Matt Downs Email & Phone Number

Greater Chicago Area

• In-home dog training• Consultations

Greater Chicago Area

Niles, Il

• Instructor for basic and intermediate canine obedience.• Conduct "Meet the Trainer" Q and A sessions.

Schiller Park, Il

• Lead trainer for boarding dogs at Paradise 4 Paws.

Schiller Park, Il

• supervise the socialization of daycare and boarding dogs• maintain sanitary conditions in play area and kennels• provided customer service at check-in and check-out• provided customer service over the phone to all incoming inquiries • prepare diets and administer medication

• supervised the socialization of daycare and boarding dogs• maintained sanitary conditions in play area and kennels• assisted with dog check-ins and check-outs

Farm In The Zoo

• followed daily cleaning, feeding and maintenance protocols for each enclosure• prepared diets, restrained animals for vet exams and administered medication • maintained accurate records of diet consumption and behavioral observations• educated the public with daily afternoon milk chats• certified to handle and transfer birds of prey

Children'S Zoo

• followed daily cleaning, feeding and maintenance protocols for each enclosure• prepared diets and administered medication • maintained accurate records of diet consumption and behavioral observations

Seven Seas

• trained new behaviors and participated in daily training sessions and performances• prepared diets, administered medications and participated in animal catches/restraints• maintained accurate records, diets and behavioral observations• educated the public about marine mammals as a host in the trainer for a day program•provided exhibit maintenance via power-washing and scuba

Oak Park, Il

• supervised and assisted kennel attendants in their daily duties• administered medication to dogs that required treatment• provided customer service at check-in and check-out• provided customer service over the phone to all incoming inquiries • handled all financial transactions for services rendered• supervised the socialization of daycare and boarding dogs

•cared for Alaskan sea otters, including a rescued juvenile•assisted with diet prep, feeds, observations and exhibit cleaning

Teaching Certificate: Type 9, Biology W/ Middle School Endorsements

B.S, Marine Biology

High School Diploma