Timothy Walford
Cinderford,England
Summary
Takes on challenging new role harnessing interpersonal skills, collaboration and problem-solving. Driven to deliver high-quality service and consistent results. Accomplished Zoology graduate, pursuing conservation-related roles, eager to apply knowledge and gain practical experience. Experienced working in team environments. Reputation for hard work, punctuality and willingness to learn new things. Graduated Hartpury University with a 2:1 in a Bachelor's Science Degree in Zoology.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
5
5
years of post-secondary education
Work history
Care Professional
Comfort Call
Cinderford, Gloucestershire
2025.01 - Current
- Organised daily activities for approximately 50 patients, promoting socialisation among service users.
- Managed medication schedules, ensuring compliance with prescribed treatments and monitoring medication usage to prevent overdose or inefficacy.
- Assisted in mobility tasks via use of verified techniques and standing aids, improving quality of life for service users.
- Responded effectively to emergencies, minimising potential risks to residents' safety.
- Offered companionship during difficult times which resulted in positive mood shifts amongst residents.
- Promoted independence through teaching self-care skills to physically challenged individuals.
- Advocated rights of the elderly within the care system, leading to improved policy implementation.
- Handled challenging behaviours from dementia patients calmly which led to peaceful resolution of conflicts.
Animal Duties
Hartpury College
Hartpury, GLS
2019.09 - 2021.06
- Maintained animal enclosures while adhering to rotas established by supervisors, meaning duties were fulfilled when scheduled to 100% completion.
- This included cleaning enclosures, feeding animals according to dietary requirements and communicating with team members to ensure all tasks were completed.
- Module Grade - Distinction
Dog Grooming Assistant (Work Experience)
Waggly Tails Grooming
Lydney
2020.01 - 2020.02
- Bathed animals for maximum cleanliness and comfort.
- Dried animal coats using stand dryers, blasters and finishing dryers.
- Shampooed, conditioned and provided treatments to dogs' coats in line with skin condition requirements.
- Calmed anxious pets to achieve positive grooming experiences.
- Lifted dogs of varying weights and breeds for bathing and grooming services on daily basis.
- Swept and mopped floors, cleaned kennels, emptied bins to reduce infection risk among people and animals.
- Followed established procedures for bathing and grooming dogs to remove dirt, matting and parasites.
- Worked alongside others in a calm, professional capacity
- Customers were always satisfied; no complaints received during time working here
Education
Bachelor of Science - Zoology
Hartpury College
Hartpury 2021.09 - 2024.06
NVQ Level 3 - Animal Management
Hartpury College
Hartpury 2019.09 - 2021.06
Skills
- Problem-solving
- Communication
- Resourcefulness
- Strategic Planning
- Knowledge of Word, Excel, SPSS 26/29
- Animal husbandry
- Practical animal handling
- Woodland ecology
- Determined
- Calm under pressure
- Technologically Adept
- Cleaning
- Hand-eye coordination
- Safety precautions and measures
Affiliations
- Writing Music
- Guitar
- Wildlife Walks
- Teaching Others
- Wildlife Conservation
Timeline
Care Professional
Comfort Call
2025.01 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Zoology
Hartpury College
2021.09 - 2024.06
Dog Grooming Assistant (Work Experience)
Waggly Tails Grooming
2020.01 - 2020.02
Animal Duties
Hartpury College
2019.09 - 2021.06
NVQ Level 3 - Animal Management
Hartpury College
2019.09 - 2021.06