HADLEY M. BEAN
Washington Terrace,Utah, USA
Summary
Dedicated animal husbandry professional with a history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Wildlife Curator
Layton Aquarium and Animal Encounters
Layton, UT
01.2025 - Current
Wildlife Husbandry Manager
SeaQuest Aquarium
09.2019 - Current
- Key resource in caring and maintaining mammals, birds, reptiles and terrestrial invertebrates
- Manage a team of 8-10 husbandry staff
- Supervised scheduling and performance of staff, including training
- Initial and ongoing training of team members
- Creating and maintaining training programs for animals in collection for interaction with public
- Maintaining USDA and Utah State permitting to ensure company regulatory compliance
- Organizing and scheduling animal transfers in and out of facility including accurate transfer logs
- Working with home office to organize and schedule outreach programs for public education
- Implement new internship program
- Training new guest services team members regarding customer interaction and basic knowledge of exhibit animals
- Develop educational programs used as daily shows for guest education and entertainment
- Work with entire team to achieve KPIs and individual team member goals
- Supervise day-to-day care of more than 250 animals
- Manage basic nutritional plans, feeding and proper vaccinations of wildlife collection.
- Worked alongside vet staff to safely restrain, sedate, and monitor animals during vet procedures when necessary.
- Created and evaluated proper enclosures and habitat for all wildlife
- Developed and implemented the successful breeding programs of various species of reptiles and amphibians including pairing of adults, incubation and the raising of offspring produced.
- Resolved staff member conflicts, actively listening to concerns and finding appropriate middle ground.
- Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
- Cross-trained existing employees to maximize team agility and performance.
- Maximized performance by monitoring daily activities and mentoring team members.
- Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.
- Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
- Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
Mammal Manager
SeaQuest Aquarium
01.2019 - 09.2019
- Manage a team of 6 mammal husbandry staff
- Recruited, interviewed and hired employees and implemented mentoring program to promote positive feedback and engagement.
- Supervise day-to-day care of more than 20 animals
- Manage basic nutritional plans, feeding and proper vaccinations of multiple indigenous species including: Sloths, Otters, Porcupine, Armadillos, Kinkajou, Coatimundi
- Supervised scheduling and performance of staff, including training
- Created and evaluated proper enclosures and habitat for all wildlife
- Administered proper medicines when required
Marine Husbandry Lead
SeaQuest Aquarium
11.2018 - 01.2019
- Manage a team of 5 Marine husbandry staff
- Supervise day-to-day care of more than 100 marine species
- Manage basic nutritional plans, feeding and proper vaccinations of multiple species including: Sharks, Stingrays, Saltwater fish, Freshwater fish, and Marine invertebrates
- Supervised scheduling and performance of staff, including training
- Created and evaluated proper enclosures and habitat for all wildlife
Bird, Reptile Husbandry Team Member
SeaQuest Aquarium
07.2017 - 11.2018
- Key resource in showing, raising, and caring for mammals, birds, reptiles, and other species
- Participated in day-to-day care of more than 200 different animals
- Manage basic nutritional plans, feeding and proper vaccinations of multiple species including: Crocodilians, Large Parrots, Amphibians, Invertebrates, etc..
- Performed for public audience showing invertebrate, reptile, and avian species
- Created and evaluated proper enclosures and habitat for all wildlife
Wildlife Rehabilitator Apprentice
Wildlife Rehabilitation Center of Northern Utah
01.2016 - 07.2017
- Daily husbandry of various species of native wildlife
- Personally oversaw basic nutritional plans, feeding and proper vaccinations of multiple indigenous species including: Migratory Birds, Exotic fowl (Parrots, etc.), Waterfowl, and Raptors and native mammals
- Worked under guidance of experienced professionals to learn trade best practices and techniques.
- Created and evaluated proper enclosures and habitat for wild and domestic avian species
- Administered oral and subcutaneous injections (vaccinations, antibiotics, anti-fungals, anti-parasitics, etc.)
- Developed care plans and rehabilitation plans for native birds to be re-introduced into the wild
- Properly caught, subdued, and caged a wide variety of exotic, wild, and domestic animals (snakes, skunks, racoons, birds, dogs, cats, etc.)
- Administered proper medicines when required
Education
Viewmont Highschool
05-2014
Timeline
Wildlife Curator
Layton Aquarium and Animal Encounters
01.2025 - Current
Wildlife Husbandry Manager
SeaQuest Aquarium
09.2019 - Current
Mammal Manager
SeaQuest Aquarium
01.2019 - 09.2019
Marine Husbandry Lead
SeaQuest Aquarium
11.2018 - 01.2019
Bird, Reptile Husbandry Team Member
SeaQuest Aquarium
07.2017 - 11.2018
Wildlife Rehabilitator Apprentice
Wildlife Rehabilitation Center of Northern Utah
01.2016 - 07.2017
Viewmont Highschool
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