TC Smith
Zookeeper at Zoo Knoxville- Claim this Profile
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Cindy Smith
TC has excellent training and experience and her competence and commitment are beyond reproach!! Her love of all animals and her joy in working with them shines through in her work.
Cindy Smith
TC has excellent training and experience and her competence and commitment are beyond reproach!! Her love of all animals and her joy in working with them shines through in her work.
Cindy Smith
TC has excellent training and experience and her competence and commitment are beyond reproach!! Her love of all animals and her joy in working with them shines through in her work.
Cindy Smith
TC has excellent training and experience and her competence and commitment are beyond reproach!! Her love of all animals and her joy in working with them shines through in her work.
Credentials
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Open Water SCUBA
PADINov, 2009- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Zoo Knoxville
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United States
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Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
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1 - 100 Employee
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Zookeeper
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Sep 2019 - Present
Part of a 4 keeper team responsible for the husbandry care of the animals in the Asian Trek department, including Malayan tigers, White-handed gibbons and Silvered-leaf langurs. Part of a 4 keeper team responsible for the husbandry care of the animals in the Asian Trek department, including Malayan tigers, White-handed gibbons and Silvered-leaf langurs.
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Rainforest Adventures Zoo
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Tennessee
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Animal Keeper, Wildlife Educator
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Jun 2015 - Feb 2019
Providing daily nutrition and husbandry care for over 300 animals, including mammal, avian, amphibian and reptile. Additionally, presenting 45 minute educational and entertaining shows for audiences of all ages. Utilizing operational conditioning training skills for animals when needed. Providing daily nutrition and husbandry care for over 300 animals, including mammal, avian, amphibian and reptile. Additionally, presenting 45 minute educational and entertaining shows for audiences of all ages. Utilizing operational conditioning training skills for animals when needed.
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Veterinary Assistant
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Jul 2013 - Jun 2015
Veterinary Assistant: Assist doctors and other lab staff by providing surgery prep, radiographs of both domestic & exotic species, sample collection (blood, urine, feces) and sample analysis. Work in exam rooms with clients recording medical history and addressing chief complaints. Kennel Supervisor &Technician: In charge of the care, feeding, cleaning and exercising of all animals in boarding kennels. Act as liaison between management and kennel staff. Assist Hospital Manager with kennel staff schedule. Additional duties include: behavioral consultations with clients with dog and cat behavioral issues, puppy socialization workshops, and working as a vet tech when requested (assisting with restraint, blood draws, administering medications, etc.) Show less
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Unleashed by PETCO
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Granada HIlls, CA
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Dog Trainer
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Nov 2011 - Jun 2013
Conduct weekly hour long dog training classes to the public, utilizing positive reinforcement Conduct weekly hour long dog training classes to the public, utilizing positive reinforcement
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Milo's Sanctuary
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Burbank, CA
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Animal Care Specialist
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Nov 2011 - Jun 2013
Supportive care (medications, fluids, etc) as well as general cleaning, care and feeding of sanctuary cats (many of which are special needs.) Additional focus on neonatal and geriatric care. Supportive care (medications, fluids, etc) as well as general cleaning, care and feeding of sanctuary cats (many of which are special needs.) Additional focus on neonatal and geriatric care.
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Wild Wonders
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Bonsall, CA
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Keeper/Educator
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May 2012 - Nov 2012
Educator: On-site tours and Educational Outreach shows, handling & presenting multiple species in 45 minute all-ages shows for schools, libraries and private events during the busy season. Keeper: On compound care for over 100 animals of various species (mammal, bird & herp), including daily cleaning, diet preparation, and handling/training upkeep, as well as supervising daily volunteers and interns. Educator: On-site tours and Educational Outreach shows, handling & presenting multiple species in 45 minute all-ages shows for schools, libraries and private events during the busy season. Keeper: On compound care for over 100 animals of various species (mammal, bird & herp), including daily cleaning, diet preparation, and handling/training upkeep, as well as supervising daily volunteers and interns.
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Aquarium of the Pacific
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United States
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Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
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200 - 300 Employee
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Marine Mammal Husbandry Intern
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Jan 2012 - Apr 2012
Hands-on training with facility’s marine mammals, as well as daily food preparation and cleaning. Hands-on training with facility’s marine mammals, as well as daily food preparation and cleaning.
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Wild Adventures Theme Park
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United States
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Entertainment Providers
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100 - 200 Employee
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Biologist Aide, Keeper & Trainer
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Apr 2011 - Sep 2011
Seasonal position- animal care and training of Creature Feature Show/Immersive Animals. Seasonal position- animal care and training of Creature Feature Show/Immersive Animals.
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Dolphin Quest, Hawaii
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Waikoloa, HI
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Intern, Animal Training/Trainer Assistant
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Sep 2010 - Jan 2011
Learning and performing daily operational duties of a dolphin interactive facility. Practicing daily dolphin health assessments, as well as in-water training work to facilitate guest interactions with dolphins. Leading youth education highlighting marine bio facts as well as providing ocean conservation tips. Cross training with guest services and production video teams. Learning and performing daily operational duties of a dolphin interactive facility. Practicing daily dolphin health assessments, as well as in-water training work to facilitate guest interactions with dolphins. Leading youth education highlighting marine bio facts as well as providing ocean conservation tips. Cross training with guest services and production video teams.
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California Wildlife Center
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Malibu, CA
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Intern, Wildlife Rehabilitation
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Jun 2010 - Aug 2010
Administered medical treatments, prepared diets, fed, cleaned and cared for animals in Intensive Care Unit and Baby Care Unit. Assisted with intake procedures of new patients as well as daily hospital operations. Administered medical treatments, prepared diets, fed, cleaned and cared for animals in Intensive Care Unit and Baby Care Unit. Assisted with intake procedures of new patients as well as daily hospital operations.
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Disney Experiences
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Entertainment Providers
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700 & Above Employee
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Executive Assistant/Special Events Coordinator
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Nov 2005 - Jan 2008
Executive Assistant: Supported and assisted HR executive and staff as needed, including arranging travel, ordering/purchasing of supplies, as well as organizing and arranging team building events and outings. Special Events Coordinator: Planned and organized company special events (1000+ participants), including arranging space rental, decorations, ordering catering, and planning activities. Executive Assistant: Supported and assisted HR executive and staff as needed, including arranging travel, ordering/purchasing of supplies, as well as organizing and arranging team building events and outings. Special Events Coordinator: Planned and organized company special events (1000+ participants), including arranging space rental, decorations, ordering catering, and planning activities.
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Universal Studios Hollywood
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United States
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Entertainment
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700 & Above Employee
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Studio Tour Guide
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2002 - 2004
Performed as a Back-lot Studio Tour guide, presenting the hour long tour, regularly throughout the day, to trams full of park guests. Answered questions and otherwise interacted with hundreds of guests in polite, professional manner. Performed as a Back-lot Studio Tour guide, presenting the hour long tour, regularly throughout the day, to trams full of park guests. Answered questions and otherwise interacted with hundreds of guests in polite, professional manner.
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Education
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2008 - 2010
Moorpark College
AA, Exotic Animal Training & Management, Wildlife Education, Animal Training -
1989 - 1993
Florida State University
BA, Theatre
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