Ronald Sharp
Clarksville
Overview
23
23
years of professional experience
Work History
Animal Control Officer
Town of Clarksville
01.2017 - Current
- Enforced local animal control ordinances, ensuring compliance and public safety.
- Captured and relocated stray animals, utilizing humane trapping techniques.
- Conducted investigations of animal cruelty cases, documenting evidence for legal action.
- Responded to emergency calls regarding wildlife disturbances and public safety threats.
- Educated community members on responsible pet ownership and wildlife interactions.
- Collaborated with local shelters to facilitate animal rescues.
- Developed training materials for new officers on best practices in animal control operations.
- Implemented process improvements that enhanced response times for service requests.
- Collaborated with local law enforcement agencies to enforce animal control ordinances and handle dangerous or aggressive animals.
- Handled emergency situations calmly and effectively, employing appropriate restraint techniques for various species while prioritizing public safety.
- Enhanced public safety by responding to and investigating reports of animal abuse, neglect, and nuisance complaints.
- Facilitated positive outcomes in difficult situations by using conflict resolution skills when interacting with agitated or uncooperative individuals during field operations.
- Captured domestic and wild animals.
- Investigated and gathered information regarding animal-related complaints.
- Participated in ongoing professional development opportunities to stay current with industry best practices and enhance overall job performance.
Public Works Employee
Town of Clarksville
04.2003 - 01.2017
- Erected barriers for road closures and repair tasks.
- Trained new employees on safety protocols and operational procedures.
- Consistently met deadlines while working on multiple concurrent projects without compromising quality or safety standards.
- Facilitated smooth traffic flow with regular design and maintenance of signs, and road markings.
- Collaborated with fellow employees to complete tasks on time and within budget constraints.
- Supported emergency response efforts during natural disasters by clearing debris and making brine.
- Collaborated effectively with cross-functional teams such as engineering, planning, parks and recreation, utilities services to accomplish common goals related to public works projects.
- Upheld high-quality standards through diligent inspection of completed work before signing off on project completion reports.
- Proactively identified potential issues and implemented preventive measures to mitigate risks, ensuring long-term viability of town infrastructure assets.
- Reduced costs by implementing preventive maintenance strategies for town infrastructure assets.
- Followed instructions from supervisor regarding daily job tasks and duties.
- Optimized work readiness with effective gathering of parts and supplies in alignment with specifications.
- Continuously adhered to strict regulations as well as detailed instructions, guidelines and specifications.
- Operated collection vehicles to efficiently gather waste from residential and commercial areas.
- Assisted in training new hires on equipment usage, safety practices, and route management techniques.
- Operated automated or semi-automated hoisting devices to raise refuse bins and dump contents into trucks.
- Contributed to a positive company culture by maintaining a strong work ethic and supportive attitude among coworkers.
- Reported route delays or interruptions to supervisors and dispatchers.
- Reported any mechanical problems to supervisor immediately.
- Returned cans and garbage receptacles to curbs for easy retrieval.
Education
High School Diploma -
Jeffersonville High School
Jeffersonville, INIndana University South East
New Albany INSkills
- Animal welfare laws
- Investigative report preparation
- Permitting
- Licensing requirements
- Research and review Ordinances
- Compassion and empathy
- Court testimony
- Investigation techniques
- Two-way radio operations
- Blueprint Review
- Safety awareness
- License/Permit reviews
- Construction
- Repair procedures
- Building codes expertise
Timeline
Animal Control Officer
Town of Clarksville
01.2017 - Current
Public Works Employee
Town of Clarksville
04.2003 - 01.2017
High School Diploma -
Jeffersonville High School
Indana University South East