Experience

NATURAL ENCOUNTERS INC

• United States
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Point Trainer

  • Aug 2021 - Present

  Part of a team responsible for presenting 'Winged Encounters' at Disney's Animal Kingdom; a show that features flocks of 25+ macaws that free fly through the park and land in a designated location in order for us to educate guests about them. Working as a member of a communication-focused team and performing 'Day Leader' duties; liaising with Disney leadership, assigning staff duties, mentoring others, and using the science of behavior to train birds and make welfare and behavioral decisions. Show less



SeaWorld Parks & Resorts Orlando

• United States
• Entertainment Providers
• 400 - 500 Employee

• Husbandry Assistant & Aviculturist

  • Sep 2019 - Aug 2021

  Caring for various classes of animals by performing husbandry duties, assisting in training sessions, and keeping records in accordance with AZA and USDA guidelines. Providing exceptional guest service and participating in educating guests about animal natural history and conservation information. Caring for various classes of animals by performing husbandry duties, assisting in training sessions, and keeping records in accordance with AZA and USDA guidelines. Providing exceptional guest service and participating in educating guests about animal natural history and conservation information.



The Walt Disney Company

• United States
• Entertainment Providers
• 700 & Above Employee

• Safari Guide at Kilimanjaro Safaris

  • Jun 2018 - Mar 2021

  Driving 30ft safari vehicle over rough, paved roads with up to 40 guests inside. Locating and identifying various African wildlife for guests while explaining life history traits and conservation information for those species. Driving 30ft safari vehicle over rough, paved roads with up to 40 guests inside. Locating and identifying various African wildlife for guests while explaining life history traits and conservation information for those species.



Peninsula Emergency Veterinary Clinic

• Veterinary Assistant

  • May 2015 - May 2018

  Triage and managing patient treatments including administering IV, SQ, oral, eye and ear medications Handling and care of various wildlife (feeding, medical treatments, etc.) Taking X-rays and assisting with Ultrasound Running blood work on in-house machines Triage and managing patient treatments including administering IV, SQ, oral, eye and ear medications Handling and care of various wildlife (feeding, medical treatments, etc.) Taking X-rays and assisting with Ultrasound Running blood work on in-house machines



Petco

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Guest Services Associate

  • Oct 2016 - Jan 2018

  Animal Care Assisting Guests Animal Care Assisting Guests