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Sharon Gledhill

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Summary

I have always been an animal person and a people person, I am very grateful for the opportunities I have had in my work life.

I have worked with many amazing animals and many amazing people that are now lifelong friends.

I am an honest, hardworking person who is excited to learn new skills and be part of a well established team.

Overview

27
27
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Zoo Manager

The Jungle Zoo
Cleethorpes , North East Lincolnshire
04.2010 - 03.2023
  • Developed strong teams by skilfully recruiting, orienting and training loyal, hard-working employees.
  • Conducted audits and risk assessments to achieve regulatory compliance.
  • Addressed customer issues with compassion and professionalism, ensuring swift, successful resolution.
  • Upskilled staff through targeted training opportunities, enhancing team capabilities.
  • Planned and managed resources and budget to support and deliver objectives.
  • Guided staff to bolster overall team performance, resilience and cohesion.

Facility Manager

Parrot and Seal Productions
Cleethorpes, North East Lincolnshire
09.1998 - 04.2010

Maintained high welfare for all animals.

Trained sea lions and various bird species for educational displays.

Organised recruitment and staff rota.

Recorded all animal records.

Analysed training needs to determine learning styles.

Assigned training exercises and skill assessments to newly hired employees.

Trainee veterinary nurse

Oakdale Veterinary surgery
Peterborough, Cambridgeshire
02.1996 - 02.1998
  • Accepted payments and wrote receipts, answered calls and performed other reception duties.
  • Provided animal care information on behaviour and parasite control.
  • Examined pets on arrival and prioritised treatment based on care needs to maintain optimal patient flow.
  • Maintained cleanliness and hygiene of practice, creating safe environment for staff and patients.
  • Cared for, exercised and groomed hospitalised patients.
  • Maximised patient wellbeing by providing detailed, effective at-home directions for medication usage.
  • Educated pet owners on key aspects of animal health to improve patient health and wellbeing.
  • Offered steadfast emotional support to animal owners throughout distressing periods.
  • Recorded and maintained clinical and office records of animals attending surgery.
  • Calculated, prepared and administered medications under veterinarian instruction.
  • Performed radiography, urine tests and other routine and laboratory tests to diagnose health conditions.
  • Maximised Veterinary Surgeon's productivity, completing preparatory work for surgical procedures.
  • Disinfected medical implements, surgical rooms and transportation devices to maintain hygiene.
  • Held and monitored animals during operations.

Education

GCSEs -

Stanground Academy
Peterborough
09.1990 - 06.1996

NVQ Level 3 - Animal welfare

Woodgreen
Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire
09.1997 - 06.1998

Skills

  • Broad knowledge of husbandry practices
  • Animal husbandry
  • Health assessments
  • Kennel maintenance
  • Animal safety
  • Animal transport
  • Pet care
  • Animal nutrition
  • Obedience training
  • Data Entry
  • Money handling
  • Superb time management
  • Customer service oriented
  • Cashing up

Timeline

Zoo Manager

The Jungle Zoo
04.2010 - 03.2023

Facility Manager

Parrot and Seal Productions
09.1998 - 04.2010

NVQ Level 3 - Animal welfare

Woodgreen
09.1997 - 06.1998

Trainee veterinary nurse

Oakdale Veterinary surgery
02.1996 - 02.1998

GCSEs -

Stanground Academy
09.1990 - 06.1996
Sharon Gledhill