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Paula Claxton

Adelaide,SA

Summary

A Highly motivated and hardworking Animal Attendant skilled in caring for animals and giving them the highest standard of care. Recognized for expertly monitoring conditions, and the animals health and wellbeing, maintaining cleanliness and documenting daily activities. Offers in-depth knowledge of animal behaviour. Very passionate about helping all animals in need, and will always go above and beyond to make sure their individual needs are met. A very team-oriented and professional staff member with 7 years experience in this field.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience

Work History

Animal Care Attendant

Animal Welfare League
Adelaide, SA
10.2017 - Current
  • Provided daily care for animals, including feeding, cleaning pens and exercising.
  • Ensured the safety of animals by monitoring their behavior and administering medication as prescribed by a veterinarian.
  • Maintained detailed records of animal health, diet, and medical treatments.
  • Trained new staff members on proper animal care techniques.
  • Fed and watered animals in care, following special diets and regular medication administration schedules.
  • Assisted behaviour team during dog to dog meets and playdates.
  • Adoption Officer duties
  • Working closely alongside the behaviour team in rehabilitating scared, fearful and anxious dogs and helping them on their pathway to adoption.

Volunteer Dog Walker

Animal Welfare League
Adelaide, SA
02.2017 - 07.2017
  • Encouraged positive reinforcement methods while working with the dogs.
  • Provided companionship and comfort to animals during walks.
  • Reported dog behaviour issues and medical concerns to Co-ordinators.
  • Provided exercise and positive human interaction and play for the dogs whilst out of their pens and also did TLC in pen with nervous dogs to help them gain confidence.

Retail Store Manager

Choconuts
Ingle Farm, SA
02.2013 - 03.2017
  • Supervised daily operations of the retail store, including staff scheduling, inventory management and customer service.
  • Recruited, trained and managed our team.
  • Implemented strategies to increase customer satisfaction levels and build brand loyalty.
  • Coordinated stock replenishment processes as needed based on sales trends.
  • Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner to maintain positive relationships with customers.
  • Handled cash register transactions accurately while providing excellent customer service.

Sales Assistant

Myer
Tea Tree Plaza, SA
10.2003 - 11.2013
  • Greeted customers and provided assistance with product selection.
  • Assisted in creating displays to promote products.
  • Informed customers about current promotions and discounts.
  • Assisted customers with returns, exchanges and refunds.
  • Provided customer service by answering questions, resolving problems, and responding to complaints in a timely manner.

Presser

Tip Top Dry Cleaners
Richmond, SA
04.1993 - 01.2003
  • Operated industrial pressing equipment to press and finish garments.
  • Inspected garments for quality control, ensuring that all measurements were correct.
  • Maintained a safe working environment by adhering to safety regulations and procedures.

Education

Certificate 2 in Animal Studies

TAFE SA
Gilles Plains, SA
06-2015

High School Diploma -

Parafield Gardens High School
Adelaide, SA
11-1992

Skills

  • Animal Handling
  • Behavior Observation
  • Animal Training
  • Animal Care

References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Animal Care Attendant

Animal Welfare League
10.2017 - Current

Volunteer Dog Walker

Animal Welfare League
02.2017 - 07.2017

Retail Store Manager

Choconuts
02.2013 - 03.2017

Sales Assistant

Myer
10.2003 - 11.2013

Presser

Tip Top Dry Cleaners
04.1993 - 01.2003

Certificate 2 in Animal Studies

TAFE SA

High School Diploma -

Parafield Gardens High School

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