Jenna Bowerman
Cincinnati,OH
Summary
Adept Senior Reptile Keeper with a proven track record at Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden, excelling in exotic animal care and habitat creation. Demonstrated success in enhancing animal welfare and contributing to conservation efforts. Skilled in community engagement, significantly improving the overall appreciation and understanding of not only the herpetology collection at the zoo but also of the local herpetofauna. Extremely hardworking with good communication and mulitasking abilities.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Reptile Keeper
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden
05.2018 - Current
- Maintained high standards of animal welfare through meticulous record-keeping and daily health checks.
- Maintained excellent husbandry and care of our reptile collection through proper nutrition, exhibit maintenance, and enrichment.
- Collaborated with veterinary staff for medical treatment and preventative healthcare of reptiles in the collection.
- Conducted fieldwork expeditions to monitor local species populations, contributing vital data for ongoing conservation initiatives.
- Supported fundraising efforts through community outreach events showcasing the importance of conserving diverse reptilian ecosystems.
- Facilitated group tours that provided informative insights into the fascinating world of reptiles, increasing visitor appreciation for these species.
- Enhanced facility''s reputation as a leader in reptile care by consistently providing exceptional husbandry practices, educational programs, and conservation initiatives.
- Improved reptile habitats by designing and implementing effective environmental enrichment strategies.
- Participated in professional development opportunities such as attending conferences or workshops related to herpetology.
- Contributed to the growth of the reptile collection through successful breeding and rearing efforts.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Ball State University
Muncie, Indiana05.2015
Skills
- Animal welfare, helping develop our new AEP program (Animal Experience Plans)
- Creating complex habitats
- Exotic Animal Care/Husbandry
- Thorough documentation of care
- Venomous handling
- Successfully breeding several herp species
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Honest and Dependable
- Multi-tasker
- Networking
Timeline
Senior Reptile Keeper
Cincinnati Zoo & Botanical Garden
05.2018 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Biology
Ball State University