Dedicated professional with extensive expertise in acquisitions processing, electronic database management, and technology troubleshooting. Demonstrates strong competence in record keeping, confidentiality assurance, and customer confidentiality understanding. Skilled in library housekeeping, shelving books, book organising, and subject cataloguing. Committed to maintaining high standards of disability awareness and alphabetical filing. Career goal includes leveraging skills to enhance library operations and ensure efficient information management.
Enthusiastic Library Volunteer with knack for organising and improving library systems. Known for fostering welcoming environment, assisting patrons with inquiries, and streamlining book categorisation. Led initiatives to enhance community engagement, resulting in increased library usage and positive feedback.
Overview
16
16
years of professional experience
9
9
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Animal care volunteer
Heather's Hedgehog Hostel
Chatteris, Cambridgeshire
09.2023 - Current
Improved animal wellbeing by providing daily care, feeding and cleaning tasks.
Ensured safe environment for animals by maintaining clean and healthy living conditions.
Assisted in medical procedures for animal healthcare improvement.
Provided comfort to sick or injured animals with gentle handling and reassurance.
Maintained detailed records of animal behaviour changes to assist the veterinary team.
Performed grooming duties such as washing, brushing and nail clipping to maintain hygiene standards of pets.
Monitored health of animals, reporting changes or causes for concern.
Cleaned out animal living spaces to meet strict hygiene standards.
Prepared and portioned food in line with feeding schedules.
Safely handled animals with varying temperaments with firm and friendly manner.
Maintained a safe environment for animals by cleaning and sanitising cages according to centre instructions.
Minimised health risk exposure by bathing and grooming animals according to prescribed schedules.
Enabled smooth running of centre operations by regularly clearly and inspecting cages and treatment equipment.
Guaranteed animal wellbeing, providing high-quality care through treatments and check-ups.
Assisted in daily care routines for animals, including feeding and grooming.
Looked after sick or distressed animals, cultivating soothing environment to prevent aggressive behaviour.
Measured animals periodically to monitor changes in weight.
Updated animal records in line with established procedure.
Kept animals safe and secure throughout assessments and transportation.
Bathed animals for maximum cleanliness and comfort.
Kept animal cages spotlessly clean to minimise infection risks.
Checked animal coats for fleas and ticks, offering treatment advice.
Fed, watered and toileted animals ahead of treatments.
Library volunteer
Chatteris Library
Chatteris, Cambridgeshire
05.2017 - Current
Maintained shelves in alphabetised order to improve guest experience.
Sorted and arranged books by category in shelves.
Assisted customers in locating specific books to address needs.
Helped customers to successfully use library computers and equipment.
Inspected book conditions to identify damaged items.
Placed books on proper shelves following classification system when returning to circulation.
Supported librarians by assisting with materials check-in and check-out process.
Sustained cleanliness of shelves, study areas, tables ensuring comfortable environment for patrons' visit.
Organised bookshelves for easier access to library materials.
Handled queries from visitors to guide them through various services offered at the library.
Warehouse assistant
Hope Social Enterprise
March / Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire
10.2008 - 03.2017
Picked, packed and dispatched consignments for timely deliveries.
Assured accurate inventory with regular stock checks.
Kept up-to-date with warehouse procedures to maintain competence.
Loaded and unloaded goods to prevent damage.
Sorted incoming products for efficient storage and distribution.
Managed documentation for smooth record keeping.
Sorted materials on warehouse racks and shelves.
Reported issues and damages to senior warehouse staff, enabling prompt, effective resolutions.
Cleaned and maintained warehouse equipment to guarantee proper working order.
Kept warehouse areas spotlessly clean and tidy, reducing risk and aiding smooth stock transportation.
Checked incoming goods against delivery documentation, reporting missing or damaged items for prompt resolution.
Education
NVQ Level 1 - Information Technology
College of West Anglia
Wisbech
09.2003 - 06.2007
GCSEs -
Cromwell Community College
Chatteris
09.1998 - 06.2003
Skills
Acquisitions processing
Printer and photocopier use
Customer confidentiality understanding
Confidentiality assurance
Record keeping competence
Electronic database management
Technology troubleshooting
Categorisation
Library housekeeping
Shelving books
Book organising
Disability awareness
Subject cataloguing
Alphabetical filing
Database management
Affiliations
Walking
Art
Photography
Timeline
Animal care volunteer
Heather's Hedgehog Hostel
09.2023 - Current
Library volunteer
Chatteris Library
05.2017 - Current
Warehouse assistant
Hope Social Enterprise
10.2008 - 03.2017
NVQ Level 1 - Information Technology
College of West Anglia
09.2003 - 06.2007
GCSEs -
Cromwell Community College
09.1998 - 06.2003
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