Professional Experience

Penn Vet Working Dog Center - K9 Trainer
2022–2026

• Trained and developed working dogs for Search & Rescue and Law Enforcement careers

• Managed a team of interns and volunteers to assist in day to day activities and training

• Prepared dogs for working environments through structured positive reinforcement training and real-world application

Canine Companions for Independence - Service Dog Trainer
2019-2022

• Trained assistance dogs through foundational and advanced skill development and specified task training

• Prepared dogs for placement and continued work with their handlers

Certifications & Instruction

• Certified Advanced Trainer of Penn Vet Working Dog Center Canimetrics

• Certified Behavioral Adjustment Training Foundation Trainer

• NASAR SARTECH II Wilderness Certification

• NASAR Canine SARTECH II Area Search

• NASAR Canine SARTECH HRD LAND - Type III

• Joint Symposium for Working K9s Foundational Fitness Workshop, 4/2025, Co-Instructor

• Canimetrics Workshop, Princeton Dog Training Club, 5/2025, Co-Instructor

• Cooperative Care Workshop, PSARC Summit, 5/2025, Co-Instructor

• Penn Vet Working Dog Center Water Human Remains Seminar, 6/2025, Assistant

• PVWDC Idaho Wilderness SAR Seminar, 10/2025, Lead Instructor and Organizer

• Deadpooly Decoy Seminar, 10/2026, Student