Creative copywriter with eye for detail and passion for crafting stories. Skilled in utilising persuasive writing techniques, building positive relationships with clients, and cultivating an enjoyable working environment with teams, clients, and stakeholders.
Hi, I’m
Matthew Tebb
Marrochydore,Australia
Summary
Overview
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Freelance
Creative Copywriter
01.2019 - Current
Job overview
- Creative copywriting consultation for service-based businesses.
- Conferred with clients, editors or producers to discuss changes and revisions to written material.
- Social media ad creation and management, email marketing, and article/blog writing.
- Chose and followed targeted styles, grammatical approaches and narrative voices for each piece.
- Revised written material to meet personal standards and to satisfy needs of clients, publishers or producers.
Australian Cricket Institute
Cricket Coach
01.2022 - Current
Job overview
- Offered constructive feedback to clients to help reach goals.
- Assessed strengths and weaknesses in participant performance to identify areas for further development.
- Planned, delivered and reviewed multi-skill and core movement coaching sessions for hundreds of young athletes.
- Utilised various coaching models and techniques to maximize client success.
Australia Zoo
Tiger Department Manager
04.2019 - 05.2022
Job overview
- Direct management of 15 tigers.
- Managed a team of 10 highly skilled, passionate professionals.
- Created and implemented staff training plans in coordination with operational needs and cat behaviour management including strict safety protocols.
- Supervised captive breeding programs and overseeing cub raising and behavioural management, including hand-raising 7 litters of cubs over 12 years.
- Procedure writing and strategic implementation of policy.
- Full oversight of husbandry, nutrition, and enrichment.
- Coordinated conservation efforts with FFI's Tiger Protection and Conservation Units.
- Coordinated animal keeping records.
- Creation and management of tiger presentations for public shows.
- Enclosure design and safety management.
- Commitment to representing the zoo and its interests at the highest level.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Demonstrated a high level of initiative and creativity while tackling difficult tasks.
Australia Zoo
Senior keeper
11.2008 - 05.2022
Job overview
- Responsible for the care and husbandry of 15 tigers in a full contact environment.
- Animal behaviour analysis.
- Create and implement animal training and conditioning plans.
- Worked closely with senior management to fulfil operational requirements.
- Feline husbandry and nutrition management.
- Acted as a team leader in group projects, delegating tasks and providing feedback.
- Used strong analytical and problem-solving skills to develop effective solutions for challenging situations.
Melbourne Zoo
General Zookeeper
02.2007 - 11.2008
Job overview
- General animal keeper responsible for the care and husbandry of multiple species including gorillas, tigers, and arboreal primates.
- Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
Ballarat Wildlife Park
General Zookeeper
12.2005 - 01.2007
Job overview
- General animal keeper responsible for the care and husbandry of multiple species including Australian marsupials and birds of prey.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Resolved problems, improved operations and provided exceptional service.
Education
University of New EnglandArmidale, NSW
Bachelor of Arts from Writing
12.2023
University Overview
I'm currently enrolled in my final year of B.A. in writing at the University of New England. I’m on track to complete this by December 2023.
The Digital Marketing School
from Digital Marketing
07.2019
University Overview
Marketing Certification through the Digital Marketing School located in Gold Coast, Australia.
Skills
- Effective Team Management
- Public Speaking & Media
- Creative Writing
- Problem-Solving and Strategic Thinking
- High-Pressure Decision Making
- Inspired Customer Service
- Mentor Athletes
- Conflict Resolution Techniques
- Effective Communication Skills
- Content Strategy
- Creative Development
- Social Media Campaign
Timeline
Cricket Coach
Australian Cricket Institute
01.2022 - Current
Tiger Department Manager
Australia Zoo
04.2019 - 05.2022
Creative Copywriter
Freelance
01.2019 - Current
Senior keeper
Australia Zoo
11.2008 - 05.2022
General Zookeeper
Melbourne Zoo
02.2007 - 11.2008
General Zookeeper
Ballarat Wildlife Park
12.2005 - 01.2007
University of New England
Bachelor of Arts from Writing
The Digital Marketing School
from Digital Marketing
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