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Brandon Fuentes

Sacramento,CA

Summary

Accomplished Animal Care Supervisor with extensive experience at the Sacramento Zoo, spanning from a dedicated volunteer at age 15 to a proficient leader in animal welfare and facility management. Demonstrated success in orchestrating two AZA accreditations, ensuring stringent compliance with industry standards. Proficient in managing all aspects of animal transfers and maintaining regulatory permits. Skillfully managed teams, fostering a collaborative environment and optimizing operational efficiency. Committed to advancing within the zoo industry, with the goal of assuming a executive leadership position. Dedicated to conservation, education, and the protection of wildlife and wild places.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience

Work History

Animal Care Supervisor and Registrar

Sacramento Zoo
01.2021 - Current
  • Prepared and delivered annual performance evaluations
  • Responsible for organizing and overseeing zoo's 2023-2024 AZA Accreditation

Special Projects Coordinator and Registrar

Sacramento Zoo
08.2018 - 01.2021
  • Responsible for identifying and maintaining specific use and operational permits relating to zoo's animal collection
  • Managed zoo's animal records system (ZIMS), established protocols, and successfully transitioned from physical records to electronic records
  • Advised zoo's executive leadership team on most recent changes and trends in regulatory affairs'
  • Coordinated all transfer activities for zoo including initial discussions, transaction paperwork, permitting, transport logistics, interdepartmental communication, and communication with outside organizations
  • Coordinated and directed staff as it related to special projects
  • Championed continuous improvement initiatives within organization through regular review of existing processes and identification of opportunities for optimization

Camp Instructor

Sacramento Zoo
05.2010 - 09.2019
  • Developed and delivered curriculum in line with California State Science Standards to children (Ages 5-13)
  • Prepared and delivered weekly performance evaluations for both assistant camp instructors and camp counselors
  • Built positive and productive relationships with students and parents to further program objectives and overall success

Special Projects Coordinator to Exec. Director

Sacramento Zoo
12.2017 - 08.2018
  • Played central role in coordinating all efforts for zoo's 2017-2018 AZA accreditation
  • Responsible for compiling, reviewing, and submitting zoo's AZA accreditation application packet and related documents
  • Responsible for identifying and providing task lists to all departments within zoo as it related to AZA accreditation efforts
  • Presented regular progress updates to executive leadership team, highlighting achievements as well as challenges encountered during project execution
  • Provided feedback on ways to improve preparation process moving forward

Visitor Services Associate

Sacramento Zoo
10.2010 - 05.2017
  • Enhanced visitor experience by providing exceptional customer service and accurate information regarding exhibits and events
  • Handled visitor inquiries promptly and professionally, demonstrating strong problem-solving skills while maintaining friendly demeanor
  • Ensured safety of both visitors and giraffes during paid feeding encounters

Education

Zoology

Oregon State University
05.2025

Skills

  • Firearms team member
  • Institutional Data Management Scientific Advisory Group member
  • Vice-Chair of Safety Committee
  • Zoological Registrar Association (ZRA) certificate program

Timeline

Animal Care Supervisor and Registrar

Sacramento Zoo
01.2021 - Current

Special Projects Coordinator and Registrar

Sacramento Zoo
08.2018 - 01.2021

Special Projects Coordinator to Exec. Director

Sacramento Zoo
12.2017 - 08.2018

Visitor Services Associate

Sacramento Zoo
10.2010 - 05.2017

Camp Instructor

Sacramento Zoo
05.2010 - 09.2019

Zoology

Oregon State University
Brandon Fuentes