erin askeland

animal health and behavior consultant

About

Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA) and Certified Behavior Consultant Canine (CBCC-KA): Canine behavior, health, and training leader who excels at creating innovative, hands on programs that make training fun, engaging, and safe, and produce reliable, lasting results for both dogs and humans.

Country

united states

City

denver

Industry

consumer services

Skill

dogs, customer service, editing, training, blogging, pets, public speaking, research, creative writing, leadership, veterinary, animal welfare, veterinary medicine, teaching, social media, nonprofits, event planning, copy editing, fundraising, marketing, microsoft office, proofreading, event management, interviews

Experience

member of board of directors

the bow wow buddies foundation inc

2017-1 - Present · 9 yrs 9 mos

Serves on the board for the Bow Wow Buddies Foundation, Camp Bow Wow's nonprofit organization that provides financial assistance for families, shelters, and rescue groups with a dog in need.

training manager

camp bow wow

2015-3 - 2018-3 · 3 yrs 1 mo

* Trains and supports Behavior Buddies Premier Dog Training brand. Develops new training classes and programs. * New Franchise Owner introduction to the brand, facilitates new owner training at Corporate locations. * Creates training materials and systems for all jobs within the franchise. * Developed and implemented Bow Wow Buddies Foundation mission and grant program.

volunteer and rescue supervisor

adams county government

2012-10 - 2015-2 · 2 yrs 5 mos

hospital manager at vca thornton animal hospital

vca

2010-8 - 2012-10 · 2 yrs 3 mos

* Managed revenue ($800,000), expenses, audits, G/L and P/L, reconciled monthly transactions, and analyzed trends to eliminate overtime, increased revenue by 16%, and increased standard of care. * Coordinated with Medical Director to develop, write, implement, and maintain operational policies that enhanced customer service, compliance, and standard of care. * Hired, trained, and managed staff of 12 to maximize productivity and reduce turnover. * Intermediary between front desk, kennel technicians, vet technicians, and veterinarians. * Maintained vendor relations and coordinated training to ensured doctors and staff remained current on industry developments. * Developed a social media presence to increase visibility within community, resulting in a 17% increase in total clients served in 2012. * Led the name change, operations, and branding transition project to VCA brand that included computer systems, policies, and a new product line.