Arlo Waggoner
Huntertown,IN
Summary
Educated Animal Care Technician with background working in team-oriented environments. Knowledgeable in animal behavior and safety regulations. Offering 2 years working with animals professionally and 6 years volunteer experience specifically with the Fort Wayne Children's Zoo. 4 of the summers I volunteered there I was a teen zookeeper. I also am a reliable and punctual Animal Care team member with proven skills cleaning animal areas, coordinating inventory and managing animal needs with care and compassion. Highly organized and hardworking with good communication and multitasking abilities. Has went on a trip with Dr. Tim Carter's lab to harp trap bats.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Experience Animal Care Technician
Ball State University
02.2023 - 10.2023
- Prepare animal feed according to specific instructions, such as diet lists or schedules
- Clean and maintain animal holding areas, animal loading areas, and examination rooms to control spread of disease
- Monitor animals recovering from surgery
- Examine animals to detect behavioral changes or clinical symptoms indicating illness or injury.
- Administered medications to animals in treatment and documented changes in condition.
Trip Leader
Ball State University
02.2023 - 10.2023
- Teach program participants outdoor skills, safety, and etiquette while leading trips
- Helping patrons with any problems, and providing medical care for participants on trips
- Lead groups of up to twenty undergraduate students on several adventure trips across the United States
- Educate students and patrons on proper use
- Assist with gear maintenance, inspections, and repairs.
Animal Care Intern
Fort Wayne Childrens Zoo
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Fed and watered animals to provide necessary nutrients and keep pets healthy.
- Cleaned animal enclosures maintain clean living spaces for animals and prevent spread of disease.
- Kept animals clean and free of contaminants to promote optimal health.
- Provided enrichment activities to improve physical and psychological well-being of pets and prevent boredom.
- Prepared special diets for animals to accommodate specific health conditions and species-specific needs.
Sales Representative
Journeys
02.2022 - 08.2022
- Recruited and trained new sales representatives
- Increased sales through upsells and cross-selling of additional products and services
- Would always reach my personal sales goal.
Kennel Assistant
Richlene Kennels
07.2021 - 01.2022
- Administered medicine to the kennel attendants
- Maintained a clean environment for both staff and kennel attendants
- Exercised the attendants and provided enrichment to help with mental stimulation while being at the kennels.
Team Member
Petware House
05.2020 - 07.2021
- Offered strong customer service skills, keeping customers satisfied and educating people about animals they were purchasing
- Was trained in freshwater and saltwater fish keeping and upkeep
- Maintained clean environment for both customers and animals.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Ball State University
Muncie, INSkills
- Customer service
- Animal Husbandry
- Animal Care
- Pet Care
- Kennel Experience
- Retail Sales
- Dog Handling
- exotic pet care
- Animal Enrichment
- Animal Evaluation
- Safety Procedures
- Daily Logs
- Pet Handling
- Animal Health Understanding
- Critical Thinking
- English
Timeline
Animal Care Intern
Fort Wayne Childrens Zoo
05.2023 - 08.2023
Experience Animal Care Technician
Ball State University
02.2023 - 10.2023
Trip Leader
Ball State University
02.2023 - 10.2023
Sales Representative
Journeys
02.2022 - 08.2022
Kennel Assistant
Richlene Kennels
07.2021 - 01.2022
Team Member
Petware House
05.2020 - 07.2021
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Ball State University