Hannah Martin
Summary
Thrives in fast paced work environments and is able to cooperatively work with teammates to accomplish common goals. Is able to accomplish tasks alone by being effective at multitasking and time management. Efficiently builds trust and long-term relationships with both coworkers and customers. Maintains a friendly attitude under pressure. Is able to learn and apply information in short amounts of time, as well as adjust quickly to changes in plan or routine according to needs as they arise.
Overview
2026
2026
years of professional experience
Work History
Animal Care and Training
- - Continued zoo tasks during pandemic protocol: decreased staff to ensure social distancing, extra precautions taken to avoid transmission to animals
- - Provided care for over thirty animals within a day
- - Used operant conditioning to teach many species of animals husbandry behaviors
- - Worked free and protected contact with various animals including felines, primates, birds of prey, and equines
Wildlife Care Specialist
San Diego Zoo Safari Park
04.2024 - 07.2025
- - Works with animals of a variety of ages and personalities.
- - Successfully providing care for animals with limited space available due to major construction happening on habitat
- Maintained clean personal areas and prepared healthy meals to support client nutritional needs.
Zookeeper
Sedgwick County Zoo
07.2022 - 04.2024
- - Effectively cleans and maintains husbandry of habitat and barn of eight adult elephants
- - Prepares diets and supplements, including special requirements for geriatric elephant
- - Sets up animals and teammates for successful shifting, training, cleaning, and habitation using knowledge of antecedent arrangements
- Educated visitors and staff on proper animal care and handling.
- - Provides pertinent information to guests visiting the zoo
On Demand Keeper
Tanganyika Wildlife Park
10.2021 - 07.2022
- - Assisted several animal care teams in need of assistance, whether due to big projects, short staffing, or tight time constraints
- - Responsible for diet preparation for all primates, herbivores, and omnivores. Knowledge of dietary restrictions and potentially toxic foods to a variety of species. Made and delivered diets in a timely manner
- - Participated in various projects for the general upkeep of the park itself within time restrictions
- - Educated the public on the animals in the parks collection, in order to strengthen the connection between animals and people
- - Was able to work alongside with different people on a multitude of different teams and communicate effectively with different personalities
Reptile Manager/Lead
America's Teaching Zoo, Moorpark College
08.2019 - 05.2021
- - Responsible for the care and welfare of seventeen reptiles including turtles, skinks, snakes, lizards, frogs, and insects used for feeding
- - Assisted with new staff training and development
- - Responsible for various data collection sheets and instructions including feeding, soaking, and medication calendars, keeping stock of inventory, and collection information
Restaurant Hostess
Chili's Bar and Grill
12.2018 - 08.2019
- Took reservations and to-go orders by phone, answered customer questions, and informed of accurate wait times.
- Watched dining area staff to evaluate server loads and calculate accurate wait times.
- Collected information from arriving customers to seat groups or place them on waitlist.
- Supported servers, food runners, and bussers with keeping dining area ready for every guest.
- Prepared dining room for service by cleaning , organizing tables and placing table settings.
- Monitored front entrance for new guests while assisting servers by taking and delivering drink orders.
Kennel Worker
Double T Kennels
12.2018 - 06.2019
- Monitored and maintained food and water of boarded animals according to animal dietary health guidelines.
- Maintained sanitary conditions for animals by cleaning living spaces and cages according to California health code guidelines.
- Cared for physical and psychological needs of animals with regular walks and playtime.
- Contributed to client retention by consistently providing outstanding customer service to both clients and pets.
- Performed pet intake to gain necessary information concerning health, behaviors, potential allergies, and other details to provide complete records and methods of owner contact.
- Cleaned and maintained kennel areas for optimized hygiene, including cages, runs and yards.
Sales Associate
Home Depot
05.2018 - 12.2018
- Helped customers locate products and checked store system for merchandise at other sites.
- Provided positive first impressions to welcome existing, new, and potential customers.
- Maintained calm demeanor and professionally managed issues in busy, high-stress situations.
- Engaged with customers to effectively build rapport and lasting relationships.
- Answered customer questions about sizing, accessories, and merchandise care.
- Organized racks and shelves to maintain store visual appeal, engage customers, and promote specific merchandise.
- Solved customer challenges by offering relevant products and services.
- Rotated stock and restocked shelves to maintain product availability and store appearance.
Education
Exotic Animal Training and Management Program - Accreditation
Moorpark College
05.2021
A.S. - undefined
Moorpark College
05.2021
High School Diploma -
Simi Valley High School
Simi Valley, CA06.2018
Skills
- Efficiency optimization
- Deadline oriented
- Punctuality
- Recording data
- Reviewing data
- Team player
- Dependable and responsible
- Problem-solving abilities
- Interpersonal communication
- Time management abilities
- Interpersonal skills
Timeline
Wildlife Care Specialist
San Diego Zoo Safari Park
04.2024 - 07.2025
Zookeeper
Sedgwick County Zoo
07.2022 - 04.2024
On Demand Keeper
Tanganyika Wildlife Park
10.2021 - 07.2022
Reptile Manager/Lead
America's Teaching Zoo, Moorpark College
08.2019 - 05.2021
Restaurant Hostess
Chili's Bar and Grill
12.2018 - 08.2019
Kennel Worker
Double T Kennels
12.2018 - 06.2019
Sales Associate
Home Depot
05.2018 - 12.2018
A.S. - undefined
Moorpark College
Animal Care and Training
Exotic Animal Training and Management Program - Accreditation
Moorpark College
High School Diploma -
Simi Valley High School