Rebecca Longbottom
Cottingham,East Yorkshire
Summary
Dedicated professional with a strong foundation in client service orientation and time management efficiency. Demonstrates good physical stamina and a responsible nature, ensuring thorough route planning and optimisation. Skilled in handling emergencies with calmness under pressure, while maintaining clear communication. Actively observant with insurance knowledge, aiming to leverage these skills towards enhancing operational efficiency and client satisfaction.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Dog Walker
Self Employed
Cottingham, East Riding of Yorkshire
2018.05 - Current
- Promoted well-behaved pets by encouraging good canine behaviour through positive reinforcement techniques, resulting in improved owner satisfaction.
- Established trust with dogs using patient approach, fostering strong relationships with pets under care.
- Utilised understanding of different breeds' behaviour in handling dogs, enhancing safety and enjoyment on walks.
- Worked patiently with nervous dogs to build confidence and trust for safe, happy walks.
- Managed large dogs using a firm technique to maintain control during walks.
- Demonstrated effective time management by consistently arriving on schedule for all appointments, enhancing client reliability.
- Scheduled dog walks according to owners' preferences, resulting in high customer satisfaction rates.
- Monitored health of animals and reported changes to owners.
- Managed emergencies effectively with calm demeanour, reducing potential harm to pets.
- Supported fear-free treatment with approved stress-reducing techniques to calm animals.
- Trained in animal first aid to provide emergency assistance.
- Conducted behavioural assessments for identifying specific training requirements.
- Enhanced dog obedience by implementing positive reinforcement techniques.
- Delivered one-on-one training to dogs with behavioural issues for improved socialisation skills.
- Employed positive reinforcement with animals, including using clicker-training method and food rewards.
- Maintained cleanliness of public areas by collecting dog waste during walks.
- Built professional relationships based on trust by conducting initial meet-and-greet sessions with new clients, ensuring a smooth onboarding process.
Dog Trainer
Self Employed
Cottingham, East Yorkshire
2018.05 - Current
- Provided one-on-one training for dogs with behavioural issues, facilitating improved socialisation and owner-dog relationships.
- Employed pacification strategies to reduce aggressive behaviour in dogs, enhancing training safety and effectiveness.
- Managed difficult canine behaviours calmly, ensuring safety for all participants during training sessions.
- Ensured safety of dogs during training sessions.
- Assisted with rescue dog rehabilitation, facilitating their reintegration into homes successfully.
- Improved communication between owners and pets through effective training methods.
- Organised group classes promoting social interaction amongst dogs whilst reducing anxiety levels.
Dogs Daycare Assistant
Dogs Playpark
Hull, Kingston upon Hull
2016.09 - 2018.05
- Organised recreational games, providing stimulating experiences for all breeds and sizes of dogs at the centre.
- Facilitated engaging activities that enhanced mental stimulation for dogs in daycare.
- Conducted group exercises to enhance socialisation skills in dogs under supervision.
- Created warm, welcoming atmosphere using professional handling techniques for incoming canines.
- Delivered excellent customer service to pet owners for seamless communication regarding their pets' welfare.
- Handled large dogs with confident approach, ensuring safety and comfort.
- Provided basic grooming services for enhanced canine health and well-being.
- Adapted quickly to changing routines or needs of different breeds; demonstrated flexibility in daily duties.
Education
NVQ Level 4 - Canine Training and Behaviour Consultations
Insitute Of Modern Dog Trainers
Online 2019.05 - 2020.05
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology with Social Psychology
University of York
York, England 2012.09 - 2016.07
Skills
- Good physical stamina
- Responsible nature
- Time management efficiency
- Client service orientation
- Thorough route planning
- Ability to handle emergencies
- Actively observant
- Calmness under pressure
- Insurance knowledge
- Clear communicator
- Route optimisation
Timeline
NVQ Level 4 - Canine Training and Behaviour Consultations
Insitute Of Modern Dog Trainers
2019.05 - 2020.05
Dog Walker
Self Employed
2018.05 - Current
Dog Trainer
Self Employed
2018.05 - Current
Dogs Daycare Assistant
Dogs Playpark
2016.09 - 2018.05
Bachelor of Arts - Sociology with Social Psychology
University of York
2012.09 - 2016.07