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Patricia Hahn

Lakes Entrance,VIC

Summary

Skilled in business and financial administration and fostering client relationships, with a strong commitment to conservation and community engagement.

Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience

Work History

Kitchen and Vineyard Assistant

Wyanga Park Winery
11.2023 - Current
  • Collaborated with team members to complete orders, cooking in a fast paced kitchen
  • Prepared products following restaurant, health, and safety standards and procedures.
  • Assisted other team members to achieve goals.
  • worked in the vineyard- pruning the vines according to variety and to improve yields
  • This has been a flexible part time position

Director - Commercial Fishing

Hunt & Hahn Pty Ltd (shareholder)
12.2016 - 03.2023
  • Navigated fishing vessel using radar, sonar and global positioning instruments.
  • Sorting of catch and ensuring all VFA regulations were adhered to
  • Operated hydraulics to hoist nets and pots.
  • delivered live prawns to Melbourne - towing large trailer, ensuring oxygen levels etc were maintained for optimal survival rates
  • Accounting and business administration
  • Relief deckhand for Piscali industries - cray fishing out of San Remo


On the 16/3/23 the Company had to cease operating as my husband (and business partner) had a work accident which has left him permanently brain damaged and in full time care. He was the skipper and an incredible fisherman - without him I could not run the boat alone.


Director and Professional Guide

Takeri Wildlife Ltd (shareholder)
03.2008 - 02.2020
  • All aspects of developing and operating a 3500 ha game ranch in remote location in Zambia.
  • Sustainable use of wildlife, land and fish
  • training of game scouts and anti-poaching patrols
  • conservation, education and working with local community
  • Building and operating a camp to international standard for clients
  • Guiding clients in dangerous game situations, ensuring their safety at all times
  • Guiding clients on fishing safaris
  • accounts and business administration

Director of Operations / International Marketing

Lupande Safaris (shareholder)
03.1998 - 02.2008
  • attended international travel shows - Cultivated lasting client relationships with agents
  • Recruited and trained initial camp personnel, having a staff of 45 from the local community
  • Accounting and business administration
  • Oversaw day-to-day activities in accordance with business objectives.
  • In collaboration with the Wildlife and Conservation Society of Zambia - implemented a school conservative program throughout Zambia
  • Photographic safari guide

Education

Professional Hunter - Wildlife, Safety And Government Regulations

Zambia Professional Hunters Association
Zambia

Chemical And Physical Restraint of Wildlife - Pharmacology, Physiology, Animal Behaviour

Zimbabwe Veterinary Association
Zimbabwe

Skills

  • Financial management expertise
  • Project management
  • Microsoft Office and money manager proficiency
  • Marketing : social media, on-line publications and direct public engagement
  • Environmental education
  • excellent verbal and written communication skills
  • Confident situational management
  • Effective time management and multi tasking
  • Working knowledge of our local commercial fishing industry, primary producers, VFA regulations and recreational fishing
  • First Aid
  • Valid Driver's license (reliable land cruiser) experienced in 4x4 driving, basic mechanics and towing

Attributes


  • Respectful and collaborative team player


  • Positive, can-do attitude with enthusiasm for new challenges


  • Compassionate and relatable across diverse populations, including people with disabilities and individuals of all ages


  • Patient, flexible, and adaptable


  • Committed to professionalism and maintaining a strong work ethic


  • Self-confident with a supportive and encouraging demeanour

Timeline

Kitchen and Vineyard Assistant

Wyanga Park Winery
11.2023 - Current

Director - Commercial Fishing

Hunt & Hahn Pty Ltd (shareholder)
12.2016 - 03.2023

Director and Professional Guide

Takeri Wildlife Ltd (shareholder)
03.2008 - 02.2020

Director of Operations / International Marketing

Lupande Safaris (shareholder)
03.1998 - 02.2008

Professional Hunter - Wildlife, Safety And Government Regulations

Zambia Professional Hunters Association

Chemical And Physical Restraint of Wildlife - Pharmacology, Physiology, Animal Behaviour

Zimbabwe Veterinary Association
Patricia Hahn