Rebecca Wright
Kangy Angy,NSW
Summary
I am a proactive individual always ready for diverse animal needs. I have knowledge and experience in animal care, kennel duties, dog behaviour, nutrition and administering medication. I confidently maintain healthy environments for animals by calmly controlling behaviors and anticipating problems. I am a committed and compassionate Kennel Attended providing quality care for animals, proficiency in animal safety protocols and display excellent communication and customer service skills.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Kennel Hand/ Dog Trainer
Janarlee Lodge Dog Boarding And Training
07.2019 - Current
- Preform day to day cleaning and maintenance of the kennel facility.
- Customise appropriate care for both physical and mental health needs through strategies such as regular exercise and supervised socialisation.
- Follow care instructions for dietary needs and medication regimens. Updating changes when needed.
- Consult with veterinarians to administered prescribed treatments.
- Educate visitors and staff on proper animal care and handling.
- Led basic obedience training with dogs to promote positive, healthy behaviors.
- Train new staff on kennel maintenance, animal care and feeding protocols.
- Record dogs physical condition and behavior to update kennel logs.
- Bathing, grooming and nail clipping.
Senior Head Stylist
Hair Health Australia
11.2009 - 06.2019
- Work under a manager as a personal assistant completing paperwork, answering phones and arranging appointments.
- Proven ability to develop and implement creative solutions to complex problems.
- Manage the styling team while recommending and selling hair replacement solutions and hair extension options to new and existing clientele.
- Fitting and customising hair replacement systems aswell as all aspects of hairdressing including cutting, styling and colour work.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
- Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
Head Stylist
Advanced Hair Studio
08.2003 - 11.2009
- Manage and motivate a large styling team while communicating and reporting back to head office. Including sale targets, stock control and orders.
- Design, customise and fit unique hair replacement styles for male and female clientele.
- Complete safety training to minimize risk of infection with customers.
- Record notes for future reference about customer preferences and services delivered.
- Educate customers on products to maximize benefits.
- Help clients to maintain independence while styling and getting the most out of their personalised treatment.
- Determined appropriate hair treatments based on conditions and textures.
Hairstylist
Nirvana Body Clinics
01.2003 - 07.2003
- Suggested treatments and styles to suit customer appearance and fashion choices working to complement the condition and texture of the clients hair.
- Shampooed, conditioned, and rinsed guests' hair using salon-exclusive products while educating clients on product benefits to increase product sales.
- Maintained regular client list and successfully handled walk-in customers.
- Processed payments, entering sales in register for prompt customer service.
- Recorded notes for future reference about customer preferences and services delivered.
- Counted and documented opening and closing cash amounts daily.
- Demonstrated thorough knowledge of all salon products and services.
- Worked harmoniously with the entire Day Spa team consisting of Hair, Nail, Beauty and Massage specialists.
Apprentice Hairdresser / Hair Stylist
Hair View Hair Stylists
10.1997 - 12.2002
- Started and completed Certificate III in Hairdressing.
- Demonstrated thorough knowledge of all salon products and services.
- Developed loyal following of clients by providing high-quality services.
- Provided pre- and post-service consultations to accurately assess clients' needs.
- Assisted front desk by answering phone calls, taking appointments and checking clients in.
- Entertained children during cuts to allow guardians to fully focus on appointment services.
- Built strong and lasting rapport with clients through consistent delivery of requested services and exceptional results.
- Shampooed, conditioned, and rinsed guests' hair using salon-exclusive products while educating clients on product benefits to increase product sales.
- Helped customers select styles for special events such as prom and formal dances.
- Maintained regular client list and successfully handled walk-in customers.
- Maintained high number of return customers through precise cutting, coloring and styling of clients' hair.
- Performed basic housekeeping duties such as sweeping, taking out trash and collecting dirty linens for wash.
- Utilized latest techniques in foiling, streaking, highlights and color correction and perming.
Education
Certificate II - Animal Studies
Open Colleges
Online 12.2020
Certificate III - Hairdressing
Illawarra Institute of Technology
Wollongong, NSW12.1999
School Certificate -
Vincentia High School
Vincentia, NSW12.1997
Skills
- Reading dog behaviour
- Dog training
- Whelping and puppy raising experience
- Wound Treatment
- Food and Supplement Preparation
- Medication administration
- Bathing and grooming
- Compassionate Care
- Food Intake Monitoring
- Animal Nutrition
- Pet Waste Removal
- Completed Dog behaviour and Training Seminars under the following international trainers; Forest Micky USA, Tobis Oleynik Gremany, Mike Suttle USA, Denise Fenzi USA, Uta Bindels Germany
Referees
Lauren Fletcher
Former colleague at Janarlee Lodge
0450093533
Shane Brennen
Owner Hair Health Australia
0403499401
Timeline
Kennel Hand/ Dog Trainer
Janarlee Lodge Dog Boarding And Training
07.2019 - Current
Senior Head Stylist
Hair Health Australia
11.2009 - 06.2019
Head Stylist
Advanced Hair Studio
08.2003 - 11.2009
Hairstylist
Nirvana Body Clinics
01.2003 - 07.2003
Apprentice Hairdresser / Hair Stylist
Hair View Hair Stylists
10.1997 - 12.2002
Certificate II - Animal Studies
Open Colleges
Certificate III - Hairdressing
Illawarra Institute of Technology
School Certificate -
Vincentia High School
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