Employment History:

• ZOO KEEPER - Beale Park (2009 - 2010)
Responsible for the management and daily husbandry for a variety of animals including ungulates, small mammals and primates.

• TUTOR - Alpha Education & Training (2007 -present)
Distance learning tutor for 'Think Dog!' - An intermediate award in, 'Canine Behaviour and Training' and 'Training for the Future' - an intemediate puppy instructor's course. 'Talk Dog' - An intermediate award in 'Canine body language and expression'.

• DOG TRAINER - Clever Dog Company (2004 - 2010)
APDT Member 00894 - Teaching puppy socialisation, beginners, graduate, tricks and agility classes in Berkshire. Also conducting 1-2-1 instruction dealing with dog related problems and training advice. I have also demonstrated at various exhibitions to raise awareness on pet behaviour and training.

• ANIMAL HUSBANDRY TECHNICIAN - BCA (2005)
Part-time position at the Berkshire College of Agriculture. Responsible for the health and welfare of livestock and exotics including; reptiles, amphibians, small mammals and birds. Also responsible for the tuition of National Diploma students in Animal Handling.

• ASSISTANT TO SARAH WHITEHEAD BA (Hons), Msc (2004 - 2005)
Office assistant to Animal Behaviourist, Sarah Whitehead. Responsibilities included giving behavioural advice over the phone and booking clients.

• CATTERY MANAGER - Willow House Cattery (2003 - 2004)
Responsible for overlooking weekend staff, booking-in and liaising with clients and maintaining the health and welfare of borders. This included, when necessary, medicating and health checks.

• Related Work Experience includes; Beale Park, Pangbourne (2007-9) Animal Husbandry Technician. UK Wolf Conservation Trust, Theale (2005-6) Wolf Handler & Devised educational questionnaires for schools. Cats Protection, Newbury (2003) Cat Socialisation.

• TELEVISION PRODUCTION - (1998 - 2003)
Freelance production secretary, co-ordinator, senior researcher and assistant producer for light entertainment television. Prodominantly for the BBC as well as Talkback Thames, DLT Entertainment, BCA Films and TWI/IMG. Shows included; Dog Eat Dog (series 2, 3 and 4), Mr. Charity, The Sack Race and Meet My Folks.

Other employment included; Qualified YMCA Fitness Instructor (1996-99) and a Theatre School Director and Teacher (USA).