I am an experienced manager with over 12 years in management with 7 years in the dog kennel and boarding industry, complemented by a background in technology startups. My career has been defined by my ability to drive business growth, enhance customer satisfaction, and earn industry recognition. As the General Manager of Von Waldberg Kennels for the past seven years, I’ve overseen the expansion of the business with consistent year over year growth in revenue, establishing it as an international award winning German Shepherd Breeding Kennel and recognized with countless awards for dog boarding and training on the West Coast.My role at Von Waldberg Kennels involves comprehensive oversight of daily operations, financial management, strategic planning, brand reputation and team leadership. I’m passionate about maintaining high standards of care and service, which has led to the business being consistently recognized for excellence, including local awards for Best Kennel and Best Training in Snohomish for six consecutive years.Before my tenure at Von Waldberg, I gained valuable experience in growth management at Uber and portfolio management at Audi Bellevue, where I honed my skills in sales, market expansion, and customer relationship management. My achievements include being an industry speaker at International Pet Conferences.I hold a Bachelor's Degree in Criminal Justice from Washington State University and am certified as a Green Belt in Six Sigma. I am driven by a passion for strategic growth and a commitment to delivering outstanding results in every role I undertake.