Jon Joyce II
Animal Care Superintendent/Manager/Trainer
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Dedicated animal care professional successful in training and caring for over 250 species of animals to include large predators such as lions, tigers, bears, and wolves. Highly efficient executive experienced in all aspects of managing animals, personnel, facilities, operations, and budget. Composed leader with dynamic skills in public relations and public speaking. Offering 20 years of experience and stellar work ethic.
Overview
3
3
Certifications
2
2
years of post-secondary education
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Habitat Manager
Dirk Arthur's Wild Magic
Las Vegas, NV
04.2018 - Current
- Responsible for care and training of 11 large cats including Tigers, African Leopards, Snow Leopards, Clouded Leopards, Bobcats, Ducks, Chickens, and Pigeons.
- Ensures facility exceeds federal, state, and local laws and directives resulting in zero discrepancies in all inspection
- Trains large and small predators for husbandry, enrichment, and to perform in stage productions utilizing positive reinforcement in both free and protected contact environment.
- Conducts maintenance and repairs on enclosures, transport cages, and props.
Facility Manager
Sardis Raptor Center
Ferndale, WA
06.2017 - 08.2017
- Managed team of 20+ volunteers in care and rehabilitation of birds of prey to include Bald Eagles, Golden Eagles, Hawks, Falcons, Owls, and Vultures.
- Used Positive Reinforcement to train non-releasable birds for Conservation Education programs
- Evaluated facility operations and personnel for safety and regulations compliance.
- Planned marketing initiatives and leveraged referral network to promote business development.
Animal Superintendent
Ringling Brothers, Barnum & Bailey Circus
Ellenton, FL
09.2014 - 06.2017
- Oversaw operations of 5 exotic animal departments which consisted of 70+ animals and 40+ staff in extremely fast paced environment with heavy tour schedule.
- Coordinated corporate executive leadership, company senior management, veterinary staff, trainers, and grooms by interacting effectively and establishing communication best practices.
- Handpicked, hired, trained, and mentored animal care professionals to ensure highest level of animal care.
- Worked with staff to create and implement on and off site programs.
- Trained in public relations television spots and news articles and to write articles for multiple media outlets.
- Worked with corporate veterinarians and outside researchers to find a link between elephants and the cure for pediatric cancer.
Animal Care Specialist
SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment, Inc.
Williamsburg, VA
06.2009 - 05.2014
- Co-created completely new Bird of Prey department to include acquiring raptors, designing and building enclosures, trained birds for free flight demonstrations, created falconry and birds of prey tour.
- Provided daily care, training, and enrichment to wide variety of exotic animals to include grey wolves, red foxes, serval, and countless other animals in both protected and free contact environments.
- Performed in "The Secret Life of Predators" educational show presenting Grey Wolves, foxes, hawks, owls, vultures, and rats on stage.
- Provide training to staff on animal care and education programs.
- Wrote and led tours of 4 different animal departments for guests.
- Wrote Standard Operating Procedures.
- Assisted veterinarians in medical procedures and general wellness checks.
- Trained in Public Relations. Presented animals on local and national television broadcasts, regional marketing campaigns, and for Jack Hanna stage presentations.
Airborne Cryptologic Linguist (Korean)
United States Air Force
Okinawa, Japan
04.1993 - 03.2004
- Learned to read, write, understand, and speak Korean.
- Flew frequent missions aboard reconnaissance aircraft providing real time, critical, sensitive intelligence reporting to national decision makers in highly stressful situations.
- Direct supervisor to 20 airmen. Responsible for documentation of training, behavior counseling, and performance reports.
- Mentored and utilized progressive management techniques to motivate production rate 16% higher than squadron average.
Education
Asian Studies
Defense Language Institute
Monterey, CAAssociate of Arts - Asian Studies
University of Maryland - University College
Hyattsville, MDAssociate of Science - Biology
Tidewater Community College
Norfolk, VA 08.2009 - 05.2011
Skills
Strategic Planning
Staff Management
Business planning
Verbal and written communication
Operations management
Budgeting
Detail-oriented
Science based training methods
Certification
OSHA certified forklift operator
Timeline
Habitat Manager
Dirk Arthur's Wild Magic
04.2018 - Current
Facility Manager
Sardis Raptor Center
06.2017 - 08.2017
Animal Superintendent
Ringling Brothers, Barnum & Bailey Circus
09.2014 - 06.2017
Associate of Science - Biology
Tidewater Community College
08.2009 - 05.2011
Animal Care Specialist
SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment, Inc.
06.2009 - 05.2014
Airborne Cryptologic Linguist (Korean)
United States Air Force
04.1993 - 03.2004
Associate of Arts - Asian Studies
University of Maryland - University College
Asian Studies
Defense Language Institute