Laura McGrady
Kelvin Grove
Summary
- Highly-motivated with the desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
- Developed strong communication and organizational skills within high-pressure election environment. Demonstrated ability to handle sensitive information with accuracy and confidentiality, ensuring smooth operations. Seeking to transition these skills into new field, contributing to dynamic and efficient team.
- Reliable and punctual Animal Care team member with proven skills cleaning animal areas, coordinating inventory and managing animal needs with care and compassion. Highly organised and hardworking with good communication and multitasking abilities.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Polling assistant
Australian electoral commission
05.2025 - 05.2025
- Maintained accurate records of voter participation and polling data.
- Ensured accurate vote counts by meticulously following ballot handling procedures and maintaining strict confidentiality.
- Streamlined the voting process for thousands of voters with thorough preparation and prompt assistance during peak hours.
- Demonstrated exceptional attention to detail when verifying voter eligibility, preventing unauthorized individuals from participating in elections.
- Set up and dismantled polling stations according to established guidelines.
- Collaborated with team members to ensure smooth election day operations.
- Responded to voter inquiries and resolved issues promptly at the polls.
- Managed the flow of voters within the polling station, directing them to appropriate lines or tables for registration or voting purposes.
- Provided clear instructions to voters on how to cast their ballots correctly, reducing instances of spoiled or invalid votes.
- Facilitated voter registration and assisted in ballot distribution during elections.
Count Assistant
Australian electoral commission
10.2024 - 10.2024
- Maintained confidentiality of voter information throughout the counting process.
- Identified discrepancies in ballot counts and reported findings for resolution.
- Provided assistance in other departments when needed.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline counting processes for efficiency.
- Conducted accurate counting of ballots to ensure integrity of election results.
AWLQ Volunteer
Animal Welfare League Qld
02.2024 - 09.2024
- Maintained cleanliness of animal habitats, adhering to safety and hygiene standards.
- Assisted in daily care and feeding of shelter animals, ensuring their health and wellbeing.
- Supported adoption events by preparing materials and engaging with potential adopters.
- Monitored animal behavior, reporting any concerns to staff for immediate attention.
- Cleaned and sanitized cages and living areas to promote health and wellbeing.
- Collaborated with team members to streamline intake processes for new animals entering the shelter.
- Assisted in the successful adoption of animals by maintaining clean and inviting living spaces for potential adopters to visit.
- Kept cages, kennels, play yards, and grooming areas neat and clean.
- assisted in animal photography ensure animals look their best for their adoption photos.
- Monitored animals for behavioral problems and signs of health issues.
- Followed pet care instructions for dietary needs and medication regimens.
- Documented animals' weight, size and condition in computer system for review by senior staff.
Work Experience
Green Cross Vets Woolloongabba
04.2024 - 09.2024
- Cleaning - including bodily fluids such as faeces, blood and urine.
- Laundry duties - washing any dirty laundry.
- Disposing of any contaminated laundry.
- Observing surgeries.
- Learning about the anatomy of animals.
- Identifying and reporting problems regarding work health and safety.
- Learning how to bandage dogs and perform CPR in emergency situations (performed different dependent on the type of chest cavity).
- Hydro bathing and health checks.
RSPCA volunteer
02.2022 - 09.2022
- Assisted in daily animal care, ensuring cleanliness and comfort of shelter facilities.
- Supported adoption events by organizing materials and engaging with potential adopters.
- Collaborated with team members to maintain accurate records of animal intake and adoptions.
- Provided emotional support to animals through regular interaction, playtime, and companionship during their time at the shelter.
- Improved animal care by assisting in daily feeding, grooming, and exercise routines.
- Assisted veterinary staff during routine check-ups ensuring accurate record-keeping facilitating better patient care.
- Participated in ongoing training sessions to stay current on animal care best practices, ensuring the highest quality of care for shelter animals.
Education
CERT III - Animal Care - VET NURSING STREAM
TAFE Queensland
QLD11.2024
CERT II - Animal Studies
TAFE QLD
QLD02.2023
CERT III - Business
Barrington College
Brisbane, QLD01.2022
Skills
- Verbal communication
- Data collection
- Animal care
- Veterinary support
- Office administration
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Customer service
- Attention to detail
- Animal behavior education
- Honest and dependable
Certification
- Certificate III in business
- Certificate III in animal care
- Certificate II in animal studies
- Certificate IV in vet nursing ( In progress)
Languages
English, Fluent
Interests
- Passion for Animals
- Listening to music
- Volunteering
- Animal Welfare Advocacy
- Stand-up Paddleboarding (SUP)
Timeline
Polling assistant
Australian electoral commission
05.2025 - 05.2025
Count Assistant
Australian electoral commission
10.2024 - 10.2024
Work Experience
Green Cross Vets Woolloongabba
04.2024 - 09.2024
AWLQ Volunteer
Animal Welfare League Qld
02.2024 - 09.2024
RSPCA volunteer
02.2022 - 09.2022
CERT III - Animal Care - VET NURSING STREAM
TAFE Queensland
CERT II - Animal Studies
TAFE QLD
CERT III - Business
Barrington College
Work Rights - Status
Australian citizen
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