BERNICE M DOHN
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Customer Service Representative / Data Entry Professional / Office Manager
PERFORMANCE PROFILE
Highly motivated, creative, and innovative within the business environment. Results driven professional with strong leadership skills. Service oriented, knowledgeable in dealing with customer satisfaction, committed to problem solving. Adept in time management, excellent communication skills, organized, focused on the task at hand. Reliable, hardworking, dedicated, passionate individual. Superior service/product resulting in a high quantity, lasting experience.
CORE COMPETENCIES
Exceptional interpersonal communication skills Energetic, outgoing, passionate
Works well independently or as a team member. Committed to learning
Excellent multi-tasking skills Enthusiastic, personable, and
Knowledgeable and resourceful professional
WORK HISTORY/ EXPERIENCE
Canine Chef, LLC (2023-current)
Business Owner
Preparation of nutrtion based homemade dog food and dog treats
Customer service skills, strong telephone, email and computer skills
Participating in po-up events, sales and delivery
Forever in My Heart Foundation, Middletown, CT (2020)
Service Dog Trainer
A non-profit organization using rescue dogs to be trained as service dogs for disabled veterans within the community. Training provided by Hop River Shepherds.
●Basic training commands: sit, down, stay, wait, come, heel, off, no
●Intermediate and advanced training commands: place, look, leave it, get it, bring it, give it, hold, stand, push and pull doors, retrieve dropped item, locate misplaces item, socialization, focus on the task, and avoid distractions
Defy Ventures Inc., New York, NY (2018-present)
Facilitator/Entrepreneur in Training
Nationally recognized management training program and startup incubator, providing MBA-like training with faculty from Harvard and Stanford Business Schools.
●Extremely competitive program, graduated September 2018
●Received employment/business mentoring from top investors and executives
●Engaged in hands-on leadership, management, and entrepreneurial training
●Development of team-building skills, emotional intelligence, innovative spirit, and endurance
●Competed in Shark Tank style business pitch competition
Educating Canines Assisting with Disabilities, Torrington, CT (2016)
●288 hours completed in Service Dog Training
●Basic commands to advanced commands
Premier Accounting & Bookkeeping Services LLC, Milford, CT (2008-2016)
Professional hands-on business owner dedicated to exceptional customer service, working within set time frames, servicing over 150 clients yearly
●Full-charge bookkeeping services providing accurate financial records to small businesses, effective time management
●Tax preparer responsible for timely filing of federal and state tax returns
●Familiar with financial statements and business planning
EDUCATION
Stratford Career Institute, St. Albans, VT (2018)
Certified Canine Specialist
●Physical characteristics of dogs and different dog breeds
●Safe home environment
●Dog training, behavior issues, nutrition
●Business plan: customers, employees, and needs and services
●High honors
Sacred Heart University, Fairfield, CT (2005-2010)
Bachelor Degree in Accounting
●GPA of 3.5
Norwalk Community College, Norwalk, CT (2000-2005)
Associates Degree in Accounting
●GPA of 3.7 with Dean’s List Standing
VOLUNTEER LEADERSHIP
Mentor WORTH Young Adult Program (18-25 year old females)
Defy Ventures EIT, Peer Facilitator, Mentor, Tutor
Mentor for Reentry: resume building, interviewing, networking
Mentor Sisters Standing Strong
Facilitator for Catholic Retreats, Judy Dworin Performance Project
Peer Facilitator for Mindfulness Meditation, Soul Collage Art Therapy, MasterCla
CERTIFICATIONS AND TRAININGS
Certified Canine Specialist November 2018
ECAD Certified (Educating Canines Assisting with Disabilities) November 2016
Forever In My Heart Foundation December 2020
Baylor University, Hankamer School of Business; Career Readiness September 2018
Vera Institute of Justice; Restoring Promise Initiative Training May 2018
Therapeutic Touch March 2020
Culinary Arts Apprenticeship, February 2018 & ServSafe Certified May 2017
Hospitality Operations Technology Certification January 2017
American Hotel and Lodging Certified Guest Service Professional February 2017
START Certified (Skill, Task, and Results Training) February 2017
QuickBooks Pro Advisor, Microsoft Office, Payroll Services, Bookkeeping and Internet
INTERESTS
Family, Canines, Sports, Dancing, Cooking, Nutrition, Creative Design, Crafts, Music