Kim has been a part of Search and Rescue since 2004 as a Working Dog Trainer, Handler and Search Specialist. Currently she has 3 K9’s certified in various disciplines, Air scent, HRD and Trailing. Kim is a current member of American Working Dog Association (AWDA), East Coast Search and Recovery (ECSAR), American Kennel Club (AKC), United States Police Canine Association (USPCA), and an assistant to Central Jersey K9 Search and Rescue (CJK9SAR).

In 2002 Kim began a mentorship under Dennis McSweeny K9 , learning all aspects of K9 training. Moving forward she has trained and certified K9’s In all disciplines of SAR, AKC scent work, Obedience and more. In 2008 Kim became the K9 coordinator for MARSAR, where she trained, taught, consulted, searched and helped manage searches. Kim has certified through and assisted in USPCA PD2 trials for Trailing dogs, is an evaluator for the Search and Rescue council of New Jersey, and an Evaluator for The American Kennel Club. She has always believed in the value of a strong foundation, and mastering the basics in any discipline you choose.