Chakemah Coleman Email & Phone Number

Bethesda, Maryland, United States

Fairfax, Virginia, United States

Dover, Delaware Area

•Supervise the care of the zoo collection or commissary •Observe and monitor the health of collection including endangered, threatened.•Maintained a high performance level of keeper duties.•Worked with velvet monkeys, wolves, bears, owls, alligators, foxes, etc•Assist veterinarian with treatment; assist in transport; assist in administering medication.•Work with animals on a one-to-one basis such as bathing them, collecting blood, cleaning their feet, measuring them, orientating animals to new enclosures, and feeding them.•Exhibit upkeep, enrichment, and record keeping•Assist with visitor tours and school trips for educational presentations •Worked with animal care workers at all hours and in extreme weathers.

Dover, Delaware Area

•Improved feed efficiency by 25% to meet weight gain goal on herd •Feeds grain or hay to goats according to fail procedures.•Daily inspections of animals and documentation.•Ensuring continuous water and feed is available•Assist with veterinary care, administering medications, weighing, recording information, & other procedures.•Unloads and store hay and straw•Clean the housing areas of the farm for each species of animals.•Alerts the farm manager to any potential problems with the farm animals•Assist in the day to day upkeep of the farm facilities, such as assisting with repairing fencing.•Farm animals requiring care: Horses, Pigs, Goats, Chickens, Cows •Supervise the care of the farm animals; maintained and cleaned bedding and stall for all animals in facility•Working with the animals daily to collect blood, weigh and measure them, banding, tagging and moving them back to their enclosures.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Performed cashier, sales associate, Baker, animal handling role

Volunteered with community events