Eva S. Hill
Cincinnati,OH
Summary
Hardworking and passionate Animal Care Assistant with a background working in fast paced, team-oriented environments. Knowledgeable in animal husbandry, behavior, and rehabilitation. Offering 1.5 years of working with animals in a professional setting.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Raptor Center Assistant
Glen Helen Raptor Center
06.2023 - 06.2024
- Responsible for the daily care of 26 animal ambassadors and rehabilitation patients through daily feedings, water changes, food preparations, health monitoring, and behavioral observations.
- Responsible for the daily cleaning/maintenance of the animal enclosures and Raptor Center rooms.
- Performed training sessions with individual ambassadors with the goal of new learned behaviors.
- Assisted in the successful rehabilitation, and subsequent release, of injured raptors through proper care, treatment plans, and the administering of medications.
- Interfaced with the public by answering phones regarding Raptor Center questions or injured raptors.
- Executed educational programs on and offsite to groups of all ages.
- Kept accurate records of animal diets, weights, cleanings, trainings and enrichment, as well as records of animal care in the clinic.
- Assisted with the training of volunteers and new interns, sharing expertise to improve overall team performance in animal care and cleaning tasks.
Animal Care Intern
Cub Creek Science and Animal Camp
01.2023 - 05.2023
- Directly oversaw the care of over 100 animals of various species through daily feedings, water changes, and wellness checks on each individual animal.
- Completed additional duties such as: daily food preparation, maintaining enclosures' cleanliness and safety, and monitored records of health, feedings and behavior.
- Collaborated with team members to develop engaging enrichment activities, stimulating positive behaviors.
- Lead tours of the animal facilities and educated the public, while ensuring safe interactions between visitors and animal ambassadors.
- Assisted with the bottle raising and socialization of new animal babies.
Seasonal Camp Counselor
Aullwood Audubon Center and Farm
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Assisted with the planning and execution of the Summer Earth Adventures camp while working with children of varying age, interest, skill, and developmental levels.
- Facilitated fun and educational nature lessons and activities for campers including outdoor hikes, pond explorations, live animal programs, and nature crafts.
- Ensured camper safety by enforcing camp rules, supervising group activities, and responding promptly to incidents or concerns.
- Acted as a positive role model, demonstrating strong leadership skills and exemplifying the camp's core values.
Client Relationship Specialist
SPARK Philanthropy, LLC
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Assisted with special event planning, logistics and onsite execution.
- Communicated with clients to design and create promotional materials such as flyers, monthly newsletters, postcards, brochures and signs.
- Researched and provided grant writing support.
- Reported social media analytics.
Afterschool Program Intern
Wesley Community Center
10.2019 - 07.2021
- Assisted with the planning and implementation of the afterschool program for students k-5.
- Created and implemented fun and educational interactive lessons and projects for the students, centered around STEM curriculum.
- Acted as a positive role model, demonstrating strong leadership skills and exemplifying the camp''s core values.
Conservation Intern
Five River MetroParks
07.2019 - 08.2019
- Improved ecosystem health by assisting with habitat management projects, including conservation of native plant species through invasive pest managing.
- Practiced safe handling and operating with tools, equipment, and hazardous chemicals used for conservation projects.
- Assisted with data collection, entry and analysis, and cover mapping of natural areas.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Biology
University of Dayton
Dayton, OH05.2021
Skills
- Animal handling and husbandry
- Behavioral enrichment and training
- Record keeping
- Data entry
- Public speaking
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Multitasking and time management
- Attention to detail
- Power tool handling
- Marketing
Affiliations
- Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc.
Timeline
Raptor Center Assistant
Glen Helen Raptor Center
06.2023 - 06.2024
Animal Care Intern
Cub Creek Science and Animal Camp
01.2023 - 05.2023
Seasonal Camp Counselor
Aullwood Audubon Center and Farm
05.2022 - 08.2022
Client Relationship Specialist
SPARK Philanthropy, LLC
08.2021 - 05.2022
Afterschool Program Intern
Wesley Community Center
10.2019 - 07.2021
Conservation Intern
Five River MetroParks
07.2019 - 08.2019
Bachelor of Science - Environmental Biology
University of Dayton
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