Christian McCoy
Brooklyn,NY
Summary
Compassionate animal care professional with a Master Herpetologist Certification and a genuine love of animals and passion for wildlife conservation. Seeking an internship at the Bronx Zoo where I can use my skills in animal husbandry, communication skills, and public speaking to provide the best animal care I can and educate the public about wildlife conservation.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Animal Caretaker/Educator
The ArfFarm NYC
10.2023 - Current
- Expertly caring for a diverse collection of 140 animals by preparing diets, ensuring timely feeding and providing water daily.
- Serving as an ambassador for the animals, actively engaging with families to provide educational insights about the animals, fostering a deep appreciation for animal welfare.
- Demonstrating adeptness in safely handling a variety of animals, effectively guiding families on proper techniques for interacting with and touching animals.
- Diligently cleaning and maintaining animal enclosures to ensure animal welfare.
- Maintaining a log for facility records, including health information and enrichment given to ensure the well-being and development of each animal.
Pet Care Specialist
PetSmart
11.2022 - 04.2023
- Delivered expert-level advice to pet owners, ensuring proper care for prospective pets.
- Fed and provided water for upwards of 90 animals twice daily.
- Cleaned, disinfected, and designed enclosures for reptiles, amphibians, mammals, birds and aquatics daily.
Animal Care Intern
Staten Island Zoo
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Leveraged an Excel spreadsheet to collect and maintain vital animal information such as condition and enrichment given
- Fed, watered, and maintained the enclosures for 56 mammals, reptiles, amphibians, birds, and invertebrates
- Delivered weekly "creature features" to 50+ children enrolled in the Zoofari program
- Completed an enrichment research project for two species, increasing their quality of life in captivity
Education
Advanced Diploma - Zoology
International Career Institute
Lincolnwood, IL08.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Environmental Studies
Boston College
Boston, MA05.2021
Skills
Animal Husbandry
Animal Nutrition
Communication
Critical Thinking
Exhibit Preparation
Public Speaking
Time Management
Certification
- Certified Master Herpetologist, Amphibian Foundation - December, 2022
Timeline
Animal Caretaker/Educator
The ArfFarm NYC
10.2023 - Current
Pet Care Specialist
PetSmart
11.2022 - 04.2023
Animal Care Intern
Staten Island Zoo
05.2022 - 08.2022
Advanced Diploma - Zoology
International Career Institute
Bachelor of Arts - Environmental Studies
Boston College