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Kristy Adams

Rostrevor,SA

Summary

Dynamic and detail-oriented professional with extensive experience at RSPCA, thriving in a mentor role as a senior team member. Able to adapt to changing environments, with strong abilities in effective communication and on the job safety.

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Senior Animal Welfare Inspector

RSPCA
05.2013 - Current
  • Self-motivated, with the ability to work independently or in a team environment, while providing support and guidance to team members.
  • Worked effectively in fast-paced, constantly changing environments.
  • Excellent investigative skills and thorough brief completion.
  • Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
  • Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
  • Ability to communicate effectively with members of the wider community and use de-esculation techniques when required.
  • Provide sound education to members of the public regarding best practice animal care.

Prosecution Unit Animal Handler

RSPCA
01.2011 - 01.2013
  • Managed day to day care of all protective custody animals including dogs, cats, small animals, birds and livestock at the Southern Prosecution Unit ans assisted at the Northern Prosecution Unit at Edinburgh when required.
  • Maintained body function and weight charts for inspectors and legal requirements.
  • Closely communicated with Inspctors regarding animals in care.
  • Coordinated with veterinary staff for routine check-ups and medical treatments.
  • Supervised animal enrichment activities to promote natural behaviors and well-being.

Behaviour Trainer & Dog Adoption Assistant

RSPCA
01.2010 - 01.2011
  • Developed comprehensive training programs for dogs in care that required behaviour modification or enrichment programs.
  • Daily care and management of adoption dogs and ensuring compatible matches with potential adopters.

Cattery Assistant

RSPCA
11.2009 - 02.2010
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations of the cattery, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
  • Monitoring health and welfare of cats in care.

Visitor Centre Assistant Manager

Zoos SA
01.2009 - 11.2009
  • Supervising 40 full time, part time and casual staff members in the newly constructed Adelaide Zoo Visitor Centre.
  • Implement new software and train staff in its usage.
  • Coordinate rosters for all staff.
  • Maintain visitor experiences booking systems.
  • Assist and supervise daily banking activities.
  • partake in regular staff performance reviews.

Database and Administration Coordinator

Novita Children's Services
01.2008 - 01.2009
  • Responsible for the overall management of the donor database and the administrative function of the Marketing Department.
  • Coordinate mailing lists for newsletters and direct mail appeals.
  • Initiate, develop, update and implement database procedures and maintain database accuracy.
  • Manage requests for marketing communications internal and externally.
  • Ad hoc project assistance as requested by Marketing Director.

Education

Certificate IV - Companion Animal Services

Delta Society Australia
Sydney, NSW
10-2014

Certificate IV - Government Investigation

Australian Security Academy
Brisbane, QLD
11-2012

Certificate II - Animal Studies

TAFE SA
SA
06-2009

Skills

  • calm under pressure
  • meticulous attention to detail
  • safety conscious
  • highly organised
  • positive team collaborator

Certification

  • State Government authorised Animal Welfare Inspector since 2010.
  • First Aid Certified including CPR and Mental Health.
  • Current South Australian firearms license.
  • Current Maritime Security Identification Card.
  • Completed 'Amplify Your Leadership' course in 2018.

Timeline

Senior Animal Welfare Inspector

RSPCA
05.2013 - Current

Prosecution Unit Animal Handler

RSPCA
01.2011 - 01.2013

Behaviour Trainer & Dog Adoption Assistant

RSPCA
01.2010 - 01.2011

Cattery Assistant

RSPCA
11.2009 - 02.2010

Visitor Centre Assistant Manager

Zoos SA
01.2009 - 11.2009

Database and Administration Coordinator

Novita Children's Services
01.2008 - 01.2009

Certificate IV - Companion Animal Services

Delta Society Australia

Certificate IV - Government Investigation

Australian Security Academy

Certificate II - Animal Studies

TAFE SA

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