Keely-Starr Arnold

Motivated student pursuing a T-Level in Animal Welfare and Science, demonstrating strong communication and problem-solving skills through hands-on experiences in animal care. Committed to learning and applying health and safety practices, while actively engaging with peers and the public to enhance understanding of animal welfare. Motivated student pursuing a T-Level in Animal Welfare and Science, demonstrating strong communication and problem-solving skills through hands-on experiences in animal care. Committed to learning and applying health and safety practices, while actively engaging with peers and the public to enhance understanding of animal welfare.

[email protected] Bournemouth, Dorset
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Years experience
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Skills
Work Experience
Conservation and ecology trip
FlooglebinderCosta Rica
Jun 2026 — Jul 2026
  • Four hour nature walk in forest to observe wildlife
  • Sea turtle night walk to watch wild turtles lay eggs.
  • Presented In front of group about an animal of our choice
  • Listened to presentations from locals about the conservation they perform in the area.
  • Field work in the jungle (osa conservation centre) looking out for wildlife and wild plants and looking at their significance.
  • Storytelling videos too present in front of group teaching them about the link between humans and wild animals.
  • Helped finish build the hatchery so turtle egg conservation in the area could begin as well as cleaning up the beach.
Volunteer
Hope farmWimborne,Dorset
Apr 2025 — Oct 2025
  • Complied with health and sanitation practices and procedures.
  • Helped guests locate bathrooms and food areas for enhanced service.
  • Responded to guest questions about current facility events and future offerings.
  • Controlled crowd movements in safe, organised manner following established schedule.
  • Ensured proper handling and walking techniques on alpacas
  • Monitored health of Alpacas, Sheep and Goats
  • Performed medical procedures such as helping administer Worming medication
  • Ensuring Alpacas were never pushed above their comfort zone and were allowed to rest immediately when they had enough and showed signs of fatigue or discomfort
Volunteer
Nicks FarmBournemouth, Dorset
Oct 2025 — Present
  • Complied with health and sanitation practices and procedures
  • Responded to guest questions about current facility events and future offerings.
  • Assisted in animal care and feeding routines, contributing to the well-being of multiple animals on the farm
  • Spoke with customers and visitors about what events we have planned, how we maintain animal welfare and health as well as teaching them how to properly handle animals to reduce injury to both animal and human
  • Taught work experience children (around age 13-16) how to do tasks and how to ensure that the results are as expected if not better
  • Complied with health and safety legislation by ensuring both me and peers follow standards set by institution
  • I completed nail clipping , grooming and Matt detangling on small mammals
  • Monitored animals in the petting corner ensuring they were never being over handled or getting stressed and annoyed.
Work experience
Colton Care HomeFerndown, Dorset
Jul 2024 — Jul 2024
  • Helped set up and plan events for the residents
  • Did daily check on residents with staff members.
  • Helped set up a birthday celebration for a resident
  • Got included in resident events by encouraging them to get involved and even joining in on quizzes.
Skills
Team LeadershipProject ManagementCommunication SkillsEcological AssessmentData AnalysisProblem SolvingVolunteer CoordinationTime Management
Education
Animal welfare and science
Coastland College-Kingston Maurward
2025 — Present
References available upon request.