Sheridan Phillips
Mernda
Summary
Completed Animal Care Cert II and actively volunteering with aspirations to enhance knowledge and apply training effectively while contributing to animals welfare and a passion for improving an animal's life.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Skating Coach/Host
Nick Davis
05.2025 - Current
- Maintained a safe and supportive training environment by enforcing rink guidelines and promoting good sportsmanship.
- Analysed moved of skaters to explain correct and incorrect techniques.
- Experienced in engaging and supervising early childhood age groups.
- Planned and conducted a skating session incorporating games, activities, prizes and introductions to inform safety protocols through public speaking.
Animal Shelter Volunteer
Sarah McCoubrey
03.2025 - Current
- Cleaned and sanitized cages and living areas to promote health and wellbeing.
- Improved animal well-being by providing daily care, including feeding, grooming, and exercising.
- Cared for over 16 animals by feeding and bathing, taking dogs for walks, cleaning litter boxes, and supervising playtime.
Animal Care Volunteer
Cindy
03.2025 - 08.2025
- Developed strong relationships with fellow volunteers, working together as a team to ensure optimal animal care standards were met consistently.
- Gained extensive knowledge on various animal breeds, behaviours, dietary needs, and enrichment activities to provide tailored care for each individual animal.
- Achieved successful knowledge of large farm animals including horses, pigs and goats.
Hospitality Worker
Surf Club Palm Cove (Hospitality)
01.2022 - 01.2024
- Developed strong interpersonal skills through interactions with customers and co-workers.
- Handled fast-paced, stressful environments with composure and efficiency.
- Managed front-of-house operations including phone calls, reservations, and bookings.
- Demonstrated effective time management while balancing multiple tasks.
Ice Cream Scooper
Ben and Jerry’s (Ice-cream Shop)
09.2021 - 01.2022
- Learned inventory management strategies, optimizing stock control processes.
- Proven ability to learn quickly through various job challenges.
Education
High School Diploma -
Cairns State High School
Cert II - Animal Care
Tafe
08-2025
Completion of FearFree Shelters Program
Skills
- Relationship building
- Resilience
- Enthusiastic demeanour
- Animal handling
- Communication abilities
- Kennel care
Timeline
Skating Coach/Host
Nick Davis
05.2025 - Current
Animal Shelter Volunteer
Sarah McCoubrey
03.2025 - Current
Animal Care Volunteer
Cindy
03.2025 - 08.2025
Hospitality Worker
Surf Club Palm Cove (Hospitality)
01.2022 - 01.2024
Ice Cream Scooper
Ben and Jerry’s (Ice-cream Shop)
09.2021 - 01.2022
Completion of FearFree Shelters Program
High School Diploma -
Cairns State High School
Cert II - Animal Care
Tafe