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Mia Robinson

Tamworth,NSW

Summary

  • 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

Education

McCarthy Catholic College
Tamworth

Saint Matthew’s
Mudgee

Peel High School
Tamworth

Skills

  • Animal handling
  • Animal care
  • Enclosure cleaning
  • Species feeding
  • Team leadership
  • Staff training
  • Cash handling
  • Schedule management
  • Strategic planning
  • Kennel hygiene
  • Dog grooming
  • Feeding routines
  • Equipment sanitation
  • Customer service
  • Reliability and punctuality

Certification

  • Provisional license
  • White card
  • Boat license
  • RSA and RCG

Timeline

Junior dog groomer

Stephs dog grooming and retreat
08.2026 - Current

Toronga zoo

Work experience
06.2025 - 06.2025

Dog trails

Rotary
06.2024 - 06.2024

KFC shift supervisor

KFC
12.2023 - 11.2026

RYAG camp

Rotary club
02.2023 - 03.2023

McCarthy Catholic College

Saint Matthew’s

Peel High School
Mia Robinson