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Bartow, Florida, United States

• Collects, identifies, and analyzes field and laboratory mosquito surveys.• Conducts efficacy trials of mosquito control products and maintains a resistantmanagement plan. Assists in calibration of pesticide spray equipment includingdroplet sizing.• Implements ground and aerial control procedures. Develops methods forpermanent mosquito control.• Regularly involved in public outreach efforts to educate the public on mosquito prevention and mosquito-borne illnesses, including creating social media content• Works with the entomologist to investigate suspected mosquito-borne illnesscases.

Wimauma, Florida, United States

Daily husbandry, training, species-specific enrichment, and record- keeping for a variety of felids, ursids, canids, psittacines, testudines, and other species. Notable accomplishments include: development of positive reinforcement training program; trained behaviors such as “open” in ursids and “stand” in felids; led work groups in sanctuary maintenance.

Brandon, Florida, United States

Restraint of: felids, canids, reptiles, and pocket pets; neonatal management of: felids, canids, and Florida wildlife; keep records of veterinary procedures, monitor vitals, assist in surgeries, administer vaccines and subcutaneous injections, educate clients on proper animal care, grooming including: trim nails, clean ears, and bathe various animals; maintain a clean workspace, restock medical supplies, data entry.

Daily inspection, cleaning, care, and enrichment of Asian Elephants; utilization of in-depth positive reinforcement training protocols to maintain established behaviors and shape new behaviors, conduct species-specific husbandry, and use of R+ training for cooperative veterinary care; follow all area SOPs, AZA protocols, positive-reinforcement training protocols, emergency protocols, and veterinary protocols.

Tampa, Florida, United States

Daily inspection, cleaning, care, and enrichment of Asian Elephants; observation/utilization of in-depth positive reinforcement training protocols, daily husbandry behaviors, and cooperative veterinary care; follow all area SOPs, AZA protocols, positive-reinforcement training protocols, emergency protocols, and veterinary protocols.

Tampa, Florida, United States

Daily inspection, cleaning, care, and enrichment for over 30 species of mammal, reptile, amphibian, bird, and invertebrate; utilization of positive reinforcement training protocols; interpretive programming (ex: tours, keeper talks).

Tampa, Florida, United States

Daily inspection, cleaning, care, and enrichment of Asian Elephants; observation of in-depth positive reinforcement training protocols, daily husbandry behaviors, and cooperative veterinary care; follow all area SOPs, AZA protocols, positive-reinforcement training protocols, emergency protocols, and veterinary protocols.

Birmingham, Alabama, United States

Daily inspection, feeding, cleaning, enrichment, medicating, and maintenance of: mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, and invertebrates; interpretive programming including on-grounds animal presentations and marketing events; follow all area SOPs, AZA protocols, positive-reinforcement training protocols, emergency protocols, and veterinary protocols.

Tampa, Florida, United States

Prepare diets for: mega-vertebrates, Asian hoofstock, and macropods; interact with guests in a free-flight psittacine aviary, create and provide species-specific enrichment, thoroughly maintain habitats and dens, collect and provide approved browse plants, follow all: area SOPs and guidelines; safe use of landscape equipment. Observation of: positive reinforcement training protocols, veterinary protocols, AZA protocols, and emergency protocols.