Tacy Pastor

Experience

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  Arizona Humane Society

  Jan 1997 - Jan 2017

  Coordinated admission efforts for stray drop offs, injured animals, and otherwise unwanted pets and documented incidents upon arrival. Diligently worked with the public to return strays to rightful owners. Responsible for the budget for both departments. Hired and trained assisting staff and volunteers on office functions, monitored performance, and made recommendations to discharge under-performing staff.Assisted in developing a web-based platform promoting the shelter’s foster care program resulting in a 40% increase in pets entering the program.Synchronized all aspects of the foster program, including recruitment, placement, and documentation.Worked closely with shelter veterinarians to ensure animals were properly treated and medical intake protocols were followed.Performed temperament tests and if necessary implemented procedures for quarantine.Drastically reduced admissions rates by instituting an admission by appointment only model.Co-wrote 2 grants for the “Project Assist” program which aided in the boarding for owners faced with medical concerns until they can resume care.Promoted programs with media and public relations outlets on various owned animal programs such as "Project SafeHouse," and "Active Duty.” Show less Supervised shelter employees and volunteers in scheduling staff, reviewing work, and maintaining standards of shelter policies. Provided oversight of sheltering practices in alignment with legal and industry requirements. Managed shelter practices and evaluated various volunteering, outreach, foster, rescue, and pet placement programs. Coordinated pickup and transfer between partnering organizations and prepared animals for transportation.Administered financial management to ensure budget accountability and recommended actions to meet budgetary fulfillments concerning line item revenues and expenditures.Maintained statistical information regarding shelter activities to monitor trends. Evaluated daily performance of staff and volunteers on the facility's cleanliness.Administered direction to animal transport staff to ensure departure times were on schedule.Relayed necessary medical information to transport partners upon intake and release of the animals.Documented information on each transport to track drop-offs and return runs. Show less Supervised veterinary technicians during routine, day-to-day performance of job functions as well as overseeing spay/neuter services for outbound pets. Cultivated and managed an active relationship with hospital administrators to facilitate communication of ideas, policies, standards, and performance. Implemented process improvement initiatives to remove barriers and improve overall service.Coached and managed team technicians in the delivery of medical services to pet patients.Trained team members to be continuously aware and proactive in anticipating and addressing escalated stressful situations.Evaluated clinical presentations to ensure compliance with regulatory standards and surgical policies.Worked closely with surgical veterinarians and surgical technicians to schedule surgeries, coordinate treatment direction, and conduct follow-up.Scheduled technicians on rotating basis to ensure adequate staffing levels.Provided supervision of the administration of euthanasia on injured animals, coordinating the process according to organization guidelines. Show less Partnered with volunteer foster families to place medically compromised pets into their homes. Communicated terms and conditions to volunteer foster families and to ensure a safe environment for rapid healing. Managed the foster care tracking board to update staff on every animal awaiting foster care pickup.Placed animals in protective custody under the foster care program umbrella during cruelty and neglectinvestigations.Maintained a network of eligible foster families that adhere to program requirements and availability.Provided ongoing assistance, coaching, and moral support to current foster families.Interfaced with foster homes to ensure animals were brought back to the shelter within established timeline.Recruited new foster caregivers as needed to ensure an adequate number of homes to meet the need. Show less

  • Manager of Feline Programs

    Jan 2014 - Jan 2017

  • Admissions Manager (2009-2015) | Alternative Placement Manager (2005-2017)

    Jan 2005 - Jan 2017

  • Animal Care Supervisor (2003-2005) | Animal Transport Supervisor (2005-2008)

    Jan 2003 - Jan 2008

  • Second Chance Animal Hospital Supervisor | Shelter Surgery Supervisor | Euthanasia Supervisor

    Jan 1999 - Jan 2003

  • Foster Care Coordinator

    Jan 1997 - Jan 1999
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  Verde Valley Humane Society

  Apr 2018 - now

  Executive Director