Elicited species-specific behaviors by creating and implementing behavioral enrichment activities.
Assisted with the preparation of diets for animals according to instructions from staff biologists.
Performed daily husbandry tasks such as cleaning up after the animals, replenishing bedding materials, refilling feeders.
Worked closely with veterinarians and staff biologists during medical procedures on zoo animals.
Participated in the collection of biological samples from animals for scientific research.
Observed behavior of animals in order to identify any health or behavioral concerns.
Processed incoming shipments of food items and other supplies needed for animal care.
Uber Partner
Uber Eats
Olympia, WA
04.2020 - 02.2024
Drove packaged meals from pick-up points to delivery destination.
Achieved consistently high customer scores due to exceptional service.
Custodial/Maintenance Technician
The Evergreen State College Residential & Dining
Olympia, WA
02.2021 - 06.2021
Performed landscaping tasks to maintain grounds.
Operated heavy equipment such as backpack blowers, weed eaters, riding mowers, push mowers, chainsaws, sprayers, and various hand tools.
Kept building interiors appealing with routine deep cleaning.
Garden Steward/Volunteer Coordinator
The Evergreen State College
Olympia, WA
09.2019 - 06.2020
Maintained student gardens through organizing community-based work parties.
Led student and faculty tours of community gardens.
Coordinated ongoing volunteer publicity and awareness programs through flyers and tracked participation through online data monitoring programs.
Summer Farm Hand
Blood Sweat & Food Farms
Homer, AK
06.2019 - 09.2019
Watered and fed livestock, cleaned enclosures/feeding devices, shoveled manure, and put down fresh hay to maintain farm animal health.
Assisted in livestock birthing, castration, ear-tagging, vaccination, hoof trimming, and artificial insemination.
Assisted with maintenance, repaired fences, and other pertinent structures to keep animals properly contained.
Managed pasture seeding for macronutrient intake while minimizing adverse toxicological affects of farm animals.
Completed harvesting activities using harvesters, tractors, and other heavy equipment.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Organic Agriculture & Education
The Evergreen State College - Organic Farm Program
Olympia, WA
06.2023
Skills
Animal husbandry
Animal nutrition
Livestock birthing and insemination
Animal grooming
Livestock management
Animal Vaccination
Animal evaluation
Public education
Teamwork and collaboration
Data entry
Hobbies
Fishing, Hiking, Long-distance running.
Timeline
Zoological Aide
Point Defiance Zoo And Aquarium
02.2024 - Current
Custodial/Maintenance Technician
The Evergreen State College Residential & Dining
02.2021 - 06.2021
Uber Partner
Uber Eats
04.2020 - 02.2024
Garden Steward/Volunteer Coordinator
The Evergreen State College
09.2019 - 06.2020
Summer Farm Hand
Blood Sweat & Food Farms
06.2019 - 09.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Organic Agriculture & Education
The Evergreen State College - Organic Farm Program
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