Jessica Gutmann Email & Phone Number

Salt Lake City, UT, US

Utah, United States

Salt Lake City Metropolitan Area

Milton, Florida

Greater Salt Lake City Area

• Identify lifesaving gaps at assigned shelters and make recommendations to close gaps.
• Assist shelters in understanding the philosophy, principles, and practices of the No-Kill movement.
• Ensure recommendations are aligned with the regional strategy and consistent with the Best Friends organizational mission.
• Work with shelters to develop life-saving programs that will be self-sustaining.
• Provide ongoing mentorship to assigned shelters.

Greater Salt Lake City Area

• Engage in community outreach to share information with residents on the benefits of trap-neuter-return.
• Provide community cat related advice and guidance to the public and mediate disputes and complaints.
• Collaborate with shelters to implement shelter-neuter-return programs and TNR initiatives in their communities.

Greater Milwaukee Area

• Strong relationship building skills with client orientated approach as evidenced by achievement in creating and building Milwaukee Pet Services from start-up, into a quarter of a million dollars in annual sales..
• Identify opportunities for company growth based on knowledge of market trends, industry trends, and market segmentation analysis, and value proposition.
• Operate autonomously in all facets of business such as strategic planning, operations, and marketing, client relations, brand positioning, revenue growth, financial management, and driving operational excellence.
• Coordinate logistical scheduling of visits to optimize employee productivity through reduced downtime and better time management.​​​​​AWARDS2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024 Top Three Dog Walkers in Milwaukee Yelp2017.

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

• Founded Milwaukee Wisconsin's first and only TNR organization, Urban Cat Coalition, with the vision and mission to educate and empower the community, and conduct TNR in targeted areas with highest cat impoundment rates.
• Direct the development, implementation, and management of the strategic operating plan and procedures as they relate to the mission and objectives of the organization.
• Collaborate with the board members and project leaders to establish and execute strategic goals and a shared organizational vision.
• Foster a team environment built on trust, respect and transparency and constantly communicate with board members, project leads, and other stakeholders on status changes to scope of work and operational changes.

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

• Supported an average of 20 animal surgeries per day by preparing the animals, maintaining surgical equipment, and post surgery monitoring
• Aided in physical examinations of animals by recording basic vital signs such as temperature, pulse, and respiration rate
• Maintained clinic records including controlled substance logs, animal records, and treatment documents
• Prepared, and administered medications, vaccinations, and other treatments as prescribed by veterinarians
• Performed diagnostic laboratory tasks
• Administered general and emergency first aid

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

• Investigate and assist law enforcement agencies with allegations of animal cruelty, and animal law violations.
• Advisory member of the Local Emergency Planning Committee for Milwaukee County Office of Emergency Management. Assisted with the planning and organization of Milwaukee County Functional Needs Emergency Shelter.
• Respond and adapt to developing challenges and obstacles when under pressure calmly and logically to develop working solutions in a timely manner.
• Conducted humane education presentations to a range of audiences ranging from elementary school students to law enforcement

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

Developed, planned, and executed the first volunteer program for Milwaukee Area Domestic Animal Control. Performed all aspects of volunteer management including recruiting, interviewing, orientation, scheduling, and relationship building for over 100 volunteers.

Milwaukee, Wisconsin

• Model an open adoption approach that is congruent with organizational philosophy.
• Facilitate and support all aspects of adoption and arrivals processes to meet organizational objectives
• Assist diverse clientele with animal adoption and surrender counseling
• Member of the retail task force for Animal Antics retail store.

• Directed the daily operations of the restaurant; with focus on building sales, directing the team to exceed product quality and preparation standards, follow health and sanitation guidelines, provide superior customer.
• Coordinated recruitment, training and development of new staff, including training plans, and performance coaching
• Initiated and established successful quarterly and yearly marketing plans to build sales with an average store sales increase of 10%
• Tracked and analyzed profitability and key metrics of restaurant location to ensure profitability
• Ensured compliance with all regulatory requirements and facilitated inspections.
• ServSafe certification- Wisconsin Certified Food Manager

• Helped franchise and corporate locations develop and implement quarterly and annual marketing plans
• Conducted market analysis of stores trade area
• Secured exposure for, and assisted with the organization and execution of public relations and and marketing events

Executive Leadership Certification

Criminology, Business

Associates, Criminal Justice

General Studies