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Murray Guy

Charleston,SA

Overview

42
42
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Animal Attendant

Westmead Hospital
01.1989 - 03.1990

* Animal husbandry, cleaning, feeding, record keeping, care and management of a diabetic rat colony.

* Communicated with team members and hospital staff relating to the animals under my care.

* Assisted with training new team members.

* Ability to work weekends and public holidays on a roster. Willingness to perform overtime.

Retail Assistant

WC Penfold
07.1983 - 03.1990
  • Contributed to a welcoming atmosphere through courteous interactions with customers and fellow team members.
  • Interacted with customers proactively, identifying needs and offering suitable product recommendations.
  • Processed transactions accurately, balancing cash registers at the end of each shift.
  • Trusted position as a key holder, whilst a junior.
  • Replenished merchandise and organized shelves for optimal appearance.
  • Maintained a tidy and organized store environment to comply with cleanliness and safety standards.
  • Collaborated with team members to accomplish sales goals and improve the overall store performance.
  • Demonstrated flexibility by adapting to various roles within the retail environment as needed. Worked at a number of their stores during periods when short staffed.
  • Assisted in training new employees, contributing to the development and making new employees feel welcome.
  • Provide prompt and polite support in-person and via the telephone.
  • Boosted the companies reputation through courteous and professional customer service.
  • Ability to work Saturdays, late night opening when required.

Animal Records Officer

Adelaide Zoo
09.2011 - Current
  • Maintain strict confidentiality standards, ensuring the privacy of sensitive information for colleagues and external clients (zoos). Enhanced security of sensitive information by enforcing strict access controls for zoo staff.
  • Assist colleagues with animal record, report training to ensure adherence to policies and best management practices when reporting for consistency. In addition to animal records database training.
  • Ensure accurate information is entered into the animal records database (notes, weights, transactions, parentage) within a consistent standard and attention to detail.
  • Manage archival and the retrieval of documents to ensure efficient access and use of records and provide to outside parties upon request.
  • Coordinate and communicate with animal department supervisors to maintain regular reviews of reports, to ensure the timely compliance and annual submissions to DEW (Department of Environment and Water) and PIRSA (Department of Primary Industries and Regions South Australia).
  • Annual submissions to DEW and PIRSA, ensuring numeric data is accurate and balance. Troubleshooting to investigate discrepancies prior to submission.
  • Applying for permits for DEW and PIRSA, ensuring details are accurate.
  • Provide excellent customer care by responding to inquiries and requests for information from staff, other zoo's and the public (via the zoo website) within a timely manner. Ensuring details are correct.
  • Suggest enhancements to the product owner of the animal records database.
  • Liaise with other zoo's in regards to acquiring or disposing of stock and the biosecurity requirements (bedding, food) for the target state.
  • Ensure all paperwork is accurate and visible on the shipping crate for interstate freight.
  • Follow the Values of the organisation.

Polling Assistant

Australian Electoral Commission
05.2019 - 05.2022
  • Established trust with voters through transparent actions while respecting individual privacy rights concerning personal information.
  • Assisted disabled or elderly voters with navigating the polling station, ensuring accessibility and equal opportunity for all.
  • Collaborated with other Polling Assistants to troubleshoot issues quickly, minimizing disruptions to the voting process.
  • Contributed to successful election outcomes by adhering strictly to established rules and regulations governing the voting process.

Zookeeper (Senior Keeper)

Adelaide Zoo
09.1996 - 07.2011
  • Maintained clean exhibits and off exhibit areas for animals and visitors through regular upkeep and sanitation procedures. Ensuring O.H & S practices were adhered to. Ensuring compliance with all regulations governing the ethical treatment of animals under zoo care standards.
  • Showing to detail, relating to animal behaviours.
  • Showing attention to detail, relating to the safety of animal enclosures and any maintenance issues/risks to be reported.
  • Improved animal welfare by implementing enrichment programs and providing specialized diets for various species.
  • Collaborated with veterinary staff to administer medications, and routine health checks for optimal animal care.
  • Assisted in the safe capture, restraint, and transport of animals when necessary for medical procedures or relocation purposes. Positive reinforcement training techniques, promoting trust and cooperation.
  • Educated the public about conservation efforts and the importance of preserving natural habitats during presentations and events.
  • Promoted a positive work environment by effectively communicating with team members, management, whilst supporting my line manager, general curator in achieving departmental goals. Ran and participated in staff meetings, and working collaboratively to achieve department goals for the organisation.
  • Provided exceptional customer service while addressing visitor concerns or answering questions related to zoo operations or specific animals on exhibit.
  • Follow the Values of the organisation.
  • Ability to work weekends and public holidays on a roster. Willingness to perform overtime.

Animal Attendant

Westmead Hospital
01.1996 - 08.1996
  • Animal husbandry, cleaning, feeding, record keeping, driver, handyman.
  • Communicated with team members and hospital staff relating to the animals under my care.
  • Ability to work weekends and public holidays on a roster. Willingness to perform overtime.

Zookeeper

Taronga Zoo and Melbourne Zoo
03.1990 - 01.1996
  • Maintained clean exhibits and off exhibit areas for animals and visitors through regular upkeep and sanitation procedures. Ensuring O.H & S practices were adhered to.
  • Developed strong bonds with individual animals through positive reinforcement training techniques, promoting trust and cooperation.
  • Ensured compliance with all regulations governing the ethical treatment of animals under zoo care standards.
  • Enhanced visitor experience by conducting informative guided tours, explaining animal behaviors and habitats.
  • Ability to work weekends and public holidays on a roster. Willingness to perform overtime.

Summary

I am a mature, professional individual with high standards and integrity in my work ethic.

I demonstrate this by maintaining the Adelaide Zoo's animal record system, so that it showcases the institution as a professional institution, in regards to animal care, research and conservation.

I ensure the information being entered is accurate, so that it my attention to detail ability and being decisive what is entered.

Strong focus on team collaboration and achieving results, adaptable to changing needs. Reliable, analytical, and efficient with excellent organizational skills. Diligent [Desired Position] with comprehensive experience managing and organizing records to ensure accessibility and compliance. Successfully implemented streamlined filing systems, resulting in improved efficiency and reduced retrieval times. Demonstrated expertise in data management and attention to detail. Friendly Records Clerk helps maintain document databases and assist other employees and clients find the documents and files that are needed. Knowledge of database management, data entry, correspondence and bookkeeping. Honest, reliable and committed to keeping an efficient filing system. Results-oriented achiever with proven ability to exceed targets and drive success in fast-paced environments. Combines strategic thinking with hands-on experience to deliver impactful solutions and enhance organizational performance. Thorough team contributor with strong organizational capabilities. Experienced in handling numerous projects at once while ensuring accuracy. Effective at prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals. Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives.

Education

High School Diploma -

Doonside High School
Doonside, NSW
01.1979 - 12.1982

High School Diploma -

Penrith TAFE
Penrith, NSW
01.1986 - 11.1986

Zookeeping Certificate

Ultimo TAFE
Sydney, NSW
01.1990 - 12.1990

Animal Attending

Ultimo TAFE
Sydney, NSW
01.1988 - 12.1989

Skills

Recordkeeping standards

Records retention

Number-savvy

Information retrieval

Data protection

Confidentiality protocols

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Critical thinking

Organizational skills

Verbal and written communication

Problem solving

Time management

Team collaboration

Training and development

Process improvement

Microsoft office

Microsoft Excel

Certification

  • South Australian Driver's License

Accomplishments

  • Representing staff on the Board of the Zoological Society of South Australia, as a Board Member.
  • Supervised a team of six to eight staff members, in the position of a senior keeper.
  • Acted up in the position of assistant curator.
  • Achieved positive results through effectively helping colleagues, as a contact officer.
  • Documented and resolved staff conflict which led to a written agreement for staff to communicate and work together more effectively.
  • Assisted with hand rearing a primate, with the successful introduction of the individual to the group.
  • Hand reared a variety of native animals as a zookeeper.

Work Availability

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Work Preference

Work Type

Full TimePart Time

Work Location

On-SiteRemote

Important To Me

Career advancementWork-life balanceFlexible work hoursCompany CultureHealthcare benefitsPersonal development programsTeam Building / Company RetreatsPaid sick leaveWork from home option

Quote

Don't you dare underestimate the power of your own instinct.
Barbara Corcoran

Software

Microsoft word

Excel

Timeline

Polling Assistant

Australian Electoral Commission
05.2019 - 05.2022

Animal Records Officer

Adelaide Zoo
09.2011 - Current

Zookeeper (Senior Keeper)

Adelaide Zoo
09.1996 - 07.2011

Animal Attendant

Westmead Hospital
01.1996 - 08.1996

Zookeeper

Taronga Zoo and Melbourne Zoo
03.1990 - 01.1996

Zookeeping Certificate

Ultimo TAFE
01.1990 - 12.1990

Animal Attendant

Westmead Hospital
01.1989 - 03.1990

Animal Attending

Ultimo TAFE
01.1988 - 12.1989

High School Diploma -

Penrith TAFE
01.1986 - 11.1986

Retail Assistant

WC Penfold
07.1983 - 03.1990

High School Diploma -

Doonside High School
01.1979 - 12.1982
Murray Guy