Autumn Harmon

• Supervise team members and interns; serve as acting team lead when required.
• Coordinate daily operations including scheduling, medication administration, and incident reporting.
• Develop and implement training, enrichment, and safety protocols.
• Maintain accurate and detailed records for compliance and internal use.
• Operate and maintain heavy equipment and facility infrastructure.

• Managed the health and welfare of animals, including medication, monitoring, and recordkeeping.
• Guided interns through onboarding, skill development, and safety standards.
• Collaborated with veterinary staff and participated in procedures.
• Contributed to team-wide problem-solving and workflow improvements

• Led a team of staff, volunteers, and interns while overseeing operations and compliance.
• Served as liaison with government regulatory agencies (USDA, DNR); ensured inspection readiness.
• Designed and implemented new recordkeeping and training systems.
• Managed facility maintenance
• Prevented and led handling of animal escape and onsite responsibilities during high-stress situations.

Pachyderm Intern, Zoo Miami, (2017)

Exotic Animal Intern, Valley of the Kings, WI (2016)

Wildlife Volunteer, Greenwood Wildlife Rehab, CO (2014-2016)

Rhino Rehab and Game Capture Volunteer, South Africa (2015)

Elephant Care Volunteer, Cambodia (2014)

• Conducted research and behavior studies; presented findings to staff and peers.
• Assisted in medical treatment and rehabilitation of animals in fast-paced, high-pressure environments.
• Managed logistics during wildlife capture, transport, and care operations.
• Trained incoming team members and led day-to-day operations in animal care settings.
• Delivered educational programming and public outreach.

• Managed the daily care, safety, and enrichment of diverse animals while successfully balancing academic responsibilities through online high school coursework.
• Developed strong problem-solving and time management skills by independently hand-raising young animals and coordinating their care.
• Communicated effectively with diverse age groups by leading engaging, educational animal interactions for children and visitors.
• Trained new team members and collaborated with camp staff, ensuring clear understanding of procedures and safety protocols for public interactions.

• 3.5 GPA
• Honors Program
• Kappa Kappa Gamma
• Undergraduate Teaching Assistant 2016-2018