Annie Hoag

Waters-Edge Zookeeper at Kansas City Zoo
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(386) 825-5501
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Kansas City Metropolitan Area
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Credentials

  • Nitrox Diver
    NAUI Pacific Rim
  • Open Water SCUBA Diver
    PADI
  • Rescue Diver
    NAUI Pacific Rim
  • Scientific Diver
    American Academy of Underwater Sciences

Experience

  • Kansas City Zoo & Aquarium
    • United States
    • Non-profit Organizations
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Waters-Edge Zookeeper
      • Mar 2018 - Present

      • Primary Keeper for aquariums • Frequently training other staff and volunteers • Public presentations and presenter for behind the scenes tours • Competent in working in a fast paced and changing environment • Daily maintenance of Life Support Systems and water testing for aquarium systems • Cleaning, maintaining, and improving habitat and workspaces to AZA and USDA standards • SCUBA diving exhibit tanks regularly following OSHA dive standards • Frequent training and operant conditioning of established and new behaviors • Proficiency in medication administration and assisting veterinary staff • Daily record keeping and input of animal health data • Experienced in following dangerous animal protocols • Knowledge and experience with the following animals: Polar bears, King penguins, Gentoo penguins, Humboldt penguins, North American river otters, Trumpeter Swans, White spotted bamboo sharks, Cownose and Southern stingrays, and a variety of aquarium species Show less

  • My Pet Warehouse
    • Australia
    • Retail
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Sales Assistant
      • Mar 2015 - Present

      •Stocked and replenished merchandise according to store merchandizing layouts. •Cleaned and organized store. •Directed Individuals to merchandise locations. •Suggested accessories and complementary purchases. •Accepted and processed sales and returns. •Kept work areas clean and neat at all times. •Provided customers with exceptional care and attention. •Prioritized and accomplished wide range of tasks each shift. •Stocked and replenished merchandise according to store merchandizing layouts. •Cleaned and organized store. •Directed Individuals to merchandise locations. •Suggested accessories and complementary purchases. •Accepted and processed sales and returns. •Kept work areas clean and neat at all times. •Provided customers with exceptional care and attention. •Prioritized and accomplished wide range of tasks each shift.

  • Featherdale Sydney Wildlife Park
    • Australia
    • Zoos and Botanical Gardens
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Full-Time Koala Keeper
      • Dec 2016 - Feb 2018

      • Performed daily animal presentations and animal-guest interactive experiences• Frequent training sessions focused on interaction experiences• Identifying signs of estrous and assisted with Koala breeding• Documentation of animal records and health data• Operating work vehicles while collecting koala fodder offsite• Assisting in training of casual staff members, volunteers, and work experience students• Cleaning, maintaining, and improving animal exhibits

    • Part-Time Keeper
      • Apr 2016 - Dec 2016

      • Knowledge and experience with the following animals; koala, wombat, kangaroo, wallaby, various Australian reptiles, cassowary, emu, little penguin, and other Australian birds species• Worked in all animal care sections of the park including; birds, mammals, reptiles, koalas, and food preparation• Capability to transfer to any routine as needed• Prepared and delivered mixed species presentations

  • Dive Oahu & Surf
    • United States
    • Leisure, Travel & Tourism
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Sales Associate
      • Sep 2012 - May 2015

      • Worked independently with computer inventory • Provided excellent customer service while organizing dive excursions • Worked with advanced SCUBA equipment and filled/tested SCUBA oxygen tanks • Accepted and processed sales and returns • Presented visually appealing displays • Worked independently with computer inventory • Provided excellent customer service while organizing dive excursions • Worked with advanced SCUBA equipment and filled/tested SCUBA oxygen tanks • Accepted and processed sales and returns • Presented visually appealing displays

Education

  • University of Hawaii at Manoa
    Bachelor of Science - BS, Zoology
    2012 - 2015
  • Laramie County Community College
    Associate of Science - AS, Wildlife Conservation and Management
    2009 - 2012

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