Brian McEvilly
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Head Trainer
Leave The Leash Dog Training
01.2022 - 12.2024
- Responsible for training hundreds of dogs as a mobile, in home dog trainer on basic obedience and advanced training skills using operant conditioning
- Overseeing the safety and training of dogs during group training classes 5 times a week
- Proudly was able to rehabilitate and train several canines that experienced severe aggression, separation anxiety and overwhelming stress
- Excelled in customer service and provided solutions to any problems quickly and effectively
- Volunteered at the Corona Animal Shelter as a mentor and instructor to help the volunteers with safer dog handling skills
- Also coached on behavior modification to help them become more adoptable
- Certified as an Evaluator for the American Kennel Club's "Canine Good Citizen" and "Canine Urban Good Citizen" programs.
Senior Trainer / Safety and Security Supervisor of Park Operations
Out of Africa Wildlife Park
01.2017 - 12.2021
- Responsible for the care and handling of 44 Large Carnivores including cleaning, veterinary care, diet preparation, butchering, habitat construction and upkeep
- Butchering of horses and extensive beef, poultry and fish handling in coolers and freezers for animal diets
- Operating heavy machinery such as Backhoe, Gannon and Bobcat tractors
- Maintained a clean and sanitary work cooler/freezer and insured that all food preparation areas were up to USDA standards
- Worked closely with the parks food manufacturer (Shamrock Foods) to ensure all orders were received
- Implemented and defined all safety and security protocols in the event of an animal escape, child abduction, hostile patron or extensive employee injury
- Worked with speed, accuracy and safety during routine maintenance and construction
- Trained as a sharp shooter with both lethal and non-lethal weapons in the event of an animal escape and/or attack.
Assistant Manager / Senior Animal Trainer
Joel Slaven's Professional Animals / Sea World San Diego
01.2010 - 12.2017
- Supervisor and Senior Trainer for the Pet's Rule show, overseeing a staff of 10-13 trainers
- Key role in hiring decisions and training of new hires
- Managing the care of over 150 animals, both domestic and exotic, including administering vaccinations and medications, designing diet plans, and providing enrichment activities
- Overseeing day-to-day operations, including working closely with a variety of SeaWorld departments and staff to secure improvements to facilities and shows
- On-camera Public Relation events at local and national news stations, presentations at Sea World and speaking with guests on a daily basis.
Contracted Facilities Manager / Lead Zookeeper
Wildlife Environmental Conservation, Inc.
01.2017 - 06.2017
- Contracted for 6 months to work as the Facility Manager and find problems with day to day operations and animal care
- Implemented brand new diet plan for all raptors
- Building of enclosures from scratch
- Operating power tools and heavy machinery to fix broken down areas of the facility
- Negotiating pricing on food/enrichment materials and arranging donations for all current animals
- Managing of 5 employees (4 volunteer) to ensure that all work was being done quickly and effectively
- Updated New Employee/Volunteer Handbook with current Safety and Contingency/Evacuation Protocol
- Implemented a very extensive Enrichment Program for all Large Carnivores
- Trained animals on basic husbandry behaviors for future veterinary procedures.
Skills
- Extensive experience in butchering and prepping seafood, livestock, deer and elk for animal consumption
- Operation of all heavy machinery in a safely manner
- Certificate of Completion in “Fundamentals of Animal Learning” by San Diego Zoo Global
- Certificate of Completion in “Working Safely with Dangerous Animals” by San Diego Zoo Global
- Certificate of Completion in “USDA Government Regulations and Inspection Readiness” by San Diego Zoo Global
- Certificate of Completion in “Zoonotic Disease and Biosecurity” by San Diego Zoo Global
References
- Megan Bowes, (619) 709-2712, Dolphin Care Specialist (Sea World San Diego)
- Caitlin Brush, (706) 537-9634, Orca Care Supervisor (Sea World San Diego)
- Nina Riordan, (928) 699-1866, Carnivore Manager (Out Of Africa Wildlife Park)
Timeline
Head Trainer
Leave The Leash Dog Training
01.2022 - 12.2024
Senior Trainer / Safety and Security Supervisor of Park Operations
Out of Africa Wildlife Park
01.2017 - 12.2021
Contracted Facilities Manager / Lead Zookeeper
Wildlife Environmental Conservation, Inc.
01.2017 - 06.2017
Assistant Manager / Senior Animal Trainer
Joel Slaven's Professional Animals / Sea World San Diego
01.2010 - 12.2017
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