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Melbourne, Florida, United States

Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States

Stacy, Minnesota, United States

o Responsible for the daily care of hundreds of carnivores, including wolves, cougars, black bears, bobcats, foxes, and other mesocarnivores.o Duties include: diet preparation and distribution, weighing animals, cleaning habitats, data collection for facility research, and monitoring and recording animal activity and health.

St Paul, Minnesota, United States

o Responsible for the daily care of rodents, reptiles, amphibians, domestic livestock, and fresh and saltwater organisms.o Ensure animal welfare through numerous husbandry tasks including feedings, cleaning, and habitat maintenance. o Observe animal behavior and health to identify signs of wellbeing or illness.o Develop maintenance and welfare protocols on individual and species levels.

Como Zoo

Observed, recorded, and analyzed the behavior of the Golden-Headed Lion Tamarins (25+ hours), while also making similar observations of the zoo guests. My goal was to see how the tamarins’ behavior (activity, aggression, sociability) changed in relation to factors of guest presence. Concluded in senior research paper and presentation of findings at senior research symposium.

Miami-Dade County, Florida, United States

Animal Care internship with Ambassador Programs (Critter Connection)o Followed multiple runs, performing husbandry duties such as diet preparation, enrichment, cleaning enclosures, and housekeeping items.o Interpreted and handled various species including mammals, reptiles, and birds engaging with guests on Encounters.o Learned how to medicate different species and operate ZIMS.o Oversaw and took part in training sessions with many different species, learning their individual trainingprograms and working with them on different behaviors.o Completed a literature review of “Don’t Shoot the Dog”, reinforcing my knowledge of behavior and training.

Chaska, Minnesota, United States

o Led training classes and private lessons for canines of varying ages.o Used positive reinforcement methods to solve obedience, behavioral, and social training issues. o Developed personalized training programs for customers and their pets based on their needs.o Promoted a relationship of mutual respect and trust between dog and owner.

Environmental Science (B.S) And Biology, Animal Science

Graduated Summa Cum Laude, Dean’s List Honoree 2018-2021, Track and Field team member and MIAC conference participant

Education record

2018 Co-Valedictorian, Track and Field Team Captain, Biology Department Assistant