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Andrea Cole

Roswell,NM

Summary

Devoted professional with deep love of animals and readiness to take on any care assignments. Team-oriented always ready to handle everything from administrative to facilities maintenance in tasks in support of animal care needs.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Administrative Assistant

New Mexico Military Institute
Roswell, New Mexico
07.2023 - Current
  • Maintained and updated cadet files, ensuring the accuracy and confidentiality of records.
  • Handled incoming calls, emails, and inquiries professionally.
  • Maintained office supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory levels.
  • Assigned and checked in cadets to their rooms for each semester.
  • Correspondence with cadets regarding disciplinary appeals with the Commandant of Cadets.
  • Issued suspensions, dismissals, and disciplinary probation letters to cadets.
  • Worked with the Deputy Commandant on disciplinary matters and prepared cadet files for appeals.

Zoo Curator

Spring River Zoo
Roswell, New Mexico
02.2020 - 06.2023
  • Interim Director for slightly more than one year, until new director was recruited.
  • Managed the zoo's budget and purchase orders.
  • Oversees the zoo's entire animal collection, manages the facility's staff members, and completes various administrative tasks.
  • Monitored collection conditions to ensure optimal care of animals and habitats.
  • Implemented ZIMs (Species360) for animal record-keeping.
  • Managed animal health care with veterinarian.
  • Worked with USDA, Game and Fish, and Fish and Wildlife to keep permits current and update.
  • Oversaw animal records management.

Senior Zookeeper

Spring River Zoo
Roswell, New Mexico
03.2017 - 02.2020
  • Supervised animal care staff.
  • Trained zookeepers on protocols and procedures.
  • Developed and executed multiple fundraising events, such as Brew at the Zoo and Oktobearfest.
  • Reviewed animal diets on a regular basis with the veterinarian and keeper staff to ensure proper quality, quantity, and nutritional value.
  • Developed animal enrichment programs and oversaw their implementation.

Zookeeper 1

Spring River Zoo
Roswell, New Mexico
09.2011 - 03.2017
  • Cleaned and maintained animal enclosures, service areas, public spaces, and surroundings.
  • Performed daily care of animals, including feeding, watering, cleaning, and enrichment.
  • Washed the dishes and prepared the animal diets.
  • Observes animal behavior, documents, and reports any changes.
  • Assisted with educational programs and camps.
  • Performed regular/ground maintenance to animal enclosures.
  • Cleaned and sanitized water features in animal enclosures.

Education

Associate of Arts - Business Administration

Eastern New Mexico University
Roswell, NM
05-2027

High School Diploma -

Roswell High
Roswell
05-2011

Skills

  • Animal care
  • Project management
  • Event coordination
  • Data entry
  • Record keeping
  • Customer service

Certification

  • Defensive Driving
  • Safe Capture Chemical Immobilization

Affiliations

  • New to Search and Rescue team

Timeline

Administrative Assistant

New Mexico Military Institute
07.2023 - Current

Zoo Curator

Spring River Zoo
02.2020 - 06.2023

Senior Zookeeper

Spring River Zoo
03.2017 - 02.2020

Zookeeper 1

Spring River Zoo
09.2011 - 03.2017

Associate of Arts - Business Administration

Eastern New Mexico University

High School Diploma -

Roswell High

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