Hardworking and reliable animal care professional with hands-on experience in dog grooming, animal handling, boarding and kennel care. Experienced in customer service, team leadership and staff training through previous shift supervisor responsibilities at KFC, including handling customer enquiries, resolving issues and maintaining high service standards in a fast-paced environment. Passionate about animal welfare, with strong communication, organisation and teamwork skills. Eager to learn new skills, take on responsibilities and provide excellent care to animals and service to customers.
Overview
1
1
Certification
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Junior dog groomer
Stephs dog grooming and retreat
Tamworth
08.2026 - Current
Assisted grooming staff with bathing, brushing, and drying dogs in salon setting.
Cleaned cages, tables, tubs, and work areas to maintain kennel hygiene.
Welcomed pet owners and supported check-in and pickup communication at grooming counter.
Followed salon safety, sanitation, and handling procedures for busy pet care operations.
Supported boarding house routines and student supervision during evenings and weekends.
Supervised daily dog boarding routines at boarding facility
Exercised dogs through walks, playtime, and supervised yard time
Observed dog behavior and reported concerns to pet owners
Maintained secure kennel areas and followed facility safety procedures
Cleaned up after pets, including cleaning cages, kennels, runs, and yards.
KFC shift supervisor
KFC
Tamworth , NSW
12.2023 - 11.2026
Checked food quality, portioning, and preparation across service periods
Coordinated team communication to support smooth drive-thru and dining room service
Provided on-the-job training to new staff members.
Communicated clearly with employees regarding job duties, expectations, and policies.
Performed cash handling duties such as counting money, balancing registers, and preparing bank deposits.
Monitored staff performance to ensure quality standards were met.
Provided feedback to employees regarding their performance in order to improve productivity.
Toronga zoo
Work experience
Sydney
06.2025 - 06.2025
Supported zookeepers with enclosure cleaning, feeding prep, and supply restocking tasks.
Fed zoo animals according to species diets and keeper instructions.
Cleaned enclosures, bedding, and exhibit areas to maintain animal habitats.
Assisted with safe animal handling during restraint and transport procedures.
Dog trails
Rotary
Walcha
06.2024 - 06.2024
Assisted with the handling of livestock for the Walker dog herding trials
Assisted in animal feedings, cleaning enclosures and other daily tasks related to animal care.
RYAG camp
Rotary club
Walcha
02.2023 - 03.2023
Leaning the process of the wool industry through presentation and handling