Ginger Cain
Evanston
Summary
Dedicated and reliable individual with a strong background in volunteer response emergency management, serving as a Search and Rescue K9 Handler in Spencer County, IN and Daviess County, KY and also Search and Rescue Membership Coordinator in Daviess County. Proven ability in problem-solving and relationship building, enhancing member engagement and retention. Skilled in records maintenance and animal handling, effectively supporting search operations with K9 teams to locate missing persons efficiently. Although I am still extremely active in volunteer response, due to a family medical emergency in 2023, my main responsibility since then as a mother has been to care for my youngest daughter who is currently going through a long recovery process.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Mom/ Caregiver
N/A
10.2023 - Current
Search and Rescue K9 Handler Volunteer
Daviess County Search and Rescue
09.2019 - Current
- Collaborate with other agencies for joint operations, maximizing effectiveness of combined resources and skills.
- Support fellow team members during searches, providing valuable K9 assistance.
- Establish positive connections between SAR and local schools through educational presentations such as Hug A Tree, involving the role of a K9 handler.
- Maintain accurate records on K9 training progress, certifications, and deployment outcomes for review.
- Locate missing persons more efficiently using the specialized skills of the trained K9 partner in search and rescue missions.
Membership Coordinator
Daviess County Search and Rescue
09.2019 - Current
- Increase new member sign-ups by promoting membership benefits in various channels.
- Maintain accurate records of memberships, ensuring timely reminders were sent to prevent lapses in active status.
- Provide support to both prospective and current members, resolving issues promptly and professionally.
- Maintain membership database, ensuring that all information was current and accurate.
- Strengthen relationships with existing members by conducting regular check-ins and addressing their concerns efficiently.
- Identify issues and immediately step up to guarantee speedy and effective resolutions.
Search and Rescue K9 Handler Volunteer
Spencer County Search and Rescue
08.2019 - Current
- Collaborate with other agencies for joint operations, maximizing effectiveness of combined resources and skills.
- Support fellow team members during searches, providing valuable K9 assistance.
- Establish positive connections between SAR and local schools through educational presentations such as Hug A Tree, involving the role of a K9 handler.
- Maintain accurate records on K9 training progress, certifications, and deployment outcomes for review.
- Locate missing persons more efficiently using the specialized skills of the trained K9 partner in search and rescue missions.
Photographer
Self-employed - Subcontracted Newborn Photographer
03.2012 - 06.2018
- Digitally edited photos to enhance appearance.
- Delivered high-quality images under tight deadlines, demonstrating strong time management skills.
- Edited, toned, captioned, and uploaded photographs for publication.
- Took photos from different angles and perspectives to capture perfect images.
- Planned and prepared for on-location and studio shoots.
- Developed strong relationships with clients through clear communication and professionalism.
- Photographed high-quality images for various print and digital projects.
- Scheduled and booked locations for photo shoots, working collaboratively with clients and contacts.
- Provided exceptional customer service throughout the entire process from initial consultation to delivery of final products.
- Utilized natural and artificial lighting to capture desired images and maintain quality.
- Optimized workflow efficiency by implementing photo editing software tools like Lightroom and Photoshop.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously by prioritizing deadlines and maintaining excellent organization.
- Assisted clients in selecting poses, wardrobe and backgrounds to photograph different looks, concepts and locations.
Education
Diploma -
Heritage Hills High School
Lincoln City, IN05.2002
Skills
- Teamwork
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Attention to detail
- Problem-solving abilities
- Multitasking
- Animal welfare
- Reliability
- Excellent communication
- Relationship building
- Physical fitness
- Animal handling
- Consistent approach
- Dependable and responsible
- Strong ethics
- Special needs care
- Records maintenance
- Community activities
- Fast learner
- Attentive to people
Timeline
Mom/ Caregiver
N/A
10.2023 - Current
Search and Rescue K9 Handler Volunteer
Daviess County Search and Rescue
09.2019 - Current
Membership Coordinator
Daviess County Search and Rescue
09.2019 - Current
Search and Rescue K9 Handler Volunteer
Spencer County Search and Rescue
08.2019 - Current
Photographer
Self-employed - Subcontracted Newborn Photographer
03.2012 - 06.2018
Diploma -
Heritage Hills High School
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