Kelly Fish
Islamorada,FL
Summary
Highly-motivated Animal Caretaker with a desire to work with exotic animals in a zoological setting. Strong background caring for diverse animals and devoted to maintaining health and well-being.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Parrot Trainer
Theater of the Sea
Islamorada, FL
01.2021 - Current
- Hands on experience with husbandry and training for a variety of parrot species.
- Diet preparation, cleaning, administering medications, and maintenance of all parrots.
- Training using Operant Conditioning with an emphasis on positive reinforcement.
- Ability to communicate effectively with department staff.
- Provide appropriate enrichment to stimulate the birds in a captive environment.
- Speak professionally and respectfully with the public through daily Parrot Shows.
- Facilitates safe interaction between guests and animals during Meet the Parrots Program.
Waitress/Bartender
Figueroa Mountain Brewery
Westlake, CA
12.2014 - 11.2020
- Provided excellent customer service to ensure satisfaction.
- Ensured that each guest was served courteously, quickly, and efficiently.
- Trained new employees to perform duties.
Student Zookeeper
America's Teaching Zoo
Moorpark, CA
08.2018 - 03.2020
- Assisted in the daily husbandry of over 115 species of animal on a rotating basis with an emphasis on large carnivores. Chosen to be a Carnivore Lead.
- Trained a variety of animals for husbandry behaviors and maintained those behaviors through operant conditioning.
- Daily experience with public relations including inquiries, animal presentations, tours, and animal interactions.
- Diet prep, enrichment, and medical compliance administration to animal collection.
- Gained full understanding of animal diversity, animal training techniques, public speaking and animal behavior.
- Achieved strong analytical skills, documentation, problem solving, organizational and communication skills in a zoo environment.
Education
Associate of Science - Student Zookeeper
Moorpark College
Moorpark, CAHigh School Diploma -
West Ranch High School
Valencia, CASkills
- General Husbandry Practices
- Animal Anatomy, Physiology, and Taxonomy
- Presentations and Demonstrations
- Public Speaking and Educating
- Proficient in use of ZIMS database
- Animal First Aid, Emergency Treatment, and Restraint
- Group and Individual Instruction
- Problem-Solving Skills
- Honest and Dependable
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Parrot Trainer
Theater of the Sea
01.2021 - Current
Student Zookeeper
America's Teaching Zoo
08.2018 - 03.2020
Waitress/Bartender
Figueroa Mountain Brewery
12.2014 - 11.2020
Associate of Science - Student Zookeeper
Moorpark College
High School Diploma -
West Ranch High School
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