Jade Rodriguez

I help the research team gather data on animal behavior to know if change is needed, if the animals seem content, or if medical help should be called while documenting their movement and educating the public about these animals and their lives before the zoo. I specifically worked on the Elephant Project where I would observe all four (currently 2) elephants and write down everything I witnessed.

• Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
• Used strong interpersonal communication skills to convey information to others.
• Promoted environmental awareness with educational workshops and hands-on activities.

• Maintained clean, neat, and operational facilities to serve program needs.
• Improved animal well-being by providing daily care, including feeding, grooming, and exercising.
• Increased animal socialization by engaging in regular playtime sessions with both dogs and cats at the shelter.
• Supported engaging, fun, and smooth-running events by helping with organization and planning.
• Mentored new volunteers, fostering a supportive and inclusive team environment.
• Assisted in the successful adoption of animals by maintaining clean and inviting living spaces for potential adopters to visit.
• Promoted positive relationships between shelter animals and visitors by supervising interactions in designated areas to foster potential adoptions.
• Monitored the health of animals, reporting any issues to shelter staff for resolution.
• Enhanced community awareness of shelter programs and events through active participation in outreach activities.
• Promoted environmental awareness with educational workshops and hands-on activities.
• Coordinated volunteer training sessions to ensure consistent delivery of services across teams.
• Represented the organization positively and professionally while providing the community with much-needed services.
• Cleaned and sanitized over 50 cages and living areas to promote health and wellbeing.
• Kept animals healthy and socialized by providing regular exercises and walks.
• Provided companionship and comfort to animals in need of extra love and attention.