Dominic Koegelenberg
Dog Handler, Anti Poaching ranger
Rustenburg,NW
Summary
Ex enlisted soldier of the french foreign legion. Offering disciplined and responsible approach with willingness to learn and develop in structured environment. Brings knowledge of military protocols and procedures, combined with strong physical fitness and teamwork skills, coupled with completed dog handling and anti poaching courses. Ready to use my knowledge and physical fitness skills in K9 Handler role.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
2
2
Certifications
3
3
Languages
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Enlisted Soldier
French Foreign Legion
cassis, marseille
04.2024 - 01.2025
- Secured and protected military property, assets, and personnel.
- Operated and maintained armored vehicles.
- Reduced equipment loss rates by implementing strict inventory management procedures and conducting regular inspections.
- Trained in infantry tactics, weapons and medical procedures for well-rounded field support.
- Provided professional reconnaissance and security support during varied operations.
- Coordinated patrol operations to maintain safe urban and rural environments.
- Assembled, disassembled and maintained various weapons for operational readiness.
- Relayed crucial information and coordinated operations using radio communications equipment.
- Worked in dirty and uncomfortable conditions, sometimes in dangerous, deployed locations.
- Upheld code of conduct and maintained professionalism in stressful situations.
- Reloaded and resupplied weapons systems to maintain preparedness against enemy threats.
Education
Certificate - Dog Handling
Milites Dei Academy
White River 02.2025 - 04.2025
Certificate - Anti Poaching
Milites Dei Academy
White River 02.2025 - 04.2025
High School Diploma -
Highschool Bergsig Academy
Rustenburg, North West 01.2019 - 12.2023
Skills
care for a service dog
Handle a trained service dog to deter crime
Handle a patrol dog to assist in searching for and the apprehension of a suspect
Utilize a tracker dog to follow a human scent trail
Handle a trained sniffer dog to assist in the detection of substances
Supervise kennel practices
First aid proficiency
Weapons handling
Hand-to-hand combat
Camouflage techniques
Radio communication
Battlefield tactics
Language skills
Certification
Certified dog handler, Milites Dei Academy - February to April 2025
Timeline
Certified dog handler, Milites Dei Academy - February to April 2025
04-2025
Certified anti poaching ranger, Milites dei academy, February to April 2025
04-2025
Certificate - Dog Handling
Milites Dei Academy
02.2025 - 04.2025
Certificate - Anti Poaching
Milites Dei Academy
02.2025 - 04.2025
Enlisted Soldier
French Foreign Legion
04.2024 - 01.2025
High School Diploma -
Highschool Bergsig Academy
01.2019 - 12.2023