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Conducts the intake of animals following safety protocol, and accurately enters computer data and completes necessary paperwork. Counsels clients on the process and fees associated with euthanasia. Performs physical examinations, vaccinations, and administration of tests and other medications to incoming shelter animals. Understands and implements proper restraining techniques for a variety of animals. Provides behavioral evaluations to assist in determining the most successful pathway for incoming animals. Assists in the hiring and training of new team members. Provides regular feedback and job performance evaluations to team members, disciplines employees when necessary. Contributes individual qualities to a diverse team working cohesively toward a common goal. Follows all safety guidelines to ensure a safe work environment. Takes immediate action to address any safety concern or noncompliance of safety rules that could put an employee, volunteer, client, animal, or the organization at risk

Dallas, Tx, United States

Cared for, fed, monitored, medicated and performed minor treatments on animals, reported any and all observed health or behavioral issues to ACC Supervisor/Manager, cleaned assigned areas on a daily basis, kept current inventory of necessary program supplies and reported shortages to ACC Supervisor, assisted in the behavioral rehabilitation of animals who had been seized/surrendered from abusive/neglectful environments, displayed the ability to maintain composure and consider the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one in highly stressful and potentially dangerous situations, and assisted in the acclimation and training of new employees.

Fort Worth, Texas

Providing excellent guest service in an efficient, courteous and professional manner; greeting and registering guests; providing room assignments; accommodating special requests whenever possible; handling cash; keeping effective communication between various departments; displaying outstanding customer service skills; processing nightly hotel audits; maintaining a clean and professional lobby and dining area

Panama City Beach, Fl

Prepared daily diets for common bottlenose dolphins, harbor seals, California sea lions, stingrays, and rescued sea turtles; cleaned preparation areas; continued to build on my knowledge of animal training techniques through observation and various activities such as writing up practice training plans; conducted daily physical examinations for common bottlenose dolphins, looking for any changes in physical appearance (i.e. new social interaction marks) and to administer daily vitamins and medications; aided in husbandry behaviors such as fluke/flipper blood approximations, practice phlebotomy, hydration, fecal sample collection, weighing, and ultra sound examinations; interacted with and managed guests before, during, and after dolphin presentations; operated the sound booth and announced during presentations; led Meet-And-Greets, a 15-minute program that allowed guests to interact with dolphins closely through protective contact; engaged the guests with the animal, demonstrated the animal’s exceptional abilities, and encouraged guests to take on everyday conservation goals; assisted in dolphin and seal catches in order to administer necessary medical treatments

Brookfield, Illinois

Prepared daily diets for common bottlenose dolphins, grey seals, harbor seals, and California sea lions; cleaned preparation areas; learned animal training techniques and the principles of operant conditioning through readings, weekly quizzes, and various activities such as writing up practice training plans; assisted full time staff with training novel behaviors; maintained basic training behaviors with a common bottlenose dolphin and a grey seal; aided in husbandry behaviors such as fluke/flipper blood approximations, practice phlebotomy, hydration, fecal sample collection, weighing, and ultra sound examinations; aided in preparing for an AMMPA inspection by cleaning, sanitizing, and organizing preparation and trainer’s office areas; interacted with and managed guests before, during, and after dolphin presentations; operated the sound booth during presentations; conducted a research project on the ecological impact of the Bonneville Dam and presented findings to the entire staff; observed pre and post parturition care of a grey seal pup

United States

Ensured the safety of guests while operating a large vehicle to transportguests throughout the zoo; provided educational content on animal exhibits in a fun and memorable way; promoted a positive conservation message and encouraged guests to consider conservation in their everyday life

Called alumni and friends of the institution to ask for financial support of the University; overlooked the operations of a call center; trained and evaluated employees while providing constructive feedback; created incentives to motivate callers to achieve their goals.

Delaware, Oh

Assisted students during Organic Chemistry lab periods with laboratory techniques

Delaware, Oh

Assisted with a project focusing on animal communication and behavior; researched geographic variation in the short-range and long-range songs of subspecies populations of Dark-eyed Juncos; analyzed data, interpreted results, drew conclusions and presented findings as part of a research symposium

Checked restraints of riders; informed guests of rider safety protocol in an efficient and effective manner; cleaned the trains and work space; answered to supervisors; operated the roller coaster and maintained the safety of the riders; trained new employees; handled guest complaints

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Zoology/Animal Biology, 3.41/4.0

Activities and Societies: Delta Tau Delta Fraternity, Freshman Orientation Leader, Zoology Student Board, Senior Class Council

High School Diploma