JR Alcantara
Fernside
Summary
Encouraging manager and analytical problem-solver with talents for team building, leading and motivating, as well as excellent customer relations aptitude and relationship-building skills. Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Dedicated to applying training, monitoring and morale-building abilities to enhance employee engagement and boost performance.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
Managing Director
The Dog Groomer Limited
06.2014 - Current
- Oversee operations and provide corrective feedback to achieve daily and long-term goals.
- Monitor office workflow and administrative processes to keep operations running smoothly.
- Introduced new methods, practices, and systems to reduce turnaround time.
- Work closely with organizational-industry leadership to grow pet grooming industry
Dog Trainer
Turnquist Dog Training
03.1984 - 02.2015
- Instructed owners and dogs on basic obedience commands using different techniques to match dogs' drives for reward.
- Consulted with owners to discuss behavioral concerns and determine final goals.
- Watched dogs for triggers, signs of aggression and pack behaviors to formulate possible solutions.
- Observed dogs in various settings to determine behavioral concerns and problems.
- Worked with scent discrimination
- Off- Leash control of all commands
- Employed positive reinforcement with animals using "clicker-training" method, voice rewards and food rewards.
- Evaluated animals to determine temperaments, abilities and aptitude for training.
- Worked individually with dogs on track for higher-level certifications in obedience and show performance.
- Educated owners about benefits of specialized therapy training.
- Modified undesirable behaviors with use of successful and safe behavior modifications techniques.
- Trained animals to respond to specific cues from both owners and handlers.
- Succeeded in training diverse animals with confident training techniques and trusting relationships.
Education
Open Panel - All Breed Dogs
New Zealand Dog Judges Association
New ZealandAdult Tertiary Teaching -
Te Pukenga
Christchurch, CANPure Bred Dogs
AKC Canine College
USAMaster Groomer Certificatiom
National Dog Groomer Association of New Zealand
Christchurch, NZ05.2017
General Education
Pasadena City College
Pasadena, California USA 05.1989
Skills
- Environmental Impact Management
- Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Program Optimization
- Business Planning
Websites
Accomplishments
- Achieved Certified Master Groomer
- Grooming competition results. 2 Best in Show, 1Runner up in Show and consistently place in all competitions for grooming work Domestic and internationally
- Breeder of 115 Champions combined between USA and New Zealand in German Shepherds, Bouvier des Flanders, Lakeland Terriers, Fox Terriers,
- Achieved 65 All Breed Best in Shows
- Owner of 2 NZ Grand Champions
- Owner of 5 NZ Supreme Champions
Affiliations
Pet Groomers Employers Association- President Geraldine County Kennel Association. President
Dogs New Zealand- Delegate
New Zealand Dog Judges Association- Member and on Judges Panel
National Dog Groomers Association of New Zealand
2014 to 2020
Additional Information
During this time I continue to grow in personal development in the pet and pure bred industry.
Timeline
Managing Director
The Dog Groomer Limited
06.2014 - Current
Dog Trainer
Turnquist Dog Training
03.1984 - 02.2015
Open Panel - All Breed Dogs
New Zealand Dog Judges Association
Adult Tertiary Teaching -
Te Pukenga
Pure Bred Dogs
AKC Canine College
Master Groomer Certificatiom
National Dog Groomer Association of New Zealand
General Education
Pasadena City College
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