Scott Tree
Waimairi Beach,New Zealand
Summary
Dedicated and professional Dog Handler adept at reading canine behaviour and developing strong working relationships. Self assured in decision making and selecting the best course of action within divergent environments to maintain canine, team, and public safety. Accomplished in connecting and communicating with a diverse range of people to achieve positive outcomes. Experienced in maintaining a high standard of work regardless of challenges or stressful situations. Desiring career progression through transition to an Explosive Detector Dog Handler position. Specialist training would enable me to excel as an Explosive Detector Dog Handler and contribute to the critical role of Aviation Security.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Dog Handler and Educationalist
Southern Huskies
, Christchurch
05.2023 - Current
- Maintaining positive canine and customer relationships to safely allow customers to interact with, and learn about the Huskies' historical role in Antarctica.
- Monitoring of dog behavior and temperament while interacting with members of the public.
- Risk management including canine conflict and challenging customers.
- Optimal canine care and prioritisation to ensure the dogs have appropriate rest, food, and hydration.
- Exercise management and leash control of up to 5 huskies.
- Transportation of dogs between their property and the International Antarctic Centre.
- Professional and clear communication to uphold the reputation of both Southern Huskies and the International Antarctic Centre.
- To debrief and transfer information about canine behaviour to their owner to enable their successful home transition and to address any welfare issues.
Foreman Builder
Bushnell Builders Limited
, Christchurch
02.2016 - 12.2022
- Effectively communicated and established good relationships with clients, subcontractors and key stakeholders.
- Accurately read plans, planned my workflow, and assigned team tasks.
- Project management, team coordination, and oversight.
- Problem solved, liaised with Engineers, conceptualized and applied acceptable solutions.
- Assessed material quantities and ordered.
- Trained and mentored apprentices.
- Adhered to health and safety processes including the maintenance of health and safety registers, hazard boards, near miss and accident forms.
- Used a variety of hand and power tools in a safe manner.
- Scheduled City Council inspections, and organised timeframes for subcontractors.
Foreman Builder
Econest Builders Limited
, Christchurch
07.2015 - 01.2016
Carpenter
Bushnell Builders Limited
, Christchurch
05.2014 - 07.2015
Apprentice Carpenter
Econest Builders Limited
, Christchurch
05.2011 - 05.2014
Punter
Antigua Boatsheds
, Christchurch
03.2011 - 05.2011
- Positively interacted with tourists and punted them down the Avon.
- Learnt factual information about Christchurch and delivered history in a fun and humorous manner.
Sous Chef
Clarendon Restaurant
, Christchurch
09.2010 - 02.2011
Head Chef
Kai Catering & NZ Embassy
, London
03.2006 - 07.2010
Education
NZQA National Certificate in Carpentry -
BCITO
National Certificate in Culinary Arts -
Christchurch Polytechnic
Christchurch, NZSkills
- Dog welfare and handling
- Accurate observation and responsiveness to canine behaviour
- Excellent verbal and written communication
- Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills
- Collaborative team player
- Consistent and calm engagement with others
- Customer centric approach
- Physical agility and coordination
- Situational awareness and risk assessment
- Critical and strategic thinking
- Problem-solving and innovation
- Ability to act effectively and decisively under pressure
- Outcome orientated
- Attention to detail
- Robust time and autonomous management
- Leadership skills
- Adaptable and flexible
- Capable learner and focused upon self improvement
- Adherence to strict safety protocols to ensure team and public wellbeing
- Superior work ethic
References
- Full references available upon request.
Timeline
Dog Handler and Educationalist
Southern Huskies
05.2023 - Current
Foreman Builder
Bushnell Builders Limited
02.2016 - 12.2022
Foreman Builder
Econest Builders Limited
07.2015 - 01.2016
Carpenter
Bushnell Builders Limited
05.2014 - 07.2015
Apprentice Carpenter
Econest Builders Limited
05.2011 - 05.2014
Punter
Antigua Boatsheds
03.2011 - 05.2011
Sous Chef
Clarendon Restaurant
09.2010 - 02.2011
Head Chef
Kai Catering & NZ Embassy
03.2006 - 07.2010
NZQA National Certificate in Carpentry -
BCITO
National Certificate in Culinary Arts -
Christchurch Polytechnic
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