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Jovani Miranda

Sunnyvale,CA

Summary

A passionate biology student at UC Santa Cruz with hands-on experience in animal care, rehabilitation, and welfare across a range of species. Demonstrating ability to monitor animal health and behavior through wildlife rehabilitation experience, including successfully raising and releasing an orphaned squirrel, and fostering multiple cats with the Humane Society of Silicon Valley. Proven leadership and operational skills as a supervisor with one year of experience managing operations and ensuring safety in a dynamic, animal-centered environment. Committed to conservation and ecological stewardship through three months of active volunteer work with Grassroots Ecology in the Silicon Valley. I am eager to apply my academic knowledge and practical animal care experience to supporting the health, rehabilitation and enrichment of sea otters at Monterey Bay Aquarium.

Overview

1
1
year of professional experience

Work History

Supervisor

Puppy Yoga Club LLC
Santa Clara, CA
03.2025 - Current
  • Supervised daily operations ensuring safety of participants and animals.
  • Maintained professional demeanor without compromising lighthearted atmosphere.
  • Took initiative when breeders did not meet safety or treatment expectations.
  • Facility and event coordination.
  • Safe handling and welfare monitoring of animals in public setting.
  • Coordinated animal behavior in high-traffic environment.
  • Ensured health and sanitation standards with animals present.
  • Enforced safety protocols.
  • Managed inventory and supply.

Education

High School Diploma -

Fremont High School
Sunnyvale

Transfer Student - Biology

De Anza College
Cupertino, CA
06-2026

Bachelor of Arts - Biology

University of California, Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz, CA
06-2028

Skills

  • Strong cooperative spirit
  • Experienced in writing upper-division reports & analysis, typically involving research, chemical, or biological focus
  • Proficient in Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook & Powerpoint
  • Proficient in Google Sheets, Docs & Slides
  • Strong ability to multitask while ensuring safety of myself, team members, and animals
  • Experience with ecological work
  • Strong ability to maintain professionalism in high stress environments
  • Experience with handling potentially aggressive animals such as stray cats, Wild & Tame horses, & orphaned squirrels
  • Ability to work effectively with colleagues, with more experience with small, close knit teams
  • Strong attention to minute details
  • Above average physical ability
  • Strong ability to maintain composure and make decisions in high stress/potentially dangerous scenarios

Interests

  • Woodworking
  • Animal Care
  • Biology
  • Ecology
  • Wildlife Restoration
  • National Parks
  • Singing
  • Theatre
  • Animal rehabilitation
  • Marine Biology
  • Marine Ecology
  • Physical fitness
  • Music
  • Animal Welfare Advocacy
  • Environmental Stewardship
  • Environmental Conservation Projects

Timeline

Supervisor

Puppy Yoga Club LLC
03.2025 - Current

High School Diploma -

Fremont High School

Transfer Student - Biology

De Anza College

Bachelor of Arts - Biology

University of California, Santa Cruz