Jayme Ingram
Panama City Beach,FL
Summary
To obtain a senior marine animal trainer position at the Clearwater Marine Aquarium.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Marine Mammal Specialist 3
Gulf World Marine Park by Dolphin Discovery
Panama City Beach, FL
03.2024 - 06.2025
- Develops new enrichment challenges to broaden animal engagement
- Maintain trained behaviors of 4 California sea lions, 2 Harbor seals, and 4 African penguins
- Daily training sessions with limited supervision
- Educate and support colleagues in implementing effective training techniques
Marine Mammal Specialist 2.5
Gulf World Marine Park
Panama City Beach, FL
01.2023 - 02.2024
- Maintained the health and well-being of 4 California sea lions, 3 Harbor seals, and 4 penguins
- Created and maintained monthly enrichment calendars
- Participated in a range of complex animal socialization and training scenarios
- Continued to gain experience with leading team
Marine Mammal Specialist 2
Gulf World Marine Park
Panama City Beach, FL
01.2021 - 12.2022
- Cared for 4 rough-toothed dolphins, 3 Harbor Seals, 4 California Sea Lions, and 5 African Penguins
- Helped in training new employees
- Experience in leading the team during parts of the day.
- Acted as a primary trainer on many husbandry behaviors
- Trained behaviors with limited supervision
Marine Mammal Specialist
Gulf World Marine Park
Panama City Beach, FL
09.2017 - 01.2021
- Cared for 7 Rough-toothed dolphins, 5 California sea lions, 5 Harbor seals and 4 African penguins
- Maintained behavioral criteria through the use of operant conditioning with positive reinforcement and LRS
- Showcased dolphin, sea lion, seal, and penguin behavior in a variety of shows and educational presentations
- Maintained the health, safety and well-being of dolphins, sea lions, seals and penguins through husbandry methods
- Conducted programs with dolphins, sea lions, and seals with guests in creative and educational interactions
Education
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology/Psychology Minor
Liberty University
Skills
- Operant Conditioning/Positive Reinforcement
- Team leadership
- Excellent customer service
- Proficient in Excel, Word, PowerPoint
- Swimming/heavy weight lifting
- Public Speaking
Certification
- Basic Open Water Scuba Certified
- First Aid/CPR/AED
Timeline
Marine Mammal Specialist 3
Gulf World Marine Park by Dolphin Discovery
03.2024 - 06.2025
Marine Mammal Specialist 2.5
Gulf World Marine Park
01.2023 - 02.2024
Marine Mammal Specialist 2
Gulf World Marine Park
01.2021 - 12.2022
Marine Mammal Specialist
Gulf World Marine Park
09.2017 - 01.2021
Bachelor of Science - Kinesiology/Psychology Minor
Liberty University