James H. Hill III
Lexington
Summary
Results-driven leader with strong background in strategic management and organizational effectiveness. Skilled in developing and implementing effective animal control strategies, optimizing processes, and driving team performance. Known for adaptability, effective collaboration, and delivering measurable outcomes in dynamic environments. Strong communication and problem-solving abilities, coupled with focus on fostering productive and positive team culture.
Overview
25
25
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Director
Augusta Animal Services
Augusta, Georgia
04.2019 - Current
- Manages the day-to-day operations of the Animal Services department.
- Prepares and manages an operational budget ($1.8M) and prepares specifications for capital purchases.
- Seeks grants and other funding opportunities.
- Ensuring staff is trained and that employees follow policies and procedures.
- Make hiring, disciplinary and termination decisions; and maintain a healthy and safe working environment.
- Implements and maintains the Animal Services program in accordance with adopted Animal Control and county regulations.
- Collaborates with local veterinarians and maintains records of animals receiving veterinary services.
- Prepares recommendations for discussion with Augusta, Georgia Commission. Represents Augusta, Georgia and Animal Services in the community.
- Oversees pet adoptions and donations, kennel sanitation, euthanasia procedures and ensures compliance with State law and reporting methods.
- Prepares and implements annual service agreements with humane societies and other local municipalities as needed. Provides assistance to various municipalities within the county on issues related to animal services operations. Collaborates with advisory boards to develop guidelines and provide protection for citizens from stray, diseased or dangerous animals.
Assistant Director/Manager
Richland County Animal Care
06.2010 - 03.2019
- Coordinates and supervises the business and administrative functions of the Animal Care Department, ensuring compliance with all applicable policies, procedures, laws, regulations and standards of quality and safety.
- Supervises subordinate staff. Supervisory duties include instructing; assigning, reviewing and planning work of others; maintaining standards; coordinating activities; selecting new employees; acting on employee problems; recommending employee discipline and discharge.
- Works with the County’s Public Information Officer in preparing and disseminating information regarding animal ordinance compliance and licensing requirements to the general public.
- Compiles data for and prepares various records and reports as required by the department, County and/or other agencies.
- Assists in coordinating department activities and functions with those of other County divisions, departments, and outside agencies as appropriate.
- Provides public education regarding animal control; explains ordinances related to the care and keeping of animals.
- Participates in awareness programs which are delivered through various forms of media to include radio and television interviews and public service announcements.
- Coordinates the resolution of problems with the public and other departments as necessary; investigates complaints associated with department personnel and activities.
- Assists the Director in developing and implementing management systems, procedures and standards for departmental evaluation.
- Assists in negotiating and managing inter-governmental/inter-agency agreements.
- Designated as the HR contact for the department, which requires attending regularly scheduled HR contact training.
Animal Control Officer
Lexington County Animal Services
09.2002 - 03.2007
- Patrolled the County to enforce the County’s Animal Control Ordinance and the South Carolina Animal Laws.
- Responded to requests for assistance from citizens and Law Enforcement in a prompt and courteous manner.
- Took action and prepared reports as needed.
- Investigated violations of the County’s Animal Control Ordinance.
- Wrote citations for violations and prosecuted offenders in court.
- Maintained all case files in accordance to local and state law.
- Served as liaison for beta-testing new database program.
- Assigned responsibility for accurate input of data into database using applications such as Crystal Reports and FileMaker Pro.
Animal Control Officer
Richland County Animal Care
04.2001 - 09.2002
- Responsible for the daily enforcement of state and local laws relating to the safety of animals in Richland County.
- Performed a variety of animal control related duties for the safety of the public.
- Assisted law enforcement personnel through maps, written reports, and communication devices.
- Aided the public in the transporting of sick, injured, unwanted, vicious and expired animals.
- Appointed as public relations officer to educate community in regard to county’s animal control ordinance.
Education
MPA - Public Administration
Upper Iowa University
01-2014
MSIT - Information Technology
Florida Tech
01-2010
BBA - Business Administration
South University
01-2008
Skills
- Relationship building
- People management
- Operations management
- Creativity and innovation
- Budget management
- Strategic planning
- Verbal and written communication
- Decision-making
- Issues resolution
- Hiring and retention
- Government relations
Accomplishments
- Graduated Summa Cum Laude from South University
- Member of Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society (Chapter 308)
- NACA certified
- Former South Carolina Animal Control Association Member
- Recognized by Lexington County government for exemplary job performance
Certification
- NACA I and NACA II
Timeline
Director
Augusta Animal Services
04.2019 - Current
Assistant Director/Manager
Richland County Animal Care
06.2010 - 03.2019
Animal Control Officer
Lexington County Animal Services
09.2002 - 03.2007
Animal Control Officer
Richland County Animal Care
04.2001 - 09.2002
MSIT - Information Technology
Florida Tech
BBA - Business Administration
South University
MPA - Public Administration
Upper Iowa University