Jan's Vita
Text Box: Janet J. Nowicki (Jan) 4869 Old Smith Valley Road Greenwood, IN 46143 (317) 882-6122 jacksdogs@iquest.net http://www.jacksdogs.org Vision I believe that heightened awareness of animals’ abilities can positively impact our quality of life. As we learn to communicate with and understand the ways of the animals, our values change, our stressors shift, and our roles in the world become more universal. Mission My goal is to show people how to become aware of this animal-ability. By helping people and animals learn to communicate, I can nurture relationships in which pets provide more assistance in their owners’ daily lives and the owners learn to value their pets’ abilities. Animals have an innate ability to provide compassion, care, and encouragement to anyone in need. Certifications, Registrations, and Courses of Instruction Licensed Delta Society Pet Partner Instructor, 2009 Delta Society Pet Partner, since 2001 (multiple dogs registered) American Kennel Club, New York, NY AKC CGC (Canine Good Citizen) Evaluator since 2002 Mary Marshall and Natalie, Animal Communicators, Indianapolis, IN Introduction to Animal Communication, 2006 and Advanced Animal Communications and Spirituality, 2007 Humane Society of Johnson County, Member 2005-2006 Oldenburg Franciscan Center, Oldenburg, IN Franciscan Associate, 2005 Indianapolis Veterinary Emergency Center, Indianapolis, IN CPR and Fist Aid for Animals, 2005 Komitor Method of Healing Indianapolis, IN Canine and Equine Healing Touch for Animals, 2004 Delta Society, Chicago, IL AAT Applications I Course, 2004 Oldenburg Franciscan Center, Oldenburg, IN Integrated Energy Basic and Intermediate Levels, 2004 First, Second, and Master Degree Usui System of Reiki Healing, 2004 Animal Behavior and Training Associates, North Ridge, CA Certified Animal Trainer, 2003 IUPUI, Indianapolis, IN Certified Technical Communicator, 1991 First Friends K-9 Training Services, Indianapolis, IN Advanced Novice Training Theory, 1990 Orvis Retriever Training School, Manchester, VT Hunting Retrievers with Richard A. Wolters, 1983 Education Butler University, Indianapolis, IN Major: English Degree: M.A. Equivalent, 1988 Clarion State College, Clarion, PA Majors: Education, Library Science and English Literature Minor: Communication Arts Degree: B.A., 1974 Professional Positions Jack’s DOGs, Inc. – Greenwood, IN December 15, 2002 – Present Director of Programs and Services, Co-Founder As the executive director and founding member of a not-for-profit therapy dog organization, creates programs to use specially trained, highly obedient dogs to assist children and adults with special communication, physical, and learning needs. Training includes: Owners who wish to use their dogs as volunteers in therapy facilities (hospitals, nursing homes, therapy centers). Pets specifically trained in support skills for children with learning and communication needs. Facility dogs that will be assigned therapy professionals as handlers and go to work with them in various therapy situations. Family pets. Current clients include children and adults with Alzheimer’s, autism, Down Syndrome, Spina Bifida, Cerebral Palsy, various stages of schizophrenia, and bipolar disorders. Analysts international, Inc. – Indianapolis, IN June – October 2002 Technical Writer, Eli Lilly Performed Technical Writer duties at LTC South, IBO including attending meetings, taking notes and publishing team minutes, developing and distributing verification documents. lumina foundation – Indianapolis, IN 2001 - 2002 Information Manager Facilitated the development of the Lumina Foundation website, working closely with technical and communication professionals, both internal and external. Worked with external vendor to develop Lumina Foundation’s network systems, including servers and PCs to allow for the effective transition from Sallie Mae’s support. Provided user support and PC setup. Developed the initial corporate library. Consulted with staff and management on development of office systems and equipment required. USA GRoup, inc. – Indianapolis, IN 1983 - 2001 Information Coordinator, Corporate Communications (1995 - 2001) Proposal Writer-Editor, Corporate Communications (1989 - 1995) Information Center Analyst II, User Services (1986 - 1989) Senior Technical Writer, User Services (1984 - 1986) Document Specialist and Procedures Analyst, Information Services (1983 - 1984) Implemented information-tracking systems to provide management reports. Acted as liaison between users and technical resources. Wrote and edited more than 35 major corporate proposals, presentations, user manuals, corporate directory, promotional material, internal and external newsletters and corporate policy, legal, and positioning documents. Provided end-user training. International business machines corporation 1979 - 1983 Office Systems Specialist, Indianapolis, IN (1982 - 1983) Marketing Representative, Hibbing, MN (1979 - 1982) Managed residential sales territory encompassing approximately 6,000 square miles, 1,000 established customers, and $350,000 average annual sales volume. Named regional leader in purchase sales for 1981. lord corporation, inc. – Erie, PA 1972 - 1978 Supervisor, Technical Administrative Services (1976 - 1978) Information Systems Assistant (1972 - 1974) Managed and trained staff of word processors and technical library. Maintained an extensive corporate research library; including the largest collection of U.S. government specifications in the area. Conducted technical, chemical, and engineering bibliographic research for on-staff scientists.