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LAXMI JOHNSON

New Orleans,LA

Work History

Bird Zookeeper Volunteer

Audubon Zoo
New Orleans, LA
05.2023 - Current
  • Assisted keepers with enclosure maintenance, training, medical examinations, and egg collection
  • Cleansed and disinfected animal enclosures, cages, and habitats.
  • Prepared diets for animals according to dietary requirements.
  • Assisted with the training of animals for educational programs and shows.
  • Developed enrichment activities for zoo inhabitants that encourage natural behaviors.

Technical Theater Internship

Oz Studio
New Orleans, LA
05.2023 - 07.2023
  • Worked with a theater company creating an interactive adaption of Oz
  • Tested and built new designs for interactive set pieces
  • Worked with others to make plans for standardized construction and budget
  • Used unconventional materials to assist in the construction of a full scale show

Camp Counselor

Academy of the Sacred Heart
New Orleans, LA
05.2023 - 06.2023
  • Supervised and mentored a group of 15 campers aged 3 through 5 and 5 through 6.
  • Established and built relationships with campers to ease fears in new environment.
  • Engaged children in arts and crafts, singing, sports activities, games and field trips while maintaining safe environment.

Interpretation Volunteer

Audubon Zoo
New Orleans, LA
06.2019 - 05.2023
  • Educated zoo visitors on animal behavior, conservation efforts, and the zoo.
  • Presented engaging educational content to diverse audiences, catering the presentation of information to the unique needs of specific audiences.
  • Engaged in discussion with other volunteers and staff to advance my knowledge of relevant topics.

Camp Counselor in Training

Audubon Zoo
New Orleans, LA
05.2021 - 07.2022
  • Assisted in the care of 20 campers aged 3 through 5, 5 through 7, and 8 through 10.
  • Broke down complex ideas into digestible bits for kids to share my love of the zoo and help them form a bond with the animals and conservation.
  • Assisted camp counselors in leading activities such as arts and crafts and outdoor games.
  • Maintained a clean environment by helping out with general housekeeping duties.
  • Facilitated conflict resolution between children if needed.

Future Coastal Leaders Volunteer

Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana
, LA
02.2022 - 05.2022
  • An education program consisting of five online sessions on the topics of coastal restoration and conservation in Louisiana
  • Discussed impacts of climate change and specific challenges faced by individuals living in Louisiana with other youth volunteers and specialists in relevant felids.

LUMCON

Louisiana Universities Marine Consortium
Chauvin, LA
01.2020 - 01.2020
  • A club trip to a marine research lab
  • Assisted researchers studying ecosystem sustainability by counting species populations and testing water sample in the felid
  • Learned about the ecology of Louisiana's coast with experts
  • Toured research labs

Education

High School Diploma -

The Willow School
New Orleans, LA
05-2024

Skills

  • Red Cross Adult and Pediatric CPR, First Aid, and AED Certified
  • Lecturing and Presenting
  • Child Care
  • Basic Animal Care
  • Laboratory Safety
  • Artistic Design
  • Problem-Solving
  • Creative and Energetic
  • Compassionate communication

Timeline

Bird Zookeeper Volunteer

Audubon Zoo
05.2023 - Current

Technical Theater Internship

Oz Studio
05.2023 - 07.2023

Camp Counselor

Academy of the Sacred Heart
05.2023 - 06.2023

Future Coastal Leaders Volunteer

Coalition to Restore Coastal Louisiana
02.2022 - 05.2022

Camp Counselor in Training

Audubon Zoo
05.2021 - 07.2022

LUMCON

Louisiana Universities Marine Consortium
01.2020 - 01.2020

Interpretation Volunteer

Audubon Zoo
06.2019 - 05.2023

High School Diploma -

The Willow School

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