RELEVANT SKILLS

• Television Presenter: most recently seen hosting Idol for Aurora TV, Bringing Home the Bacon, Squwiff Backyard Science, Sydney Unplugged as well as guest presenter on Creature Feature and Girl TV. I have a high level of communication skills developed through writing, reporting, interviewing and broadcasting both live and to tape.

• Keeper at Sydney's Taronga Zoo: The development and delivery of presentations, twilight tours and animal encounters are all part of my daily work. My passion for the natural world, experience in animal handling and genuine affiliation with people makes me an engaging live presenter and tour guide.

• Children's Entertainer: With twelve years of experience, I am confident and creative in a variety of different rules and setting. My role as a Character Actor for Taronga's children's shows requires endless energy, an ability to "think on my feet" and a sense of humour. I thrive in a team environment.

• Creative "All Rounder": As co-creator and presenter of Bondi FM new web cast lifestyle show, The Bondi Bugle, I have engaged and developed my researching, writing and presenting skills; have tackled the design and production component and more recently learnt to edit video as well.

RECENT PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

• BondiFM, ABC, Marsh Productions, Onion Media, Toyroom records, Seven Network. NSW 2003-2007. Presenter for Lifestyle, Music, Documentary and Children's Television.

"Thank you Sarah - you have always been so keen and determined; a pleasure to work with. You made everything look professional and slick." (Nick Piper, Onion Media Producer)

• Taronga Zoo NSW 2005-2007. presenter and Keeper at "Backyard to Bush" and "Roar and Snore".

"Sarah never misses a chance to use her passion, observational flair and accessible manner to drive a colourful and spellbinding message home." (Nic Bishop, Animal Presentation Precinct, Taronga)

• Bilby Theatrical Productions NSW 2004-2005. Performer & Children's Entertainer.

"Children and adults alike are energised by Sarah's presence..." (Xanthe Bowman, Bilby Client)

• Absolutely Amazing Entertainment NSW 2001-2005. Performer, Artist and Team Leader.

"Sarah has it all - responsibility, integrity, humour and creativity. The children are always so happy in her company - she has that elusive quality that many don't have - magic!" (Steve Appel, AAE owner)

RECENT VOLUNTARY EXPERIENCE

• Sydney Children's Hospital NSW 2004 and 2005. Performer at the Annual Teddy Bear's Picnic.

"A sensational entertaining line-up that not only provides loads of fun for kids of all ages, it also raises money for The Children's Hospital at Westmead - helping to make sick kids better"

EDUCATION

• Plop Entertainment, TV Presenter Training program (and associated practical workshops), NSW 2006
• NIDA, Presenting to Camera, Voice, NSW 2005
• Actors Centre, Television Presenting (and associated practical workshops), NSW 2003-2004
• Sydney Institute of Design, Events and Entertainment Design, NSW 2001-2002
• Victorian College of Arts, Dramatic Art, Vic 1997-1998
• Rosny College, Dance, Choreography and Theatre Studies, TAS 1994-1996

REFERENCES ON REQUEST