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Mia Drake

Adelaide,SA

Summary

  • Driven by a passion for animal care and conservation, with experience in this area as well as customer service. Focused on providing a high level of customer service in all areas of Visitor Service Functions.

Overview

2
2
years of professional experience

Work History

Volunteer in Training Zoos SA

Zoos SA
Adelaide, SA
04.2025 - Current
  • Offered support and assistance to community members.
  • Set up of educational events at zoo.
  • Animal enrichment.

Bather/Dryer/Basic Grooming

Petstock
Panorama, SA
02.2025 - Current
  • Meet and greet visitors upon arrival, and process computerised check-in and update individual records.
  • Process payment for services.
  • Handling of public enquiries and complaints.
  • Maintained a safe and organized work environment, adhering to best practices.
  • Assist in handling and restraining animals during grooming procedures to ensure safety.
  • Engaged with pet owners, providing information on pet care and grooming services.
  • Adapt quickly to changing schedules and demands, demonstrating flexibility in daily tasks.
  • Provide a welcoming and comfortable environment for both pets and their owners, helping to build trust and customer satisfaction.
  • Participate in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on industry trends and best practices.

Duke of Edinburgh-Gold.

Duke at the Zoo
Adelaide, SA
04.2024 - Current
  • Provide service through volunteering at the Adelaide Koala and Wildlife Hospital.
  • Learning new skills in animal conservation and participate in programmes throughout South Australia.
  • Working individually and as part of a team for a common goal.

Animal Attendant

Cat-a-tonic Cattery
Adelaide, SA
12.2023 - 02.2025

• Administration and check in of cats and update of records.

• Engaged with customers on arrival, ensuring a positive customer experience.

• Process of payments for boarding.

• Provided daily care and enrichment for cats.

• Monitored health and behaviour of animals, reporting any concerns to management.

• Maintained cleanliness of facilities, adhering to hygiene standards for animal safety.

• Assisted in feeding and grooming schedules

Education

Caertificate IV Animal Behaviour And Training - Animal Behaviour And Training

Hanrob College
Melbourne, VIC
04-2026

Certificate III Animal Care Services - Animal Care

TAFE SA
SA
01-2024

SACE -

Muirden Senior College
Adelaide, SA
12-2023

Skills

  • Customer service
  • Handle public enquiries and complaints
  • Handling of payments-cash and electronic
  • Solution focused
  • Team collaboration
  • Organizational skills
  • Communication skills
  • Reliability and punctuality
  • Computer skills
  • Flexible schedule
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Community engagement
  • Telephone and email etiquette
  • Recordkeeping
  • Data entry

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Volunteer in Training Zoos SA

Zoos SA
04.2025 - Current

Bather/Dryer/Basic Grooming

Petstock
02.2025 - Current

Duke of Edinburgh-Gold.

Duke at the Zoo
04.2024 - Current

Animal Attendant

Cat-a-tonic Cattery
12.2023 - 02.2025

Caertificate IV Animal Behaviour And Training - Animal Behaviour And Training

Hanrob College

Certificate III Animal Care Services - Animal Care

TAFE SA

SACE -

Muirden Senior College
Mia Drake