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Briana Morson

Croydon Park,New South Wales

Summary

Driven by a passion for wildlife conservation, I excelled at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary, enhancing animal welfare and guest experiences. Leveraging exceptional communication and team collaboration skills, I played a key role in successful breeding programs and developed best practices for customer service, demonstrating adaptability and a results-driven approach to conservation efforts. During my Veterinary Nursing certificate I excelled in the coursework and the practical elements of the industry and was offered employment from both my work placement clinics but due to my relocation to Sydney I could not accept.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Koala Keeper & Animal Encounters Host

Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary
03.2023 - 07.2024
  • Responsible for 25 koalas including daily diets, healthcare monitoring and maintaining the highest level of welfare.
  • Ensured all animals that were to participate in any encounter did so on their own accord using the "power of choice" philosophy.
  • Gained skills for animal handling and restraint. The main animals I worked with were koalas, snakes, lizards, echidnas, raptors, parrots and macropods.
  • Handled high-pressure situations with composure, effectively managing large groups or unexpected events during busy shifts.
  • Held high customer service standards.
  • Hosted animal encounters or presentatioms for groups up to 40 people
  • Appointed "point of contact" for the team on the managers weekends.
  • Collaborated with team members to develop best practices for consistent customer service delivery.
  • Maintained a "roster" for all participating animals to ensure their welfare and adequate rest and "day's off"
  • Occasionally helped out the retail team at the cashier during busy times.

Wildlife Officer

Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary
09.2021 - 03.2023
  • Maintained safe and clean exhibit areas for animals and visitors through regular upkeep and sanitation procedures.
  • Developed strong bonds with individual animals through positive reinforcement training techniques, promoting trust and cooperation.
  • Ensured compliance with all regulations governing the ethical treatment of animals under zoo care standards.
  • Assisted in the safe capture, restraint, and transport of animals when necessary for medical procedures or relocation purposes. specifically birds, snakes, koalas, echidnas and macropods.
  • Collaborated with veterinary staff to administer medications, treatments, and routine health checks.
  • Assisted with the development of new exhibits or renovations by providing input on species-specific requirements and optimal exhibit design features.
  • Enforced animal welfare standards during sanctuary renovations and after hour events.
  • Developed and implemented enrichment plans to keep animals healthy and stimulated.
  • Participated in emergency response drills to prepare for potential situations involving animal escapes, natural disasters, or other critical events affecting zoo operations.
  • Assisted in successful breeding programs by closely monitoring animal behaviour, health, and interactions. including the Kroombit Tinkerfrog, Eastern Bristlebird, Macleays Fig Parrot and Regent Honeyeater

Education

Certificate IV - Veterinary Nursing

Tafe NSW
Kingscliff, NSW
06.2024

Venomous Snake Handling

Australian School of Herpatology
Gold Coast, QLD
11.2021

Certificate III - Captive Animal Management

Tafe NSW
Kingscliff, NSW
09.2021

Skills

  • Customer Service
  • Team Collaboration
  • Multitasking proficiency
  • Effective Time Management
  • Exceptional communication
  • Detail Oriented
  • Professional Appearance
  • Adaptable to change
  • Team player mentality

Volunteering

Currumbin Wildlife Hospital 2023-2024. Clinical Nursing Work Placement Role. Monitoring anaesthetic, administering medications, monitoring health, handling and restraint, diet preparation and modification, rehabilitation.


Robina Petstock Vet 2023-2024. Clinical Nursing Work Placement Role. Monitoring anaesthetic, client liasing, admitting and discharging, reception duties, stock ordering and maintanence, patient pathology, assisting with patient imaging, monitoring diet.


Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary 2021- Student Work Placement Role. Animal husbandry, diet preparation, cleaning and maintaining exhibits.


Currumbin Wildlife Hospital 2020-2021 Volunteer in the animal rehabilitation section of the hospital. Cleaning and maintaining enclosures pre-release. 

Timeline

Koala Keeper & Animal Encounters Host

Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary
03.2023 - 07.2024

Wildlife Officer

Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary
09.2021 - 03.2023

Certificate IV - Veterinary Nursing

Tafe NSW

Venomous Snake Handling

Australian School of Herpatology

Certificate III - Captive Animal Management

Tafe NSW
Briana Morson