Experience

The Maryland Zoo

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

• Zookeeper

  • Jul 2022 - Present



ZOOWORLD ZOOLOGICAL AND BOTANICAL CONSERVATORY INC

• United States
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Zookeeper

  • Apr 2021 - Jul 2022



The Maryland Zoo

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

• Animal Behavior and Keeper

  • Jun 2019 - Aug 2019

  • Performed basic animal husbandry including recording and managing diets and cleaning enclosures to ensure a safe and healthy lifestyle for the 60 different ambassador species including mammals, reptiles, amphibians, avian, and invertebrates. • Assisted and observed animal training demonstrations with different animals such as birds, reptiles, and small mammals to help with flight, kennel, and target training. • Established a new target training program for the Lesser Hedgehog Tenrecs to aid keepers and animal handlers in maneuvering and kenneling. • Assisted with public speaking for animal encounters for the public's education and raising awareness for the zoos animal ambassadors. Show less



Sheet Metal Workers’ National Pension Fund

• Fairfax, Virginia, United States

• Administrative Specialist

  • Jul 2017 - Jul 2018

  • Managed monthly reports by adjusting insurance and client changes through Excel spreadsheets • Updated pension benefits and personal information submitted by members and local unions to ensure client satisfaction • Assisted clients though phone calls and emails to navigate their retirement benefits • Managed monthly reports by adjusting insurance and client changes through Excel spreadsheets • Updated pension benefits and personal information submitted by members and local unions to ensure client satisfaction • Assisted clients though phone calls and emails to navigate their retirement benefits



Waldorf Emergency Care Wecare

• United States
• Research Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Lead Veterinary Technician

  • Jul 2016 - Jul 2017

  • Supported Veterinarian with surgeries and procedures by monitoring anesthetized patients and directing the surgical team • Administered medications and hourly checks on patients admitted for care based on treatment plans provided by veterinarian • Handled necessary tests for patients by taking blood, urine, and feces for submission of diagnostics • Supported Veterinarian with surgeries and procedures by monitoring anesthetized patients and directing the surgical team • Administered medications and hourly checks on patients admitted for care based on treatment plans provided by veterinarian • Handled necessary tests for patients by taking blood, urine, and feces for submission of diagnostics



Last Chance Animal Rescue

• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Veterinary Technician

  • Mar 2015 - Jul 2016

  • Established a training program for employees by creating and coaching a safety manual regarding care for the animals and cleaning of the facilities • Discussed with clients daily care and yearly medical upkeep of their pet to provide a healthy lifestyle • Volunteered at events to encourage prospective owners to have positive experiences when interacting with the animals available for adoption • Established a training program for employees by creating and coaching a safety manual regarding care for the animals and cleaning of the facilities • Discussed with clients daily care and yearly medical upkeep of their pet to provide a healthy lifestyle • Volunteered at events to encourage prospective owners to have positive experiences when interacting with the animals available for adoption