LEONORA ADELMANN
St. Augustine,USA
Summary
Motivated and adaptable professional with years of experience working in fast-paced animal healthcare and research environments where teamwork, communication, and organization are essential. Experienced in training and supporting team members, coordinating daily operations, and building meaningful relationships with colleagues, partners, and the public. Known for bringing energy, reliability, and strong interpersonal skills to every role. Seeking an entry-level opportunity in Recruiting, Talent Acquisition, or Sales Development to apply relationship-building strengths, organization, and a results-driven mindset to help teams grow and succeed.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Veterinary Care Technician II
University of Florida's Sea Turtle Hospital at the Whitney Lab
12.2024 - Current
- Led daily operations and emergency situations that includes daily husbandry for current rehabilitation patients, supervising interns and volunteers, and gathering diagnostic data for the facility's veterinarian.
- Engaged in a team setting or individually conducted necropsies, shot radiographs, assisting with surgeries, admitted new fibropapilloma patients, and completed patient treatments assigned by the licensed veterinarian.
- Independently organized patient and facility data to gather statistics for various purposes.
- Triaged non-fibropapilloma infected patients and coordinated with other facilities, law enforcement or government entities for transports, rescues, and long term rehabilitation.
- Developed program curriculum for the Sea Turtle Hospital at the Whitney Lab's internship program and independently trained new volunteers and interns on daily husbandry practices emphasizing quarantine protocols.
- Partook in outreach events and individually guided hospital tours detailing the importance of sea turtle conservation and the research the University of Florida has conducted on the fibropapillomatosis virus.
Sea Turtle Hospital Animal Care Technician
University of Florida's Sea Turtle Hospital at the Whitney Lab
04.2023 - 12.2024
- Managed detailed case workflows while documenting status updates and maintaining accurate records in collaboration or as directed by senior veterinary staff.
- Collected, prepared and labeled samples for laboratory testing, culture, and microscopic examination.
- Assisted with the onboarding and training of new facility interns and volunteers
- Engaged with the public by leading educational tours and public outreaches.
Senior Rehabilitation Specialist
The Turtle Hospital
10.2020 - 04.2023
- Performed daily medical care on both fibropapilloma infected and non-fibropapilloma patients at all age stages by drawing blood, tube feeding, taking radiographs, and administering medications intravenously and subcutaneously.
- Managed weekend facility operations, including supervising new patient admissions, streamlining daily workflows to improve efficiency, and responding promptly and effectively to emergency situations.
- Created surgical, treatment, and training schedules following the instruction of either the Veterinarian or Manager.
- Individually conducted and taught staff members how to perform necropsies, rescues, blood transfusions, sample collections, and crossmatches.
Rehabilitation Associate
Georgia Sea Turtle Center
08.2020 - 10.2020
- Trained new employees on the daily care of patients.
- Conducted medical treatments including bandage changes, running blood tests, and obtaining radiographs of patients.
AmeriCorps Husbandry Member
Georgia Sea Turtle Center
02.2019 - 08.2020
- Cared for diverse reptilian and avian species undergoing rehabilitation by performing daily husbandry tasks.
- Aided in the completion of medical treatments by performing wound cares, collecting and processing blood samples, shooting radiographs, and administering medications.
- Assisted with surgeries on reptiles and necropsies conducted on cetaceans and terrestrial local wildlife.
Endangered Species Observer
REMSA Inc.
09.2018 - 01.2019
- Monitored operations and conducted regular inspections to ensure compliance with safety regulations and protocols for an offshore dredge project that interfaced with the local marine ecosystem.
- Optimized data management systems by regularly updating records with new observations, ensuring easy access for analysis.
- Maintained the ability to work independently or among other vessel crew members.
- Trained new observers in the daily tasks involving paperwork, record keeping, and animal handling protocols.
Exhibit Educator
Ripley's Aquarium
08.2018 - 01.2019
- Provided informational lectures to the public about various species present in the aquarium exhibits.
- Managed visitor supervision and interaction to enhance educational experiences at various aquarium exhibits.
- Assisted with the training of other staff members by exposing new employees to information about exhibits and daily routines.
Sea Turtle Care Center Intern
South Carolina Aquarium
05.2018 - 09.2018
- Contributed to the care of sea turtles and other reptiles undergoing the rehabilitation process by aiding in the daily husbandry and assisting in medical procedures.
- Assisted with the training of new interns, participated in department shadowing, and oversaw daily operations when supervisors were absent.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Marine Science
Coastal Carolina University
Conway, SC05-2018
Skills
- Highly experienced with independent or collaborative work
- Confident public speaker experienced delivering presentations to diverse audiences across conferences, classrooms, and media engagements
- Efficient with high-volume task management and scheduling
- Programs: Microsoft Office Suite Data Tracking Systems
Timeline
Veterinary Care Technician II
University of Florida's Sea Turtle Hospital at the Whitney Lab
12.2024 - Current
Sea Turtle Hospital Animal Care Technician
University of Florida's Sea Turtle Hospital at the Whitney Lab
04.2023 - 12.2024
Senior Rehabilitation Specialist
The Turtle Hospital
10.2020 - 04.2023
Rehabilitation Associate
Georgia Sea Turtle Center
08.2020 - 10.2020
AmeriCorps Husbandry Member
Georgia Sea Turtle Center
02.2019 - 08.2020
Endangered Species Observer
REMSA Inc.
09.2018 - 01.2019
Exhibit Educator
Ripley's Aquarium
08.2018 - 01.2019
Sea Turtle Care Center Intern
South Carolina Aquarium
05.2018 - 09.2018
Bachelor of Science - Marine Science
Coastal Carolina University