Joanna Smythe
Auckland,AUK
Summary
Highly-motivated employee with desire to take on new challenges. Strong work ethic, adaptability, and exceptional interpersonal skills. Adept at working effectively unsupervised and quickly mastering new skills.
Overview
4
4
years of post-secondary education
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Volunteer
West Auckland Riding School for the Disabled
Henderson Valley
03.2026 - Current
- Engaged with participants, ensuring a welcoming environment.
- Collaborated with volunteers and professionals in the school.
- Assisted with general groundwork.
- Collaborated with other volunteers to create a positive work environment.
- Collaborated with others by contributing time, effort and skills to achieve the organization's goals.
General vet nurse assistant
Lynfield Vets
Lynfield, Auckland
04.2022 - 07.2023
- Collaborated with other healthcare professionals to ensure optimal animal care was provided.
- Assisted in general patient care.
- Ensured clean and sterile environment.
- Maintained cleanliness of exam rooms, kennels and other areas within the clinic facility.
- Performed daily housekeeping duties.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology And Education
University College of Ripon & York St John
North Yorkshire, York 09.1993 - 07.1997
Skills
- Collaborative teamwork
- Relationship building
- Creative support
- Empathy
Affiliations
- I enjoy yoga,gardening and working with animals.
- I am a creative person and often have diy projects at home and enjoy art and repurposing furniture.
- I have recently joined a gym and especially like relaxing in and exploring the great outdoors.
- I enjoy many styles of music and can play the piano.
- I am an animal lover and have been actively involved in animal rescue, rehabilitation and rehoming for cats and dogs.
Employment availability
- Available to work part time based in the West Auckland region.
- Confident and enthusiastic about working with children and fostering positive relationships.
- Actively enjoy creating organised and functional outdoor spaces that reflect my passion for connecting to our environment.
- Open to utilising my skills as an educator to delivering a meaningful and effective program for students.
Timeline
Volunteer
West Auckland Riding School for the Disabled
03.2026 - Current
General vet nurse assistant
Lynfield Vets
04.2022 - 07.2023
Bachelor of Science - Biology And Education
University College of Ripon & York St John
09.1993 - 07.1997