Kelvin Barnes
Columbus
Summary
Dynamic K9 Handler with the US Army, skilled in K9 training and effective team leadership. Successfully supervised over 10 handlers, managed a $100,000 budget, and developed impactful policies for military working dogs. Proven ability in risk evaluation and performance assessment, ensuring operational excellence and safety in high-stakes environments.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
K9 Handler
US Army
Columbus
04.2005 - Current
- Ensured proper handling of K9 teams to ensure the safety of both the handler and the public at all times.
- Responsible for providing daily care and training of K9 teams, including feeding, grooming, exercising, and maintaining general health.
- Provided detailed reports on the performance of assigned K9 teams during operations and training exercises.
- Evaluated potential candidates for selection into the Military Working Dog Program before writing a recommendation to the recruiter.
- Attended weekly meetings with supervisors to discuss the progress of assigned tasks related to the K9 program.
- Created training plans to develop or maintain desired team proficiency.
- Assisted in developing new policies and procedures relating to the use of military working dogs within the installation.
- Supervised over 10 handlers on daily tasks.
- Responsible for the unit's yearly budget, which exceeded $100,000.
- Responsible for the unit's annual inspection, which consisted of over 75 categories.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Homeland Security And Emergency Management
University of Arizona Global
Arizona City, AZ05-2022
Associate of Arts - Learning Management Systems
Community College of The Air Force
Montgomery, AL05-2019
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Central Texas College
Killeen, TX08-2018
Skills
- K9 training
- Handler supervision
- Timely operational analysis
- Policy development
- Budget management
- Risk evaluation
- Effective team leadership
- Effective problem resolution
- Conflict resolution
- Decision making
- Attention to detail
- Leadership
- Problem-solving
- Critical thinking
- Project planning
- Performance evaluation
- Diligent and trustworthy
- Data entry
- Cultural awareness
- Task prioritization
Affiliations
- Loves to bass fish whenever.
Accomplishments
- Purple Heart recipient
- Meritorious Service Medal
- Army Commendation Medal x7
- Air and Space Commendation Medal
- Army Achievement Medal
- Instructor Badge
Certification
- Conventional Physical Security/ Crime Prevention- 2023
- K9 handler- 2009
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
K9 Handler
US Army
04.2005 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Homeland Security And Emergency Management
University of Arizona Global
Associate of Arts - Learning Management Systems
Community College of The Air Force
Associate of Arts - General Studies
Central Texas College
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