Emma Meyers
Capel Sound,VIC
Summary
Ambitious student eager to pursue a career in animal care. I’m keen to contribute my developing knowledge in a professional role and kickstart my career in this rewarding industry. I am adaptable and driven, with a proven, strong work ethic. I am motivated and ready to thrive in a team-based setting. I have extensive customer service and teamwork skills, experience handling small teams and a deep desire to learn and develop my career.
I have extensive volunteer experience in kennels and catteries, as well as a medical/clinical background in non-emergency support.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification
Work History
Level 4 Baker
Millers Bread Kitchen
Dromana, VIC
02.2024 - Current
- Prepared dough and batters for various bread and pastry recipes.
- Operated ovens and mixers to ensure consistent baking quality.
- Monitored inventory levels for ingredients and supplies regularly.
- Assisted management with production scheduling.
- Recipe management.
- Ensuring compliance with occupational health and safety.
- Effective running of a small team.
Pet Sitter
Madpaws
Mornington peninsula , VIC
01.2024 - Current
- Managed daily feeding schedules and medication administration for various animals.
- Communicated regularly with pet owners about their pets' well-being and needs.
- Maintained a clean and safe environment for all pets in my care.
- Developed personalized care plans based on individual pet requirements and preferences.
- Monitored pet behavior and health, reporting any concerns to owners promptly.
- Coordinated playtime activities to promote physical exercise and mental stimulation.
- Built strong relationships with clients, enhancing trust and satisfaction in services provided.
- Extensive experience with reactivity, focusing on the importance of building trust over time.
RSPCA Kennel volunteer
RSPCA Pearcedale
Pearcedale & Burwood , VIC
03.2023 - 01.2025
- Provided daily care for animals by feeding, grooming, and exercising them.
- Assisted with cleaning and maintaining kennel facilities to ensure a safe environment.
- Monitored animal behavior and reported any concerns to staff members.
- Supported adoption events by preparing animals and interacting with potential adopters.
- Organized supplies and equipment.
- Collaborated with team members to enhance kennel operations and animal care routines.
- Extensive experience handling stressed, anxious animals.
- Responding to emergency situations and applying first aid.
Bakers apprentice
Bakers delight
Mount Eliza, VIC
03.2021 - 04.2024
- Operating the mixers and ovens.
- Assisted with daily production management and coordination.
- Maintaining stock and keeping accurate, daily, work health and safety logs.
- Daily cleaning of equipment and baking area.
- Manual handling.
- Effective team work and collaboration.
- Customer service.
- Keeping calm and working effectively in a fast paced, high pressure environment.
- Problem solving in high stress situations.
- Training of new staff in Bakery procedures and techniques.
- Recipe management and development.
Coles Service Supervisor
Coles
Hastings , Vic
08.2017 - 09.2021
- Supervised daily operations and staff performance in a busy retail environment.
- Managed inventory levels and ensured stock availability.
- Trained and mentored new team members on company policies and procedures.
- Resolved customer inquiries and complaints effectively.
- Coordinated daily schedules and shifts.
- Ensures work health and safely compliance.
- Managing the front desk and efficient multitasking in a high pressure environment.
- Effective team management and cooperation.
- Confident money handling.
- Good delegation and collaborative skills.
Non emergency transport
Medical Edge
Melbourne , VIC
08.2020 - 03.2021
- Transported patients to appointments safely and efficiently.
- Assisted individuals with boarding and disembarking procedures.
- Maintained accurate logs of patient transport schedules.
- Ensured vehicle cleanliness and routine maintenance checks.
- Addressed patient concerns and provided excellent customer service.
- Practiced good manual handling techniques.
- Proper use of PPE where necessary.
- Administering medications and advanced first aid.
Education
Cert III Baking - Cert III Baker
Workplace Training Strategies
Mount Eliza , VIC 04.2022 - 04.2024
Cert II In Animal Care - Animal Health
Box Hill Institute
Box Hill , VIC 03.2024 - 11.2024
Diploma Of Paramedicine - Diploma of Paramedicine
Australian Paramedical College
Melbourne , VIC 01.2021 - 12.2022
Bachelor of Animal And Veterinary Bioscience - Science
La Trobe University
Bundoora, VIC 03.2018 - 11.2019
Skills
- Inventory control
- Customer service
- Team leadership
- Time management
- Problem solving
- Attention to detail
- Communication skills
- Conflict resolution
- Adaptability
- Cleanliness standards
- Excellent math skills
- Animal care
- Animal behavior assessment
- Medication administration
- Pet health monitoring
- Team collaboration
- Customer relationship management
- Emergency response
Certification
- Cert II in Animal Care - Completed 25.09.2024
- Cert III in Baking - Completed 30.04.2025
Timeline
Cert II In Animal Care - Animal Health
Box Hill Institute
03.2024 - 11.2024
Level 4 Baker
Millers Bread Kitchen
02.2024 - Current
Pet Sitter
Madpaws
01.2024 - Current
RSPCA Kennel volunteer
RSPCA Pearcedale
03.2023 - 01.2025
Cert III Baking - Cert III Baker
Workplace Training Strategies
04.2022 - 04.2024
Bakers apprentice
Bakers delight
03.2021 - 04.2024
Diploma Of Paramedicine - Diploma of Paramedicine
Australian Paramedical College
01.2021 - 12.2022
Non emergency transport
Medical Edge
08.2020 - 03.2021
Bachelor of Animal And Veterinary Bioscience - Science
La Trobe University
03.2018 - 11.2019
Coles Service Supervisor
Coles
08.2017 - 09.2021