Alex Munoz
74078 Catalina Way, Palm Desert,CA
Summary
Passionate animal care keeper dedicated to providing high-quality care to a diverse group of animals in the Africa area of The Living Desert. Adaptable and reliable, with a history of extensive knowledge of animal husbandry and natural history. Proven ability to enhance animal well-being through innovative enrichment activities and effective training programs. Highly organized, friendly, and punctual, with a team-oriented mentality. Attentive to both animal and guest needs, and highly professional yet enthusiastic when fostering visitor engagement. Eager to apply experience, education, and critical thinking skills to the role of Animal Care Keeper – Float.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Animal Care Keeper
The Living Desert
Palm Desert, CA
01.2024 - Current
- Provides daily routine care for a diversity of animal taxa, including ungulates, birds, rodents, and invertebrates.
- Elicits species-specific behaviors by creating and implementing behavioral enrichment activities.
- Participates in training programs with animals to enhance their well-being.
- Educates visitors on animal behavior and conservation efforts.
- Carefully monitors animals for signs of distress or illness and reports any changes in behavior to leadership.
- Administers medications prescribed by veterinarians to sick or injured animals.
Exotic Animal Sanctuary Volunteer
Forever Wild
Phelan, CA
06.2021 - 01.2024
- Performed daily feeding, cleaning, and watering for a variety of animal species, including large carnivores, primates, birds of prey, reptiles, and more
- Promoted high customer satisfaction by resolving problems with knowledgeable and friendly service
- Assessed animals for injury and illness
- Cleaned and sanitized equipment and surfaces
- Presented informal educational programs to excite and inform sanctuary visitors
Animal Care Technician
University Of Redlands
Redlands, CA
09.2022 - 04.2023
- Helped care for African clawed frogs as well as mice that are used for laboratory research by University Professors
- Cleaned and disinfected cages to reduce spread of illness
- Performed daily feeding and watering for laboratory animals
- Examined animals for injury or illness
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Redlands
Redlands, CA04.2023
Skills
- English/Spanish fluency
- Public speaking and education
- Knowledge of animal husbandry
- Behavior assessment
- Team collaboration
- Strong attention to detail
- Oral and written communication
- Critical thinking and adaptability
Awards
Seal Of Biliteracy
- Recognizes students who have studied and attained proficiency in at least 2 languages by high school graduation
Achievement Award
- Scholarship awarded from University of Redlands of $28,000 per year
Chris and Barbara Poland Redlands Fund Scholarship
- Honor where recipients were personally selected by donors to the University of Redlands
Timeline
Animal Care Keeper
The Living Desert
01.2024 - Current
Animal Care Technician
University Of Redlands
09.2022 - 04.2023
Exotic Animal Sanctuary Volunteer
Forever Wild
06.2021 - 01.2024
Bachelor of Science - Biology
University of Redlands
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