America Orenday
Seguin,TX
Summary
Dedicated taxidermist with hands-on experience in animal care and preservation techniques. Proficient in specimen preparation, ensuring quality outcomes through attention to detail.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Taxidermist
Brosig's Custom Taxidermy
Midland, Texas
05.2025 - 08.2025
- Skinning and cleaning animal hides.
- Transported specimens from hunting sites to the shop using appropriate safety measures.
- Prepping skin and form to mount. Sewing, fitting antlers, tucking skin, and shaping eyes.
- Mounting of animals on various display forms.
- Finish work, brushing hair out, apoxie eyes and nose, airbrushing and fitting backing.
- Prepared specimens using proper techniques and tools for preservation.
Service Representative
Serenity Aquarium & Aviary Services
Dallas, Texas
01.2024 - 07.2025
- Managed over 30 accounts of aviary and aquariums and nursing homes in a two hour radius from Dallas Tx.
- Monitored animals health and administered medication when necessary for different illnesses.
- Removed and relocated birds and fish when overpopulated or underpopulated to maintain balance for each unit.
Temporary Bird Keeper
Fort Worth Zoo
Fort Worth, Texas
01.2025 - 04.2025
- Assisted in preparing nutritious diets for various bird species.
- Monitored bird health and behavior, reporting any concerns to the supervisor.
- Collaborated with team members during daily feeding and cleaning routines.
- Educated visitors about birds, enhancing their understanding of wildlife conservation.
- Maintained clean and safe bird habitats in alignment with zoo standards.
- Documented daily observations of bird activity and environmental conditions accurately.
Education
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
Odessa College
Odessa, TX12-2019
Skills
- Animal anatomy
- Taxidermy methods
- Customer relationship management
- Multitasking Abilities
- Problem-solving abilities
Certification
- Taxidermy Certification - Lone Star State School of Taxidermy by Bryan Waligura
- Antler Board Mounts - Shoulder Mounts
- European Mounts - Snake Life Size
- Bird (Flying and Standing) - Novelty Items
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Taxidermist
Brosig's Custom Taxidermy
05.2025 - 08.2025
Temporary Bird Keeper
Fort Worth Zoo
01.2025 - 04.2025
Service Representative
Serenity Aquarium & Aviary Services
01.2024 - 07.2025
Associate of Arts - Business Administration
Odessa College