Maxine Fox
Animal Welfare
Gaborone,GA
Summary
Dynamic Animal Welfare Activist with proven expertise in organizing impactful TNR programs and fundraising initiatives, significantly contributing to animal protection. At Brakpan SPCA South Africa, enforced animal welfare laws with integrity, fostering stakeholder relationships. Skilled in policy analysis and community outreach, adept at mobilizing support and managing volunteers. Demonstrates exceptional analytical and interpersonal abilities.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Animal Welfare Activist
Self Employed
01.2015 - Current
- Coordinated fundraising events that generated resources needed for continued animal protection initiatives.
- Rescue sick, injured and stray animals.
- Foster Animals for the BSPCA (Botswana society for the prevention of cruelty to animals) and local vets in town. Hand rearing puppies and kittens.
- Organize and execute humane TNR programs in my community.
- Proactively work with locals and do community outreach to improve their animal welfare standards through education.
- Work with local schools to create awareness through education.
Animal Welfare Inspector
Brakpan SPCA
01.2015 - Current
- Enforced and applied The Animals Protection Act 71 of 1962 and related statutes, regulations, policies, codes, and standards to protect animals.
- Conducted investigations, assessed evidence, maintained integrity of investigative files, issued orders, laid charges, and removed animals when necessary.
Developed and maintained relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including rural, remote, and Indigenous communities, enforcement agencies, and local humane societies.
Demonstrated credibility and integrity when communicating confidential and sensitive information.
Assessed issues and emerging trends, applied risk management analysis, and prepared summary reports/documents.Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
Education
No Degree - Animal Protection
National Council of SPCA
Johannesburg, South Africa 04.2001 -
Skills
- Specialized Knowledge & Experience: Animal welfare practices, behavior and health assessment of diverse animals, organizing outreach and TNR programs, working with diverse communities
- Enforcement & Compliance Expertise: Animal protection Act, policy enforcement, compliance-related information relay
- Communication & Interpersonal Skills: Credibility, tact, discretion, relationship development with stakeholders, working with diverse communities, religions,
- Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills: Investigations, collecting relevant evidence, risk management analysis
- Organizational & Technical Skills: Microsoft Office, record maintenance, time managementCommunity organizing
Policy analysis
Nonprofit Management
Fundraising expertise
Cross-cultural competency
Workshop Organization
Advocacy experience
Mobilization support
Volunteer Management
Advocacy background
Volunteer oversight
Outreach management
Timeline
Animal Welfare Activist
Self Employed
01.2015 - Current
Animal Welfare Inspector
Brakpan SPCA
01.2015 - Current
No Degree - Animal Protection
National Council of SPCA
04.2001 -
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