Elysia Reyes SUMMARY Passionate and helpful worker with experience maintaining a respectable appearance and attitude at all times. Current volunteer at Best Friends ‘Animal Society - Los Angeles working to create a comfortable environment for ‘the dogs with knowledge on handling and catering to both the animals as well as potential clients. Overall a hardworking and versatile team player adept at ‘maintaining diligence under pressure with compassionate nature and drive to EXPERIENCE Best Friends Animal Society - Los Angeles - Dog Team Member (Volunteer) San Fernando, CA + 10/2019 - Current + Protected animal health and wellbeing by keeping all areas clean, organized and free of hazards. ‘Walked dogs of varying sizes (at one time) numerous times per shift to avoid accidents\ on bedding and to play yards while enforcing each dog's ‘200d behavior and walking manners Utilized positive training methodologies, including food and toy rewards, marker training, humane training tools and verbal and leash corrections. Monitored and documented animal health, diet and behaviors to identify and address trends. ‘Accustomed each animal to feel of equipment by introducing devices and steadily increasing use. Improved behavior by working with team members to find workable solutions. Displayed passion for animal welfare and demonstrated humane techniques with progressive training models ‘ACCOMPLISHMENTS Passed numerous courses/training at the Best Friends shelter on dog behavior, psychology, and handling to work with various dogs ofall sizes and their behavior. As well 2s to maintain the ability and knowledge of the subject in ‘order to assess situations or problems and ultimately identify the cause and find solutions to behavior issues as well as possible distress. CONTACT ‘elysiacreyese-gmail.com 818-723-3480 San Fernando, CA 91340, SKILLS + Strong team member + Dog welfare + Customer service + Organization + Community service background + Service-oriented + Friendly and hardworking + Communicating + Pat care management + Work ethic + Breed and species knowledge EDUCATION AND TRAINING Associate of Science Los Angeles Pierce College Long Beach, CA High School Diploma Granada Hills Charter High School Granada Hills, CA + 06/2020