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Katie Lopez

Frostproof,FL

Summary

Equipped with strong problem-solving abilities, willingness to learn, and excellent communication skills. Poised to contribute to team success and achieve positive results. Ready to tackle new challenges and advance organizational objectives with dedication and enthusiasm.

Overview

2025
2025
years of professional experience

Work History

Santa Fe Teaching Zoo
  • Consistently conducted informative guest tours, keeper talks and answered various questions on zoo grounds to inform the public on matters of conservation and environmental issues
  • Worked effectively with a team using strong communication skills and a positive attitude
  • Participated in the Interpretation Team; providing guests with detailed interpretation on training sessions, as well as, learning a variety of training techniques from specific animals and peers
  • Composed daily records on each animal worked that day and actively communicated issues or concerns with the curator
  • Worked zoo gate entrance duties; including, greeting guests, introducing the conservation donation station and help direct guests toward keeper talks or training demonstrations

Apparel Team Lead

Rural King
07.2024 - Current
  • Provided superior customer service leadership by greeting and assisting customers.
  • Followed company work processes to receive, open and unpack boxes, cartons and totes, stock merchandise, restock and rotate merchandise on shelves and build merchandise displays.
  • Implemented loss prevention strategies to minimize shrinkage, resulting in reduced inventory discrepancies and increased profitability.
  • Conducted regular performance evaluations for team members to identify areas of improvement and establish clear goals for advancement.
  • Coordinated seasonal floor sets to ensure timely transitions between collections while minimizing disruption to the shopping experience.
  • Operated cash register and scanner to itemize and total customers' purchases, collect payment from customers and make change and bag merchandise.

Wrangler

Circle F Dude Ranch Camp
03.2024 - Current
  • Supervised safety procedures during horse rides and interactions to provide safe and enjoyable ranch stays for guests.
  • Enhanced guest experience with engaging trail rides, incorporating local history and wildlife information.
  • Collaborated with team members to create enjoyable and memorable experiences for all ranch visitors.
  • Maintained a clean and organized stable environment, ensuring the comfort and well-being of horses and guests.

Stable Keeper

Westgate River Ranch
03.2019 - 03.2024
  • Ensuring guest receive a safe and enjoyable forty-five-minute trail ride, answering questions, teaching guest about horses and providing information about the resort and its accommodations
  • Providing care for forty plus horses on property including; feeding, grooming, medical care, training, barn and fencing maintenance, and handling feed order delivery
  • Assisting in the stable office with checking in rides, scheduling reservations, and feed and supply orders
  • Consistently adhered to proper safety protocols in all aspects of work, minimizing risk and maintaining a secure environment for horses and staff.
  • Coordinated with team members to maintain a smooth workflow within the stable, fostering effective communication.

Education

Associate of Science - Zoo Animal Technology Program

Santa Fe College
Gainesville, FL
05.2018

Skills

  • Friendly, positive attitude
  • Teamwork and collaboration
  • Customer service
  • Problem-solving
  • Attention to detail
  • Flexible and adaptable
  • Critical thinking
  • Dependable and responsible
  • Decision-making
  • Verbal communication

Timeline

Apparel Team Lead

Rural King
07.2024 - Current

Wrangler

Circle F Dude Ranch Camp
03.2024 - Current

Stable Keeper

Westgate River Ranch
03.2019 - 03.2024

Santa Fe Teaching Zoo

Associate of Science - Zoo Animal Technology Program

Santa Fe College

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