Madeline Stooksbury
Summary
Reliable and upbeat zookeeper with 5 years of education experience in forestry and sustainability-related fields and one year of experience is class one animal areas. A detail-oriented team player with strong organizational skills. Have the ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously with a high degree of accuracy and in a fast paced environment while working towards a career in a conservation-animal husbandry field.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
Wild Encounters Keeper
Zoo Knoxville
04.2024 - Current
- Attended to over 300 budgies and cockatiels along with a hooded merganser and tortoises on a daily basis
- Educated guests on conservation and biofacts about species during keeper talks
- prepped diet and cleaned enclosures based on daily needs
- created interactive enrichment for all species to maintain natural behaviors
- participated in the training of three giraffe for daily scheduled giraffe feedings
Snack Bar Attendant
Three Ridges Golf Course
06.2022 - Current
- Handled cash and processed payments, sorting bills and maintaining records of transactions.
- Maintained clean, organized workspace according to operational standards.
- Served drinks and snacks to patrons, maintaining professionalism and supporting individual needs.
- Consistently provided friendly service to promote better customer engagement.
Elephant Barn Internship
Zoo Knoxville
05.2023 - 08.2023
- Assisted zookeepers with daily tasks, such as feeding, preparing diet, counting medicine, and cleaning elephant enclosure.
- Observed elephants to examine current well being in order to ensure the best care possible.
- Watched and learned standard procedures for elephants such as foot work and blood draws.
Server
K Town Tavern
08.2021 - 05.2022
- Cultivated warm relationships with regular customers.
- Worked with POS system to place orders, manage bills and handle complimentary items.
- Explained menu items and suggested appropriate options for food allergy concerns.
- Bussed and reset tables to keep dining room and work areas clean.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Forestry With A Minor in Wildlife Sustainability
The University of Tennessee - Knoxville
Knoxville, TN05.2024
Skills
- Critical Thinking
- Animal Observations
- Attention to Detail
- Interpersonal and Social Skills
- Risk Management
- Active Listening
- Animal Training
- Time Management
Accomplishments
I was awarded the Environmental Science award at the end of my high school education due to my continued commitment to protect and conserve biodiversity.
Affiliations
Zoo Knoxville
Timeline
Wild Encounters Keeper
Zoo Knoxville
04.2024 - Current
Elephant Barn Internship
Zoo Knoxville
05.2023 - 08.2023
Snack Bar Attendant
Three Ridges Golf Course
06.2022 - Current
Server
K Town Tavern
08.2021 - 05.2022
Bachelor of Science - Forestry With A Minor in Wildlife Sustainability
The University of Tennessee - Knoxville
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