

2000-2006

My duties included the following: Setting up equipment and prepping animals for their procedures, performing ultrasounds procedures, Upper and lower endoscopy procedures, Driving company vehicle to all veterinary hospital locations.

Beach City Animal Hospital

Veterinary Technician

2007-2013

My duties included the following: Lead technician, film and digital X-rays, Canine and feline dentals, Intubation and monitoring anesthetized animals, IV catheter placement and maintaining kennels, boarding and hospital facilities.

Laguna Hills Animal Hospital

Veterinary Technician

2007-2013

My duties included the following: On call veterinary technician.

Tech Sitter

Veterinary Technician

2013-2021

Self-employed- Summary of the services my business had to offer.

Tech sitter has qualified veterinary technicians on staff to work directly with you and your veterinarian to ensure that your pet receives proper care. We help maintain medication schedules, diabetic treatment, renal failure treatment, cancer treatment, nail trims and ear cleanings. We specialized in geriatric and hospice care.

Apartment Maintenance

2021-2022

Duties included performing repairs on appliances, plumbing, electrical systems and carpentry; Conducting routine inspections to identify maintenance needs; performing landscaping and groundskeeping ensuring common areas are clean and safe; and responding to resident requests for services.

General Upkeep and Repairs

Appliances and fixtures: Repairing or replacing appliances (stoves, fridges, dishwashers) and fixtures like sinks, toilets and faucets.

Plumbing and Electrical

Unclogging drains and toilets, fixing leaks, replacing light fixtures and troubleshooting wiring issues.

Carpentry

Repairing or replacing damaged floors, doors, cabinets and structural components like walls and windows.

Painting

Painting interiors and exteriors, including walls, doors and communal areas.

Spellbinder plumbing

2021-2022

Duties involved supporting licensed plumber with tasks like carrying tools, preparing job sites, cutting and threading pipes, installing fixtures such as sinks and toilets, and performing basic maintenance like unclogging drains

AMK9

2022-2024

AMK9 Explosive Detection Canine Team as a TSA Third-Party Canine-Cargo screener.

Responsibilities: Working as an AMK9 Explosive Detection Dog (EDD) team I provided a strong visible and psychological deterrent against criminal and terrorist threats. With these comprehensive preventive security measures and by supporting strategic explosive detection activities provided immediate and specialized response to bomb threats and unattended packages or other dangerous items. Most often, these detection activities allow me as an EDD team to detect or quickly rule out the presence of dangerous materials and allow the client to continue with minimal or no interruption in the flow of cargo in the CCSF. (Certified Cargo Screening facility)



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