Krista Perry
El Cajon,CA
Summary
Versatile Wildlife Behavior Specialist with focus on individual animal needs and development. Proficient in employing constant communication, patience and positive reinforcement in team efforts to achieve a common goal. Dedicated and dependable candidate with 20+ years of experience, successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
Work History
Wildlife Behavior Specialist
San Diego Zoo Wildlife Aliance
10.2003 - Current
- Train and supervise interns and behavior specialists to secure safety of wildlife and staff.
- Contribute to the establishment and maintenance of our Standard Operating Guidelines.
- Utilize positive reinforcement to maximize desired behavior and outcomes.
- Collaborate with other wildlife specialists around the globe to develop teaching, safety, and other related strategies.
- Connect people to wildlife and educate them on how they can do their part for conservation.
- Practice wildlife husbandry and training.
Aerial Tram and Train Operator
Zoological Society-San Diego (back Then)
10.1998 - 10.2003
- Implemented safe environment and adherence to guidelines of organization safety policies and procedures.
- Reviewed, analyzed and investigated operational problems, correcting when appropriate and calling to attention of supervisor or manager when necessary.
- Maintained records of train movements, daily logs and train performance reports.
- Communicated with dispatchers about tram maintenance and safety issues.
- Made decisions on safety and scheduling employees to support operational requirements.
Pre-School Teacher
ABC Childrens' Center
07.1996 - 06.2000
- Developed weekly lesson plans and activities to engage children and promote learning.
- Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.
- Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
- Gave one-on-one attention to children while maintaining overall focus on entire group.
- Maintained well-controlled classrooms by clearly outlining standards and reinforcing positive behaviors.
- Applied play-based strategies to provide diverse approaches to learning.
- Addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and daycare management.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Life Science
National University
La Jolla, CABachelor of Science - Behavioral Sciences
National University
La Jolla, CAAssociate of Science - Biology
Grossmont College
El Cajon, CAAssociate of Arts - Child Development
Grossmont College
El Cajon, CASkills
- Training
- Individual Enrichment Planning
- Identifying and resolving safety concerns
- Preparing diets and medications
- Placing work orders
- Disciplined Leadership
- Conflict Resolution
- Interpersonal relationship and team building
Timeline
Wildlife Behavior Specialist
San Diego Zoo Wildlife Aliance
10.2003 - Current
Aerial Tram and Train Operator
Zoological Society-San Diego (back Then)
10.1998 - 10.2003
Pre-School Teacher
ABC Childrens' Center
07.1996 - 06.2000
Bachelor of Science - Life Science
National University
Bachelor of Science - Behavioral Sciences
National University
Associate of Science - Biology
Grossmont College
Associate of Arts - Child Development
Grossmont College
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