Keith Collins Email & Phone Number

Ballina, Mo, Ie

Ballina, County Mayo, Ireland

Daily Animal Care:• Feeding: Prepare and distribute food and water to dogs based on their dietary needs; monitor intake.• Exercise and Play: Provide regular walks and supervised playtime to ensure physical and mental stimulation.Kennel Maintenance and Cleaning:• Sanitation: Clean and disinfect kennels, exercise areas, and common spaces daily; promptly remove waste.• Laundering: Wash bedding, blankets, and toys regularly.Health and Wellness Monitoring:• Observation: Watch for signs of illness, injury, or behavioral changes; report concerns promptly.• Medication Administration: Administer prescribed medications correctly.Customer Service:• Client Interaction: Communicate with dog owners, providing updates and addressing concerns.• Check-In and Check-Out: Assist with accurate check-in/check-out procedures.Record Keeping:• Documentation: Maintain detailed records of each dog's activities, health, and incidents.• Updates: Ensure records are current and accessible.Safety and Security:• Facility Security: Ensure kennels and gates are locked securely to prevent escapes; monitor premises.• Emergency Procedures: Follow protocols for emergencies such as fires or medical issues.Team Collaboration:• Communication: Work with other attendants to ensure smooth operations.• Training: Participate in training sessions to improve skills.Facility Maintenance:• General Upkeep: Help with maintenance and minor repairs.• Supplies Management: Monitor and report inventory levels for food, cleaning supplies, etc.

Banagher, Co Mayo, Ireland

Key Achievements:-Gained promotion to Office Manager due to excellent performance in Office Administrator role-Increased revenue by 9% for the centre, through applying strategic direction and effective management exploring and taking advantage of any gaps in the market-Resolved problems and delivered solutions by collaborating with government funding bodies which resulted in extra in funding of €4,000 each year-Significantly improved morale and reduced staff turnover by providing training and professional development opportunities for staff-Managed a nationwide event, The Barrel Run in conjunction with two other local groups which went on to raise €10,000 -Streamlined paperwork processes allowing the Finance Officer and CEO to sign off on any work or changes, to prevent delays and achieve deadlinesDuties:-Held responsibility for the operational management of the whole centre including recruiting, supervision and appraisal of staff, developing and monitoring the business strategy and financial processes -Ensured business strategy was in line with organisational objectives-Devised and implemented efficient procedures and policies to ensure the smooth running of the office-Supervised and delegated work to a team of 3 Office Administrators-Built and maintained strong working relationships with other centres, boards and funding bodies-Managed a team of caretakers, monitoring performance to ensure centre standards were maintained-Planned and managed several events, delegating tasks to staff to ensure the events success-Undertook administrative tasks and supported junior members of the team-Reported to the Board of Directors

London, United Kingdom

Key Achievements:-Played a crucial role in developing the structure of the 2016 pilot and successful full launch in 2017/2018-Made recommendations to outsource food production, minimising costs which would have been spent setting up an appropriate legally compliant facility -Due to the success of the programme, it has subsequently been rolled out across the UKDuties-Worked remotely, supporting Kitchen Social a Holiday Provision programme to assist deprived children at risk of violence, abuse, isolation and hunger-Worked closely with regional organisations, to create a safe and fun environment for children in the holidays-Acted as an advisor regarding pressure points and challenges faced by community centres in suburban areas-Supplied information on capacity building resources to ensure success of the programme-Helped devise strategy to develop services and roll out to more children in need

Banagher, Co. Mayo, Ireland

Key Achievements:-Reduced office supply costs by 6%, through purchasing regularly used items in bulk-Successfully negotiated with contractors and vendors to agree prices, place orders and confirm delivery terms, achieving savings of 5%Duties:-Held responsibility for replenishing and managing office supplies -Liaised with the Office Manager, preparing accurate and complete financial records for accounts payable, accounts receivable, invoices and expense reimbursements-Prepared data reports, identifying any potential improvements and presenting data to aid executive decision making -Communicated office procedures to new or junior members of staff-Performed general administrative tasks as required

Higher National Diploma, Accounting Technician, Diploma

Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education

Dublin City University 2003-2007 Science Education - Chemistry, Physics, Maths, Education, Computers Having studied Education, I have.

Education record

English - Higher level Irish - Higher level- Maths - Ordinary level Business - Higher level Physics and Chemistry - Higher level Biology.