Caroline Johnson
Huntersville,NC
Summary
Passionate animal lover with thorough experience in a collection of animal husbandry and training practices for exotic and domesticated mammals. Committed to creating an environment that promotes exceptionally healthy mental and physical conditions for every creature. Always enthusiastic to expand personal and public knowledge about topics ranging from pet health to wildlife conservation. Skilled in communicating with staff members to optimize care.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Summer Camp Counselor - Seasonal
Zootastic Park
Troutman , NC
06.2022 - Current
- Supervised children while interacting with animals; carefully watching, guiding, and intervening when necessary to maintain safety for all
- Planned weekly activities by preparing a detailed daily schedule
- Created educational worksheets and games
- Taught the importance of animal enrichment and allowed campers to create their own enrichment projects
- Attended medically if a child endured a small injury or bite
- Contacted parents with questions or concerns
- Managed online payments
- Trained staff members on unique protocols for each animal
- Worked with large groups of children varying in ages
- Engaged with campers in a compassionate and supportive way
Customer Service Worker - Seasonal
Zootastic Park
Troutman , NC
11.2021 - Current
- Took photos of children and families posed with a Santa character while often holding a baby animal such as a kangaroo
- Handled many form of payments for service
- Maintained customer satisfaction by providing special assistance when asked and respectfully solving any concerns/complaints
- Managed long lines of customers efficiently
Exotic Animal Caretaker
Zootastic Park
Troutman, NC
09.2020 - Current
- Responsible for a plethora of exotic and domesticated animals
- Kept enclosures, food preparation, and storage areas clean by daily organization, disinfection, laundry, sweeping, mopping, washing dishes, etc.
- Followed specific diet recipes and schedules for various species
- Bottle raised animals of all ages and sizes
- Researched, created, and logged animal enrichment activities
- Trained animals in behavioral compliance for certain husbandry and veterinary routines
- Washed, trimmed, and brushed animals
- Documented animals' weight, size, and condition
- Administered medications and supplements as instructed by a veterinarian, documenting treatment as well
- Restrained animals during exams and procedures
- Collected samples for laboratory testing
- Monitored animals for behavioral problems and signs of health issues
- Consulted veterinarians when problems, concerns, and/or questions involving animal wellness arise
- Helped organize and upkeep USDA animal paperwork
Landscape Gardener
Chris Johnson Landscapes
Davidson, NC
05.2019 - 09.2019
- Responsible for all aspects of landscape plant installation such as removing plants, planting, edging, distributing mulch/pine straw, and project clean up
- Watering and general care for plants awaiting to be used in a landscape design
Education
William A. Hough High School
05.2023
Skills
- Animal Husbandry
- Animal Quarters Maintenance
- Animal Nutrition
- Animal Training
- Animal Interaction
- Hand Rearing Animals
- Medication Regimens
- Wound Treatment
- Animal Observations
- Information Collection and Recording
- Customer Service
- Childcare
Equestrian Experience
Started riding horses in early elementary school and continued throughout middle and high school. Excitedly participated in competitive hunter/jumper horse shows for five years. Leased multiple horses throughout the years showing, and owned a horse for almost three years before retiring her from the show circuit. Already very knowledgeable about horse care and riding, and extremely interested in learning more about equine veterinary practices.
Timeline
Summer Camp Counselor - Seasonal
Zootastic Park
06.2022 - Current
Customer Service Worker - Seasonal
Zootastic Park
11.2021 - Current
Exotic Animal Caretaker
Zootastic Park
09.2020 - Current
Landscape Gardener
Chris Johnson Landscapes
05.2019 - 09.2019
William A. Hough High School
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