Summary
Overview
Work history
Education
Skills
Certification
Affiliations
Accomplishments
volunteering
Timeline
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Courtney Michel

Winterbourne,WBK

Summary

Compassionate and driven, bringing strong communication skills and deep understanding of animal behaviour. Proven ability to handle challenging situations calmly and work collaboratively within team. Ready to make positive impact in a zookeeper role.

Dependable team player seeking to contribute to farm animal care. Skilled in physical labour and animal husbandry, with strong communication abilities. Committed to enhancing animal welfare and operational efficiency on farm.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience
4
4
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Kitchen Porter

winterboune earls
Winterbourne Dauntsey, West Berkshire
2025.04 - Current
  • Unloaded deliveries, stored items properly for easy accessibility.
  • Assisted chefs in food preparation for efficient meal service.
  • Swept and mopped floors at end of shifts to ensure tidy workspace next day.
  • Consistently adhered to food hygiene regulations whilst dealing with food waste.
  • Completed deep cleaning tasks as instructed by supervising chef or manager.
  • Worked under pressure during peak times without compromising on quality of work delivered.
  • Kept health and hygiene standards high, ensuring washed pots and cutlery were impeccably clean for service.

Education

GCSEs - Animal Management

Danbury School
Hampshire United Kingdom
2021.09 - 2024.07

A-Levels - animal management and behaviour

Sparsholt Collage
Hampshire United Kingdom
2024.09 - 2025.07

A-Levels - land and wildlife

Sparsholt Collage
Hampshire United Kingdom
2025.09 - 2026.07

Skills

  • Pot washing expertise
  • Punctuality and reliability
  • Reptile welfare
  • Knowledge of animal laws
  • Fostering relationships with animals
  • Nail clipping competence
  • Parasite detection
  • Coat brushing
  • Rider safety practices
  • Horse empathy
  • Customer Service

Certification

  • i have completed many animal related certificates all around 2022-2026
  • i have also completed my cbt motorbike licence in dec 2025

Affiliations

  • mountain walking
  • artistic skills
  • camping outdoors
  • music and piano

Accomplishments

in 2025 I received the explorer belt award which included me going out on an expedition in Switzerland for 14 days walking from Geneva to kandersteg via Bern where i have to make my food find transport and accommodation.

volunteering

  • A dog grooming centre for 2 weeks looking after many dogs
  • Also volunteered at a garden centre for 2 weeks which increased my knowledge on plants and grew my confidence in customer service
  • And for my scouting years I did some extras which I helped deliver post, help out on Christmas to bag pack at Waitrose and helped clean my local church

Timeline

A-Levels - land and wildlife

Sparsholt Collage
2025.09 - 2026.07

Kitchen Porter

winterboune earls
2025.04 - Current

A-Levels - animal management and behaviour

Sparsholt Collage
2024.09 - 2025.07

GCSEs - Animal Management

Danbury School
2021.09 - 2024.07
Courtney Michel