Experience

Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
• United States
• Hospitality
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Animal Husbandry Assistant

  • Sep 2023 - Present


Clearwater Marine Aquarium

• United States
• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Rescue and Rehab Mentee

  • Aug 2022 - Present

  - Cetacean and manatee photo ID surveys Field Responses: - Assited CMA (Clearwater Marine Aquarium), FWC (Florida Fish and Wildlife Commision), and NOAA (National Marine Fisheries Service) biologists in getting a stuck dolphin out of a canal. - Manatee rescue in obstacle filled water way and transport to SeaWorld. - Mantee and cetacean carcass recoveries - Manatee release Rehab: - Cetacean rehab on steno (rough-toothed dolphin); volunteered day and night shifts to help with respirations, observations, water quality, feedings, and medical procedures. - Helped with tactile and stretcher trainings Other: - Dolphin necropsy - Weeklong East coast trip assisting FWC with field work and Mantee rescues. Show less



Gulf Breeze Zoo

• Entertainment Providers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Zookeeper

  • Aug 2021 - Aug 2023

  - Experience working with small and large mammals, preserve animals such as rhinos and hippos, primates, and an abundance of hoof stock. - Prepares daily diets for all animals in the park - Cares and maintains the farm area which included: goats, sheep, chickens, ducks, a swan and flamingos - Works as an educator giving educational tours and leading encounters with different animal species including an Indian Rhino, Nile hippos, Linnaeus Two Toed Sloths, Galapagos Tortoises, Reticulated Giraffes, and Albino American Alligators Show less



Tampa Bay Watch

• United States
• Environmental Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Animal Husbandry Intern

  • Jan 2023 - Apr 2023

  - Takes care of a variety of reptiles, amphibians, invertebrates, and fish - Diet Preparations and Feedings - Supports during veterinary visits - Water quality testing - Animal encounters and promotion about wildlife conservations and environmental awareness - Takes care of a variety of reptiles, amphibians, invertebrates, and fish - Diet Preparations and Feedings - Supports during veterinary visits - Water quality testing - Animal encounters and promotion about wildlife conservations and environmental awareness



Gulf Breeze Animal Hospital

• United States
• Veterinary Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Veterinary Technician

  • Aug 2021 - May 2022

  - Help with daily care of animals in various settings including: vaccines, check-up appointments, nail trims, looking at x-rays, and sitting in on surgeries - Help with daily care of animals in various settings including: vaccines, check-up appointments, nail trims, looking at x-rays, and sitting in on surgeries



The Dog Stop

• United States
• Pet Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Dog Runner

  • Jan 2022 - Mar 2022

  - Brought dogs out to owners as they arrived - Cleaned kennels, bathed, and did nail trims, fed and checked off evening meals - Worked in daycare room watching over dogs - Brought dogs out to owners as they arrived - Cleaned kennels, bathed, and did nail trims, fed and checked off evening meals - Worked in daycare room watching over dogs



JBMDL Pool

• Lifeguard

  • May 2019 - Jul 2020

  - Secured the safety and obedience of the rules by patrons - Worked at front desk checking people in and at snack bar while off stand - Secured the safety and obedience of the rules by patrons - Worked at front desk checking people in and at snack bar while off stand