Rylee Nettles

Animal Control Professional with leadership experience in training staff, managing operations, and coordinating with law enforcement and community partners. Skilled in developing protocols, maintaining compliance with regulations, and ensuring the safety of both the public and animals. Proven ability to supervise teams, streamline processes, and foster positive relationships with the community.

Animal Control Officer at Chatham County Animal Services (2024-10 – Present)

Responsible for enforcing animal control laws and protecting public safety while ensuring the humane treatment of animals. Role combines elements of law enforcement, animal welfare, and community outreach.

• Respond to calls involving stray, injured, aggressive, or abused animals
• Conduct thorough investigations into cases of cruelty or neglect
• Document findings, prepare detailed reports, issue warnings or citations
• Testify in court
• Safely capture and transport domestic and wild animals
• Reunite lost pets with their owners
• Support shelter and adoption efforts
• Educate the public on responsible pet ownership, animal safety, and local ordinances
• Collaborate with law enforcement agencies, veterinarians, rescue organizations, and community partners

Animal Control Officer at Bryan County Animal Services (2024-06 – 2024-10)

Enforcing local and state animal control laws and ordinances, ensuring the humane treatment of animals, and promoting public safety.

• Respond to service calls
• Capture and care for stray or dangerous animals
• Investigate animal-related complaints
• Educate the community on responsible pet ownership
• Shelter duties including cleaning, vaccinating, euthanizing, feeding, medicating

Animal Control Officer WG5 at Department of Defense - Provost Marshal's Office (2022-07 – 2025-03)

Managed animal control operations with leadership responsibilities in a manager position. 3 years of experience in Animal Control Officer duties and responsibilities.

• Supervised and trained new staff members on departmental policies and procedures
• Managed vaccine records for 800+ residents, ensuring compliance and accuracy
• Coordinated with law enforcement and external agencies during animal-related investigations
• Responded to and led operations during emergency calls
• Made critical decisions under pressure
• Compiled and reviewed detailed reports to support management oversight and decision-making
• Utilized knowledge of animal behaviors to assess potential risks associated with handling them
• Compiled detailed reports documenting all activities related to animal control operations

Adoption Counselor at Humane Society Of Yuma (2021-06 – 2022-07)

Managed adoption processes, trained staff, and conducted community outreach to promote adoptions and responsible pet ownership.

• Trained and mentored new employees, ensuring adherence to adoption and animal care protocols
• Managed the intake and adoption process, balancing multiple cases under tight deadlines
• Facilitated group sessions and community outreach to promote adoptions and responsible ownership
• Oversaw documentation, agreements, and compliance with adoption procedures
• Maintained high standards of cleanliness to ensure health and safety of all animals
• Developed understanding of animal behavior through observing interactions between animals and people
• Observed animal behavior to report changes in feeding habits, health status and other adverse abnormalities
• Assisted prospective owners with selecting animals for adoption based on temperament, breed and age
• Assisted in transporting animals from one location to another when necessary

High School Diploma