Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Driver's License
Citizenship
References
Timeline
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Kristina Churchill

Porirua,New Zealand

Summary

I am a highly motivated individual with a keen enthusiasm for taking on new challenges. My work ethic is strong, complemented by adaptability and exceptional interpersonal skills. I excel at working effectively without constant supervision and have a rapid ability to master new skills. My commitment is unwavering in striving to be the best version of myself and achieving optimal outcomes in every situation. I approach challenges with a "nothing is impossible" mindset and maintain a positive attitude. I do not adhere to the idea of perfection, always recognizing the potential for improvement and actively seeking growth in every skill I encounter.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior Vet Nurse / Senior Receptionist

Maidstone vets
Upper Hutt, Wellington
03.2020 - Current
  • All the required senior nursing skills and more.
  • nurse appointments
  • supervising / training junior and student nurses.
  • managing the cattery and social media
  • reception, ordering, customer service and care
  • oversees / operates rehoming program
  • Junior nursing team representative

Kennel and Cattery Manager

Gone To The Dogs
Judgeford, Wellington
10.2022 - 05.2023
  • Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
  • Maintained adequate staffing to meet objectives within budget.
  • Monitored staff performance and addressed issues.
  • Resolved customer inquiries and complaints requiring management-level escalation.
  • Led team meetings and one-on-one coaching sessions to continuously improve performance.
  • Day to day care and running of the facility such as but not limited to, staffing and rostering, protocols, customer service etc...

Vet Nurse/ Receptionist

Animal medical centre
Johnsonville, Wellington
08.2019 - 02.2020
  • Veterinary nursing skills, reception, admin, cattery manager.

Vet Nurse / Receptionist

Village Vets
Churton park & Newlands, Wellington
04.2018 - 07.2019
  • junior veterinary nursing skills, cattery manager, reception work, admin - end of month statements.

Junior Manager Kennels and Cattery

Homelands kennel and cattery
Plimmerton, Wellington
01.2013 - 01.2018
  • Started off as a kennel hand and worked my way up to junior management.
  • Basic kennel handling skills / cleaning, exercising dogs, feeding, facility maintenances - to managing / supervising staff, customer care, ensuring the day to day running of the facility is smooth and efficient.

Education

Level 6 Vet Nursing diploma -

Otago polytechnic
01.2021

Level 5 vet nursing assistant -

WelTec (Wellington Institute of Technology) Petone
01.2019

Level 3 animal care -

JudgefordWelTec (Wellington Institute of Technology) Petone
01.2018

Level 2 Hospitality -

Wellington Whitireia New Zealand, Porirua
01.2017

Tawa College -

Wellington, New Zealand, Porirua
01.2016

Skills

  • Excellent Animal welfare & handling skills
  • Fantastic Time management
  • All the required vet nursing skills
  • Social and approachable
  • Critical thinker
  • Active listening
  • Leadership and communication skills
  • Problem solving
  • adaptability
  • Flexibility
  • organized
  • creative

Driver's License

Full New Zealand Driver’s license

Citizenship

New Zealand Citizen

References

References and certificates on request.

Timeline

Kennel and Cattery Manager

Gone To The Dogs
10.2022 - 05.2023

Senior Vet Nurse / Senior Receptionist

Maidstone vets
03.2020 - Current

Vet Nurse/ Receptionist

Animal medical centre
08.2019 - 02.2020

Vet Nurse / Receptionist

Village Vets
04.2018 - 07.2019

Junior Manager Kennels and Cattery

Homelands kennel and cattery
01.2013 - 01.2018

Level 6 Vet Nursing diploma -

Otago polytechnic

Level 5 vet nursing assistant -

WelTec (Wellington Institute of Technology) Petone

Level 3 animal care -

JudgefordWelTec (Wellington Institute of Technology) Petone

Level 2 Hospitality -

Wellington Whitireia New Zealand, Porirua

Tawa College -

Wellington, New Zealand, Porirua
Kristina Churchill