Joseph Rossi
Calderwood,NSW
Summary
Outgoing Volunteer providing experience helping non-profit organization with daily tasks and needs. Friendly and helpful when assisting employees and visitors requesting services.
Hardworking and passionate job seeker with strong organizational skills eager to secure entry-level position. Ready to help team achieve company goals.
Overview
20
20
years of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer
Illawarra Pony Parties & Equine Therapy
01.2015 - 12.2023
- Daily Support of 10 horses, ponies and Donkey.
- Parties and Equine Therapy delivered on a weekly basis.
- Mentored new volunteers, fostering a supportive and inclusive team environment.
- Provided exceptional support for event management tasks, resulting in smoothly executed functions that exceeded expectations.
- Actively participated in staff meetings, contributing ideas for process improvement and program development strategies.
- Supported public relations efforts by representing the organization at various community events, building positive relationships.
- Assisted with special events and programs.
- Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
- Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
- Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
- Represented organization positively and professionally while providing community with much-needed services.
- Took active role in patient and family planning process, detailing instructions, and responding appropriately and effectively to questions and concerns.
Guide Dog Puppy Raiser
Guide Dogs For The Blind NSW & ACT
01.2004 - 12.2023
- Guide Dog Puppies on a continual basis for the past 20 years.
- In total, this involved 5 dogs.
- Maintained clean and safe living environments for animals by regularly cleaning living area.
- Responded quickly to emergencies involving injured or ill animals, providing first aid treatment when necessary before contacting veterinary professionals for further assistance.
- Successfully acclimated newly arrived animals into their new environment through gradual introductions and close monitoring of interactions with other residents at the facility.
- Facilitated smooth transitions for animals undergoing relocation back to Guide Dogs.
- Provided compassionate care for animals at all stages of life, including end-of-life situations where euthanasia was deemed necessary for humane reasons.
- Fed and watered animals to provide necessary nutrients and keep pets healthy.
- Provided enrichment activities to improve physical and psychological well-being of pets and prevent boredom.
- Learned and followed safety protocols for transporting animals to and from facilities to avoid injuries and keep animals safe.
- Followed pet care instructions for dietary needs and medication regimens.
- Washed, trimmed and brushed animals to maintain good grooming standards.
- Prepared and administered medications and treatments as prescribed by veterinarian.
- Kept animal coats clean and healthy with regular washing, grooming, and trimming.
- Trained animals in behavioural compliance or other special routines or commands.
Education
Cert. IV - Massage Therapy
TAFE NSW
Shellharbour12.2023
No Degree - Provide First Aid HLTAID011
TAFE NSW
Shellharbour09.2022
Cert. IV - Music Therapy
Online College
UK12.2020
Year 10 -
Craig Davis College
Unanderra, NSW12.2019
Skills
- Positive Attitude
- Team Collaboration
- Public Speaking
- Google Suite Proficiency
- Attention to Detail
- Social Media Management
- Community Service
- MS Office
- Empathy and compassion
- Computer literacy
- First aid knowledge
- Problem-solving abilities
- Chronic Disease Management
- Patient Assessment
Timeline
Volunteer
Illawarra Pony Parties & Equine Therapy
01.2015 - 12.2023
Guide Dog Puppy Raiser
Guide Dogs For The Blind NSW & ACT
01.2004 - 12.2023
Cert. IV - Massage Therapy
TAFE NSW
No Degree - Provide First Aid HLTAID011
TAFE NSW
Cert. IV - Music Therapy
Online College
Year 10 -
Craig Davis College
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