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Emily Sonedecker

Davenport,FL

Summary

Animal Caretaker with history of delivering exceptional care to animals in various settings. Passionately promotes health and optimal wellness by providing quality support. Careful to observe animals and communicate concerns to help optimize care.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Animal Education

The Walt Disney Company
01.2019 - Current
  • Educated visitors and staff on proper animal care and handling.
  • Monitored animals for behavioral problems and signs of health issues.
  • Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
  • Developed and implemented enrichment plans to keep animals healthy and stimulated.
  • Delivered researched information about our animals, conservation and day to day operations of our animal care staff to large groups of guests.
  • Trained in behind the scenes tours of animal barns, vet hospital and nutrition center.

Animal Care Intern

Zoo Tampa
05.2024 - 08.2024
  • Kept animals clean and free of contaminants to promote optimal health.
  • Supported animal wellbeing by caring for both physical and mental health needs through strategies such as regular exercise.
  • Prepared special diets for animals to accommodate specific health conditions and species-specific needs.
  • Minimized animal injury risk by monitoring behaviors and eliminating safety hazards.
  • Maintained equipment and facility to keep animal care environment and tools in good working order.
  • Worked with Large Cats, Marsupials, and Asian mammals

Education Department

The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
11.2015 - 01.2019
  • Answered questions, pointed out important facts, and offered further details about special exhibits to educate visitors.
  • Guided groups of up to 25 people on tours of our Giraffe Barn, Shores Region, and Savannah.
  • Was the bridge between our animals and guests.
  • Monitored animals for signs of disease, illness or injury and communicated concerns to our full time keepers.
  • Documented animals' weight, size and condition in computer system for review by senior staff.
  • Handled animals safely to show off to our guests.
  • Assisted senior keeper staff in daily rounds, such as feeding, cleaning, and enrichment.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Animal Health And Behavior

Unity College
Unity, ME
01.2025

High School Diploma -

Hilliard Davidson High School
Hilliard, OH
05.2017

Skills

  • Proficient in Zoo Monitor
  • Public speaking
  • Behavior Analysis
  • Animal Training
  • Critical Thinking
  • Emergency Response
  • Habitat Education
  • Human and Animal Safety
  • Record-keeping

Timeline

Animal Care Intern

Zoo Tampa
05.2024 - 08.2024

Animal Education

The Walt Disney Company
01.2019 - Current

Education Department

The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
11.2015 - 01.2019

Bachelor of Science - Animal Health And Behavior

Unity College

High School Diploma -

Hilliard Davidson High School

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