Allen Alfano
@allenalfano
Experienced senior animal control officer specializing in shelter operations, compliance, and compassionate public communication.
ZimbabweWhat I'm looking for
I’m an experienced senior animal control officer with a strong reputation for working in high-pressure environments, both independently and as part of a team. I bring supervisory experience, excellent communication, exceptional people skills, and the ability to multitask while staying focused on animal welfare and community safety.
In my current role at Ocean County Health Department, Animal Facilities, I keep detailed shelter records, manage vaccine schedules, and coordinate upcoming medical appointments. I also supervise and train other Animal Control Officers and Veterinary Technicians, including performing duties like vaccinating and temperament testing to support adoptability decisions.
Previously, I enforced local animal-related ordinances as an Animal Control Officer for Toms River Township and Stafford Twp. My work included handling stray dogs and cats, impounding animals into local shelters, capturing domestic and wild animals, assessing injuries, transporting animals for veterinary care as needed, issuing summons for violations, and writing detailed reports for individual calls.
Outside animal control, I also bring transferable operational and customer-facing experience—from scheduling and coordinating client appointments as a Spray Technician to using handheld devices and computers for inventory tracking and audit support as an Inventory Associate. Across every role, I prioritize record keeping, planning, and reliable follow-through.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior Animal Control Officer
Ocean County Health Department
Jun 2024 - Present (2 years 2 months)
Kept detailed shelter records, managed vaccine schedules and medical appointments, and supervised/trained Animal Control Officers and Veterinary Technicians. Vaccinated and temperament-tested animals for adoptability, supported shelter flow with management communication, and advised the public on suitable matches and concerns.
Animal Control Officer
Toms River Township
Mar 2023 - Jun 2024 (1 year 3 months)
Enforced local animal-related ordinances while working in and out of the animal shelter. Handled stray animals, impounded them into the shelter, performed feeding and grooming, cleaned kennels, captured wild animals, assessed injuries, and transported animals to veterinary care as needed.
Spray Technician
For-Shore Weed Control
Mar 2022 - Oct 2022 (7 months)
Coordinated with clients and scheduled appointments, and provided quotes for new client contracts. Applied chemicals safely to residential properties.
Inventory Associate
Target Manahawkin
May 2020 - Nov 2021 (1 year 6 months)
Used handheld devices and computers to record and monitor inventory, and completed audits to uncover inaccuracies. Helped present merchandise for sales and operated a pallet jack to receive and transport items from the warehouse.
Animal Control Officer
Stafford Township
Oct 2015 - Jul 2018 (2 years 9 months)
Recorded and maintained dog/cat counts within the township, tracked appropriate licenses, and impounded animals into the local shelter. Responded to calls involving wild and domestic animals, captured animals, enforced animal control ordinances, and issued summons for violations with detailed call reports.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Ocean County College
Certification Course Completion, Animal Control
Completed the NJ Animal Control Officer Certification course at Ocean County College in New Jersey.
Career Development Institute
Certification Course Completion, Animal Cruelty Investigation
Completed the NJ Animal Cruelty Investigators course through Career Development Institute in New Jersey.
Gibbs College
Associate of Applied Science, Telecommunication
Earned an Associate of Applied Science in Telecommunication from Gibbs College in Montclair, New Jersey.
Nutley High School
High School Diploma, High School Education
Earned a High School Diploma from Nutley High School in Nutley, New Jersey.
Tech stack
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Location
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