Asia for Animals is the largest animal protection network in the world, with over 200 member organisations. I coordinate a member-lead working group that collaborates on issues affecting sanctuaries and rescue centers across Asia. This role is heavily based in stake-holder engagement, and facilitating opportunities for our members, whether that be through capacity enhancement, organising events, or hosting subgroups to discuss potential solutions to shared issue based challenges.

Conducted a behavioral study via CCTV camera on two orphaned Asian Elephants at the Dak Lak Elephant Conservation Center, a partner to Animals Asia. Under the guidance of Dionne Slagter, I presented a report on the behavioral findings along with recommendation to improve the welfare of the two elephants. Following the approval of recommendations, I worked with keeping and management staff to develop further understandings of elephant behaviour, construction of animal enrichment, and advised on… Show more Conducted a behavioral study via CCTV camera on two orphaned Asian Elephants at the Dak Lak Elephant Conservation Center, a partner to Animals Asia. Under the guidance of Dionne Slagter, I presented a report on the behavioral findings along with recommendation to improve the welfare of the two elephants. Following the approval of recommendations, I worked with keeping and management staff to develop further understandings of elephant behaviour, construction of animal enrichment, and advised on changes to keeper routine, scheduling and protocol to address behavioral challenges with the elephants.Furthermore I was an intern to the ethical elephant program at Yok Don National Park, Dak Lak. This involved learning about the management of a group of ex-captive elephants that were semi-released into the national park as an alternative tourism model. I also volunteered my time at the Yok Don National Parks small animal rescue station to improve the welfare of rescued animals. Show less

I had the pleasure of working with Cikananga for 12 months where my primary role was the management of all animal husbandry on-site for 250+ animals, including managing a team of six keepers, one volunteer coordinator and up to 15 paying volunteers, undertaking keeping duties, monitoring animal health and behaviour, quarantine of new arrivals, animal handling, animal diet formulation, coordinating veterinary treatment with veterinary team, implementing animal welfare recommendations, enrichment… Show more I had the pleasure of working with Cikananga for 12 months where my primary role was the management of all animal husbandry on-site for 250+ animals, including managing a team of six keepers, one volunteer coordinator and up to 15 paying volunteers, undertaking keeping duties, monitoring animal health and behaviour, quarantine of new arrivals, animal handling, animal diet formulation, coordinating veterinary treatment with veterinary team, implementing animal welfare recommendations, enrichment programming, managing animal introductions, and enclosure design and renovations.During my employment, I managed the welfare of over 250 individuals including 34 avian species (parrots, hornbills, passerines, cassowary, raptors etc), 20 mammalian species (primates, bears, leopards, pangolins, etc) and 15 reptile species (crocodiles, turtles, tortoises, snakes). I also created and maintained individual records and facility databases, including ZIMS. I gained experience in grant writing and project management internally and with external sponsors. I assisted in facilitating the weekly team meeting of all departments and staff, and the priority scheduling for site and enclosure maintenance with the operations manager. I also managed international school educational programs of visiting schools which included presenting lectures, conducting tours, facilitating lectures and tailoring experiences syllabus outcomes, and in addition I assisted the local education officer with local school programs. My role also included providing technical support to the Breeding Manager, and coordination with General Manager for operational and financial issues. During my time we also initiated a process of strategic development, I conducted a SWOT analysis and started a review of the SOPs for the organisation. Another significant role was the supervision of the volunteer and intern program, and supporting, guiding and reviewing students on their individual projects for animal management studies.   Show less

Lead two teams of volunteers at Samboja Lestari Lodge for BOS Australia undertaking animal husbandry and enrichment activities for the centers rescued and sanctuary Orangutans.

I transferred from my position at The Wildlife Friends Foundation, Thailand, whom were advisors to the Lao Project, to this role. Initially my primary role was managing the volunteer program however this eventually moved to become a technical advisor role assisting with management operations of the zoo and rescue center. During my employment, the project cared for over 500 individual animals. I also aided the management team in duties such as coordinating the rescue of seized and… Show more I transferred from my position at The Wildlife Friends Foundation, Thailand, whom were advisors to the Lao Project, to this role. Initially my primary role was managing the volunteer program however this eventually moved to become a technical advisor role assisting with management operations of the zoo and rescue center. During my employment, the project cared for over 500 individual animals. I also aided the management team in duties such as coordinating the rescue of seized and donated wildlife, animal training and conditioning,  staff liaison/training, exhibit/facility design, and animal moves onsite. In absence of the Managing Director, I assumed the role of the Zoo Manager and associated responsibilities of staff management, site point of contact, rescue coordinator, etc. I also provided veterinary clinic support to the veterinary team and organised tours of the facilities to school groups,, zoo visitors and staff from various NGOs. I also conducted general office administration and reporting.Significant achievements-assisting in transitioning over 150 animals to new enclosures including formation of new groups, and training new routines, including time as interim bear lead keeper training bears to come into holding areas for enclosure enrichment and maintenance. -Development of the volunteer program focused on providing a legitimate experience where volunteers truly contributed. We had a philosophy of every volunteer left something behind. I would conduct safety introductions for each new person or group, supervise them for the duration of their stay and plan and manage all activities. -Development and daily management of an enrichment program to over 150 individual animals on a daily basis, including the macaques, loris and four gibbons. -Coordination of rescues including 165 confiscated Sunda Pangolins and numerous macaques, gibbons and other donated and rescued wildlife. Show less

My primary role was the management and scheduling of large groups of volunteers (40+) and working with a local staff of 14 to provide daily care for 16 Asian Elephants, ensuring the animal husbandry needs are catered to.  My job included keeping duties, enrichment planning, tour guiding and education programs to school and tourist groups, and provided technical and husbandry support to the wildlife rescue centre. During my employment, the project cared for over 40 species and over 500… Show more My primary role was the management and scheduling of large groups of volunteers (40+) and working with a local staff of 14 to provide daily care for 16 Asian Elephants, ensuring the animal husbandry needs are catered to.  My job included keeping duties, enrichment planning, tour guiding and education programs to school and tourist groups, and provided technical and husbandry support to the wildlife rescue centre. During my employment, the project cared for over 40 species and over 500 individuals, including  sun bears, gibbons, macaques, langurs and lorises. Show less