Kelly Tissink

Experience

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  Hill's Pet Nutrition

  Jan 2016 - Dec 2017

  Student Representative

  This position required me to form a connection between my university class, the veterinary staff at Massey University and the people at Hill’s Pet Nutrition. I organised talks from experts and professors, managed food sales to students and staff and was an advocate for Hill’s Pet Nutrition at Massey University.

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  Ice Breaker Aquatics

  Apr 2016 - Jan 2024

  Swim Coach

  I was a junior and development squad coach for children aged 5-9 years old. I provided instructions for my swimmers about the basics of swimming by creating lesson plans and offering guidance during squad sessions and competitions. I also attend coaching meetings, training sessions and events at other venues. I was able to adapt my teaching approaches to the age, experience and ability of participants, so they can meet course objectives

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  The IN Group (NZ)

  Jun 2016 - Dec 2017

  Brand Ambassador

  Traveling to supermarkets and businesses I acted as a brand ambassador for a variety of campaigns. I liaised with customers advising the merits of the products, handed out flyers, promotional material and discount vouchers.

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  Fergusson Hall

  Nov 2016 - Feb 2019

  Residential Advisor

  This role involved working in a team to help guide new students and settle them into university life. As an RA, I helped create a positive living environment designed to link community, faculty, and residents together; promote academic excellence; address student needs and encourage involvement among residents; develop student centred hall programs and promote education and health.

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  Massey University Veterinary Teaching Hospital

  Feb 2017 - Jun 2018

  Treatment Crew - Small Animal ICU

  I assisted in the treatment and management of patients in the intensive care unit. This included after hours on call work and emergency management. My duties included interacting with staff and clients and ensuring animals receive the highest level of care possible.

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  Hearing Association Manawatu

  Jun 2018 - Jun 2019

  Educator/Field Officer

  My role at the Hearing Association Manawatu included relieving as office manager, assisting and providing advice to those with hearing loss and being knowledgeable regarding current hearing aid technology. As Hearing Manawatu’s educator and field officer I was responsible for developing and implementing education programmes in schools and rest homes on hearing protection and hearing loss. I was tasked with maintaining strong working relationships with other agencies and service providers in the community. This role required me to be able to multitask, be highly organised and have empathy for those with hearing loss. Show less

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  Makino Aquatic Centre

  Oct 2018 - Jun 2019

  Swim Instructor/Life Guard/Aquatics Experience Representitive
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  EzyVet

  Aug 2019 - Jun 2021

  I was a Support Specialist at ezyVet. I provided advice and direction for day to day queries about the product, veterinary workflow evaluation, client education, project work and case management. This role has helped me become detail-orientated and organised, has allowed me to develop my interpersonal and relationship building skills and has furthered my drive to succeed. Being a Support Specialist meant constantly working with the clients as well as other teams within the company to achieve the best result. Show less

  • Intermediate Support Specialist

    Jul 2020 - Jun 2021

  • Support Specialist

    Aug 2019 - Jul 2020
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  Massey University

  Jun 2021 - Jan 2024

  Systems Information Officer

  Currently I am working at the Massey University Vet Teaching Hospital as the Veterinary Systems Information Officer. My role covers a wide variety of responsibilities that spans the many areas of the hospital. I oversee the daily operations of the Hospital’s information systems and medical records; actively sustain assets and asset databases; support the VTH staff in responding to difficulties and queries regarding IT processes; perform streamlined reporting functions for the hospital; and provide training to new staff members and those needing upskilling. Show less

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  Murdoch University

  Feb 2024 - now

  Implentation Support Officer