Jenna Wilkins
Miami,FL
Summary
Marine Biology major with great communication skills, customer service experience, and commitment to provide the best care possible. Admirer of all animals and marine life. Committed to provide exceptional care for animals.. Skilled at organization, maintaining a clean environment and managing multiple responsibilities.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Wildlife Keeper Intern
Miami Seaquarium
07.2023 - Current
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Learned parrot behaviors and how to properly handle them.
- Lifted objects weighing up to 60 pounds.
- Supported various program activities, assisting with administrative tasks.
- Became skilled in food preparations and feedings for manatees, parrots, penguins, and flamingos.
- Assisted in veterinary care for parrots, including wing and nail trimming, weights, and food and fecal evaluations.
- Gave detailed and lengthy presentations on manatees to the public.
- Cleaned manatee pool with a net and scrubbed any rust that formed.
- Cleaned parrot cages and exhibits.
- Sanitized and organized food preparation areas.
- Observed and monitored manatee and parrot behavior daily.
- Handled quarantine parrots and took extra precautions for their care.
- Target trained manatees with buoy and assisted in target training for manatee painting on canvases.
Summer Conference Assistant
University of North Carolina Wilmington
05.2022 - 08.2022
- Worked as a desk receptionist in dorms aiding guests.
- Handled resident concerns and questions.
- Helped patrons locate resources using catalog and circulation systems.
- Maintained records or items received, issued, and returned.
- Provided assistance and support to staff in regard to facility maintenance, security and services.
Tour Guide and Server
Simply Natural Creamery and Jersey Farm
04.2016 - 01.2022
- Provided tours of the dairy farm to the public
- Assisted in farm care and maintenance
- Scooped and served ice cream to customers
- Maintained a clean, friendly store environment.
- Communicated professionally with customers, answering questions and addressing concerns.
- Pointed out and offered further details about special exhibits to educate guests.
- Bottle fed calves.
Education
Bachelor - Currently Enrolled - Marine Biology
University of North Carolina Wilmington
Wilmington, NCAssociates in Arts - Transfer Degree
Pitt Community College
Winterville, NC12.2022
Skills
- Leadership
- Team Player
- Great organizational skills
- Public Speaking skills
- Excellent attention to detail
- Adaptable and flexible
- Comfortable around all animals
- Eager to solve problems quickly and efficiently
- Presentations
Timeline
Wildlife Keeper Intern
Miami Seaquarium
07.2023 - Current
Summer Conference Assistant
University of North Carolina Wilmington
05.2022 - 08.2022
Tour Guide and Server
Simply Natural Creamery and Jersey Farm
04.2016 - 01.2022
Bachelor - Currently Enrolled - Marine Biology
University of North Carolina Wilmington
Associates in Arts - Transfer Degree
Pitt Community College
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