Experience

Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens

• United States
• Civic and Social Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Animal Keeper

  • Jan 2023 - Present

  Cares for exotic species of various taxonomies. Observes and reports on animal behavior and conditions, as well as all other signs reflecting the animal's well-being. Prepares diets, enrichment, and training opportunities for members of the collection. Maintains exhibits and premises. Interacts with the general public and preforms in educational group presentations. Provides training and supervision to volunteers and students. Cares for exotic species of various taxonomies. Observes and reports on animal behavior and conditions, as well as all other signs reflecting the animal's well-being. Prepares diets, enrichment, and training opportunities for members of the collection. Maintains exhibits and premises. Interacts with the general public and preforms in educational group presentations. Provides training and supervision to volunteers and students.



C.A.L.M. - California Living Museum

• United States
• Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Animal Keeper

  • Nov 2020 - Dec 2022

  Works independently and assists other keepers in providing care to the animals, monitoring their health, and maintaining cleanliness of exhibits. Provides training and enrichment for the collection, as well as educates the public through ambassador programs. Prepares daily diets for all zoo inhabitants. Participates in the medical care and rehabilitation of wildlife. DART team trained. Works independently and assists other keepers in providing care to the animals, monitoring their health, and maintaining cleanliness of exhibits. Provides training and enrichment for the collection, as well as educates the public through ambassador programs. Prepares daily diets for all zoo inhabitants. Participates in the medical care and rehabilitation of wildlife. DART team trained.



California Department of Food and Agriculture

• Agricultural Technician

  • Oct 2020 - Feb 2021

  Worked with the Integrated Pest Control Branch in their Navel Orangeworm Program. Inspected traps for, and identified, specimens. Used microscope to sex specimens, conducted crush tests to determine sterility. Traveled to field locations to install, maintain, and collect trapping equipment. Recorded data using Microsoft Excel. Wrote and submitted lab results. Maintained laboratory environment and equipment. Worked with the Integrated Pest Control Branch in their Navel Orangeworm Program. Inspected traps for, and identified, specimens. Used microscope to sex specimens, conducted crush tests to determine sterility. Traveled to field locations to install, maintain, and collect trapping equipment. Recorded data using Microsoft Excel. Wrote and submitted lab results. Maintained laboratory environment and equipment.



McCormick Biological Inc.

• United States
• Environmental Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Seasonal Biological Technician

  • May 2020 - Sep 2020

  Collected data on Southern California species underneath state and federal laws, such as the Endangered Species Act. Participated in Blunt Nosed Leopard Lizard surveys with multiple confirmed independent sightings; level two surveyor. Experienced in spotlight surveys, invasive plant species removal, construction monitoring, and identification of Southern California species. Collected data on Southern California species underneath state and federal laws, such as the Endangered Species Act. Participated in Blunt Nosed Leopard Lizard surveys with multiple confirmed independent sightings; level two surveyor. Experienced in spotlight surveys, invasive plant species removal, construction monitoring, and identification of Southern California species.



Target

• United States
• Retail
• 700 & Above Employee

• Seasonal Fulfillment Expert

  • Nov 2019 - Jan 2020

  Properly pick, prepare, sort, and pack guest items and orders following service and required ship time standards. Provide a service and shopping experience that meets the needs of the guest. Work in a fast paced and collaborative environment. Properly pick, prepare, sort, and pack guest items and orders following service and required ship time standards. Provide a service and shopping experience that meets the needs of the guest. Work in a fast paced and collaborative environment.



McCormick Biological Inc.

• United States
• Environmental Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Seasonal Biological Technician

  • Mar 2019 - Sep 2019

  Collected data on Southern California species underneath state and federal laws, such as the Endangered Species Act. Participated in Blunt Nosed Leopard Lizard surveys with multiple confirmed independent sightings; level two surveyor. Experienced in spotlight surveys, invasive plant species removal, construction monitoring, and identification of Southern California species. Collected data on Southern California species underneath state and federal laws, such as the Endangered Species Act. Participated in Blunt Nosed Leopard Lizard surveys with multiple confirmed independent sightings; level two surveyor. Experienced in spotlight surveys, invasive plant species removal, construction monitoring, and identification of Southern California species.



California State University, Bakersfield

• United States
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Student Research Assistant

  • Sep 2018 - May 2019

  Assisted and worked independently on various research projects in the fields of biology and ecology. Assisted and worked independently on various research projects in the fields of biology and ecology.



THE SEQUOIA SANDWICH COMPANY, INC.

• United States
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Front Staff

  • Sep 2017 - Apr 2019

  Interacted with customers, maintained appearance of store front and products. Prepared variety of food products and provide associated services. Interacted with customers, maintained appearance of store front and products. Prepared variety of food products and provide associated services.



Bakersfield Racquet Club

• Front Desk Staff

  • Sep 2016 - Apr 2017

  Managed all court appearances and activities. Scheduled events and lessons. Maintained store front and sold merchandise.

• Youth Tennis Coach

  • Jun 2012 - Aug 2016

  Directed tennis activities unaccompanied. Taught participants the sport of tennis. Assisted tennis director.