Claudio Carrizo
Lakewood,CA
Summary
Current zoology major at Cal Poly Humboldt who’s extremely passionate about anything and everything relating to animals and the natural world. Uses strong presentation skills as an Animal Education volunteer at the Long Beach Aquarium. Helps maintain the Herp Collection at the Vertebrate Museum at Cal Poly Humboldt. Possesses an amazing knowledge of many different animal species.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Vertebrate Museum
Humboldt State University
Arcata, California
10.2025 - Current
Volunteer work with wet specimens of reptiles and amphibians: measuring the ethanol concentration in every jar, along with adding tags to new specimens.
Exhibit Interpreter
Aquarium of the Pacific
Long Beach, CA
07.2019 - Current
Three hundred fifty-five hours of volunteer work at the following exhibits: Shark Lagoon, Ray Pool, Our Living Coastline, Horseshoe Crabs, Lorikeet Forest, Coastal Corner, Penguins, Moon Jelly Touch Lab, Shark Wading, Pacific Visions theater, Pacific Visions Wet Lab, Shark, Whale, Turtle, and Shrimp Carts, along with Whale Watching with the company Harbor Breeze. Leadership roles with helping the public have an appreciation for marine life, and helping people discover ways to preserve the ocean.
Education
Aquarium 101
Aquarium of The Pacific
Long Beach, CA2019
Shark Biology
Shark Camp
Long Beach, CA2013
Millikan High School
Long Beach, CASkills
- Effective Communication
- Confident Public Speaking
- Respectful Team player
- Outstanding Leader
- Diverse Animal Knowledge
- Reptile Pet Care
- Saltwater Reef Husbandry
- Impeccable Attendance
- Dependability
- Scuba Diving
Timeline
Vertebrate Museum
Humboldt State University
10.2025 - Current
Exhibit Interpreter
Aquarium of the Pacific
07.2019 - Current
Aquarium 101
Aquarium of The Pacific
Shark Biology
Shark Camp
Millikan High School