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Stephen Clarke

Selwyn,Norwood

Summary

Experienced leader with strong background in guiding a successful team, innovative approach to streamline process , and achieve strategic objectives. Excels in providing a happy work environment and strives to get the best out of the team members. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Experienced handler of stock and led the SDC response to animal welfare and evacuation at the Port hills fire and other SDC emergency management events. Still driven with the same passion that had SDC Animal Control team one of the forerunners in the Industry.

Overview

26
26
years of professional experience

Work History

Ambassador and Haaglund Driver

International Antarctic Centre
03.2024 - Current
  • Promote good customer relations and premier customer satisfaction by demonstrating friendly demeanor and can-do attitude.
  • Greet customers and clients to create welcoming atmosphere and guide them through the attraction.
  • Give customers an awesome experience on the Haaglund ride with informative commentary.

Team Lead Animal Control

Selwyn District Council
08.2009 - 12.2023
  • Trained new team members by relaying information on company procedures and safety requirements.
  • Promoted a positive work environment by fostering teamwork, open communication, and employee recognition initiatives.
  • Served as a role model for the team by demonstrating commitment to excellence, professionalism, and adherence to council values at all times.
  • Coached team members in techniques necessary to complete job tasks.
  • Enhanced overall team performance by providing regular coaching, feedback, and skill development opportunities.
  • Evaluated employee skills and knowledge regularly, training, and mentoring individuals with lagging skills.
  • Influenced positive change within the organisation through strategic thinking, innovation, problem-solving abilities, and consistent leadership style.
  • Managed schedules, accepted time off requests and found coverage for short shifts.
  • Conducted regular progress reviews with individual team members to identify areas for improvement and provide guidance on career development opportunities.
  • Established clear performance metrics for the team which helped in tracking progress towards set targets effectively.
  • Managed risks and mitigated potential issues through proactive planning, monitoring, and timely decision making.
  • Established open and professional relationships with team members to achieve quick resolutions for various issues.
  • Assisted in recruitment to build team of top performers.
  • Evaluated staff performance and provided coaching to address inefficiencies.
  • Evaluated customer needs and feedback to drive product and service improvements.
  • Maintained overall safe work environment with employee training programs and enforcement of safety procedures.
  • Optimized customer experience by delivering superior services and effectively troubleshooting issues.
  • Educated staff on organizational mission and goals to help employees achieve success.
  • Devised and implemented processes and procedures to streamline operations.
  • Helped meet changing demands by recommending improvements to business systems or procedures.
  • Created and managed project plans, timelines and budgets.
  • Generated reports detailing findings and recommendations.

Animal Control Officer

Christchurch City Council
08.1999 - 08.2009



In Short administered the Dog Control Act and the Impounding Act.

led the education team and developed the dogsmart program

Delivered bite safety talks to school groups and other interested parties.

Skills

  • Attention to detail
  • Conflict resolution
  • Customer focus
  • Coaching and mentoring
  • Comprehensive knowledge of the Dog control Act 1996 and the Impounding act 1955
  • Fire ground trained for emergency management requirements
  • Complaint resolution
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Team motivation

Timeline

Ambassador and Haaglund Driver

International Antarctic Centre
03.2024 - Current

Team Lead Animal Control

Selwyn District Council
08.2009 - 12.2023

Animal Control Officer

Christchurch City Council
08.1999 - 08.2009
Stephen Clarke