
“To increase people’s understanding of the environment,
including conservation of wildlife and agriculture,
through education and the media,
to provide a sustainable future.”
Education:
Graduate Diploma of Education (Secondary Science and Agriculture)
- University of New England, 2012-2013
Bachelor of Animal and Veterinary Bioscience (Honours)
- University of Sydney, 2007-2010
Year 12 Higher School Certificate
Roseville College, 2000-2005
University Admissions Index - 97.5
Media Training:
- Nick Hardcastle - Intensive private hosting training workshop, Los Angeles, 2013
- Samara Bay – Private Vocal and Performance coaching, Los Angeles, 2013
- NIDA – Presenting to Camera, 2012
- Natasha McNamara – Private vocal coaching, 2012
- Grant Thompsons – Acting Intensive Workshop Series, 2012
Media Experience
- Television Hosting: Equestrian Network & HorseZone TV, 2013
- Television Acting: Home and Away, 2012-2013. Carlotta, 2013. Dark Minds, 2013.
- Television Commercials: St George Bank, Big W, Vodka-O, Veda Credit, 2012-2013
- Feature Films: Torn Devotion, 2012
Equestrian & Sporting Qualifications:
- Australian Horse Riding Centers NCAS Level 1 Coach, 2012
- Australian Horse Riding Centers Certificates 1, 2 & 3 in Horse Management, 2012
- British Horse Society: Ride and Road Safety 2006
- Canoeing and Kayaking: British Canoe Union 2* instructors certificate, 2006
- Quad Biking: British Quad Bike Instructor Certificate, 2006
- Welsh Trekking Association Trek Leader 2006
Work History:
- Environmental Education Officer - AusEco - science, biology & geography, 2012-2013.
- Horse Riding Instructor - Palomino Riding School, 2012-2013.
- Tour Manager – Country music artists, 2012-2013
- Equine Nutritionist – Ranvet, 2010-2012
- Horseland, 2006-2012
- NSW TAFE lecturer – Equine Nutrition, 2011
- Equine Assisted Psychotherapy (EAGALA) Equine Assistant, 2010
- Sydney University Museums – Educator at Maclaey Museum of Natural History, 2009-2010
- PGL Boreatton Park (UK) – Equestrian & Adventure Activity instructor, 2006
- Forestville Veterinary Hospital assistant, 2004-2006
Volunteer Work History:
- Taranga Zoo - Backyard to Bush Education Division
Public show presentations, education & animal husbandry, 2008-2009
- Eagle Park Thoroughbred Stud – Orange, 2009
- Went Family Dairy Farms, Victoria, 2009
- Crocodylus Park - Crocodile Farm and Zoo – Darwin, 2008
- Bowenleigh sheep and cattle property – Dubbo, 2008
- Forensic Science Laboratories - UTS Sydney, 2004.
Community Involvement:
- Sydney Metropolitan Wildlife Service – Wildlife rescue and foster carer 2007-2013
- Australian Institute Animal Management (AIAM) member 2010-2013
- Animal Management Rural Remote Indigenous Communities (AMRRIC) member 2010-2013
- Northside Equestrian Riding Club – Eventing Committee, 2013
- Equine Veterinarians Australia – Bain Fallon Conference – Alice Springs, 2011
- Kings Canyon Indigenous Communities Dog Health program volunteer, 2010
- International Wild Equid Conference – UQLD Brumby Research Unit - Alice Springs, 2010
- Tropical Wildlife Biology – USYD Cane Toad research – Darwin, 2009
- Bronze, Silver and Gold Duke of Edinburgh Award, 2000-2006
Academic Achievements:
- Intercollegiate Meat Judging Competition – Australian Team, 2010
- USYD Honours Thesis: Professor Andrew Dart and Professor Leo Jeffcott
Effect of Manuka honey on wound healing on the distal limbs of horses, 2009-2010
- National Youth Science Forum in Canberra, 2005
- Silver CREST Award – Antimicrobial Properties of Honey, 2003
- Bronze CREST award – Small Mammal Nutrition, 2002
Leadership:
- Intercollegiate Meat Judging – Sydney University Coach, 2012
- Founder and President – University of Sydney Equestrian Club 2007-2010
- Founder and President - Camden Sport and Recreation Society 2009-2010
- Executive – Camden Farms Society, Vet Review Society
- Faculty of Veterinary Science representative at RAS Careers in Agriculture 2009-2010
- Sydney University Orientation Leadership Program leader 2010
- Roseville College School Prefect 2004 – 2005
Other Qualifications:
- Full NSW Drivers License
- Advanced Senior First Aid (VITAL)
- Event Waitperson Course (SITE)
- Responsible Serving of Alcohol & Responsible Conduct of Gambling (THINQ)