Kaitlin Brinton
Colorado Springs,CO
Summary
Passionate animal care professional with proven abilities to observe and care for animals in various settings like Zoo’s, Aquariums, and Rehabilitation centers. Dedicated to meeting animal needs with a compassionate nature while offering excellent time management, multi-tasking and organizational skills. Focused on engaging with and educating the public about any and all animals and their importance to our environment.
Overview
1
1
year of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Program Specialist Assistant
Natures Educators
Florence, CO
08.2023 - 12.2023
- Provided help with educational outreach programs, maintaining facilities and caring for the animal ambassadors.
- Trained in Raptor handling in order to develop or maintain desired behaviors.
- Provided community outreach on animal behavior through information materials and participation in special events.
- Assisted with organized or conducted animal shows.
Intern
The Denver Aquarium
Denver, CO
05.2023 - 07.2023
- Helped monitor and maintain machine and water parameters.
- Followed precise feeding instructions and schedules for animals under care.
- Assisted in designing new tank setups according to client specifications.
- Provided customer service support to visitors at the aquariums by answering questions about the exhibits and providing educational information about aquatic life.
- Assisted with quarantine procedures including monitoring new arrivals for signs of disease or parasites before introducing them into existing tanks.
- Performed daily maintenance tasks such as cleaning tanks, vacuuming gravel beds, replacing filters. Included larger tanks that required open water certification.
Education
Associate of Applied Science - Zoo Keeping Techology
Pike Peak State College
Colorado Springs, CO12-2023
NeuroMuscular Massage Therapy
Colorado Institute of Massage Therapy
Colorado Springs, CO05-2017
Skills
- Animal Training
- Animal Behavior
- Animal Biodiversity & Conservation
- Zoonotic and Preventative medicine
- Veterinary Zookeeping
- Mammal Husbandry
- Fish husbandry & Aquarium Management
- Bird Husbandry
- Open Water Certified Scuba Diver
- Animal Observations
Certification
- Certified Aquarium Maintenance Professional
Accomplishments
- Member PHI THETA KAPPA honor society
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Program Specialist Assistant
Natures Educators
08.2023 - 12.2023
Intern
The Denver Aquarium
05.2023 - 07.2023
Associate of Applied Science - Zoo Keeping Techology
Pike Peak State College
NeuroMuscular Massage Therapy
Colorado Institute of Massage Therapy