Emily Began
Aquarist I at Aquarium of Niagara- Claim this Profile
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Spanish Elementary proficiency
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English Native or bilingual proficiency
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Bio
Credentials
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Animal Welfare Professional
CypherWorxJul, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Fish Welfare: Pain and Stress in Fish
CypherWorxJul, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Gillls: The Powerhouse of Fish
CypherWorxJul, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Zoonotic Disease and Biosecurity
CypherWorxJul, 2021- Nov, 2024 -
Project WILD
Association of Fish & Wildlife AgenciesApr, 2019- Nov, 2024 -
Leave No Trace
Leave No Trace Center For Outdoor EthicsNov, 2017- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Aquarium of Niagara
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United States
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Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
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1 - 100 Employee
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Aquarist I
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Jul 2021 - Present
Water quality and ambassador animals routines Water quality and ambassador animals routines
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Dog Days of Buffalo
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Cheektowaga, New York, United States
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Daycare Attendant
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Dec 2020 - May 2021
Doggie Daycare Attendant at Dog Days of Buffalo on Harlem Road. I supervise dogs and puppies in group play, ensuring they are having fun and staying safe at all times. Doggie Daycare Attendant at Dog Days of Buffalo on Harlem Road. I supervise dogs and puppies in group play, ensuring they are having fun and staying safe at all times.
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PetSmart
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United States
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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Petshotel Pet Care Specialist
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Jun 2019 - Dec 2020
Appropriately care for boarded dogs and cats. Accurately read the body language and vocalizations of dogs in Doggie Day Camp. Make informed decisions regarding Doggie Day Camp playmates, equipment, time outs, and more. Ensure all pets are given the correct food and always have access to clean, fresh water. Practice patience and kindness when working with fearful, nervous, or aggressive dogs and cats. Complete health charts at the first signs of significant stress, illness, or injury of any pet. Show less
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Canisius University
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United States
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Higher Education
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400 - 500 Employee
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Musician
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Aug 2016 - Mar 2020
Served as the Blue & Gold Brigade's P.R. Chair for 2 years.Currently playing bass clarinet, tenor saxophone, or clarinet according to the band's needs.
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Campus Tour Guide
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May 2017 - Dec 2019
Utilize public speaking skills to inform and persuade visitors while forming connections with prospective students and their families.Memorize facts about Canisius College and speak on them at relevant points in the tour.Improvise tour routes for special events.
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Undergraduate Researcher
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Jan 2017 - May 2019
Studied the behavior of beluga whales in human care as well as the development of beluga calves.
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Pre-show Announcer and Beluga Whale Docent
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May 2018 - Aug 2018
Worked for Canisius Ambassadors for Conservation at Marineland of Canada.Narrated a 5-10 minute show regarding researching pinniped sight and marine conservation.Formed advanced public speaking skills by presenting to thousands of people per day.Interacted with visitors and answered questions about both captive and wild marine mammals.Narrated beluga whale training and feeding sessions for the public.Assisted with employing enrichment for beluga whales.
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The Buffalo Zoo
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United States
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Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
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1 - 100 Employee
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Farm and Education Department Animal Care Intern
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May 2019 - Aug 2019
Created and employed engaging, novel enrichment for a wide variety of domestic and exotic species. Worked efficiently while cleaning animal enclosures, paying careful attention to detail. Contributed to the Zoo’s effort to meet AZA requirements by completing various housekeeping tasks such as drain cleaning, removing cobwebs, dishes, laundry, and more. Understood the needs of over a dozen species and how some individuals required specialized care. Handled animals in a secure fashion to minimize stress. Show less
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Aquarium of Niagara
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United States
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Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
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1 - 100 Employee
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Fish, Birds, and Invertebrates Animal Care Intern
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Jan 2019 - May 2019
Regularly pushed, pulled, carried, or otherwise moved large, heavy, and awkward items. Carefully handled live animals such as penguins, octopus, sea jellies, starfish, hermit crabs, and urchins. Ensured there was no cross contamination between tanks while doing water changes and siphon vacuuming. Properly prepared thawed fish for penguin consumption. Thoroughly disinfected equipment immediately after use to prevent the spread of diseases between animals. Remained alert and attentive while multitasking for a wide variety of water quality tests. Completed a variety of maintenance tasks such as refilling salt water reserves, scrubbing vats, sorting insects for animal consumption, and thoroughly cleaning the penguin enclosure. Show less
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PetSmart
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United States
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Retail
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700 & Above Employee
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Cashier
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May 2017 - Jun 2018
Connected with customers, creating a caring and helpful environment. Organized cash register and kept track of coupons and current promotions. Assisted customers in finding the best food, toys, behavior modifiers, cleaning supplies, beds, exercise equipment, and habitats for pets of all kinds (up-selling when possible). Understood the pet care department and pet food industries. Used physical strength to carry heavy boxes and stock shelves with new items. Connected with customers, creating a caring and helpful environment. Organized cash register and kept track of coupons and current promotions. Assisted customers in finding the best food, toys, behavior modifiers, cleaning supplies, beds, exercise equipment, and habitats for pets of all kinds (up-selling when possible). Understood the pet care department and pet food industries. Used physical strength to carry heavy boxes and stock shelves with new items.
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Bob Evans Restaurants, LLC
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United States
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Restaurants
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500 - 600 Employee
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Hostess
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May 2016 - May 2017
Worked as a hostess while assisting with carry-out, bussing, and waiting tables. Worked as a hostess while assisting with carry-out, bussing, and waiting tables.
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Penitentiary Glen Wildlife Center
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Kirtland, Ohio
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Wildlife Rehabilitation Volunteer
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May 2011 - May 2016
Duties as a volunteer: diet preparation, enrichment preparation, enclosure set up, facility maintenance (laundry, dishes, sweeping, etc.), animal feeds, wildlife releases, cleaning enclosures, and educating public. Duties as a volunteer: diet preparation, enrichment preparation, enclosure set up, facility maintenance (laundry, dishes, sweeping, etc.), animal feeds, wildlife releases, cleaning enclosures, and educating public.
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Education
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2016 - 2020
Canisius College
Animal Behavior, Ecology, and Conservation, Biology/Biological Sciences, General -
2012 - 2016
Mentor High School
High School Diploma
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