Dawson Lalor
El Paso,TX
Summary
Strategic Director known for high productivity and efficient task completion. Specialize in operational strategy, team leadership, and financial oversight. Excel in communication, problem-solving, and adaptability, ensuring effective team collaboration and project success.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Zoo Owner
Texas State Tortoises
El Paso, TX
05.2023 - Current
- Reviewed legal documents related to business operations.
- Oversaw budgeting and financial management.
- Developed policies and procedures for the organization.
- Managed daily operations of business, including hiring and training staff.
- Ensured compliance with local, state, and federal regulations.
- Analyzed market trends to identify new business opportunities.
- Identified new opportunities for growth, expansion, and diversification.
Social Media Content Creator
Texas State Tortoises & Exotics
El Paso, TX
02.2023 - Current
- Achieving over 11,000 subscribers on many social media platforms.
- Educating and inspiring the next generation of kids in the zoo world.
- Organized giveaways or contests on social networks as part of promotional activities.
- Brainstormed ideas for new video concepts and stories.
- Edited videos using Adobe Premiere Pro software according to established standards.
- Collaborated with marketing team to develop creative campaigns and strategies.
- Monitored analytics and metrics to evaluate the performance of campaigns.
- Developed content strategy to increase social media followers and engagement.
Zookeeper
Dragonstone Ranch
Killeen, TX
02.2023 - 03.2024
- Assisted with breeding programs to ensure a healthy population of endangered species.
- Educated visitors on animal behavior, conservation efforts, and safety guidelines.
- Monitored animal health through physical examinations and laboratory tests.
- Managed volunteers assisting with zookeeper duties and provided instruction when needed.
- Organized educational events such as lectures or classes for school groups visiting the zoo.
- Participated in research projects related to animal behavior or habitat conditions.
Paratrooper
National Guard
Dallas, TX
06.2019 - Current
- Assisted with emergency response and evacuations.
- Maintained a perfect ACFT score of 600
- Maintained a perfect M4 qualification of 40/40
- Graduated Basic and AIT with distinguished honor Graduate
- Graduated Airborne school as Distinguished honor graduate
- Expert Infantry badge achieving perfect scores
- Making SGT with high honors
Education
Online program - Herpetology
Master Herpetologist
02-2023
High School Diploma -
Eagle Grove High School
Eagle Grove, IA05.2018
Skills
- Conducting Risk Assessments
- Managing Safety Gear
- Event Sequencing
- Strong Work Ethic
- Project management
- Task delegation
- Work Site Cleaning and Organization
- Teamwork and Loyalty
- Physical Fitness
- Operations Oversight
- Problem Resolution
Timeline
Zoo Owner
Texas State Tortoises
05.2023 - Current
Social Media Content Creator
Texas State Tortoises & Exotics
02.2023 - Current
Zookeeper
Dragonstone Ranch
02.2023 - 03.2024
Paratrooper
National Guard
06.2019 - Current
High School Diploma -
Eagle Grove High School
Online program - Herpetology
Master Herpetologist
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