General Livestock/Pet Care, Photographer and Blogger

Full CV / Resume

Qualifications:

A Levels: Biology (C), Chemistry (C), English Literature (A)
GCSEs: English Literature (A*), English Language (A*), Mathematics (A*), Science Double Award (A*), Religious Education (A*), French (A*), History (A*), ICT (A*).
Functional Skills: English Lvl 2 (Passed), Maths Lvl 2 (Passed), ICT Lvl 2 (Passed)
CLAit: ICT Lvl 1 and 2 (Passed)
Other: TEFL (In progress)

Work/Work Experience:

Apprentice Tree Surgeon
August 2015 to Present

Responsibilities: As well as assisting with basic tree work (log splitting, tree felling) I am currently responsible for the creation and maintenance of data storage systems in preparation for the public opening in the immediate future. This includes all of the databases for stocks, previous customers, pricing, suppliers and sales. As well as database management, I also complete routine secretarial tasks such as answering s, invoicing, booking appointments and generating quotations for our services. Once the facilities are open to the public, I will also be interacting with the public to assist them through the sales process where required.

Skills Used
My time in this position has greatly impacted my ability to work to a deadline and to a high standard, allowing me to improve upon my computer skills in a professional capacity. I have also improved upon my organisational skills, as well as being able to learn new manual skills and push my physical limits.

Kennel Hand
2 week work experience placement, October 2010

Responsibilities
My role at the kennel was to ensure that each dog would be kept to the standards that their owners would be content with. Often, unique instructions for each dog would be left upon their arrival, so it was vital that I followed these instructions carefully for the well-being of both dog and owner. I would ensure that each dog was given the correct amount of food and daily exercise according to their specific needs, as well as keeping the kennels and enrichment areas clean and tidy.

Accomplishments
My presence greatly impacted the well-being of the dogs at the kennel, as they could often become very unhappy whilst away from home. During my time at Isadene I ensured that all dogs were as content as possible, often spending large amounts of my spare time each day making sure they remained happy and healthy until their owners returned.

Skills Used
During this period I gained experience working independently, honing my time management and organisational skills as I progressed. I also gained some informal training in grooming.

Volunteering:

Riding for the Disabled Association
June 2009 to September 2009

Responsibilities
My main role was as a lead-rein assistant for the customers, which involved maintaining a constant vigilance over the horse and rider to make sure that they were safe and in control at all times. Before the each session I would check over my tack, cleaning where necessary and safety checking all equipment. I would apply and remove the tack for each session, after which I would clean out the horse's stable, groom and check feed and water for the day.

Accomplishments
My role as a volunteer was vital to the success of these sessions, as I was able to provide a disabled individual with one-to-one support at all times, helping them to communicate with the larger group. I also ensured the safety and comfort of the horses during the sessions.

Skills Used
This position provided excellent experience will working as a part of a unit, as well as interacting with the public in order to provide a service. As I was primarily working with physically and/or mentally disabled individuals, I was able to develop my working sensitivity and ability to adapt myself according to the customer's needs.

Current Volunteering Position: Dog walker for the Cinnamon Trust.