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Izaiah Rivera
Homestead,FL
Summary
Developed strong animal care and welfare skills in hands-on, collaborative environment. Effective at managing complex tasks and ensuring high standards of cleanliness and safety. Seeking to transition into new field where these transferable skills can create meaningful impact.
Possesses versatile skills in project management, problem-solving, and collaboration. I would like to offer a fresh perspective and strong commitment to quality and success. Recognized for adaptability and proactive approach in delivering effective solutions.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Zookeeper
Everglades Alligator Farm
09.2023 - Current
- Maintained safe and clean exhibit areas for animals and visitors through regular upkeep and sanitation procedures.
- Developed strong bonds with individual animals through positive reinforcement training techniques, promoting trust and cooperation.
- Ensured compliance with all regulations governing the ethical treatment of animals under zoo care standards.
- Assisted in the safe capture, restraint, and transport of animals when necessary for medical procedures or relocation purposes.
- Actively participated in professional development opportunities such as workshops or conferences to stay current on best practices in animal care within the zoological community.
- Conducted behavioral observations to inform management decisions regarding exhibit design, animal compatibility, and overall wellbeing.
- Trained new staff members in zoo safety protocols and animal care standards, elevating team competency.
- Managed inventory of food supplies and care equipment, ensuring availability and cost-effectiveness.
- Monitored animal behavior for signs of stress, adjusting care plans to improve well-being.
- Fostered safe environment, conducting regular safety audits to identify and mitigate potential hazards.
- Monitored animals for behavioral problems and signs of health issues.
- Kept cages, kennels, play yards, and grooming areas neat and clean.
- Managed inventory, ordered new supplies and maintained optimal storage to meet expected needs.
- Documented animals' weight, size and condition in computer system for review by senior staff.
Maintenance Supervisor
Everglades Outpost
01.2020 - 09.2023
- Coordinated preventative maintenance schedules, verifying equipment safety and function.
- Managed inventories of spare parts and tools to ensure the availability of necessary resources for timely repairs.
- Facilitated strong communication between maintenance personnel and other departments to ensure seamless coordination during planned outages or emergency situations.
- Tracked and managed department costs for good budget adherence.
Education
No Degree -
None
Skills
- Animal care expertise
- Exhibit design
- Behavior observation
- Zoo safety protocols
- Habitat maintenance
- Animal nutrition
- Wildlife rehabilitation
- Animal training
- Animal handling
- Attention to detail
- Food intake monitoring
- Dependable and responsible
- Teamwork and collaboration
- Problem-solving
- Time management
- Multitasking
- Animal care
- Excellent communication
- Human and animal safety
- Animal observations
- Physical stamina
- Supply unloading and storage
- Materials ordering
- Prepare food
Interests
Timeline
Zookeeper
Everglades Alligator Farm
09.2023 - Current
Maintenance Supervisor
Everglades Outpost
01.2020 - 09.2023
No Degree -
None
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