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Ben Woodfield| BSc (Hons)

Bromsgrove,Worcestershire

Summary

Reliable employee with strong time management and teamwork skills. Proven track record of effective leadership and team-building. Recognized for punctuality, dedication, and a commitment to continuous learning.

Overview

8
8
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Dog Daycare and Kennel Assistant

Rags & Berts
Reading, Berkshire
10.2024 - Current
  • Progressed to trainee team leader role, showcasing management expertise and commitment to canine welfare.
  • Documented pet information accurately for clear record keeping.
  • Ensured animal comfort by cleaning and maintaining kennels regularly.
  • Regularly monitored dog's health conditions, identifying potential issues early on.
  • Administered prescribed medication to canines, improving their overall health condition.
  • Managed dog behaviour in daycare to minimize conflicts.
  • Operated the dog bus, ensuring safe collection and drop-off to homes.

Shift leader

Tesco Express
Gloucester, Gloucestershire
01.2023 - 08.2024
  • Assigned tasks, projects and responsibilities to team members and monitored status.
  • Provided instructions and feedback to team during shifts.
  • Answered questions and resolved employee complaints.
  • Practiced food and health safety to comply with guidelines.
  • Promoted safe and tidy work areas through inspections and cleaning checklists.
  • Managed and trained staff and provided strategic solutions.
  • Employed forward-thinking mindset to anticipate and quickly eliminate issues on shift.

Customer assistant

Tesco Express
Gloucester
10.2021 - 01.2023
  • Maintained sales floor stock levels through consistent monitoring and regular replenishments.
  • Offered advice on product selection for enhanced levels of support and service.
  • Provided fast checkout service with high levels of customer care and transaction speed.
  • Deep cleaned shopfloor to uphold strong hygiene and presentation standards.

Veterinary volunteer

Clent Hills Veterinary Group
Bromsgrove
03.2017 - 02.2020
  • Participated work experience throughout High School and College.
  • Sanitised cages and kennels to maintain clean environment for animals.
  • Cleaning and organising equipment for future surgical procedures.
  • Maintaining cleanliness of examination and surgical areas.
  • Ensuring IV catheters and other equipment are working.

Education

BSc (Hons) Bioveterinary Science - Veterinary

Hartpury University
Gloucester, Gloucestershire
09.2021 - 09.2024

Level 3 Advanced Technical Diploma - Animal Management

Kidderminster College/ West Midlands Safari Park
Kidderminster

Level 3 Advanced Technical Diploma - Animal Management

Kidderminster college/ West Midlands Safari Park
Kidderminster

Level 1 - Animal Care

Kidderminster college/ West Midlands Safari Park
Kidderminster

GCSEs -

South Bromsgrove High
Bromsgrove

Skills

  • Animal husbandry
  • Enclosure maintenance
  • Health and Safety Compliance
  • Hygiene and safety regulations
  • Time management and efficiency
  • Independent and group work
  • Hardworking
  • Adaptable
  • Problem-solving
  • Communication
  • Canine behaviour understanding
  • Medication administration
  • Adaptability in stressful situations

Timeline

Dog Daycare and Kennel Assistant

Rags & Berts
10.2024 - Current

Shift leader

Tesco Express
01.2023 - 08.2024

Customer assistant

Tesco Express
10.2021 - 01.2023

BSc (Hons) Bioveterinary Science - Veterinary

Hartpury University
09.2021 - 09.2024

Veterinary volunteer

Clent Hills Veterinary Group
03.2017 - 02.2020

Level 3 Advanced Technical Diploma - Animal Management

Kidderminster College/ West Midlands Safari Park

Level 3 Advanced Technical Diploma - Animal Management

Kidderminster college/ West Midlands Safari Park

Level 1 - Animal Care

Kidderminster college/ West Midlands Safari Park

GCSEs -

South Bromsgrove High
Ben Woodfield| BSc (Hons)