Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Equine Welfare Experience
Job Specific Skills
Certification
Volunteer Experience
Interests
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Harshender Dutt

Humane Education Officer
Chandigarh

Summary

Dynamic and dedicated Humane Education Officer with Peedus People in Mohali, with a deep commitment to advocate for the ethical treatment of animals and fostering empathy through education. Skilled in effective communication and strategic decision-making. Delivered 385 educational sessions to 18,000 children, which enhanced awareness of dog safety and compassion. Proficient in outreach strategies and community engagement, offering a proven ability to drive impactful educational programs and strengthen partnerships for animal advocacy.

Overview

4
4
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
4
4
Certifications
3
3
Languages

Work History

Humane Education Officer

Peedus People, Mohali
Chandigarh
04.2024 - Current
  • Conducted sessions on 'DOGESE' - a program designed to spread awareness and educate children about the body language of dogs and how to be safe around them.
  • Conducted sessions on 'Compassionate Citizen' - a program designed in collaboration with PETA to foster a sense of compassion and kindness in children.
  • Delivered 385 sessions to 18000 children.
  • Obtained permissions from government and private schools to conduct sessions.
  • Performed around 200 mock sessions.
  • Attended theatre workshop to enhance the performance of the sessions.
  • Obtained and reviewed post session feedback to enhance the curriculum and delivery of the content.
  • Collaborated with other local child welfare organizations and conducted abovementioned sessions to build awareness, increase support and share resources.
  • Evaluated programs and monitored implementation and compliance with regulations to achieve objectives.
  • Provided training and support to new recruits.
  • Organized adoption drives within schools for parents and children.

Puppy Welfare Manager

Peedus People, Mohali
Chandigarh
03.2021 - 03.2024
  • Assisted in vaccination of 2500 puppies to prevent them against infections disease like parvovirus, canine distemper and rabies.
  • Assisted in sterilization of 1200 dogs by catching, transporting, fostering.
  • Achieved a target of establishing 4 puppy free zones through Animal Birth Control drives.
  • Conducted 40 adoption events with assistance from colleagues and volunteers.
  • Provided support and counseling to bite victims in clinics and through house visits.
  • Collaborated with various local organizations to conduct adoption drives.
  • Building a network of volunteers, street fosters and feeders across tricity.
  • Maintained database of vaccination and sterilization.
  • Managed inventory and stock of vaccines.
  • Managed fundraising activities towards vaccines and rescue cases.
  • Facilitated overseas adoption of 5 dogs.

Education

Bachelor of Arts -

Panjab University
Chandigarh, India
07.2016 - 06.2019

HSC - Commerce

DAV Public School, Sector 8C
Chandigarh, India
04.2012 - 04.2014

Skills

Team Leadership

Time Management

Conflict Resolution

Strategic Decision

Communication

Equine Welfare Experience

  • Educated horse owners on the regulations under "The Prevention of Cruelty to Draught and Pack Animals Rules, 1965.
  • Intervened in 50 animal cruelty cases of overloaded carts, use of spiked bits, violation of the rules regarding the conditions of the working equines.
  • Filed a DDR for overloaded cart and got challan issued to the owner with the help of SPCA Cruelty Inspector.
  • Participated in equine grooming sessions at Stables.

Job Specific Skills

  • First Aid and Emergency Care for Animals
  • Animal Welfare Program Management
  • Public Speaking and Training
  • Volunteer and Team Management
  • Data Management and Reporting
  • Fundraising
  • Advocacy and Legislative Knowledge
  • Event Coordination
  • Animal Behavior Assessment

Certification

Rabies Educator Certificate, Global Alliance for Rabies Control (GARC), Kansas, USA.

Volunteer Experience

  • Awarded ' Certificate of Appreciation ' for volunteering at the 2023 and 2024, IPL Matches at PCA Stadium Mohali to create awareness for ' WASTE SEGREGATION ' for the ' KEEP CRICKET GREEN ' initiative of Peedu's People and Punjab Kings .

Interests

Cricket, Trading, Motorcycling, Swimming

Timeline

Humane Education Officer

Peedus People, Mohali
04.2024 - Current

Puppy Welfare Manager

Peedus People, Mohali
03.2021 - 03.2024

Bachelor of Arts -

Panjab University
07.2016 - 06.2019

HSC - Commerce

DAV Public School, Sector 8C
04.2012 - 04.2014

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