Animal Keeper

• Jan 2023 - Present

Animal Keeper

• Jan 2023 - Jan 2023

Special Programs Assistant II

• Oct 2018 - Jan 2023

• Acquire and cut browse for giraffe feedings and daily use, as well as for other hoofstock animals• Assist to maintain hoofstock exhibits as needed, keeper duties• Assist with other tasks on hoofstock strings, such as diet prep• Since COVID, delivered commissary boxes across the zoo• Since COVID, assisted as a keeper in the Carnivore and New World Primate section

Animal Care Volunteer

• Aug 2016 - Jan 2023

• Clean all animal exhibits and compounds in assigned area• Prepare diets for animals in collection• Assist keepers backstage and in bleachers in running the shows (BirdShow)• Run music for shows (BirdShow)

Associate Teacher

• Aug 2020 - Jan 2023

• Assist lead teacher in lesson plan prep • Lead reading and math groups • Supervision of second graders • Assist lead teacher in lesson plan prep • Lead reading and math groups • Supervision of second graders

Dog Trainer and Administrative Assistant

• Oct 2016 - Jan 2023

• Create customized training programs specifically targeting each dogs concerns (i.e. separation anxiety, general obedience, aggression, leash reactivity, etc) • In-home, one-on-one dog training using positive reinforcement techniques • Round the clock phone and email support during the course and after program completion • Group classes training dogs and their owners at Healthy Spot stores • Back-end tasks and communications for running business • Create customized training programs specifically targeting each dogs concerns (i.e. separation anxiety, general obedience, aggression, leash reactivity, etc) • In-home, one-on-one dog training using positive reinforcement techniques • Round the clock phone and email support during the course and after program completion • Group classes training dogs and their owners at Healthy Spot stores • Back-end tasks and communications for running business

Teacher Assistant

• Aug 2018 - 2019

• Assist lead teacher in lesson plan prep • Lead reading and math groups • Supervision of kindergarteners • Assist lead teacher in lesson plan prep • Lead reading and math groups • Supervision of kindergarteners

Animal Trainer

• Sep 2014 - Jul 2016

• Provide all aspects of husbandry care for free-flight exotic birds, birds of prey, primates, raccoons, pigs, small mammals, and a variety of domestic dogs, cats. And birds. • Use operant conditioning to train domestic and exotic animals • Host daily live animal shows at Universal Studios Hollywood while also working an animal • Train and mentor new employees • Provide all aspects of husbandry care for free-flight exotic birds, birds of prey, primates, raccoons, pigs, small mammals, and a variety of domestic dogs, cats. And birds. • Use operant conditioning to train domestic and exotic animals • Host daily live animal shows at Universal Studios Hollywood while also working an animal • Train and mentor new employees

Teacher

• Jun 2011 - Jan 2012

• Educational animal shows for ages K-5th grade • Provided arts and crafts projects each class • Educational animal shows for ages K-5th grade • Provided arts and crafts projects each class

Barrista and Cashier

• Sep 2010 - Jun 2011

Cashier : Personal interactions with patrons assisting them with daily purchases of food and drink items, and answering any questions on preference or favorite items of general public. Barrista: Creating various espresso and coffee drinks for the patrons of Julian's. Handling money (cash, credit cards, checks, invoices, and gift certificates) Cashier : Personal interactions with patrons assisting them with daily purchases of food and drink items, and answering any questions on preference or favorite items of general public. Barrista: Creating various espresso and coffee drinks for the patrons of Julian's. Handling money (cash, credit cards, checks, invoices, and gift certificates)

Camp Counselor and Specialist

• Mar 2007 - Mar 2010

Daytime: Supervise and interact with children in my group throughout their daily activities. Ages ranged form 8-16 years old. Create activities and create lists of items needed for said activities. Night time: Supervise group and lead activities. Create activities for the evening to be followed out by either myself or fellow counselors or specialists. At all times making sure children/teens are safe. Daytime: Supervise and interact with children in my group throughout their daily activities. Ages ranged form 8-16 years old. Create activities and create lists of items needed for said activities. Night time: Supervise group and lead activities. Create activities for the evening to be followed out by either myself or fellow counselors or specialists. At all times making sure children/teens are safe.

Volunteer

• Jan 2008 - Jun 2008

I helped with laundry and organization as well as helped with restraining animals for injections, blood work, or similar tasks. I helped with laundry and organization as well as helped with restraining animals for injections, blood work, or similar tasks.

Assistant Manager

• Jun 2005 - Jun 2007

Customer Service: Assist customers in choosing shoes for their specific needs. Give advice and information on difference shoes in the store. Cashier: Handle cash, credit cards, and checks as needed for customer purchases. Management: Assist customers with issues, problems, or complaints that they may have. Issue returns on items customers are not satisfied with. Handle problems with coworkers. Had key to store. Customer Service: Assist customers in choosing shoes for their specific needs. Give advice and information on difference shoes in the store. Cashier: Handle cash, credit cards, and checks as needed for customer purchases. Management: Assist customers with issues, problems, or complaints that they may have. Issue returns on items customers are not satisfied with. Handle problems with coworkers. Had key to store.