Jazmine Valentine
Alexandria
Summary
Dynamic Military Working Dog Handler with the Army, skilled in explosive detection and canine first aid. Proven ability to enhance team collaboration and force protection through innovative training methods. Successfully developed mission-specific training plans, showcasing exceptional problem-solving skills and commitment to continuous education in canine behavior and training standards.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Military Working Dog Handler
Army
Fort Myer
07.2024 - Current
- Attended conferences related to developments in canine technology and training methods.
- Trained dogs in obedience, agility, and task-specific skills according to established protocols.
- Developed and implemented training plans for Military Working Dogs based on mission requirements.
- Administered prescribed medications to animals.
- Engaged in continuous education on canine behavior, training methods, and industry standards to enhance skills.
- Participated in public demonstrations to showcase the capabilities of Military Working Dogs.
- Utilized a variety of training aids and equipment to achieve training objectives.
- Received and trained military working dogs in basic obedience, tracking, and apprehension techniques.
- Implemented positive reinforcement techniques to encourage desired behaviors in dogs.
- Performed maintenance tasks such as cleaning kennels, feeding dogs, grooming them.
- Collaborated with law enforcement or search and rescue operations, providing canine support when required.
- Responded promptly to emergency situations involving Military Working Dogs.
- Performed searches of vehicles, buildings, open areas, cargo containers using explosive detection canines.
Fire Support Specialist
Army
Joint Base Lewis McChord
08.2021 - 01.2024
- Operated laser range finders and other targeting devices.
- Relayed target acquisition information to all artillery units.
- Established and operated and communication systems.
- Employed laser designators to accurately provide target data to the FDC.
- Maintained communication between the Forward Observer and Fire Direction Center.
- Used specialized software applications such as Command Post of the Future for mission planning purposes.
- Monitored radio transmissions from FOs to detect any changes in the tactical situation that would require adjustments in fire support plans or targeting schemes.
- Used technical expertise and sound military judgment to learn and perform complex procedures.
- Provided technical advice on employment of mortars, field artillery cannons, missiles, rockets.
- Provided recommendations concerning position areas that would be most suitable for artillery emplacement.
- Analyzed terrain features to determine best firing positions for artillery weapons systems.
- Utilized digital communications systems to coordinate with air assets regarding CAS operations.
- Controlled fires by adjusting weapon trajectories as needed during engagements with enemy forces.
- Conducted target acquisition, surveillance, reconnaissance, and terminal guidance of indirect fire weapons systems.
- Created detailed reports summarizing all fire missions including targets engaged, rounds fired, and results achieved.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Purdue Global University
West Lafayette, INSkills
- Communication skills
- Team collaboration
- Force protection
- Off-leash control
- Problem solving
- Wilderness navigation
- Canine first aid
- Law enforcement support
- Obedience training
- Explosive detection
Accomplishments
- National defense service medal
- Overseas service ribbon
- Good conduct medal
- Multiple achievement medal
Timeline
Military Working Dog Handler
Army
07.2024 - Current
Fire Support Specialist
Army
08.2021 - 01.2024
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
Purdue Global University
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