Ellen Preen
Windellama
Summary
Professional with strong background in leadership and team management. Proven track record in driving results and ensuring team collaboration. Skilled in Conservation research techniques, Animal knowledge, problem-solving, and adapting to dynamic environments. Known for reliability, effective communication, and delivering high-quality outcomes.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Assistant Manager
Petstock
04.2022 - Current
- Assist to manage a team of 13 in a fast-paced pet and produce store and groomer
- Responsibilities include, training and supervising staff, meeting KPI’s, stock management and stock takes, ordering and goods receiving, visual merchandising, rostering and animal care
Sales Associate
Petstock
11.2017 - 04.2022
Advised and assisted customers in pet needs, undertook visual merchandising procedures, stock receiving, cleaning and maintaining store and animal care.
Pet sitter/walker
Pawshake
03.2015 - 11.2019
- Ran my own successful pet sitting profile
- Caring for people’s homes and pets, as well as dog walking and basic training
Kitchen Hand
The Links Seaside Restaurant
03.2014 - 02.2015
- Assisted chef in preparing meals, serving, organising and managing produce and stock and cleaning
Education
Bachelor of Natural Science (Animal Science) - Conservation Biology And Zoology
Western Sydney University
01.2017
Higher school certificate -
keira high school
01.2013
Skills
- Certified in First Aid
- Animal knowledge
- Scientific literacy
- Proficient in Computer Programming
- Critical thinking
- Effective Oral Communication
- Effective Written Communication
- Project management
- Team Leadership
- Teamwork
- Problem-solving
- Self-motivation
- Organisation
Accomplishments
Assistant manager of the Year NSW, Petstock - 2022 and 2024
Awarded assistant manager of the year in NSW during the first year in the position and again last year.
Based on personal and team/store results in sales KPI’s, stock integrity and management, customer feedback and compliance
Hobbies and Interests
- Caring for and exploring with pets
- Hiking
- Horseridding
- 4-wheel driving
- Camping
Timeline
Assistant Manager
Petstock
04.2022 - Current
Sales Associate
Petstock
11.2017 - 04.2022
Pet sitter/walker
Pawshake
03.2015 - 11.2019
Kitchen Hand
The Links Seaside Restaurant
03.2014 - 02.2015
Higher school certificate -
keira high school
Bachelor of Natural Science (Animal Science) - Conservation Biology And Zoology
Western Sydney University
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