Liam Lindig
Tabor,NJ
Summary
Motivated animal care professional with experience caring for various domesticated and exotic species. Skilled in observing and assessing animal behavior, administering daily medications, portioning out correct diets, cleaning all animal messes, and training. Excels in communication and patience to ensure optimal animal care is done efficiently and with the animals' best interests at heart.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
Work History
Relief Keeper
Essex County Turtle Back Zoo
West Orange, NJ
05.2023 - Current
- Maintain a clean and enriched environment for animals in farm department
- Administer required medication to the animals
- Train new staff in relevant processes and procedures
- Facilitate positive experiences between guests and animals
Companion Animal Caretaker/Trainer
Independently Employed Animal Caretaker
, NJ
10.2023 - Current
- Care for cats, various dog breeds, as well as multiple species of parrots in a home setting while keeper is away
- Maintain records of weekly training sessions and enclosure maintenance for parrot clients
- Conduct research into new methods of animal training and enrichment activities for parrot species focusing on positive reinforcement
- Attend webinars on force-free training tactics for parrots
Sales Associate
Bloch
New York, NY
04.2022 - 05.2023
- Scheduled appointments for customers who needed assistance from other departments or personnel within the company both in person, through email, and over the phone
- Maintained an enthusiastic shopping experience to support guests in choosing items to best enhance their dancing abilities
- Demonstrated excellent communication skills in both verbal and written forms of contact with customers.
Education
Animal Science
Unity Environmental University
Unity, MESkills
- Medication Administration
- Exotic Animal Handling
- Equine Handling
- Enclosure Maintenance
- Animal Training
- SOP compliance
- Weight Charting
- Meal Preparation
- Customer Service
- Excellent Communication
- Problem-solving abilities
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Animal Grooming
Reference
Heather Parlee, Bloch Store Manager: heather.parlee@bloch.net
Timeline
Companion Animal Caretaker/Trainer
Independently Employed Animal Caretaker
10.2023 - Current
Relief Keeper
Essex County Turtle Back Zoo
05.2023 - Current
Sales Associate
Bloch
04.2022 - 05.2023
Animal Science
Unity Environmental University
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