Kevin Sawyer
Redlands,CA
Summary
Positive and solution-oriented personality. Team player with a strong work ethic. Experienced and trained with various mammals, birds, and reptiles. Capable of addressing and presenting information to all types of audiences.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Wildlife Care Volunteer
Chino Hills State Park
06.2011 - 12.2014
- Controlled wildlife to ensure public safety by working as a reptile handler in carefully removing rattlesnakes as well as various other reptiles and relocating them away from guest facilities.
- Humanly trapped various bird species, sorting and handling them while releasing native populations and keeping invasive species.
Animal Care Specialist
Springville Beef
04.2020 - 04.2021
- Provided food and water, and administered vaccinations, small operations, and other medical treatments to animals.
- Handled and transported animals to various locations.
- Observed and maintained records on various animal behaviors such as general appearance, health, and feeding habits
- Operated motorized equipment and vehicles such as utility trucks, bobcat tractor, and forklift
- Cleaned, maintained, and repaired animal enclosures.
- Reinforced trained behaviors in animals.
- Worked with animals both dangerous and relatively harmless. This including both large and small mammals, fowl, reptiles, etc.
Docent
California State Railroad Museum
05.2014 - 11.2017
- Enhanced visitor experience by providing engaging and informative presentations.
- Dealt tactfully and courteously with a diverse group of guests and coworkers.
- Participated in ongoing training sessions to stay current on museum policies, procedures, and exhibit updates.
- Supported security staff members by monitoring exhibits and guest safety.
Volunteer (ended by Covid-19)
Sacramento Zoo
01.2020 - 04.2020
- Responded to guest questions and issues
- Cleaned and maintained enclosures
- Worked alone and with a team
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration & TEFL
Brigham Young University
(Finishing Online)06.2025
Skills
- Very knowledgeable about wildlife behavior
- Excellent interpersonal skills
- Trained in wildlife handling, and animal transportation and care
- Experienced in safety practices around various types of wildlife
- Tolerant and kind to people of all walks of life
- Capable of addressing large and small audiences
Languages
Russian
Full Professional
Spanish
Limited Working
Hebrew
Elementary
Timeline
Animal Care Specialist
Springville Beef
04.2020 - 04.2021
Volunteer (ended by Covid-19)
Sacramento Zoo
01.2020 - 04.2020
Docent
California State Railroad Museum
05.2014 - 11.2017
Wildlife Care Volunteer
Chino Hills State Park
06.2011 - 12.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Business Administration & TEFL
Brigham Young University
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