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Christina Rodriguez

Miami,FL

Overview

17
17
years of professional experience

Work History

Marine Mammal Specialist 1

Miami Seaquarium
Miami, Florida
08.2025 - Current
  • Responsible for the care of 14 California sea lions, and 10 Pacific harbor seals.
  • Execute daily husbandry tasks, including administering vitamins and medications and food preparation.
  • Ensure safety for guests, staff, and animals by recognizing behavioral precursors to harmful actions.
  • Conduct daily observations of animals, reporting abnormalities to supervisor and team promptly.
  • Maintain comprehensive animal records, equipment upkeep, and area responsibilities consistently.
  • Participate in educational programs and public shows to develop strong public speaking.
  • Deliver proactive guest service through interactions and addressing inquiries before and after shows.
  • Effectively use both operant and classical conditioning to shape animal behavior.

Internship

Wildlife World Zoo & Aquarium
Litchfield Park, US
02.2025 - 08.2025
  • Responsible for the care of 6 California sea lions, 2 North American river otters, and 14 African black-footed penguins.
  • Assisted in preparation of animal diets, supplements, and enrichment activities.
  • Maintained cleanliness and sanitation to USDA and AMMPA standards.
  • Completed lectures and quizzes to enhance knowledge of marine mammal training.
  • Delivered educational presentations, strengthening public speaking abilities.
  • Conducted animal observations and participated in trainer discussions during training sessions.

Professional Jockey

05.2023 - 01.2025
  • Employed advanced techniques for calming nervous or skittish horses before races
  • Mastered the art of controlling large animals in high paced settings and in close contact with other animals
  • Exhibited sound judgment and quick problem solving while making split second decisions during races
  • Strategized effectively with other members of the horse's team to ensure best animal participation.

Professional Exercise Rider

06.2010 - 05.2023
  • Exercised racehorses daily to prepare them for race performances
  • Used daily training time to shape animal behavior for animal safety, comfort, and best performance
  • Provided daily feedback to team members on animal training with suggestions for future improvement

Horse Groom

09.2008 - 05.2010
  • Prepared and administered animal diets/supplements, ensuring optimal animal nutrition
  • Groomed horses for health and cleanliness while also applying therapeutic leg wraps
  • Prepared animals for daily exercise with properly fitted equipment
  • Cleaned and sanitized animal environments to high standards
  • Monitored animals for signs of illness or injury

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

University of Maine At Presque Isle
Presque Isle, ME
05-2025

Skills

  • PADI Open Water Scuba certified
  • Licensed professional jockey
  • IMATA member
  • Fluent in Spanish as a second language
  • 15 years of experience with animal care and conditioning
  • Strong public speaker
  • Proactive learner with a strong work ethic

Timeline

Marine Mammal Specialist 1

Miami Seaquarium
08.2025 - Current

Internship

Wildlife World Zoo & Aquarium
02.2025 - 08.2025

Professional Jockey

05.2023 - 01.2025

Professional Exercise Rider

06.2010 - 05.2023

Horse Groom

09.2008 - 05.2010

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology

University of Maine At Presque Isle

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