Callie Erwin Email & Phone Number

Fort Wayne, Indiana, United States

Dallas, Texas

• Assist keepers in the daily husbandry of the many avian species under their care.
• Assist with the daily cleaning and maintenance of enclosures and exhibit areas.
• Assist in the preparations of diets for individual birds and mix species areas.
• Created and provided enrichment for macaws and cockatoo.
• Assist keepers with record keeping and observations of animals.
• Engage with the public in the interactive Birds Landing area involving safe ways to interact with the birds and answer any questions they have about the species.

Plano, Texas

• Provided exceptional, friendly, and prompt service for guests.
• Answered questions about menu selections, evening specials, and made recommendations when requested.
• Accurately recorded orders and requests and partnered with team members to provided food and service that exceeded guests’ expectations.
• Anticipated and addressed needs of guests.
• Managed closing duties, including restocking items, polishing glasses and silverware, and insuring the dining area was clean and presentable for guests.

Omaha, Nebraska

• Worked as an Interactive Animal Guide interpreting in Stingray Beach, Lemur Walkway, Goat Kraal, Touch Pools, and Giraffe Encounter.
• Engaged with guests about life histories and conservation of different animals in interactive areas.
• Ensured guest and animal safety in interactive areas.
• Cleaned and maintained the various interactive animal areas.

Des Moines, Iowa

• Assist keepers with the daily husbandry of the mammals in Australia and Kid’s Kingdom.
• Assist keepers with the daily cleaning and maintenance of enclosures and exhibit areas.
• Provide proper diets for the different species under the Small Mammal team.
• Learn about and provide different forms of enrichment for the animals.
• Assist keepers with special care and treatment for individual animals.
• Observe how primary keepers train the Red Pandas and Tamarins.

Ames, Iowa

• Assisted in the care and rehabilitation of injured and orphaned wildlife.
• Prepared formulas and proper diets for various wildlife.
• Assess the condition of animals when they were admitted and throughout treatment.
• Assisted in everyday cleaning and maintenance of the clinic.
• Kept volunteers organized and engaged in maintenance of the clinic.
• Maintained computer records and basic clinic business management.

Dallas, Texas

• Worked as a Veterinarian Assistant.
• Assisted Veterinarians with the restraint of various exotic and domestic animals for exams and x-rays.
• Prepped vaccines.
• Refilled and labeled prescriptions for owner pick-up.
• Monitored animals under anesthesia for heart rate, respiration rate, and blood pressure to ensure they did not wake up during the surgery.
• Maintained kennels, helped administer treatments to boarding animals, walked dogs to collect stool and urine samples.

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Zoology/Animal Biology

Activities and Societies: Kappa Alpha Theta, Department of Natural Resource and Ecology Management, Future Falconers Club

Bachelor Of Science - Bs, Zoology/Animal Biology

Semester Study Abroad