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Catherine Smith

Chester,Cheshire

Summary

Confident leader with a background of upholding high standards in busy settings. Methodical thinker with proven organisational skills and excels at motivating and inspiring team members to achieve challenging objectives. Focused on meeting deadlines and achieving RSPCA mission, vision & values.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
year of post-secondary education

Work history

Wildlife Assistant

RSPCA Stapeley Grange
Nantwich, Cheshire East
08.2018 - Current
  • Restrain and administer medication to animals following veterinary instruction with due care and attention.
  • Carry out thorough animal initial triage health checks, recording results for further veterinary assessment.
  • Clean and maintain animal enclosures and provide enrichment with varying surroundings and substrates through the individuals rehabilitation journey.
  • Monitor and document animal health, diet and behaviours to identify and address trends via written and online records.
  • Hand rearing experience of orphaned birds and mammals.
  • Performing euthanasia of sick or injured animals via injection when necessary.
  • Overseeing the induction, training and support of year long students and volunteers.
  • Aiding with the training of new employees via coaching and mentoring sessions.
  • Communicating and liaising with members of the public when searching for new release sites.
  • Create and perform information presentations to university students, RSPCA ARO's and members of the public.
  • Aware of health and safety and biosecurity in a hospital environment and adhere to all relevant protocols.

Wildlife Assistant Fixed Term

RSPCA Stapeley Grange
Nantwich, Cheshire East
05.2018 - 08.2024

See above

Bartender and Waitress

Harrisons Cafe Bar
Nantwich, Cheshire East
09.2011 - 08.2018
  • Engaged with guests to create positive rapport, encouraging loyalty and repeat visits.
  • Created friendly, welcoming atmosphere to encourage positive guest experiences, prolonging visits to increase profitability.
  • Collected cash payments, processing and providing correct change and receipts using Point Of Sale (POS) systems.
  • Maintained calm demeanour and professionalism during high-volume periods and customer disputes.
  • Promoted to bar supervisor during evening shifts. Responsibilities including the handling and distribution of the cash flow in the tills and the management and delegation of tasks to employees.
  • Maintained bar stocks, replenishing daily as necessary.

Education

NVQ Level 3 - Leadership & Management

Institute for Apprenticeships & Education
11.2022 - 11.2023

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Manchester Metropolitan University
Manchester
/2013 - /2018

A-Levels - Biology, English Literature, Physical Education

Malbank School and Sixth Form College
Nantwich
/2011 - /2013

GCSEs - Including Mathematics & English

Malbank School and Sixth Form College
Nantwich
/2007 - /2011

Skills

  • Motivational communication
  • Customer service
  • Team supervision
  • Problem-solving

Accomplishments

  • Completed the National Three Peaks Challenge in September 2023 and raised £2500 for RSPCA Stapeley Grange.
  • Completed High Peak First Aid Course in March 2022.
  • Completed Category B+E trailer training and test in 2019.
  • Recognised as a co-author in the ‘Pinnipeds orient and control their whiskers: a study on Pacific walrus, California sea lion and Harbor seal’ publication. Analysed video footage using a whisker tracking program.
  • Full clean drivers licence.

Timeline

NVQ Level 3 - Leadership & Management

Institute for Apprenticeships & Education
11.2022 - 11.2023

Wildlife Assistant

RSPCA Stapeley Grange
08.2018 - Current

Wildlife Assistant Fixed Term

RSPCA Stapeley Grange
05.2018 - 08.2024

Bartender and Waitress

Harrisons Cafe Bar
09.2011 - 08.2018

Bachelor of Science - Biology

Manchester Metropolitan University
/2013 - /2018

A-Levels - Biology, English Literature, Physical Education

Malbank School and Sixth Form College
/2011 - /2013

GCSEs - Including Mathematics & English

Malbank School and Sixth Form College
/2007 - /2011
Catherine Smith